Train Travel
Are there any regional passes?
There are many regional passes, covering only part of Japan. They can be useful for tourists who don't need passes that cover the whole of Japan or, on the contrary, for those who need to add complementary regional coverage. Unlike the Japan Rail Pass, you can buy most of these regional passes within Japan, and there are also passes combined with train/bus services to the airport, and even tourist passes for specific sites.
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