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I bought a 2 week pass at JTB in AMODA building around Jalan Imbi, Bukit Bintang, KL. In 2007, yen was not as strong as nowadays. 100 yen was equivalent to MYR3.10, and it came about MYR1,300 for the Japan Rail Pass. Now, it is around MYR2,300 in the year 2010. Add up another MYR1,000 to your budget. – -^

JTB Inc., (Malaysia) SDN. BHD. N, E, W, K
Unit 16.05-16.07, Level 16, Amoda 22, Jalan IMBI, Kuala Lumpur 55100
Tel : 03-2142-7711
FAX: 03-2142-5344

Check out other Japan Rail Pass sales outlet in Malaysia here.

Benefit of having Japan Rail Pass

Unlimited ride for all JR Group railways’ Shinkansen “bullet trains” (except any reserved or non-reserved seat on “NOZOMI” trains), limited express trains, express trains and rapid or local trains. (With some exceptions). You can make seat reservations on those trains with reserved seats without additional payment.

Also valid for local lines of JR bus companies and some of JR highway bus services. This pass is also valid for the JR Miyajima ferry.

Disadvantage of having Japan Rail Pass

The Japan Rail Pass is not valid for any seats, reserved or non-reserved, on “NOZOMI” trains on the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen

Note:

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You must purchase the Exchange Order in your country within 3 months before you travel to Japan.

Go to major train station and change the Exchange Order to Japan Rail Pass. You must specifiy the date on the Pass before you want to start using it. It can be any date within one month from the date the Pass is received.

The usage is on consecutive days.

Must you purchase Japan Rail Pass?

Hikari Bullet Train Schedule at Tokyo Station.

Hikari Bullet Train.

Nowadays, you can actually skip the bullet train if you’re on shoestring budget and opt for the cheaper highway bus service.