Japan Rail Pass Now Reviews 

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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst train service in the world!! I was pushed by one of the train station because we bought the wrong ticket. We were happy to pay what ever the difference was but the guy that worked in the box ne... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disappointed with misinformation in website. It clearly indicates one can phone number 1300635500 expecting to speak to someone. However, a long recording reverse the phone call to e-mail them. Anot... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Getting the pass is really tricky, I spent the better part of half a day going from one place to the next because the locations I was sent to had signs directing me to another location. I felt the 7 d... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dont buy from these people. Prices are ~$100-150 higher than reputable agencies in Australia. They make out they are the "Official" JR Rail agents - they may be accredited but you can get what you n... See more

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  1. Travel Agency
  2. Tour Operator
  3. Travel Aggregator

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Japan Rail Pass Now are an Australian travel agent who specialise in the Japan Rail Pass. Established in 2010 , we pride ourselves on our extensive knowledge of the Japan Railways Network. We go to great lengths to ensure that your trip to Japan is a great experience. Our goal is to provide Australians with the a seamless process from researching, purchasing and using your Japan Rail Pass in Japan.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Will book again

Sadly we had to cancel our trip to Japan due to COVID-19. We were able to get a refund promptly, sooner than advised. We look forward to booking again with Japan Rail Pass Now when we are able to travel again. Thank you Louise for your prompt replies to my emails.

May 7, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thankful customer!

I had to cancel my pass due to the coronavirus outbreak and Japan Rail Pass Now not only processed the refund quickly and drama-free, but also waived the usual cancellation fee. Couldn’t be more happy with the experience. Can’t wait til I can finally take my trip and will definitely be buying my pass through JRPN again!

May 4, 2020
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

JRL were very helpful with cancellation…

JRL were very helpful with cancellation of our passes due to the Global Pandemic and Level 4 no travel restrictions on Australia. The cost was refunded less a small charge.
Would definitely book through JRL again should I have the opportunity to travel to Japan once things settle down.

April 11, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing customer service

The process for getting our passes was quick and easy. Due to travel bans however, we were forced to return our tickets. The team processed this quickly and transparently. Big thank you for your generosity during this time.

April 5, 2020
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Maybe, maybe not

Getting the pass is really tricky, I spent the better part of half a day going from one place to the next because the locations I was sent to had signs directing me to another location. I felt the 7 day pass was expensive, I just came shy of break even even with four of Shinkansen trips and numerous reroutes after taking the wrong line. Unless you are taking long Shinkansen trips I’d probably get an internal pass. Remember quite a few destinations won’t take this pass and small town buses don’t either, so I’d only go for this if touring the major cities.

March 9, 2020
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great!

So easy to use and a lot more economical when you plan on taking lots of trains!! Highly recommend!

March 2, 2020
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