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The JR Pass explained: is it still worth it?
Prices, what's covered, and the simple test for whether it pays.
Last reviewed · Sep 2026
| Pass | Ordinary | Green (first class) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 days | ¥50,000 | ¥70,000 |
| 14 days | ¥80,000 | ¥110,000 |
| 21 days | ¥100,000 | ¥140,000 |
What it covers
- Almost all JR trains nationwide, including most Shinkansen
- Nozomi and Mizuho Shinkansen only with an extra supplement ticket
- JR buses and the JR Miyajima ferry
- Not: private lines, subways, Hakone Tozan, most airport express trains not run by JR
The test
Add up your individual long-distance tickets. A Tokyo–Kyoto–Osaka loop costs roughly ¥30,000 — less than a 7-day pass. The pass pays when you add longer trips such as Hiroshima, Kanazawa or Tohoku within seven days.