{"id":124346,"date":"2023-09-08T07:50:00","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T11:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/news\/transportation-japan\/"},"modified":"2026-05-09T05:30:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T05:30:10","slug":"transportation-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mp-2702.milesopedia.dev\/en\/guide\/destination\/transportation-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan: How to save on transportation in Japan?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Japan<\/a> is a very popular destination, especially for a first trip that will take you a little out of your comfort zone. The arrival of direct flights between Montreal and Tokyo<\/a> has only facilitated access(see milesopedia’s report on this flight<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A trip to Japan will be expensive, especially in terms of transportation. On the other hand, there are ways to save money<\/a> by taking everything apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

National and regional passes in Japan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Japan Rail Pass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Is it worth buying a Japan Rail Pass<\/a> (JRP)?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This question arises very often. The answer is very simple: yes and no, depending on your ability to make it profitable, because it’s quite expensive!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since October 2023, Japan Rail Pass prices have increased significantly<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duration<\/td>Old Standard Price (\u00a5)<\/td>New Standard Price (\u00a5)<\/td>Old Green Pass price (\u00a5)<\/td>New Green Pass price (\u00a5)<\/td>Increase<\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
7 days<\/td>29 650<\/td>50 000<\/td>39 600<\/td>70 000<\/td>69% – 77%<\/td><\/tr>
14 days<\/td>47 250<\/td>80 000<\/td>64 120<\/td>110 000<\/td>69% – 72%<\/td><\/tr>
21 days<\/td>60 450<\/td>100 000<\/td>83 390<\/td>140 000<\/td>65% – 68%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\"Japan:<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If you are planning to visit Japan in the near future, you can still take advantage of the current rates by purchasing your JR Passes before the price increase:<\/p>\n\n\n\n