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Rail & Ground

Rail & transport

From Japan’s rail passes to local transfers and airport access. Leave the getting-around to us, too.

Japan Rail Pass

Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass)

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A special pass, available only to overseas residents, that gives you unlimited rides on JR lines and shinkansen nationwide. IACE sells and supports it in Canada. We walk you through everything, from confirming your eligibility to exchanging the pass and reserving seats. Buy online and we mail the exchange order to your home.

See the JR Pass page for details

Regional Passes

Regional passes

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Since the nationwide pass price increase in 2023, a regional pass is often the right answer for a trip of around two weeks. We compare the area passes from the JR companies, and the four we stock can be bought online right away.

  • Takayama-Hokuriku, Hokuriku Arch, Sanyo-San’in, and JR East-South Hokkaido are in stock
  • Other passes can be arranged on request

Compare regional passes

Airport Access

Airport access (train & bus)

How to get into the city from Narita, Haneda, Kansai, Chubu, New Chitose, and Fukuoka, including when to take the Skyliner, Narita Express, Haruka, or a limousine bus. Tickets can be issued in advance along with your other documents.

See airport access

Private Transfer & Charter

Private transfers & charters

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Flat-rate airport transfers and full-day private charters. An English- or Chinese-speaking driver tracks your flight and waits for you, so a delay never means an extra charge. Ideal for late-night arrivals, big luggage, families, and groups of 4 or more.

  • Flat-rate transfers between Kansai Airport and Kyoto or Osaka
  • Full-day private charter in Kyoto (any itinerary you like)

Go to private transfers

How to Choose

The honest order for choosing a pass

  1. 01 Lock in your route first

    Rail costs are set by where you go. Buy the pass after that.

  2. 02 Price it three ways

    Nationwide pass, regional pass, individual tickets. Buy whichever is cheapest. That is all there is to it.

  3. 03 Or just hand it over

    Send us your route. Someone who runs this math every day will answer.

  4. 04 The 10-day rule

    Online purchase closes 10 days before departure. After that, call us.