When are stopovers permitted on Japan Railways (JR) trains?
Regarding this question: in general, what are the rules governing stopovers for JR trains if one does not use a rail pass? A stopover means you have a ticket from stations A to B (say, Tokyo to Hiroshima) and you disembark and exit the ticket gates at an intermediate station (say, Kyoto).
(Spoiler alert: it's complicated.)
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Can you travel across Japan by train?
In Japan, there are countless railway companies, with routes crisscrossing the country. But one railway company stands above them all: Japan Railways. While traveling around Japan, it is likely you'll come across other companies including Tokyo Metro, Keikyu, Odakyu, Tokyu, Hankyu, Kintetsu, and many others.Can you hop on and off Shinkansen?
With this ticket you can travel freely for a designated period of time (7, 14 or 21 days) on all Shinkansen (except Nozomi) and JR trains. You can make reservations free of charge with this pass, making it also easy to hop on and off the train as you please.Can you get off the Shinkansen early?
Yes, you can get off at an earlier station. You just won't be reimbursed for the difference, if there is one. Tokyo and Shinagawa are the same price so you don't have to do anything. Shinkansen ticket seems to be valid for one suburban JR train ride after you get off the bullet train.How do you use JR ticket?
Use the ticket to enter the automated ticket gate (GATE B). If the basic fare ticket and the limited express ticket (reserved seat or non-reserved seat) are separate, insert both into the automated ticket gate. Let JR-WEST help make your trip a pleasant one.Japan Rail Passes Explained for 2021 | JR East
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