How can I book buses and ferries that are included in the Japan Rail Pass?
Hi, you can use the MIyajima ferry with the JR Pass, ther eis no other ferrys included however.
As for the busses, there are multiple JR busses that can be used, but it is not valid on express or highway bus routes.
JR bus lines included with the pass:
JR Hokkaido Bus
JR Bus Tohoku
JR Bus Kanto
JR Tokai Bus
West Japan JR Bus
Chugoku JR Bus
JR Shikoku Bus
JR Kyushu Bus
Hiroshima Sightseeing Loop Bus
JR bus lines excluded from the pass:
Express and highway bus routes operated by JR Bus companies are not included.
With kind regards, Jonathan H.
Thank you for your reply mr Holm, but my question was: on which website can I check the bus and ferry schedules? And how can I book a bus or a ferry?
Thanks a lot for your attention.
Massimiliano
Sorry for my late reply – I must have missed the notification.
Here are some tools that may help you out during your planning with timetables and such: https://getjrpass.com/tools/
Seat reservation can be done by scanning the QR code on your JR Pass at any Shinkansen ticket machine. Another option is to visit your nearest JR Office and they will do it for you. Both options are free with a JR Pass.
