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What is Green ?
Most Shinkansen “bullet trains”have Ordinary (second class) cars, and Green (first class) Cars. Green car seats have both reserved and non-reserved car seats. Usually Green car is quiet and less crowed, and the train feels more spacious and ...
I would like to use two JR Passes myself, can I buy them?
Yes,you can. Due to system reasons, multiple purchases cannot be made at once. Please complete the required number of procedures. If you purchase within 1 hour, you can select addtional order in shipping option.
You need to apply for a certificate of residence at the Consulate General of Japan. Can I purchase a JR Pass on the day?
Yes,you can.You can purchase a JR Pass on the same day AFTER you received the Certificate of Overseas Residence from the consulate general of Japan (NOT BEFORE).
Can I get a refund if I canceled my Japan Rail Pass Exchange order?
Yes,you can. You can cancel within one year from the issued date and you need to return an unused JR Pass Exchanege Order(voucher). 20% of the purchase price will be deducted as a cancellation fee and the remainder will be refunded. Please see [How ...
Can I reserve a seat in ordinary/green cars?
Yes,you can. There is no additional charge for making seat reservations. By using a reserved seat ticket machine located at JR stations, and also by showing your JR PASS at any “Midori-no-madoguchi” (ticket office) at a JR station.