It's no secret that Singaporeans love visiting Japan. And as most Japan aficionados would know, the unlimited travel Japan Rail Pass is a cost-effective way to get around Japan if you plan to visit different parts of the country.
But now that the 29,650 yen pass has swelled to become a 50,000 yen one, it doesn’t look like the full JR Pass will be worth it. It’s only going to save you money if you add more stops or travel further distances .. Add the points of interest you want to visit, then scroll down to see how the cost of these a la carte tickets will compare to the cost of a JR Pass. You can also use any of the many free online rail ticket calculators online and compare them against the new JR Pass prices.
When we tried to check for flights from Tokyo to Nagoya, Nagoya to Osaka, and Osaka to Fukuoka, we got stuck on the middle leg of the journey. There were very few available flights, and those that were available either took six times as long as the journey by train or cost up to three times the price.
There are many regional JR Passes, and we’ve covered them more extensively in our complete JR Pass review. But briefly, here are some popular passes that may appeal to you:Travelling all over Hokkaido.