Japan Rail Pass EXPLAINED - Worth it for 2025?

The JR Train Pass has increased 77% BUT You can still travel for close to the old prices if you know how, this is what you NEED TO KNOW when planning a trip to Japan and want to make the most of your money, so you can save more for having an amazing Japanese Holiday. The Japan Rail pass is still great value if you are taking a trip from Northern Japan to the Southern Tip and back, but most people will save 50% or more by either not buying the JR Pass, or picking up one of the dozen regional Train passes you might never have heard of
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CHAPTERS
00:00 JR Pass Price Increase
00:46 The New Japan Rail Pass
01:25 How to Calculate your Trip to Japan
02:04 Who Should By the New JR Pass
02:28 JR Pass HIDDEN Feature
03:08 Save Money With Japan Regional Passes
05:01 CHEAPEST Way to Travel Japan
06:45 Seishun Juhachi Kippu "Youthful 18 Ticket"
07:26 How to Activate and use the JR Rail Pass
09:44 Navigating Japan, useful Apps, Frequently Asked Questions
12:23 Travel to this HIDDEN GEM in Japan by Train
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Just returned from a month in Japan. Traveled 7 legs on JR Tokyo, Hakone, Nagano, Nagoya, Nachikatsuura, Kyoto, Amanohasidate, Osaka and the Haruka train to Kansai. Booked all tickets through Navitime app before I left and picked them up when I got to Japan. Green car travel all the way - total cost for 2 travelers was $1100. Just looked at the JR Rail green pass for 21 days and it was just under $2, 000 for two people. BTW, total cost of all subway travel including a RT Osaka to Nara was $63. We averaged 3 subway trips a day when in Kyoto, Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya.

[chicomtl]

Again an other great video. Will have to analyze this for my trip since my teenage boy and I will be traveling in 3 or 4 cities during 10 days in the end of December. Thanks for the insight. Keep up the great content and the humorous touches.

[bob]

I'm really looking forward to your Shikoku video because I'm planning to go to Shikoku this summer!

[Mimulus]

This was do informative, turns out the JR West pass will suit our needs very well as flying in and out of Osaka, thanks for the heads up

[lawrencebautista]

77% increase and yet the Nozomi shinkansen service is still not included. I wish they'd include this then it's the best deal.

[nateshf]

My wife and I were there in Dec/Jan for 20 full days and used the 14-days pass to go from Sapporo to Beppu (and some cities in between). That one way trip alone would have cost $230USD!

[michichuuu]

thank you so much for this information! it was very helpful

[DeathJr]

The JR West pass mentioned in the video would be ideal for me spending 7-8 days in Osaka-Kyoto and surrounds but I can't see that particular pass on the JR site anymore. Has the Kansai WIDE area pass replaced it, and if so, it's only for 5 days.

[Connz]

Do you have an opinion on the Arch Pass? Seems like a nice way to still get to the golden triangle and see the countryside as well

[sphxreamvs]

My trip is 14 days from Tokyo > Kyoto > Osaka and then back to Tokyo. First 7 days are in Tokyo so which pass would be the best for me in this case?

[FluffyBunny]

Im arriving in Tokyo in April and staying for 14 days, but not sure yet where I'm staying. Turns out a lot of what I'd like to see is in west Japan. Hmmmm.

[interpolu]

Loved your video, needed some advice. We are travelling from Tokyo - Mt Fuji - Takayama - Kyoto - Osaka in our 2 week trip.
How to book trains? Buy the JLR pass or travel adhoc buying tickets at each station/klook?
Thanks

[Alpha-Omega-TFOA]

Question. What pass would you recommend from tokyo to osaka? There's a few bands I want to see on my upcoming trip that are based in Osaka and rarely get to tokyo.

[jaymeez]

I watched the whole video and I am still confused. I am coming to Japan in March for 2 weeks. Flying into Narita and I want to spend 3 days in Tokyo but also would like to see Osaka and Kyoto. I’m assuming the 2nd option you mentioned would be best for me and my time in Tokyo I should just purchase day passes?

[markeaston]

This is an excellent guide thank you! Our plan is to purchase a 7 day pass (we have done the comparative analysis) but are unsure about the timing for reserving seats. Noting that we can't "activate" the pass until we arrive in Japan, is there a way to reserve the seats in advance of arriving in country and activating the pass?

[michaelairley]

Hi. Great video. We are coming over in July. We are looking at a 7 day JR pass. Based in Tokyo at the start and end of our trip. But getting to Osaka, Kyoto and maybe Hiroshima. Is the pre ordered JR pass the way to go do you think?

[MrRollen]

Can some one please help me 😁
I’m planning a trip to Japan in September for 23 days
I was thinking to buy the 21 days rally pass but after the price skyrocket so much now that im rethinking to use the night Buses and local trains for most of my trips
I will visit the main City in Japan like Tokyo 5-8 days, Kyoto 3 days, Osaka 3days Hiroshima 2 days the remaining days will be spontaneous planned Is the JR pass still worth it?

[dianketo]

Love you videos and subscribed to your channel! I am doing two weeks in October with this itinerary: tokyo (4-5 days) - nagano (1 week with rental car) - osaka (2-3 days). Beacuse of the price increase in JR pass i figured i would avoid it, and rather go for regional passes and IC card when in tokyo. Also the 1 week in Nagano will be covered by rental car. Not sure if i am flying home from osaka or tokyo, but osaka would deffo be more convenient. Are there any passes you would specifically recommend?

[vildaray]

thank you for the info! I am planning to buy the 7 day pass, however i am a bit confused as to which website to use, there seem to be a couple different ones! can you please point me to the correct website? thank you!

[ayaseyukiya]

Thank you for the info. These videos have informed and entertained me and I appreciate that. They make my trip planning much easier too.