Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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The Complete Guide to Japan's Regional Rail Passes - tokyocheapo.com/travel/transport/the-complete-guide-to-japans-regional-rail-passes
Which Japan Rail Pass To Choose - tokyocheapo.com/travel/which-jr-rail-pass-to-choose
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The famous Japan Rail Pass is actually just one of MANY rail passes available in Japan. There are a growing number of regional rail passes, which cover train travel in different regions of the country, from Hokkaidō to Kyūshū. Regional rail passes are cheaper than the countrywide JR Pass, which means they may save you even more money.
In October 2023, the JR Pass had a massive 70% price increase, with the 7-day Japan Rail Pass now setting tourists back 50,000 yen and there will be another price increase in October 2026. So the question is: how much travel do you need to do to make the JR Pass worth it and what are the alternatives?
== CHAPTERS ==
00:00 Intro
00:27 What is the JR Pass?
00:59 Help us out
01:06 It used to be an obvious recommendation
01:42 When is the JR Pass actually worth it?
02:38 Different versions of the JR Pass
02:53 You NEED to check out the regional passes
03:10 Don't forget to get your data
04:14 Regional Passes
04:16 Tokyo Wide Pass
04:37 JR East Passes
05:06 JR Central Passes
05:22 Hokuriku Area Pass
05:31 Kansai Area Passes
05:47 JR West Passes
06:01 Hokuriku Arch Pass
06:26 Shikoku, Kyushu & Hokkaido Passes
06:49 Can you stack different passes?
07:00 Be aware of this
07:19 Conclusion & Outro
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Intro sequence by the most talented Peter Laugesen : pjlaugesen.com
Creative commons images used in the intro:
* Gundam Robot Statue in Odaiba flickr.com/photos/picsoflife/8154554047
* Japanese Salaryman Asleep flickr.com/photos/istolethetv
* Domestic Cat commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Alvesgaspar
* Saraninman commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:%E7%AB%B9%E4%B8%8B%E7%AB%A0%E5%A4%AA%E9%83%8E
* Wild Cat geograph.org.uk/profile/34298
* Ginza Holiday Promenade flickr.com/photos/yoshikazut
* Shibuya Crossing flickr.com/photos/31029865@N06
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The Complete Guide to Japan's Regional Rail Passes - tokyocheapo.com/travel/transport/the-complete-guide-to-japans-regional-rail-passes
Which Japan Rail Pass To Choose - tokyocheapo.com/travel/which-jr-rail-pass-to-choose
Shot & produced by instagram.com/anocam_ || @Anocam
The famous Japan Rail Pass is actually just one of MANY rail passes available in Japan. There are a growing number of regional rail passes, which cover train travel in different regions of the country, from Hokkaidō to Kyūshū. Regional rail passes are cheaper than the countrywide JR Pass, which means they may save you even more money.
In October 2023, the JR Pass had a massive 70% price increase, with the 7-day Japan Rail Pass now setting tourists back 50,000 yen and there will be another price increase in October 2026. So the question is: how much travel do you need to do to make the JR Pass worth it and what are the alternatives?
== CHAPTERS ==
00:00 Intro
00:27 What is the JR Pass?
00:59 Help us out
01:06 It used to be an obvious recommendation
01:42 When is the JR Pass actually worth it?
02:38 Different versions of the JR Pass
02:53 You NEED to check out the regional passes
03:10 Don't forget to get your data
04:14 Regional Passes
04:16 Tokyo Wide Pass
04:37 JR East Passes
05:06 JR Central Passes
05:22 Hokuriku Area Pass
05:31 Kansai Area Passes
05:47 JR West Passes
06:01 Hokuriku Arch Pass
06:26 Shikoku, Kyushu & Hokkaido Passes
06:49 Can you stack different passes?
07:00 Be aware of this
07:19 Conclusion & Outro
Get more out of #Tokyo for less, watch Tokyo Cheapo every week!
★★★ TokyoCheapo ★★
Website : tokyocheapo.com
Community : community.tokyocheapo.com
Twitter : twitter.com/TokyoCheapo
Newsletter : tokyocheapo.com/newsletter
★★★ Credits ★★★
Intro sequence by the most talented Peter Laugesen : pjlaugesen.com
Creative commons images used in the intro:
* Gundam Robot Statue in Odaiba flickr.com/photos/picsoflife/8154554047
* Japanese Salaryman Asleep flickr.com/photos/istolethetv
* Domestic Cat commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Alvesgaspar
* Saraninman commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:%E7%AB%B9%E4%B8%8B%E7%AB%A0%E5%A4%AA%E9%83%8E
* Wild Cat geograph.org.uk/profile/34298
* Ginza Holiday Promenade flickr.com/photos/yoshikazut
* Shibuya Crossing flickr.com/photos/31029865@N06
