Can Japanese passport holders use Regional JR Passes?

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  Yes, you can purchase and use multiple Japan Rail Passes consecutively if you are planning a long-term stay in Japan (e.g., using two 7-day passes for a 14-day trip, or a combination of different regional passes). How to Purchase Multiple Passes ...

• What is the child age policy for the Japan Rail Pass?

  The Japan Rail Pass offers discounted rates for children. Eligibility is determined based on the child's age on the date the Exchange Order (voucher) is issued by JTB Canada. Infants (Ages 0-5): Travel for FREE if they sit on an adult's lap and do ...

• I have lived in Canada for over 10 years, but my PR card was issued only 7 years ago. Am I still eligible for the JR Pass?

  Yes, you are eligible to purchase and use the JAPAN RAIL PASS, provided you can officially prove that you have lived outside of Japan for at least 10 consecutive years. Since your current Permanent Resident (PR) card does not explicitly show a ...

• Is there a limit to how many times I can reserve seats with the JR Pass?

  There is no official limit to the number of seat reservations you can make with a JAPAN RAIL PASS. You are entitled to unlimited seat reservations on eligible JR trains for the entire duration of your pass validity. Fair Usage Guidelines: While there ...

• Can I use the "Nozomi" or "Mizuho" Shinkansen with my JAPAN RAIL PASS?

  Not with the standard JAPAN RAIL PASS alone. Traditionally, the JR Pass has excluded the two fastest Shinkansen services: the "Nozomi" (on the Tokaido/Sanyo lines) and the "Mizuho" (on the Sanyo/Kyushu lines). However, following the major price ...