Do we need to make seat resevations with Oversized Baggage?

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• 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.

• 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).

• JR pass for child under age 5. I want to purchase JR pass in October I have a daughter who is 5 and she will turn 6 in October. If I buy the JR pass in September then it is free?

  The child's age applies at the time of purchasing the JR pass. Children aged under 6 do not require the pass and travel free of charge. However, seat reservations are not available for your child if they do not have a valid pass.

• Is it ok a friend or my family to pick up my JR pass order on my behalf?

  Yes. Please select the delivery option as [Local pickup / Richmond office - 3rd party] at the time of order. We need to know who will pick up your order. Please reply to your confirmation e-mail with the following information. 1 Full name of the ...

• 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 ...