Is the Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass) Worth it 2024?

Wanting to experience Japan's famous bullet trains / Shinkansen, but not sure if you need the Japan Rail Pass? #jrpass #JapanRailPass

🚅 I bought the Japan RailPass in the Summer of 2023 and used it during our trip in September 2023.

🏷️ The prices have increased by 40% in Autumn 2023.
I talk through how we worked out if the pass would save us money and shared some tips to bare in mind if you are travelling to Japan and want to travel using the JR Pass.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:44 - What is the Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass)
02:35 - How much does it cost and how to buy?
05:40 - Where and how do you use the JR Pass?
10:36 - What about other travel in Japan?
11:46: - What to do when you arrive in Japan
13:14: - WIFI Dongle / Pocket WIFI
14:58 - Summary

🔗 Main Links:
Hotels in Japan
Hotels.com - https://www.hotels.com/affiliate/ZsovHbF
Expedia.com - https://expedia.com/affiliate/9ajXp7X

Things to do in Japan with Get Your Guide - https://gyg.me/OsabU9Nx

Get free travel guides, maps and more then visit my website - https://wilkowanders.com/

🎟️ To buy the Japan Rail Pass: https://www.jrpass.com/

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