JR Pass 2026 Price: ¥50,000 Online vs ¥53,000 at Overseas Agents (from Oct 1)
Short answer (checked 2026-10-14): since October 1, 2026 the nationwide Japan Rail Pass has two prices. Bought on the official JAPAN RAIL PASS Reservation website it still costs ¥50,000 (7 days, Ordinary Car, adult); bought through an overseas sales agency it now costs ¥53,000. The JR Group says the online price is frozen only "for a limited time" and has not announced an end date.
JR Pass 2026 prices: online vs overseas agency
Adult prices in Japanese yen, from the JR Group's official price table and its April 9, 2026 announcement.
| Pass | Official online | Overseas agency (from Oct 1, 2026) | You pay extra at an agency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Car, 7 days | ¥50,000 | ¥53,000 | ¥3,000 |
| Ordinary Car, 14 days | ¥80,000 | ¥84,000 | ¥4,000 |
| Ordinary Car, 21 days | ¥100,000 | ¥105,000 | ¥5,000 |
| Green Car, 7 days | ¥70,000 | ¥74,000 | ¥4,000 |
| Green Car, 14 days | ¥110,000 | ¥116,000 | ¥6,000 |
| Green Car, 21 days | ¥140,000 | ¥147,000 | ¥7,000 |
Child prices (ages 6–11)
| Pass | Official online | Overseas agency |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary Car, 7 / 14 / 21 days | ¥25,000 / ¥40,000 / ¥50,000 | ¥27,000 / ¥42,000 / ¥53,000 |
| Green Car, 7 / 14 / 21 days | ¥35,000 / ¥55,000 / ¥70,000 | ¥37,000 / ¥58,000 / ¥74,000 |
The official definition: children are those aged 6 to 11 at the time of use; a child who is 11 on the online payment date (or on the date an agency issues the Exchange Order) still gets the child pass.
What changed on October 1, 2026
- Only overseas agencies went up. The JR Group's notice says prices via the online purchasing service "will remain unchanged for a limited time", to encourage people to buy online and reserve seats without queueing at a station counter.
- The cut-off is the purchase date, not the travel date. The new agency prices apply to purchases made on or after October 1, 2026, by local time where you buy. The official price page adds that the price shown when you buy online, or when the Exchange Order is issued, is the price that applies.
- Nothing else changed. The JR Group states there are no changes to how the pass is bought or used.
Which should you buy?
For the same pass, the official online store is now the cheaper channel by ¥3,000–¥7,000 per adult. Two things to weigh before you decide:
- The online freeze is temporary. The JR Group will "announce the end of this price-freeze period … as soon as it is decided". If you have already fixed your dates, buying sooner locks in today's online price; the official page says prices are subject to change.
- How you pay. Online purchase is by credit card in the purchaser's name only, and you collect the pass in Japan with your passport. Agencies sell an Exchange Order that you swap for the pass at a JR exchange office. Check the eligibility rules and pick-up steps on the official pages before you pay: online purchase · overseas agencies.
Online purchases are charged in yen. Agencies convert the yen price into local currency at the bank selling rate (BSR) on the day the Exchange Order is issued, and the official site notes that this rate may differ from the one when you visit Japan.
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Checked 2026-10-14. Sources: JR Group, Japan Rail Pass types and prices; JR Group, Price Changes for the Japan Rail Pass, April 9, 2026 (PDF). Official site: https://japanrailpass.net/en/ — prices are subject to change, so confirm there before you buy.
FAQ
- How much is the JR Pass in 2026?
- From October 1, 2026, the 7-day Ordinary Car adult pass costs ¥50,000 on the official JAPAN RAIL PASS Reservation website and ¥53,000 from an overseas sales agency. The 14-day pass is ¥80,000 online or ¥84,000 at an agency, and the 21-day pass is ¥100,000 online or ¥105,000 at an agency (checked 2026-10-14).
- Did the JR Pass price go up on October 1, 2026?
- Only when you buy through an overseas agency. The JR Group raised agency prices for purchases made on or after October 1, 2026 (local time at the place of purchase), while prices on its official online service stay unchanged for a limited time.
- How long will the online JR Pass price stay at ¥50,000?
- No end date had been announced as of 2026-10-14 (checked 2026-10-14). The JR Group says it will announce the end of the online price freeze as soon as it is decided. The official price page also notes that prices are subject to change.
- How much is a child JR Pass in 2026?
- For ages 6–11, the 7-day Ordinary Car child pass is ¥25,000 online or ¥27,000 at an overseas agency; 14 days is ¥40,000 or ¥42,000; 21 days is ¥50,000 or ¥53,000. (checked 2026-10-14)
- Which price applies if I bought before October 1?
- The price shown when you bought online, or when your Exchange Order was issued, is the one that applies, according to the official price page. The new agency prices cover purchases made on or after October 1, 2026.
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