Major "Travel Service Centers" or ticket offices (Midori-no-madoguchi) at:

You can make free online seat reservations for Shinkansen and limited express trains as soon as your purchase is confirmed.

To purchase a in Japan, you have two primary options: using the official online reservation website or visiting a designated ticket office at a major station . While you can still purchase in person, the Official JAPAN RAIL PASS Reservation website is the most convenient method for immediate activation and seat booking. 1. Online Purchase (Official Website)

You will need your passport (number and country) and a credit card in your name.

Available from 4:00 AM to 11:30 PM Japan Standard Time.

Once purchased, you can collect your physical pass at JR-designated ticket offices (Midori-no-madoguchi) or at selected vending machines with passport readers at major stations like Tokyo, Shinjuku, or Narita Airport. 2. In-Person Purchase (At Station Ticket Offices)

Narita (Terminals 1, 2, 3), Haneda (Terminal 3), and Kansai International . Major Stations: Tokyo, Shinjuku , Shibuya, Osaka , and Kyoto .