Transport booking
JR Pass, SUICA, plane, train, ferry, etc.
Simplify your life
Avoid waiting at the ticket office, we book your train, plane, ferry and bus tickets for you.
When creating your itinerary, some modes of transport will require ticket reservations. We will take care of this as soon as the itinerary is confirmed and send your tickets to your first hotel along with your travel documents. Is a guide picking you up at the airport? They will be the one to give you your documents!
These reservations concern:
The train : Shinkansen (Japanese high-speed train), other high-speed trains, first-class tickets, pleasure boats, etc.
Airplane : international flights to Japan and domestic flights
The ferry : for crossings to Okinawa and various islands in the archipelago
the bus and other
Once your tickets have been sent to you, AYUMI Voyage cannot be held responsible for their loss, any associated costs, or delays. However, we remain available to assist you.
To travel freely on the Japan Railways network, which covers most of Japan, we also recommend purchasing a JR Pass. For occasional travel on local lines, we recommend ICOCA or Suica prepaid and rechargeable cards.
JR Pass
Enjoy a pass for unlimited travel on Japan Railway lines, the country's largest train network.
Duration : 7, 14 or 21 days
The Japan Rail Pass allows you to travel on:
Local train, bus and ferry lines of the Japan Railway network
The Shinkansen trains, with the exception of the very high-speed Mizuho and Nozomi trains.
The monorail linking Haneda Airport to Tokyo
The Narita Express, connecting Narita Airport to Tokyo (seat reservation required)
To collect your JR Pass, simply go to a major JR station, such as the one at the airport where you arrive. There, you can present your passport and hand in the exchange voucher that will have been sent to you beforehand. The Pass can be activated a day after the exchange.
If you have opted for a guide at the airport, they will assist you in this process.
ICOCA/Suica
The ICOCA card is offered by JR West, while the Suica card is offered by JR East. They work in the same way.
These prepaid transit cards, also called " IC cards ," are used throughout Japan for trains and buses, with the exception of the Shinkansen . Convenience stores (konbini ), some vending machines, and various other shops also accept these prepaid cards as a form of payment. Each time a card is used, the amount due is debited.
We will provide you with pre-loaded cards containing the amount of your choice upon your arrival in Japan. These cards can be topped up at any train station in Japan using cash .
Q&A
Do I need to reserve my seats when I take a Shinkansen with my JR Pass?
You can use the general admission seats or book in advance at a ticket window. Our advisors will assist you in creating your itinerary.
Can you buy the JR Pass in Japan at a train station?
It is not possible to purchase the JR Pass at a train station in Japan. We therefore recommend that you make your decision in advance. Our advisors are available to assist you with this choice.
How do I know how much money I have left on my ICOCA/Suica card?
At each station, the remaining balance on your card is displayed when you tap your ticket on the gate. You can also check your balance at the ticket machines in all stations.
The little extra
ICOCA is a play on words with いこうか？ (ikō ka?) which means “Shall we go?”, pronounced in the Kansai dialect. A true invitation to travel!
Our recommendations
Hire a personal assistant who will be present upon your arrival at the airport and will take you to your hotel with complete peace of mind.
