Japan Rail Pass
Japan Rail Pass is offered by the Japan Railways Group (JR Group) that consists of 6 rail companies(JR Kyushu, JR Shikoku, JR West, JR Central, JR East and JR Hokkaido). Japan Rail Pass offers a highly economical and convenient way to travel throughout Japan by rail. Please be aware that some restrictions apply; for example, the pass is not valid for “Nozomi” and “Mizuho” trains on the Tokaido, Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen lines.
There are various regional passes available, which cover the railways in a particular area of Japan.