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Japan Japan Rail Pass fares jump 5 to 6 percent from October 2026
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Published on 24 April 2026
A popular unlimited pass gets its first hike in years
Japan will raise Japan Rail Pass fares for foreign tourists starting October 1, 2026, marking the first price increase in three years. The seven-day ordinary pass will rise to 53,000 yen from 50,000 yen, an increase of about 5–6%. The change follows broader fare adjustments by railway operators across Japan.
- Japan Rail Pass for foreigners costs more from Oct 1, 2026
- Seven-day ordinary pass rises to 53,000 yen
- Increase is about 5–6% and first in three years
- Fare change mirrors broader railway operator adjustments
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