How to purchase JR Railpass for regular price?
 

Hi folks,

I want to purchase 2 ordinary Adult JR Railpasses (7-day), and the price listed is 28300 Yen on the JR site. The problem is that I can't seem to find where I can purchase for that price in the US.

Sure, they are expensive already, but my local travel agency specializing in Japan travel wants to add a 20% markup -- thus pushing the price to 34000 Yen apeice.

Does anybody have experience with how to bypass the middleman on this one, and obtain the pass for the "JR advertised" price?

You can get exchange orders here at the regular price:

http://www.japanrailpass.net/eng/en005.html

In my experience, they are very prompt... Good luck!

-R

You can visit any of the offices listed in the previous poster's link. Many will also permit you to order by phone. Here is a link for online ordering - near the bottom of the page.

http://www.jtbusa.com/enhome/jrpass.asp

JR

Got'em
 

I ordered from JTB Chicago office, very prompt and professional service. For 2 ordinary passes: 2 x 28300 Yen (2 x $255USD) + $10 3-day shipping (for both). Today's interbank USD rate is 114 Yen, they sold to me at 111 Yen, not too bad.

Thanks for the info!