The refund process for your Japan Rail Pass depends on whether you were issued a physical Exchange Order (Voucher) or a digital E-voucher. Please follow the specific instructions for your ticket type below.
1. For Physical Exchange Orders (Paper Vouchers)
If you received a physical green paper voucher, we must receive the ORIGINAL document back at our office to process your refund.
- How to Return: You may return the voucher by mail or by dropping it off in person at our Richmond office during business hours.
- Mailing Address:
JTB International (Canada) Ltd. / Attn: JR Pass refund
8899 Odlin Crescent, Richmond, BC, V6X 3Z7 - Postage: Customers are responsible for all return shipping costs. We highly recommend using a trackable mailing service. JTB Canada is not responsible for vouchers lost in the mail, and we cannot issue a refund without the physical original.
2. For E-vouchers (Digital Regional Passes)
If your pass was issued as a digital E-voucher (QR code or PDF), the process is handled entirely online.
- How to Request: Please reply directly to your original booking confirmation email to request a cancellation.
- Verification: Our team will verify your pass status in the JR system. We can only process a refund if the status is confirmed as "un-exchanged" (unused).
- No Return Needed: Since there is no physical document, you do not need to mail anything to our office.
Important Refund Terms (Applicable to All Types)
- Deadline: Refund requests must be made within one year from the date of issue.
- Cancellation Fee: A cancellation penalty will apply to all refunds. Please refer to your original confirmation email for the specific fee details.
- Method: Refunds are issued back to the original payment method. Once processed, you will receive an automated notification of the credit card transaction via email.