Originally Posted by
ginoa724
I saw something about using the automated gates on the JR website for getting a rail pass. Their website was explicit - You must have a sticker in your passport for your exchange order to be honoured.
http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/eastpass_t/index.html
Has anyone tried to exchange a JR visitor rail pass with the TTP card or get a visitor sticker after using the automated gates? I also tend to do some tax free shopping and sales people definitely look for the visitor stamp.