If you want to know more about "Japan Rail Pass, Ticket Machine, Buying or Reserving Train Tickets and Train Stations", this series will help you and simplify your travel experience - ua-cam.com/play/PLGEQrPA95IItGo2tSWhl-0hxUmw8nvegk.html
excellent video! One question, if I want to go to Nagano then would the TWP cover me until Sakudaira? and then what should I do? Should I get off the train and buy another ticket to Nagano? Or can I continue the journey and when I get off they charge me the remaining amount?
Yes, the TWP cover you until Sakudaira. If you are taking any train with reserved seat, then you will need to get off the train and buy another ticket to Nagano because another passenger might have reserved the same seat for the remaining trip. You can remain in the journey if it is a non-reserved seat and pay the remaining amount at the destination station. I believe you will be taking the Shinkansen, so when you reserved your seat using the TWP until Sakudaira, you can also purchase the ticket in advance from Sakudaira to Nagano. If lucky enough, you can either reserved the same train and seat or different seat in the train. If you find it difficult to purchase the ticket from the ticket machine, you can ask the JR ticket office for help. If you don't mind to pay a bit more, since you are going to Nagano, you can purchase the JR East Pass, Nagano, Niigata area. Consider you need to purchase a return ticket, it can be worth a consideration.
Hello....your video is wonderful and vey informative. May I know how I can get to Kamakura using this JR Wide Pass? Your response is greatly appreciated!
For Tokyo Wide Pass (Regional Pass), the earliest date you can purchase, is only 1 month in advance from the usage day. (Please refer to this links - Usable periods / times) - www.eki-net.com/top/tr/guide/reserve/timein.html
Hiii, I bought mine in Jr east website and I booked the fuji excursion train from shinjuku to Kawaguchiko station. I selected "Car #1" during my reservation and it says i won't have to pay any additional cost. However, based on your video, if i reserved in car #1, I will need to pay for additional cost. I am quite confused. Because the total during my reservation says "OJPY". Can you clarify this?
The Fuji Excursion train that you has booked is operated by JR East, that run from shinjuku to kawaguchiko station. It is included in the JR Tokyo wide pass. Fuji Excursion Train -www.jreast.co.jp/hachioji/fuji_excursion/en/ The Car #1 that was mentioned in the video is the Fujisan View Express, that required additional cost. This unique train only run from Otsuki station to Kawaguchiko station. It is operated by private railway operator Fuji Kyuko. Here's the links for your reference - www.fujikyu-railway.jp/fujisan-view-express/en/about/ Hope it helps to clarify better.
Yes, it cover agatsuma line from Shibukawa station to Ōmae station. (Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi and Haneo station. Refer to the map (cross-reference the kanji word) - www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/pass/tokyowidepass_terms.html en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agatsuma_Line japanrailtimes.japanrailcafe.com.sg/web/article/rail-travel/agatsuma-line
@@simplifytravel so the cheapest way to go to kusatsu onsen is by riding Agatsuma Line to Haneo station (covered by Tokyo Wide Pass), then taking bus from haneo station/Okuwamichi to Kusatsu Onsen (680yen)?
Why don't you try traveling from Ueno station to Kusatsu Onsen (if that's your destination), there is a direct train that start from 10am. (Kusatsu‧Shima train) The Tokyo wide pass cover the train ride. But when you get to the Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi station, the JR bus ride from the station to Kusatsu onsen is not cover. But the fare can be pay by Japan IC card. (around 710 yen) (If you haven't watch this video) ua-cam.com/video/un47Co8csxM/v-deo.html
@@simplifytravel I watched that video too.. I'm planning to go to Kusatsu Onsen right from Narita Airport. My first plan is to take Narita Express to Tokyo Station (covered by Tokyo Wide Pass, then take Hokuriku Shinkansen to Karuizawa Station. But the bus fare from Karuizawa Station to Kusatsu Onsen is 2240yen, so I'm thinking about going to Haneo station first (since it's still covered by Tokyo Wide Pass). The bus fare from Haneo Station (Okuwamichi) to Kusatsu Onsen is 680yen (checked from google map), hopefully it's correct.. Any advice?
From google, it does have the bus stop, but i can't advice on that since not been there before. But if i would, i still prefer the Ueno route, reasons : 1. After from flight, must be tired, i would prefer less train or bus transfer. Direct route is more preferred. 2. Don't have to worry if there will be bus at Haneo station, since it is in rural area and might be delay or cancel due to weather situation. 3. You can take the train from Toyko to Ueno instead of Karuizawa station. 4. I don't think Hokuriku Shinkansen travel to Haneo station directly, you need to transfer too. - www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/routemaps/hokurikushinkansen.html 5. Easier and popular route to take. Above is just my thoughts.
If you are taking the train from akihabara station, you can refer to this link - japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/result?start=00003494&goal=00000838&start_name=Akihabara&goal_name=Yokohama&date_time=2024-01-22T10%3A00&pass_list=jr_tokyo_wide_pass
Hi all destinations need to reserve seat before boarding the train? I plan to go Mount Fuji , but the seat is not available, can I take the train without seat?
For train that have non-reserved seat, you don't need to reserve. Just have to buy the ticket for your destination and sit in the non-reserved cars. Depending on the type of trains you are taking, the JR trains in the Fujikyu lines have both reserved seat and non-reserved seat. If the reserved seat is full, you can take the non-reserved seat. But do note that, if the non-reserved seats are full too, you might need to stand throughout the ride. Here's the links to the JR train - e.fujikyu-railway.jp/jr_train/ The links to Limited express train - e.fujikyu-railway.jp/train/
Yes, you can buy it from the JR East service center, but i don't think you can buy it at akihabara station. Here's the links for your reference on the service center location. www.jreast.co.jp/e/ticketwindow/?selectPass=tokyoWide
If you want to know more about "Japan Rail Pass, Ticket Machine, Buying or Reserving Train Tickets and Train Stations", this series will help you and simplify your travel experience -
ua-cam.com/play/PLGEQrPA95IItGo2tSWhl-0hxUmw8nvegk.html
very good video. you explain it better than JR themselves
Thank you! Glad that it is so helpful.
Very helpful! Thanks!
Thank you, glad it was helpful!
excellent video! One question, if I want to go to Nagano then would the TWP cover me until Sakudaira? and then what should I do? Should I get off the train and buy another ticket to Nagano? Or can I continue the journey and when I get off they charge me the remaining amount?
Yes, the TWP cover you until Sakudaira.
If you are taking any train with reserved seat, then you will need to get off the train and buy another ticket to Nagano because another passenger might have reserved the same seat for the remaining trip.
You can remain in the journey if it is a non-reserved seat and pay the remaining amount at the destination station.
I believe you will be taking the Shinkansen, so when you reserved your seat using the TWP until Sakudaira, you can also purchase the ticket in advance from Sakudaira to Nagano. If lucky enough, you can either reserved the same train and seat or different seat in the train. If you find it difficult to purchase the ticket from the ticket machine, you can ask the JR ticket office for help.
If you don't mind to pay a bit more, since you are going to Nagano, you can purchase the JR East Pass, Nagano, Niigata area. Consider you need to purchase a return ticket, it can be worth a consideration.
@@simplifytravel Thanks a lot!
Hello....your video is wonderful and vey informative. May I know how I can get to Kamakura using this JR Wide Pass? Your response is greatly appreciated!
You can take the JR Yokosuka Line, from Tokyo station to Kamakura station which take around 1 hour.
Thank you very much!@@simplifytravel
Hi! I'm traveling to Tokyo on the 1st week of December. Should I buy the Tokyo wide pass now or do I wait a month before my travel before I buy?
For Tokyo Wide Pass (Regional Pass), the earliest date you can purchase, is only 1 month in advance from the usage day. (Please refer to this links - Usable periods / times) - www.eki-net.com/top/tr/guide/reserve/timein.html
Hiii,
I bought mine in Jr east website and I booked the fuji excursion train from shinjuku to Kawaguchiko station. I selected "Car #1" during my reservation and it says i won't have to pay any additional cost. However, based on your video, if i reserved in car #1, I will need to pay for additional cost. I am quite confused. Because the total during my reservation says "OJPY". Can you clarify this?
The Fuji Excursion train that you has booked is operated by JR East, that run from shinjuku to kawaguchiko station. It is included in the JR Tokyo wide pass. Fuji Excursion Train -www.jreast.co.jp/hachioji/fuji_excursion/en/
The Car #1 that was mentioned in the video is the Fujisan View Express, that required additional cost. This unique train only run from Otsuki station to Kawaguchiko station. It is operated by private railway operator Fuji Kyuko.
Here's the links for your reference - www.fujikyu-railway.jp/fujisan-view-express/en/about/
Hope it helps to clarify better.
does it cover agatsuma line (takasaki station - naganoharakusatsuguchi station - haneo station)?
Yes, it cover agatsuma line from Shibukawa station to Ōmae station. (Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi and Haneo station.
Refer to the map (cross-reference the kanji word) - www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/pass/tokyowidepass_terms.html
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agatsuma_Line
japanrailtimes.japanrailcafe.com.sg/web/article/rail-travel/agatsuma-line
@@simplifytravel so the cheapest way to go to kusatsu onsen is by riding Agatsuma Line to Haneo station (covered by Tokyo Wide Pass), then taking bus from haneo station/Okuwamichi to Kusatsu Onsen (680yen)?
Why don't you try traveling from Ueno station to Kusatsu Onsen (if that's your destination), there is a direct train that start from 10am. (Kusatsu‧Shima train)
The Tokyo wide pass cover the train ride.
But when you get to the Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi station, the JR bus ride from the station to Kusatsu onsen is not cover. But the fare can be pay by Japan IC card. (around 710 yen)
(If you haven't watch this video)
ua-cam.com/video/un47Co8csxM/v-deo.html
@@simplifytravel I watched that video too.. I'm planning to go to Kusatsu Onsen right from Narita Airport. My first plan is to take Narita Express to Tokyo Station (covered by Tokyo Wide Pass, then take Hokuriku Shinkansen to Karuizawa Station. But the bus fare from Karuizawa Station to Kusatsu Onsen is 2240yen, so I'm thinking about going to Haneo station first (since it's still covered by Tokyo Wide Pass). The bus fare from Haneo Station (Okuwamichi) to Kusatsu Onsen is 680yen (checked from google map), hopefully it's correct.. Any advice?
From google, it does have the bus stop, but i can't advice on that since not been there before.
But if i would, i still prefer the Ueno route, reasons :
1. After from flight, must be tired, i would prefer less train or bus transfer. Direct route is more preferred.
2. Don't have to worry if there will be bus at Haneo station, since it is in rural area and might be delay or cancel due to weather situation.
3. You can take the train from Toyko to Ueno instead of Karuizawa station.
4. I don't think Hokuriku Shinkansen travel to Haneo station directly, you need to transfer too. - www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/routemaps/hokurikushinkansen.html
5. Easier and popular route to take.
Above is just my thoughts.
Can I use this pass to go to Kamakura?
Yes, you can use this pass in the JR Line, JR Yokosuka Line.
Can we use tokyo wide pass to go to Yokohama to visit gundam factory?
please guide me too what is the specific line to go there from akihabara station
Yes, you can use the tokyo wide pass to go to Yokohama station, but you need to take the JR line.
If you are taking the train from akihabara station, you can refer to this link -
japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/result?start=00003494&goal=00000838&start_name=Akihabara&goal_name=Yokohama&date_time=2024-01-22T10%3A00&pass_list=jr_tokyo_wide_pass
@@simplifytravel is keihin tahoku line part of jr line?
@@Ayu-rx3dz Yes, it is JR line, as it has the "JR" at the front. And from the link, you see the Tokyo wide pass symbol, it means it can be used.
Hi all destinations need to reserve seat before boarding the train? I plan to go Mount Fuji , but the seat is not available, can I take the train without seat?
For train that have non-reserved seat, you don't need to reserve. Just have to buy the ticket for your destination and sit in the non-reserved cars.
Depending on the type of trains you are taking, the JR trains in the Fujikyu lines have both reserved seat and non-reserved seat. If the reserved seat is full, you can take the non-reserved seat. But do note that, if the non-reserved seats are full too, you might need to stand throughout the ride.
Here's the links to the JR train - e.fujikyu-railway.jp/jr_train/
The links to Limited express train - e.fujikyu-railway.jp/train/
This video is amazing! Thank you so much
Glad it is helpful to you. Thank you very much too!
Hi may i ask, is reserving the seat free of charge or we get additional charge?
@@aufasl9789 FOC
can we buy this pass on the offifce?
Yes, you can buy it from the JR East service center, but i don't think you can buy it at akihabara station.
Here's the links for your reference on the service center location.
www.jreast.co.jp/e/ticketwindow/?selectPass=tokyoWide
Thank you so much, this will help me a lot :)@@simplifytravel