How to Travel Japan by Train Without Whole JR Pass, Best Alternatives

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You can travel Japan by train WITHOUT a JR Pass by purchasing single-journey Shinkansen bullet train tickets, opting for a regional JR Pass, or paying for local transportation with an IC card. You may even do all three! Now that the price of the Whole Japan Rail Pass has drastically increased, it's not likely to save you money. But there are plenty of alternatives in 2024. Here are the best ones! Links below ⬇️ 🏝 Subscribe for travel tips and inspiration! Turn on the bell for notifications. https://www.youtube.com/KenshoQuest FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO 🎬 💖 We appreciate the commissions we earn when you purchase through our affiliate links! Buy Shinkansen bullet train tickets on Klook: https://geni.us/shinkansen 🌟 Residents of USA can save with KENSHOQUESTKLOOK Smart EX: https://smart-ex.jp/en/index.php JR Fare Calculator (to see whether the JR Pass is worth it): https://kenshoquest.com/recommends/jrpass-fare-calculator/ Hokuriku Arch Pass: https://geni.us/hokurikuarchpass More info: https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/pass/hokurikuarch.html Tokyo Wide Pass: https://geni.us/tokyowidepass More info: https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/pass/tokyowidepass.html?src=gnavi Kansai Wide Area Pass: https://geni.us/kansaiwideareapass More info: https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/pass/kansai_wide/ Sanyo-San’in Rail Pass: https://geni.us/sanyosaninpass More info: https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/pass/sanyo_sanin/ Hokkaido Rail Pass: https://geni.us/hokkaidopass More info (scroll down): https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/english/ticket/railpass/index.html Hakone Free Pass: https://geni.us/hakonefreepass More info: https://www.odakyu.jp/english/passes/hakone/ JR COMPANIES JR Hokkaido: https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html JR East: https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/ JR Central: https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/ JR West: https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ JR Shikoku: https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/ JR Kyushu: https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Travel Japan by train without JR Pass 00:12 Why was the JR Pass so great? 01:16 Options to explore without JR Pass 01:33 Why we love trains in Japan 02:19 Single journey Shinkansen tickets 04:34 Regional JR Passes 05:42 Hokuriku Arch Pass 07:27 Tokyo Wide Pass 08:11 Kansai Wide Area Pass 08:44 Sanyo-San'in Area Pass 09:14 Hokkaido Rail Pass 09:51 Passes for children 6-11 years old 10:07 Downsides of regional passes 10:41 Combinations 11:30 Non-JR sightseeing passes 11:54 How to pay for local transportation 14:01 Subscribe for more Japan travel tips! #japantravelguide #bullettrains #traveljapan #kenshoquest WATCH NEXT 🎞 Best Regional JR Passes for 2025: https://youtu.be/rKNxyGkO26g Beginner's Guide to Japan's Shinkansen Bullet Trains: https://youtu.be/f3JDRc5sl5I How to Get to Kyoto from Tokyo without JR Pass: https://youtu.be/bkcZVmjZr4M Guide to Hokuriku Arch Pass: https://youtu.be/Z_BlVF-h_xk Dos & Don'ts of Train Travel in Japan: https://youtu.be/qIn0W7m2Q54 💖 We appreciate the commissions we earn when you purchase through our affiliate links! 🇯🇵 JAPAN TRIP ESSENTIALS Data eSIM: https://few.cellulardata.ubigi.com/?P512C3F57DA13131 Pocket WiFi: https://www.sakuramobile.jp/joji808-top VPN: https://get.surfshark.net/aff_c?offer_id=926&aff_id=26632 Travel health insurance: https://safetywing.com/ambassador/refer/24749286 Ship luggage to Tokyo hotel or airport: https://geni.us/shipluggagetokyo 🍄 JAPAN ATTRACTIONS USJ Super Nintendo World tickets: https://geni.us/usjapan Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea tickets: https://geni.us/tokyodisney TeamLab Planets Tokyo: https://geni.us/teamlabplanets Hello Kitty Sanrio Puroland Tickets: https://geni.us/sanriopuroland ✈️ TRAVEL HACKS Lightest weight carry-on suitcase 1.8kg: https://julyus.pxf.io/daEqkW Best charger/universal adapter combo (save 10% with KENSHOQUEST): https://www.voltacharger.com/KENSHOQUEST Ultimate credit card for earning miles: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/6f/I8SXV6PYRB Unbound Merino wool travel clothing (save 10% with coupon KENSHOQUEST): https://shrsl.com/4bqmf Best travel first aid kit (save 10% with coupon KENSHOQUEST10): https://www.keepgoingfirstaid.com/kenshoquest Powder shampoo that lathers with water! https://amzn.to/3SGGyrz Solid travel toiletries: https://prz.io/N0yvO0gTv Travel gear in our Amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/kenshoquest 🌺 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenshoquest/