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Discover Japan's temples and shrines, collect their goshuin, and plan pilgrimages to the country's most sacred places.

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Japan Rail Pass vs Regional Passes

Japan Rail Pass vs Regional Passes

Decide whether a nationwide Japan Rail Pass, regional pass, or individual tickets fit your real route and travel days.

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Understand Japan transport without memorising it: local trains, IC cards, Shinkansen, buses, routes, and the habits that make transfers easy.

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How IC cards work in Japan, where they help, their limits, and whether a physical or mobile card makes more sense for you.

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Discover temples and shrines near you, collect goshuin, and remember every visit with the free iOS app.