Since JR increased nationwide rail pass prices by approximately 65-70%, the old advice 'always buy a 7-day JR Pass' is obsolete. Here is the mathematical truth on when individual tickets plus digital Suica save you hundreds of dollars.
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JR Pass vs. Digital Suica: Which Transit Option Saves You the Most Money?
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Rick's Insider Pro-Tips
Add digital Suica directly to Apple Wallet without downloading any third-party app.
Reserve Tokaido Shinkansen tickets directly through SmartEX for discount early-bird fares.
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