“Is the Japan Rail Pass Worth It?” – This is one of the most common questions that the JapanRailPass.com.au team receives. The answer is simple; it depends on three factors.

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The three important things you need to consider when deciding whether to purchase the Japan Rail Pass are:

Your Itinerary:

How many trips will you be making? Do you plan on only visiting a couple of locations or many? This is the main factor when it comes to deciding whether the JR Pass is right for you.

Time:

How long will you be using the pass? Do you plan on using it for all of your time in Japan or will you be staying in one place for a while? The Japan Rail Pass has 7, 14 and 21 day options which have to be used in consecutive days.

Flexibility:

Will you be sticking to your plan? Or do you like to make spontaneous decisions on your travels? By having the Japan Rail Pass it increases your flexibility and you don’t need to worry about keeping to a schedule. If you miss the train you planned to catch, then no worries, you can jump on the next one going to your destination.