When visiting and traveling to Japan it is good to know and understand the system of railway and today I will show you how to purchase a Shinkansen ticket.
If I am not mistaken, I think you actually can, particularly if it’s for the Shinkansen, but if it’s for like “monthly fares” price, for commuting to work or for student school travels, I think you can’t.
Yes, it is possible to purchase a Shinkansen ticket for another person. When buying tickets at a ticket counter, online, or through a vending machine, you do not need to provide the traveler's personal information. You simply select the desired departure, destination, and class, and pay for the ticket. The person for whom the ticket is purchased can use it without issue. If you purchase the ticket online, you will typically receive a reservation code or an e-ticket, which can be sent to the person you're buying for. They can then pick up the physical ticket at the station using that code. I hope this helps.
I just paid for my shinkansen booking with a wise virtual debit card on my google pay but how do I insert that into the machine when its only a digital card?
I think you can use a QR-code if that’s the case that might be a more simpler way, I don’t think that would be a real problem. Japan Rail gives you a ton of options, I could double-check and let you know.
@@awesomekyushu All good! I just refunded and repurchased with a physical card haha! But thanks for the thought. They never sent me a QR code just an email when I book it online.
I thought the vending machine can't use credit card (mastercard, visa, etc.)
If I am not mistaken, I think you actually can, particularly if it’s for the Shinkansen, but if it’s for like “monthly fares” price, for commuting to work or for student school travels, I think you can’t.
Can I purchase a ticket for someone else? I think it scans passport so I’m not sure
Yes, it is possible to purchase a Shinkansen ticket for another person. When buying tickets at a ticket counter, online, or through a vending machine, you do not need to provide the traveler's personal information. You simply select the desired departure, destination, and class, and pay for the ticket. The person for whom the ticket is purchased can use it without issue.
If you purchase the ticket online, you will typically receive a reservation code or an e-ticket, which can be sent to the person you're buying for. They can then pick up the physical ticket at the station using that code. I hope this helps.
@@awesomekyushu perfect, that answered all my questions. I appreciate the help!
I just paid for my shinkansen booking with a wise virtual debit card on my google pay but how do I insert that into the machine when its only a digital card?
I think you can use a QR-code if that’s the case that might be a more simpler way, I don’t think that would be a real problem. Japan Rail gives you a ton of options, I could double-check and let you know.
@@awesomekyushu All good! I just refunded and repurchased with a physical card haha! But thanks for the thought. They never sent me a QR code just an email when I book it online.
Can we purchase single ticket for JR pass tokyo to kyoto from the station? Thank you
Thanks for watching. Yes, you can. Here is the information.
japanrailpass.net/en/purchase.html
Good luck!😎