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6 Alternatives to the Japan Rail Pass

How to get around the steep new fees.

Beginner’s Guide to the Shinkansen: Essential Info for a First Trip

Tickets & seat reservations, speeds & special passes.

How to Score Discount Shinkansen Tickets from JR East

Planning a Shinkansen journey in eastern or northern Japan? Find out all the ways you can get discount Shinkansen tickets from JR East.

The Hokuriku Arch Pass: Taking the Slow Route between Tokyo and Osaka

Meander along Japan's "golden route"—taking in Nagano, Kanazawa and more.

The JR Tokyo Wide Pass: Everything You Need to Know

This rail pass is open to foreign residents and tourists alike. See what you can do with it.

The Seishun 18 Ticket and 5 Recommended Escape Routes from Tokyo

Get yourself a (discount) ticket to ride ... and ride ... and ride!

How to Experience the Shinkansen for Less

Japan Budget Travel: The Seishun 18 Ticket and Sample Itineraries

Five suggested routes for super cheapo getaways using the Seishun 18 rail pass.

Seishun 18 Ticket Season: 5 Short Trip Ideas from Tokyo

Five holiday getaways that are a breeze with the discount Seishun 18 rail ticket.

Train Hack: How to See Tokyo (and Beyond) for 150 Yen

The ultimate cheapo way to explore Tokyo, Chiba, Tochigi, Gunma and beyond.

Tokyo One-Day Passes for Train, Bus And Subway

Wondering what discount bus and ticket options there are in Tokyo? We review Tokyo one-day passes, covering metro and subway passes and more.

The Cheapo Trick to getting Cheap(er) Train Tickets