The pass allows unlimited travel on trains across Japan. - Photo: ST file TOKYO: (Bernama-Kyodo) JR group companies will raise prices for the Japan Rail Pass, a ticket aimed at foreign tourists that ...

Tourists will soon pay more to travel by train in Japan as a railway operator increases its prices. From 1 October, the Japan Rail Pass will increase by 3,000 yen (£14) to 53,000 yen (£247) for an ...

Japan is making a small but important change that every traveller should know about, especially if you're planning that dream trip filled with bullet trains, bento boxes, and city-hopping adventures.

Price surge impact: A 70% price hike since 2023 has made the JR Pass less economical for many travelers in 2026. Regional pass value: For trips focused on one area, regional passes or single tickets ...

If you are visiting Japan this year, you should consider budgeting a bit extra for your trip. Despite the yen remaining low, the country has introduced new tourist taxes and price hikes that will ...