How to Use the Japan Rail Pass - Everything you need to know

*Update*
You can now use the JR Pass to pass through the ticket gates like a normal ticket.
Just make sure to take your ticket with you when you pass through the gates each time.

Here is a video on Everything you need to know about the Japan Rail Pass.

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*TOPICS*
00:00 - Intro
00:49 - What is the JR pass?
01:08 - Ordinary pass vs Green pass
02:35 - JR pass length
03:20 - JR pass price
03:56 - JR pass eligibility
04:12 - How to purchase the JR pass
05:47 - What is covered and not covered by the pass
07:30 - Is it worth it?
09:48 - Cost summary
10:30 - Some general tips
10:54 - New baggage regulation
13:18 - How to use the JR pass and reserve your seats
15:04 - Additional tips for using the JR pass

*RESOURCES*
Purchase the Japan Rail Pass (cheapest option via Klook): https://bit.ly/3IhIi6e
5% OFF DISCOUNT CODE: MIKE5OFF
JR Pass Eligibility: https://japanrailpass.net/en/about_jr...
All about Japan Rail Passes: https://japanrailpass.net/en/

*To Pickup or Exchange your Voucher*
JR Pass Pickup and Voucher Exchange Office Locations: https://japanrailpass.net/en/exchange...

*To Reserve your Seat*
Through the Online reservation website (for those who purchased their JR pass online): https://www.japanrailpass-reservation...
Using the Ticket Machines or Ticket Counter: https://japanrailpass.net/en/purchase...

*New Baggage Regulation Guidelines*
https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/in...
https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ho...

*Courier service for baggages over 250cm*
Yamato Transport Service: https://www.kuronekoyamato.co.jp/ytc/...
Sagawa Service: https://www.sagawa-exp.co.jp/ttk/engl...

*DISCLAIMER*
Some of the links in this description are affiliate links that I get a kickback from. A big thank you if you decide to use it.

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