Since 1981, the Japan Rail Pass has provided overseas visitors with budget-friendly access to unlimited rides on the country’s local and regional lines, as well as the famed shinkansen bullet trains, ...

Travellers are once again enjoying all that Japan has to offer. In fact, 2023 has already witnessed an influx in excess of 3.8 million visitors (1). The Japan Rail Pass makes any journey more ...

Once a money-saving must, the iconic pass now comes with a higher price tag and frustrating limitations. For years, there was one golden rule for travelers heading to Japan: get the Japan Rail Pass.

Here’s what you need to know about Shinkansen pricing, routes, and amenities. CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images Japan is known for many things: ancient temples, towering skyscrapers, sushi, and ...