8 Things You Need To Know About the JR Tokyo Wide Pass | Japan Explained
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- Is your trip based in Tokyo, but you want to explore more of the Kanto region? Here are 8 things you need to know about the JR Tokyo Wide Pass!
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First announced on 26 Jul 2023 by JR East, the price of various regional train passes offered by JR East will be raised. Effective for JR Tokyo Wide Passes purchased from 01 Oct 2023 onwards,
● The price will be increased from 10,180 JPY to 15,000 JPY. (Source: www.jreast.co.jp/press/2023/2...)
● Holders of a valid Pass will be able to enjoy certain benefits at selected EKINAKA shops. (Source: www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/and...)
📎Useful Links：
▶ JR Tokyo Wide Pass (Official Webpage of JR East)
▶▶▶ www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/pas...
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very informative. thank u!
I hope you continue this series on all the passes, especially the Private rail passes by Tobu, or compare the JR Tokyo Wide pass with the Greater Tokyo Pass.
The Greater Tokyo Pass seems much better because even the 5-day pass is cheaper, only costing 7200Y, and it primarily covers many of the same things.
In my opinion, the best option for inside Tokyo is the Tokyo 1-Day Ticket, which covers pretty much everything within the Metropolitan area JR and Private.
Thanks for the info.. 😊👍
Excellent knowledge. Thanks.
Great, thanks
Glad that you liked it!
Very well made video and informative of the Tokyo wide pass. Much easier to understand than other videos. Tqsm for that
Thankss for thiss
＠SahelAlfteh, no problem! Glad that you liked it!
Thank you for making this video! It was very well made
Thank you for the compliment! Glad that you found it useful!
very informative.thanks
Hi @Bebekos! Glad that it helped.
Thank you for the comment!
Enjoyed the video immensely! short, informative with some humor
Hi @Ichidoodles, thank you for the compliment!
Glad that the video is interesting and useful for you! ^_^
One the best travel info videos I've seen. I like you're style
Hi @seedetailsbelow, thank you for the comment!
Glad that you liked it!
This is an amazing video. Thanks for sharing the information. Your video is super helpful.
Hi @itsmemari1015, thank you for the compliment! Glad that you found it useful!
Short. Sharp. And sweet. Informative. Exactly what I had in mind, thank you!!
Hi @lilyboogiewoogie! Thank you for the compliment!
Glad that you found it useful!
I ended up buying one for my second trip in May. Great video!
Thanks for the comment! Have a good trip in May!
well explained - precise and concise - as expected from a Singaporean
Feel free to pose any questions related to this video here and I will try my best to help you!
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Very informative and I am thinking to get this pass since I am going to Kusatsu with my parents (yikes) and possibly somewhere myself alone in this summer
Hello, @daifuruta581. Thank you for the comment!
Ooo..hope you get to catch some nice fireworks if your solo trip happens!
Hello. Thanks for the informative videos. If traveling to and exploring the Hakone area, do you still need to get the Hakone pass if you already have the JR Tokyo wide pass?
Thanks, again.
The JR Tokyo Wide Pass covers only until Odawara, from which you need to take the Odakyu Railways (not covered by the JR Tokyo Wide Pass) to explore the Hakone area. Hence, you either need to buy normal tickets for your journeys on the Odakyu Railway lines or get discount passes such as the Hakone Free Pass.
The Hakone Free Pass offered by Odakyu can be bought from Odawara at a slightly lower price (as compared to buying from other stations such as Shinjuku), so if you want to enjoy various modes of transport within Hakone, the Hakone Free Pass is a good option.
thanks for the informative video! i have a few questions on the JR Tokyo Wide Pass
1) does it cover the Shonan-Shinjuku and Tokaido line, looking to travel to Odawara. I know Odoriko line is covered but the timings of their train are not ideal if i'm looking to go Hakone early and come back to Tokyo late
2) what lines can I take to go to Yokohama
Hi @tzinwai, thanks for the comment! For your questions,
1) Yes, the JY Tokyo Wide Pass covers the Shonan-Shinjuku Line (JS) and Tokaido Main Line (JT) all the way up till Atami Station (JT21). For your info, it also covers the Ito Line from Atami to Ito (JT26), the last JR station in coverage area in that direction. (The Izu Kyuko Line that starts from Ito is also included only in the JR Tokyo Wide Pass!)
If you are returning from Odawara to Tokyo via local (normal) trains, the journey is possible even up till 10:30pm at night and should take a little less than 1h 30 mins.
2) If you are coming from the Yamanote Line area in Tokyo to Yokohama, the Shonan-Shinjuku Line (JS), Yokosuka Line (JO), Tokaido Main Line (JT), and the Negishi Line (JK) can bring you there. For example, the journey from Tokyo Station to Yokohama Station via these lines should take about 25-40 mins, depending on which line and train you take.
Have a great trip!
Hello sir. Thank you for your video. This is very helpful.
I just have a question. We are going to Tokyo on 1st week of March for our son's 3rd birthday and is considering getting a Tokyo Wide Pass. We don't have an itinerary yet but Fuji Q Highlands is one for sure since he is obsessed with Thomas the Train.
Can you please suggest other places for us to visit for the 2 remaining days of our passes to make the most out of it?
Btw, well be staying in Asakusa.
Thank you again and hoping you can guide us as we are very intimidated planning this trip overall, especially the transport system 😅
Hello..thank you for the information..may i know, can we use Tokyo wide pass start from yokohama? Or must start from Tokyo?
Hi, very interesting and well done videos!!
A question: does this pass cover also local "metro" lines (example: Yamanote Line in Tokyo) and local JR buses as well?
Hi @axios101, thank you! Glad that you enjoyed it!
For our question, the JR Tokyo Wide Pass covers the normal trains on the local JR lines as well, including the Yamanote Line. However,
1) It does not cover the Tokyo Metro lines (Eg. Ginza Line, Asakusa Line) as these lines are not operated by JR East.
2) The JR Tokyo Wide Pass does not cover local JR buses.
@@japan-explained Thanks!!! it is very useful!
No problem! Glad that you found it useful!
thanks for this video. however ive been searching for hours which lines specifically inside the tokyo area can the pass be used? some sources say it cannot be used in some subways inside tokyo that is not jr east managed. so it's misleading to say that it's unlimited use inside tokyo. is this true? do you know which lines can it be used? is it most of the commuter trains? is there information or map about this? thank u
Informative and clear explanation!
Recommended itinerary for 17days for osaka-kyoto-tokyo, Recommended to get JR pass for 2 weeks?
Hi goodbyethanks. Thanks for the comment!
The Japan Rail Pass for 14 days cost about 47,250 JPY, while a round trip between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka is (2 X 13,870 JPY) 27,740 JPY. Hence, the Japan Rail Pass is not really worth it, unless you plan to venture out to other further prefectures during the 14-days. (However, the 7-day Japan Rail Pass (29,650 JPY) may be worth it if you can make the Osaka-Tokyo and Osaka-Tokyo trips + a few side trips within 7 days.)
For Osaka-Kyoto-Tokyo, it depends on where you want to go and what you want to do in those places! For example, if you are a foodie, you can consider places such as Shinsekai (Osaka), Nishiki Market (Kyoto) and Asakusa (Tokyo)!
Thank you for this video, is it possible to buy this pass multiple times to cover it for 6 days?
Hi, @noavr1308! Thank youf or the comment.
Yes, it is possible to buy this Pass multiple times (eg. 2 times to cover 6 consecutive days).
If the cost of the journeys you are going to make in these 6 days exceed the cost of buying the Pass twice, then I would definitely recommend you to buy it to save cost and time.
Great video! I have a question to ask. Do you know the operation time of the machine for taking JR Pass in Haneda airport? Is it operate for 24 hours? Since we will arrive the airport at about 01:00 am, and we would like to use the pass on the first day of our trip. Great thanks!
Hi @cathywong4105, thank you for the compliment!
To answer your question, for the Japan Rail Pass (this is the nationwide one, not the one explained in this video), you can only exchange your Exchange Order voucher for the Japan Rail Pass at a ticket office. The JR Ticket Office at Haneda Airport (Terminal 3, beside the ticket gates to Tokyo Monorail) only operates from 0645H to 2000H daily.
(Source: www.jreast.co.jp/e/customer_support/service_center_haneda.html)
Since your flight touches down at Haneda Airport at about 0100H, I think you can only exchange your Japan Rail Pass when the ticket offices at the airport (if you are planning to wait at Haneda Airport until sunrise) or in the Tokyo area (if you take the late-night limosine buses to get to the Tokyo area) opens.
Hope my answer helps!
Your video is awesome and has answered my main questions that I've been searched for 2 months from other videos. Regarding to your last video, do you mind to confirm if these are correct:
1) I planned for like 10 days to the main Tokyo areas (e.g.Ueno, Odaiba...etc.) and the furthest point I will go is Mt Fuji. If I want to maximize the advantage of JR Tokyo Wide Pass 3 days, I should arrange the Mt Fuji (planned overnight stay) trip at last, for example Day 8 & 9 and then on Day 10, take the Narita Express to airport to finish the trip, is that right?
2) If that works, besides the pass of 10,180 yen, there's no other extra fare to be paid right?
3) The pass can't be used in taking the bus around Lake Kawaguchi right?
4) When I buy the ticket, do I need to book all 3 trips in once including seat reservations, i.e. Shinjuku to Mt Fuji, Mt Fuji back to Shinjuku and Shinjuku to Narita Airport?
Many thanks!!
Hi Monkey Biz! Thank you for the comment!
For your questions,
1) A trip from Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko is about 2,510 JPY via ordinary trains or 4,130 JPY via Fuji Excursion. A trip from Tokyo to NRT T2/T3 via NEX is about 3,270 JPY. Hence, the JR Tokyo Wide Pass makes sense ONLY if you take the Fuji Excursion to and fro Kawaguchiko (total 11,530 JPY). If you are using ordinary trains, it would be better for you to not use the Pass (total 8,290 JPY, which is less than the Pass's price of 10,180 JPY).
2) If you are using the Fuji Excursion, besides the Pass, there is no additional fare. The ride on Fujikyu Railways is included in the JR Tokyo Wide Pass. (Green Car seats, special carriages, etc. are seperate charges.)
3) Unfortunately, Fuji Kyuko Buses (the bus in the Kawaguchiko area) is not included in this Pass.
4) It is always recommended to reserve seats in advance once you can confirm your schedule. For Fuji Excursion, I would recommend you to book your seats early. For NEX to Narita Airport, seats are usually available even for the next train, so you can probably reserve a seat and take the NEX in the same hour or two.
Hope you have a great trip!
Thanks for the informative video! May I know how many days ahead can I buy the pass? I'm travelling to Japan next month, and I'm planning to visit Mt Fuji on the 13th of October. Can I buy the pass now and make a reservation for Fuji Excursion? (4th of September)
Hi @epickelok, thanks for the question!
You can buy the pass up to 90 days in advance from a third party, such as your local travel agency. This method does not allow you to make train reservation via the website at the current moment.
You can also buy the pass up to 30 days in advance online from the JR East Train Reservation website. This method of purchase allows you to reserve seats in advance, even before your Pass is activated. (For you, I think this is the better option. You can buy the pass on/after 14 Sep 2023 and before the price increase on 01 Oct 2023, and reserve the seats on the 13 Oct Fuji Excursion.)
Thank you so much for this! Very helpful information about the Tokyo Wide Pass. Most of my questions are answered. However, I have one destination that I would like to go to: Nagano, because we want to see the Snow Monkeys! But no matter how I search about it, I can't find whether this pass will help me get there. Some said yes, some said no. If you don't mind, could you provide me with some clarifications? Thank you!
Hello, @hikimchi4507! Thanks for the comment! Glad to know that you found this video useful. :)
For the Wild Snow Monkey Park in Nagano, the JR Tokyo Wide Pass will help, but does not cover the whole journey there.
One of the more common ways to get to the Park is to take a bus at Nagano Station. However, the Pass only covers up to Sakudaira Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen. You will need to pay the remainder of the journey from Sakudaira Station to Nagano Station via the Hokuriku Shinkansen, which is another 3.2K JPY for reserved seats.
(Reference Route: japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/result?start=00002776&goal=00006275&start_name=Sakudaira&goal_name=Nagano&date_time=2024-01-31T10%3A00)
Hope this information helps!
Hi, TQ for the informative video.
I m planning to visit Tokyo in Dec'23. Can i purchase Tokyo Wide Pass online in Sep'23 before the price hike in Oct'23?
Hi @clementlhs, thanks for the question!
If you are certain that you will use the Tokyo Wide Pass in Dec 2023, it will be better to purchase it from a third party overseas as close to the end of Sep 2023 as possible, before the price hike. Take note that the Exchange Order voucher usually has to be exchanged within 90 days from the date of purchase, so check with your local agents for the full details and do some calculations before purchasing.
Hope my advice helps!
Very informative 😊
But maihama (disneyland) is not included on this Pass? Am i correct?
Hi @eicelroque7131, thank you for the compliment! Glad that you found it useful!
Maihama Station is in the coverage area too!
However, a journey from Tokyo Station to Maihama Station only costs 230 JPY (a trip from a farther station like Yokohama Station to Maihama costs 740 JPY), so it is not really worth the cost of the Pass (10,180 JPY for 3 days, an average of 3,393 JPY/day) if you are buying this Pass just for Disneyland/DisneySea.
Just out of curiosity how easy is it to get your moneys worth if you are mostly doing Local trains but do one trip out to Hakone or Mt Fuji is it better just to leave it?
On my second day in Tokyo, hoping to visit Hakone and stay a night before heading to Kawanguchiko the next day. Is there any pass for me?
Hi @smliangjl, thank you for the question.
For your 2D1N trip to Hakone from Tokyo, you can consider the Hakone Free Pass offered by Odakyu Railways.
For your trip to Kawaguchiko, you can just purchase tickets instead of using the JR Tokyo Wide Pass as the cost does not justify your usage. (A trip to Kawaguchiko from Shinjuku is about 4,130 JPY.)
Hope this helps!
two questions:
1) at 4:42 you indicated we should select Purchase Discounted Tickets - how do we know if we are eligible for a discount?
2) if we are planning on staying within the tokyo metropolis and not doing the sort of day trips described around 5:36, is there a different pass thats more appropriate? At what point would you suggest simply buying individual metro tickets within tokyo?
Hi @MistaaSilky, thank you for the questions.
1) Only people who are eligible to buy the Pass (2:02) should be able to complete Step 4 (4:51) of the purchasing process if they are buying the Pass via a vending machine. If you are buying it from the ticket office, the staff will request for your passport for verification as well.
2) Yes, there are other special passes and tickets offered by each of the many railway companies offering their services in the Tokyo area, such as the 24-hour Subway Ticket or the Greater Tokyo Pass. In my opinion, I would suggest you to buy such special passes and tickets only if you are making a number of trips on the lines of the respective railway company, and the total costs of such trips is higher than the price of the special pass. (You will need to do a bit of homework and estimation for this part though.)
For example, a trip on the Tokyo Metro from Tokyo to Otemachi (the next stop) is 180 JPY by cash, while the 24-Hour Subway Ticket sold by Tokyo Metro costs 800 JPY. As such, I would only buy the 24-Hour Subway Ticket if I know I am going to make at least 5 of such short trips within the 24-hour period on the Tokyo Metro.
(Information Source: www.tokyometro.jp/en/index.html)
Hello! I would like to ask for your advise on the below please!🙌🏻 I’m planning to visit Lake Kawaguchiko and Snow Monkey Park/Jigokudani Yeon Koen using JR Tokyo Wide pass. First trip will be Mt.Fuji, and next one to Nagano and further to Yamanochi. From NaviTime I see that the pass covers Hakutaka Shinkansen from Omiya(Saitama) to Takasaki, but don’t cover to Nagano. could I buy separate ticket from Takasaki to Nagano and ride the train without getting out of it or do I have to get out at Takasaki since my pass isn’t covered further and there wait for next train to Nagano?
Depending on this I was thinking if it really worth to get Tokyo Wide pass or better get JR Pass for Whole Japan.
Thank you!
Hi @adinaaimukhan5237, thank you for the question!
Indeed, the JR Tokyo Wide Pass only covers up to Sakudaira (Assuming you are going there via the Hokuriku Shinkansen. Trains such as Hakutaka and the faster Kagayaki runs on it.), so you will need to buy an additional ticket from Sakudaira to Nagano. You can explain this situation and get tickets from the Ticket Office.
If the trip to the Snow Monkey Park is the only trip which is out of the coverage area, I think it would be cheaper to just buy tickets to cover the additional journey. However, if you are exploring Nagano (and Niigata Prefectures) and want more days on your rail pass, you can consider the JR East Pass (Nagano, Niigata) too since it is cheaper than the Japan Rail Pass. (Note: There is news that the price of the Japan Rail Pass will increase in Oct 2023, so if your trip is after the price increase, you might want to consider regional rail passes.)
Link to the JR East Pass (Nagano, Niigata): www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/pass/eastpass_n.html
Hope you find my reply and the info useful!
If I want to travel 7 days around Tokyo and enjoy Tokyo attractions :Disneyland, mount Fuji including gala yuzawa, I should buy Tokyo wide pass? And how about day 7, when I back to the airport, which pass I should buy?
Hey, if I purchase it online, can I redeem it at the Narita Airport? Thank you.
Hi @princebw9301, thanks for the question!
Yes, you can collect it from Narita Airport if you buy this Pass online. You can check the exact location and operating hours of the collection points at this link: www.jreast.co.jp/e/ticketwindow/.
Hope this helps!
I am going to Tokyo end sept and would like to have a copy of your itinerary. Can I buy the JR Tokyo Pass at Narita Airport?
Hi @smliangjl, thank you for the question.
Yes, you can buy the JR Tokyo Wide Pass at Narita Airport!
(You may find this link useful: www.jreast.co.jp/e/ticketwindow/?selectPass=tokyoWide)
Does Tokyo wide pass use in Hakone.
Hi @jessicaliang6068, thanks for the question.
The JR Tokyo Wide Pass only covers up to the Odawara Station (the entrance to the Hakone area) on the Tokaido Main Line. (Note: You cannot take the Tokaido Shinkansen to Odawara as it is not covered in this Pass.)
The Pass does not cover the other forms of transportation in the Hakone area as those transportations are not operated by JR.
Hope this helps!
If I jwill be in Japan for 4 days and want to experience the bullet train, should I buy this pass and get on to a short ride to one of the place offer bullet train? Or it is better to buy a bullet train trip. We will get suica at Haneda airport where we plan. I want to going to Hakone. Now I find out about this pass that can take us to mt fuji and 5 lakes. Should we do mt fuji and lakes instead of Hakone pass. Thank you for the great information
Hi daveandanh. Thanks for the comment.
If you want to experience the bullet train only, you can either buy a single bullet train trip or buy a rail pass. The difference is that if you have a rail pass, you can make multiple bullet train journeys. It eventually depends on where you plan to go.
Between Hakone and the Fuji 5 Lakes, it depends on what you want to experience and where you want to view Mt. Fuji from. If you are want to go to Hakone, the Hakone Free Pass offered by Odakyu Railways is a good option. You can visit either place in a day or choose to stay a night to explore the area more.
Hi, can I check all destination need to reservation seat before boarding the train? Can I board the train to Mount Fuji without reservation seat?
Hi @winnywintan. Thank you for the question. For most local trains on the normal JR lines, you do not need to reserve seats. (Think of them as usual commuter trains that you have in most cities.)
However, for special trains (eg. the NEX Narita Express train) and bullet trains (the Shinkansen), seat reservations may be recommended or even required for the train.
For the route to Mt. Fuji (I am assuming Kawaguchiko), you do not need to reserve seats if you are going there via the JR Chuo Line (from Shinjuku to Otsuki) and Fuji Kyuko Line (from Otsuki to Kawaguchikko) as both are normal trains.
However, if you are taking the JR Chuo Line Limited Express trains (eg. Kaiji, Fuji Excursion), it is recommended to get a seat reservation (which is free with the JR Tokyo Wide Pass). You can still board without a seat reservation and take a seat in the Ordinary Car. However, if a passenger who reserved the seat you are on shows up, you have to give up your seat and find another. (Note: This does not apply to the Green Car.)
Hi, how about now? is it still better for us to use JR Tokyo wide pass?
Hi @ohanaflorist7705, thank you for the comment!
It eventually depends on how you are going to use the Pass. :)
Can i use it from narita airport?
Hi @marcosswatan, thank you for the question.
Yes! You can buy the JR Tokyo Wide Pass from JR East ticket machines or ticket offices at Narita Airport and use it right away to take the N'EX (Narita Express) to Tokyo!
It is possible to use the TWP going to Mt. Fuji but our starting point is at JR Ueno station not in the JR Tokyo station? How ca we reserve a seat as well?
Hi Jc Dizon. You can use the JR Tokyo Wide Pass to go from JR Ueno Station to Kawaguchiko Station too! One possible route is to take the JR Yamanote Line from Ueno to Shinjuku first, then catch the 3-times-daily Fuji Excursion limited express train straight to Kawaguchiko. The whole journey is covered by the JR Tokyo Wide Pass.
To reserve a seat on any JR East limited express trains, you can do it online on the JR East Ticket Reservation website, at the ticket office or at ticket vending machines in Japan.
@@japan-explained Is there any top up fee required? Saw from Fuji Excursion Limited Express site that JR pass only covers up to Otsuki station. JR Pass users have to top up 1570yen
If i use jr wide pass in gala yuzawa is that include entrance fee
Hi @lowiereyes6179! Thanks for the comment!
GALA Yuzawa does not require an entrance fee: the entrance of the resort is connected directly to the ticket gates of the GALA Yuzawa station. (Image: www.google.com/maps/@36.9502406,138.7995839,2a,82.2y,258.22h,68.78t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sEh_tR7DI3prYgYYJwGbqww!2e0!7i13312!8i6656?entry=ttu)
However, there are fees for the riding of the gondolas and lifts, and for the rental of clothing and equipment.
Price List for Lifts and Gondolas: gala.co.jp/winter/english/charges-en/
Price List for Rentals: gala.co.jp/winter/english/rental-en/
The JR Tokyo Wide Pass usually offers discounts at GALA Yuzawa for lift tickets and ski rental during the summer and winter ski season. Currently, it is not displayed on the official website so you will need to check back at the start of the winter ski season to confirm the details of the benefits. (Link: www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/pass/tokyowidepass.html)
For your information/reference:
(1) GALA Yuzawa's winter ski season is scheduled to start on 16 Dec 2023. (Source: gala.co.jp/winter/english/)
(2) Year 2021's discounts (for a single adult) were:
Gondola/Lift Half Day Ticket + Shuttle Bus + 200 JPY Onsen Discount = 1700 JPY (Original price: 2400 JPY)
Gondola/Lift 1 Day Ticket + Shuttle Bus + 200 JPY Onsen Discount = 2500 JPY (Original price: 3400 JPY)
1 Gondola Round Trip Ticket + Shuttle Bus + 200 JPY Onsen Discount = 1000 JPY (Original price: 1400 JPY)
My apologies for the long answer, but hope this information is useful for you!
Hello if buying on their website how can we type the half-width characters if I have a second name?
Hi @KeepingMemoreese! Thank you for the question!
The English characters we normally type are half-width characters, so you can just type in that.
(For your reference, full-width characters when typed in Japanese, look like this..ＡＢＣＤＥＦＧＨＩＪＫＬＭＮＯＰＱＵＲＳＴＵＶＷＸＹＺ.)
Do we have to make seat reservation if riding a shinkansen using tokyo wide pass?
Hi @boyetmonzon4300, it is always advisable to make a seat reservation when using the Shinkansen. The Pass just makes it (the seat reservation) free. :)
However, if you are in a hurry and you have a valid train pass (like the JR Tokyo Wide Pass), you can just board the train and take a seat in the non-reserved seating carriages without any prior booking. (Note: Not all Shinkansen services has non-reserved seating.)
Sir I have questions,
1. for Disneyland, shibuya sky view, going to Narita airport. It is covered by JR wide pass?
2. Where we can exchange the voucher if will by the Jr wide pass now if we are from kyoto going to tokyo.
Thank you…
Hi @ynyn9168.
(1) Maihama Station (nearest JR station to Disneyland), Shibuya Station (near Shibuya Sky) and the JR stations at Narita Airport are all within the coverage area of this Pass.
(2) (If you are coming to Tokyo from Kyoto via the Tokaido Shinkansen, you will probably alight at Shinagawa or Tokyo Station.) You can exchange the voucher at the ticket offices of all major train stations operated by JR East, including Shinagawa and Tokyo Station.
Hope this helps!
Hi! I'm traveling to Tokyo on the 1st week of December. Should I buy the Tokyo wide pass now or do I wait a month before my travel before I buy?
Hi @diannecastillo7715, thanks for the question.
Train passes don't run out of stock, so you can buy the Pass even on the day itself!
However, if there is a particular popular train that you want to take within the coverage area, it will be better to buy the Pass in advance via the JR East Train Reservation website so that you can make the train reservation online first.
Hope you find this suggestion useful!
Hi@@japan-explained. You mean I could buy Tokyo Wide Pass as early as now?
Hi @diannecastillo7715. For purchase of the Pass via the JR East Train Reservation website, you can only buy it up to 1 month in advance.
However, there are third-party travel agencies which sell the exchange vouchers for JR Tokyo Wide Pass more than 1 month in advance, so you can buy the voucher now and exchange it in the 1st week of Dec. (You may need to check with your local travel agencies to see who offers this service or product.)
However, the biggest merit I know to buying a train Pass early is to make reservations on special trains with limited seating. In order to do that as of now, you will *need to buy your Pass via the JR East Train Reservation website (only 1 month in advance) so that you can make seat reservations on that special train when it becomes available (usually 1 month in advance for most special trains). As such, I am not sure if it is a good idea to buy the Pass as early as now from a third-party travel agency...
(By the way, train passes basically don't run out of stock and the new price of the JR Tokyo Wide Pass has taken effect from 01 Oct 2023.)
*Source: Based on what I know and a brief 5-mins research I did now online.
Just my 20-yen thoughts and advice. Hope it helps!
Hi this is my IT for my december trip
Day 1 tokyo city tour (shibuya, akihabara etc)
Day2 mt fuji
Day 3 gala yuzawa
Day 4 ueno to T2 Narita
My question is, Is it worth buying the jr tokyo wide pass for 3 days? Hope you notice me! Thank you!
Hi @user-bq2iv5rv3d, thanks for your comment.
Tokyo ➡ Kawaguchiko = one-way about 4,300 JPY (via Fuji Excursion), round trip about 8,600 JPY.
Tokyo ➡ Gala Yuzawa = one-way about 7,020 JPY (via Tanigawa), round trip about 14,040 JPY.
Since both round trips total up to more than 22,640 JPY (which is more than the cost of the Pass), it would be cost-worthy to use the Pass if you are making the trips.
Hope this helps!
So with this tokyo wide pass, we can use all JR east line? does yokohama included?
Hi @Ayu-rx3dz, thank you for the question!
Yes, JR Yokohama Station is within the coverage area! (But not the Todaido Shinkansen that connects Tokyo to Shin-Yokohama Station; that's run by JR Central.)
However, if you are buying this Pass just to go to Yokohama, it is not very cost-worthy; a trip from Tokyo to Yokohama is less than 500 JPY. (Reference Route: japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/result?start=00006668&goal=00000838&start_name=Tokyo&goal_name=Yokohama&date_time=2024-01-31T10%3A00&pass_list=jr_tokyo_wide_pass)
Hope this helps!
@@japan-explained Wow thank you so much for your explanation. Actually, i want to buy this pass for going to fuji and gala yuzawa, then i realize that maybe i can use this pass for visiting Gundam factory :D
Can I know how to reserve Fuji Excursion with this pass? And also to Karuizawa ? Thanks!
Hi @evonnelee2715, thanks for the question!
You can make reservations for both the Fuji Excursion limited express and the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Karuizawa via the
(1) JR East Train Reservation website (Guide: www.jreast.co.jp/e/ticket/reservation.html)
(2) At ticket machines of major JR East stations. (Eg. any station on the Yamanote Line)
The method depends on how and when you will be purchasing your Pass: If you are buying it in advance from the JR East Train Reservation website, you can reserve seats via the website when the reservation becomes available (even before you come to Japan). However, once you are in Japan and you have your Pass, you can and should make your reservation at the ticket machines so that you can receive the physical tickets on-the-spot.
The steps are pretty straightforward for both methods; just follow whatever you see on the screen and is required. (Usually, you will need the departure date of the train, the starting and ending stations of the journey, and the (departure or arrival) time that you want.) I personally recommend you to do a search on a travel planner first and know what train you are aiming for before making the reservation.
Hope my answer helps!
@@japan-explained thank you for your reply! Appreciate it. The ticket to Karuizawa can also be booked via JReast website?
@@japan-explained sorry it’s me again - the Eki net website is not taking reservation due to system error. Abit worried I couldn’t get the r ticket, do you have any advise? Would it be safer if I travel via bus?
Hi @evonnelee2715, sorry for the late reply!
Hope you have tried using the JR East Train Reservation website a few days later. This usually works for people experiencing trouble.
Another possible reason is that you are reserving for a train too early. You can only reserve tickets for a train 1 month before its departure date. (If you try to do it more than 1 month in advance, you might not find the option or get a system error.)
Based on my experience (I visited Karuizawa 3-4 times via the Shinkansen), I can get tickets to on the Shinkansen to Karuizawa for the next day easily. Hence, if you are going to Karuizawa during a non-peak period (eg. year-end holidays, Golden Week, etc.), I don't really think you have to worry about not being able to get tickets. I would suggest you reserve the ticket when you are in Japan, 1-2 days before the trip itself. This way, you will receive the physical tickets on the spot and put your mind at ease. =)
I am planning my Japan tour in November end. I will be there for 10 days. 4 days in Tokyo and want to go to Kyoto for few days. What would be your suggestion.
In Tokyo I want to Yokohama for a day. I will be booking a hotel in nipori. Please guide.
Hi @QuiltsAndBeyond. Thank you for the comment. It appears that you already have a travel plan (4 days in Tokyo + Yokohama, 3-4 days in Kyoto + nearby areas, 2-3 day in the city where your return flight is).
The only reply I can offer relevant to this video is that the JR Tokyo Wide Pass will not be useful for you based on the itinerary you listed so far: a round trip to Yokohama from Tokyo costs about 980 JPY, which does not justify the purchase of this Pass.
Is that Tokyo Wide Pass can be use for shinkansen to Yokohama from Tokyo station ? And Fuji excursion train ?
How to get train to shinjuku station if I am from Yokohama, to go to fujikawaguchiko station ?
Hi @Sylviatini, thanks for the question!
(1) Shinkansen from Tokyo to Yokohama?
No, this shinkansen is not operated by JR Central, so it is not covered by the JR Tokyo Wide Pass.
However, you can take local trains from Tokyo to Yokohama, which is covered by the JR Tokyo Wide Pass.
(2) Fuji Excursion train?
Yes, the Fuji Excursion train is covered by the JR Tokyo Wide Pass!
(3) How to go from Yokohama Station to Kawaguchiko Station, via Shinjuku Station?
Here you go >>> japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/result?start=00000838&goal=00001065&start_name=Yokohama&goal_name=Kawaguchiko&date_time=2024-01-31T08%3A00&pass_list=jr_tokyo_wide_pass
However, if you don't really need to pass by Shinjuku, highway buses might be a better way for you. (It is slightly cheaper and less troublesome since you do not have to transfer.)
(Reference: willerexpress.com/en/bus_search/kanagawa/yokohama/yamanashi/fujiq/)
Hope this helps!
Thank you
Now its 15k jyp 😭
Hi @PratikLawate. Yep, it is..
But you can still make use of it if it fits your needs. :)
Hello sir im your new subscriber can you share 7 days itinerary our base is narita and our hotel is in niporri were traveling with 2 kids . We only have so far galaza yuzawa , mt fuji klook tour and disneyland please help
Can I check this pass cover in Mount Fuji ‘s buses??
Hi @winnywintan, the JR Tokyo Wide Pass does not cover the Fuji Kyuko buses (the Red, Green and Blue Line around the Lake Kawaguchi area).
@@japan-explained thank u very much
No problem!
Hi, great video. Would you say the pass is worth it to travel into Tokyo from Narita and then on the 3rd day take the Fuji Excursion from Shinjuku then back to Tokyo or would separate tickets be cheaper. Thank you
Hi @thelifeofbatteries2603, thanks for the compliment!
For a 3-day itinerary which includes 1) a trip from NRT to Tokyo (about 3,470 JPY via the Narita Express), 2) a day trip from Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko via the Fuji Excursion (about 4,130 JPY one way, 8,260 JPY for a round trip), and
3) a trip from Shinjuku to Tokyo (about 210 JPY), the total cost spent on JR lines would be at least 11,940 JPY.
This means that it would be worth it to buy the Tokyo Wide Pass (10,180 JPY as of 14 Aug 2023) before the price increase. However, after the price increase (15,000 JPY from 01 Oct 2023 onwards), the Tokyo Wide Pass will not be worth it for your itinerary.
@@japan-explained Thank you for your help. We are travelling in September so will buy the pass.
@thelifeofbatteries2603 You are welcome. Have a great trip!
Hi this is my IT for my december trip
Day 1 tokyo city tour (shibuya, akihabara etc)
Day2 mt fuji
Day 3 gala yuzawa
Day 4 ueno to T2 Narita
My question is, Is it worth buying the jr tokyo wide pass for 3 days? Hope you notice me! Thank you!
Hi @user-bq2iv5rv3d, thanks for your comment. I did a brief calculation for you in your other comment. :)