The JR Pass or the Japan Rail Pass is a really popular discussion topic for people heading to Japan in 2023 & 2024, especially with the recent announcement about the JR pass price increases of ~70% from 1st October 2023!

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(Especially before the prices increase on 1st October 2023 if you're travelling by Jan'24!)

While I have extensively covered on various aspects of the JR pass from my first 2 videos below, this video will cover a quick overview of the 5 Things I wish I knew about the JR Pass as a tourist to Japan myself with my wife & toddler when we visited Japan earlier this year!

2 Previous Videos about the Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass):
1. What is the JR Pass & How to Use It + Tips for Tourists & Parents: [ Ссылка ])
2. JR Pass Japan Travel Guide (Part 2): The JR Pass Prices Increasing from October 2023 by ~70!!: [ Ссылка ]

5 Things I Wish I Knew about the JR Pass is here to give you a quick guide on the important things we felt that tourists who are considering the JR Pass, especially with the upcoming new price hike, should know about the JR Pass before buying one!

Here's the Video Outline:
00:00 Going to Japan by December 2023 & January 2024 & considering the JR pass?
00:09 JR Pass Prices - Current vs New price summary
00:21 Watching this video after 1st October 2023?
00:30 2 Previous videos about the JR Pass
00:43 5 Things I wish I knew before buying the JR pass
00:56 #1 of 5 - Who is Eligible to buy the JR pass?
01:21 #2 of 5 - When the JR Pass is Worth it! We talk about both current prices & new prices for the JR Pass in this section!
01:36 Consider the JR Pass when...
01:49 When JR pass is not worth it...(even at the current price)
02:04 What about after the JR Pass prices increase? Ideas on your Travel plans!
02:14 Is the Golden route in Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka) worthwhile for the new JR Pass prices?
02:26 to 03:23 The New JR Pass itinerary ideas to spark your plans!
03:24 Savings to take into account with your JR Pass!
03:37 to 04:06 Making the New JR Pass prices worthwhile
04:07 #3 of 5 - Purchasing the JR Pass
04:17 2 Key benefits of buying the JR pass online
04:30 Buying JR Pass in person (not online) is until when again?
04:34 When buying the JR pass online, keep this in mind! + Tips to plan for your purchases of the JR Pass
05:02 #4 of 5 - Using the JR Pass when you've landed in Japan
05:08 2 key timings you should keep in mind when using the JR Pass
05:53 How you can potentially buy JR pass at the current prices before end September 2023 & use it by January 2024 - key summary!
06:05 #5 of 5 - 3 Useful Apps I've used in Japan during my trip together with my JR Pass!
07:39 JR Pass video summary on the 5 Things I Wish I Knew before buying the JR Pass!

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