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.
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My child will be 12 years old during the trip in Japan, can I buy the child pass?
Yes,you can. The child pass applies to children aged 6 to 11 on the date of purchase through the date of issue of the voucher. The child can use it even if he/she are 12 years old on the day of use.
Who can buy a Regional JR Pass?
Non-Japanese passport holder can buy. Regional JR Pass is only for a foreign tourist visiting Japan from abroad for sight-seeing purposes under the entry status of 'temporary visitor' Those who enter Japan with a Japanese passport can NOT buy.
I haven't decided the start date, can I buy JR Pass?
Yes,you can. The final usage start date will be decided when redeeming for the JR Pass in Japan, but it is necessary to confirm that the voucher is issued within 3 months. Please enter an approximate scheduled start date.
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).
When can I pick up my JR pass (voucher) from the Richmond office after I order ?
Pickup will be ready on/after 1 pm on the next day. [Business hours] Mon-Fri 9:00am -5:00pm (Close: Saturday ,Sunday and holiday) [Pickup Location] 8899 Odlin Crescent, Richmond, BC, V6X 3Z7 e.g. ・If you ordered the JR pass on Monday. Your pass will ...