Nationwide Japan Rail Pass
Best for multiple long shinkansen hops. Rarely worth it for a single-city metro trip. Check current rules for Nozomi/Mizuho and Green Car options.
When a national or regional pass pays off, and how to pair it with IC cards.
Best for multiple long shinkansen hops. Rarely worth it for a single-city metro trip. Check current rules for Nozomi/Mizuho and Green Car options.
JR East, JR West, Hokkaido, Kyushu and others sell cheaper area passes — often better for Tokyo+day trips or Kansai+Hiroshima.
Suica / Pasmo / ICOCA for city rides and konbini. Passes do not replace all private railways.