Welcome to tokyo travel passes explained where compare all the available travel passes in Tokyo Japan to help you decide on the travel pass for your trip!

JR Pass prices increased by 70% so do you still need a JR Pass to travel Japan in 2024?

That is the question we will be tackling in today's video as well as discuss possible JR Pass alternatives or ways you can make it cheaper!

JR Pass Calculator - https://m.jrpass.com/farecalculator

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00:00 Introduction
01:06 What is a JR Pass?
02:38 Do I NEED a JR Pass? using JR Calculator
03:32 Cheaper JR Pass Alternatives
04:29 What is a Japan IC Card and do i need it?
06:04 JR Pass versus SUICA and PASMO
06:38 Combining Travel Pass to Save
07:18 How to Get JR Pass, SUICA and PASMO

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