Japan Rail Pass
Jan 7, 2013, 12:24 pm
#1
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Japan Rail Pass
I'm looking to buy my Japan Rail Pass for my upcoming trip in February, any idea who the best travel agency is for purchasing the pass? I've found these two so far and did a little searching on the forums, but haven't found much information on specific agencies...
http://www.japan-rail-pass.com --> $303
http://www.jtbusa.com/en/jr/j-all-1.asp --> $325
Any idea on if both of these companies are equal, if so I'll obviously opt for the cheaper of the two. Or any other recommendations are greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Rob
http://www.japan-rail-pass.com --> $303
http://www.jtbusa.com/en/jr/j-all-1.asp --> $325
Any idea on if both of these companies are equal, if so I'll obviously opt for the cheaper of the two. Or any other recommendations are greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Rob
Jan 7, 2013, 2:24 pm
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Jan 7, 2013, 2:35 pm
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Uh... Japan Railway Group is their supplier.
www.japan-rail-pass.com = 30 rue Sainte Anne 75 001 Paris France OR Jodoji Shimominamida-cho 173-1 Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8404 Japan
"Japan Experience is a travel agency specialising in Japan, founded 30 years ago.
Based in both Paris and Kyoto, Japan Experience aims to be Europe's leading specialist in travel in Japan, ..."
Setting aside how business is conducted the French way (google search the company "Japan Experience"), you would be looking at foreign currency credit card surcharges to start with (if you are USA based).
www.japan-rail-pass.com = 30 rue Sainte Anne 75 001 Paris France OR Jodoji Shimominamida-cho 173-1 Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8404 Japan
"Japan Experience is a travel agency specialising in Japan, founded 30 years ago.
Based in both Paris and Kyoto, Japan Experience aims to be Europe's leading specialist in travel in Japan, ..."
Setting aside how business is conducted the French way (google search the company "Japan Experience"), you would be looking at foreign currency credit card surcharges to start with (if you are USA based).
Jan 7, 2013, 9:10 pm
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Here are the links to the places where JR Passes are sold on the various continents.
http://www.japanrailpass.net/eng/en005.html
When I followed the link for North America, I was delighted to find that there is an authorized agency right here in Minneapolis.
http://www.japanrailpass.net/eng/en005.html
When I followed the link for North America, I was delighted to find that there is an authorized agency right here in Minneapolis.
Jan 7, 2013, 10:35 pm
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I'm looking to buy my Japan Rail Pass for my upcoming trip in February, any idea who the best travel agency is for purchasing the pass? I've found these two so far and did a little searching on the forums, but haven't found much information on specific agencies...
http://www.japan-rail-pass.com --> $303
http://www.jtbusa.com/en/jr/j-all-1.asp --> $325
Any idea on if both of these companies are equal, if so I'll obviously opt for the cheaper of the two. Or any other recommendations are greatly appreciated.
http://www.japan-rail-pass.com --> $303
http://www.jtbusa.com/en/jr/j-all-1.asp --> $325
Any idea on if both of these companies are equal, if so I'll obviously opt for the cheaper of the two. Or any other recommendations are greatly appreciated.
Jan 8, 2013, 7:02 am
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With shipping fees and credit card fees you're probably looking at a difference of $5 or so. With that in mind, I'd use JTB. It's a long-established, and well-known firm - Japan's largest travel agency. If something were to go wrong, you have a domestic phone number to call and a trustworthy outfit to deal with.
Jan 9, 2013, 12:31 am
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In reality, you have to do the fare comparison before buying the railp, a few shorter shink trips could be substantially cheaper than a pass.
Jan 21, 2014, 10:37 am
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Uh... Japan Railway Group is their supplier.
www.japan-rail-pass.com = 30 rue Sainte Anne 75 001 Paris France OR Jodoji Shimominamida-cho 173-1 Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8404 Japan
"Japan Experience is a travel agency specialising in Japan, founded 30 years ago.
Based in both Paris and Kyoto, Japan Experience aims to be Europe's leading specialist in travel in Japan, ..."
Setting aside how business is conducted the French way (google search the company "Japan Experience"), you would be looking at foreign currency credit card surcharges to start with (if you are USA based).
www.japan-rail-pass.com = 30 rue Sainte Anne 75 001 Paris France OR Jodoji Shimominamida-cho 173-1 Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8404 Japan
"Japan Experience is a travel agency specialising in Japan, founded 30 years ago.
Based in both Paris and Kyoto, Japan Experience aims to be Europe's leading specialist in travel in Japan, ..."
Setting aside how business is conducted the French way (google search the company "Japan Experience"), you would be looking at foreign currency credit card surcharges to start with (if you are USA based).
I have bought from here and recommend them a lot!
Jan 21, 2014, 1:01 pm
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Dragging this up from a long time ago but www.japan-rail-pass.com don't charge any transaction fees or FedEx delivery fees if you order 2 passes and they charge in USD so no fees from your bank either.
I have bought from here and recommend them a lot!
I have bought from here and recommend them a lot!
