Japan Rail Pass can only be purchased outside Japan.
The Japan Rail Pass can only be ordered up to 90 days in advance. For example, if your order is printed 01 March, it means you can exchange your order in Japan to get a pass at the latest 30 May.
The pass can only be used by foreign tourists and Japanese nationals living outside Japan who meet certain conditions.
Once in Japan, you will need your passport to exchange your voucher for the Japan Rail Pass.
After exchanging your voucher, you will need to start using your pass within 30 days.
The activation date of the pass (which should be within 90 days from the date of issue), can no longer be changed once the pass has been exchanged.
Children under the age of 6 years old can travel for free as long as they travel with a pass holder.
Children between the age of 6 and 11 years old are eligible for children's Japan Rail Pass. From 12 years onwards children will have to travel with an adult Japan Rail Pass.