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TRAIN PASS FOR FOR FOREIGN RESIDENTS IN JAPAN

Since JR pass is solely available for tourists coming to Japan, here are some train pass that foreign residents in Japan can avail.

1. TOKYO WIDE PASS (Adult: ¥15,000 / Child: ¥7,500)

  1. Coverage Area: The pass covers a wide geographical area, including Tokyo and its surrounding prefectures. It often extends to destinations in the Tohoku region, offering the flexibility to explore beyond the capital.
  2. Unlimited Travel: Holders of the Tokyo Wide Pass can travel on specified JR (Japan Railways) trains, including some Shinkansen (bullet trains), limited express trains, and local JR lines within the designated zones.
  3. Duration: The pass is typically available for a fixed number of consecutive days, such as three or five days. During this period, travelers can use the pass as much as they want for covered transportation.
  4. Access to Popular Destinations: The Tokyo Wide Pass is useful for day trips or longer excursions to popular destinations outside Tokyo, such as Nikko, Hakone, Fuji Five Lakes, and parts of the Tohoku region.
  5. Cost-Effective: For tourists planning to explore a broader region beyond Tokyo, the pass can offer cost savings compared to purchasing individual tickets for each journey.

2. JR EAST TOHOKU PASS (Adult: ¥30,000 / Child: ¥15,000)

  1. Coverage: This pass covers the Tohoku region in the northeastern part of Honshu, including major cities such as Tokyo, Sendai, Aomori, and more.
  2. Transportation: Unlimited travel on JR East lines, including Shinkansen, limited express, and local trains within the designated area.

3. JR EAST NAGANO NIIGATA (Adult: ¥27,000 / Child: ¥13,500)

  1. Coverage: Encompasses the Nagano and Niigata regions in central Japan.
  2. Transportation: Allows unlimited travel on JR East lines in the designated area, including Shinkansen, limited express, and local trains.

 

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