To those with an itinerary to Japan, have JR Pass in mind.

A huge like 60++% fare hike come Oct.

So, plan early if you gonna involve cross nation using JR. Inter-region, not so bad.

This post has been edited by jojolicia: Apr 17 2023, 02:58 PM

i just only check sapporo, lel

Japan is known for its efficient and reliable train system, and the Shinkansen, also known as the bullet train, is a popular choice for travelers. The Shinkansen is a high-speed train that connects major cities in Japan and offers comfortable seating, onboard amenities, and a smooth ride. Other popular trains in Japan include the Tokyo Metro, the Yamanote Line, and the Odakyu Romancecar. It is important to research the train routes and schedules to determine which train is best suited for your travel needs.

normal lah
high speed rail isn't profitable at all

want to maintain it, have to increase price

imagine if we have HSR and this happen and how much gov have to bail out

This post has been edited by MR_alien: Apr 17 2023, 02:51 PM

JR Pass cost still same or goes up also?

https://travel-dealz.eu/news/japan-rail-pass-price-increase/

Price table in link

This post has been edited by jojolicia: Apr 17 2023, 02:54 PM

Why this post kena reported ar?

this isnt about not profitablility as these lines are very popular. basically they want to prevent people flocking to the usual congested main hubs (Osaka-Kyoto-Tokyo) as it was the defacto for most JR passes peeps. plus they now include in the other higher speed trains onto the list instead of the old Kodama line (Nozomi, Mizuho) which costs way more in avg fares

now jepung want promote tourism in the lesser gone areas like Tohoku, Kyushu regions. they want to force people to pay more to utilise it more like going from Fukuoka - Tokyo. trying to put in the "worth it" mindset (20-24k yen p/trip)

rather take night bus or flight lol

used to worth, now not anymore

Never worth unless you use it everyday. It’s wise to just fly to one location and sightseeing around there instead of keep moving and changing hotel just to make use of the pass.

Promoting new regions of visits via rail other than the usual Osaka-Kyoto-Tokyo transits.



This post has been edited by jojolicia: Apr 17 2023, 04:17 PM

in be4

bretty much

most budget users will focus on night bus anyway and will never bother with JR pass TBH

JR pass only worth to buy if you take rail all over the country.... else no need to buy JR Pass if you just stick to one or two city

boycott je, hope they uturn bodo decision

Gila price hike macam tu sewa kereta kat sana je la.

Take taxi instead.

I once had to take a taxi from Kabukicho to Tokyo Haneda Airport at 4 am in the morning. 45 minute journey that cost 27000 yen, almost MYR900.

This post has been edited by Mr Mercedes: Apr 17 2023, 04:54 PM