Who can buy a Regional JR Pass?

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• About JR PASS

  What is JR PASS? JAPAN RAIL PASS (covering all Japan) and REGIONAL PASSES are a special pass that is available only to travelers visiting Japan from foreign countries for sight-seeing. Who can buy? You are eligible to purchase a PASS/ if you meet ...

• I have lived in Canada for a long time, but I have a Japanese passport. Can I buy the regional pass ?

  No. "Japanese passport holders or Japanese residents cannot be used the regional pass. It is only available for a foreign tourist visiting Japan from abroad for sightseeing, under the entry status of "temporary visitor.

• 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.

• I purchased the JR pass ordinary 7-day pass, but I would like to change to Green 7-day. Is it possible to upgrade my pass?

  It is possible if you have a valid JR pass exchange order and you would like to upgrade your pass within same kind of pass. There are no change fees applied. Please pay the difference and return the previously ordered valid original JR pass exchange ...

• 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.