Green vs Ordinary class
Compare first class and standard class JR Pass options to find the perfect fit for your Japan adventure.
The Japan Rail Pass comes in two classes: Green (first class) and Ordinary (standard class). Both provide unlimited travel on JR trains, but Green class offers enhanced comfort and premium amenities for a more luxurious journey.
Green class
First class experience
Starting from
for 7 days
Ordinary class
Standard class comfort
Starting from
for 7 days
Detailed comparison
A complete breakdown of what each class offers.
More space, fewer seats
The most noticeable difference is the seating layout. Green class uses a 2+2 configuration, meaning two seats on each side of the aisle. This immediately gives each seat more width and elbow room.
Ordinary class uses a 2+3 configuration, with two seats on one side and three on the other. The middle seat in the three-seat row has no direct access to the aisle or window.
Whakatauritenga o te whakatakotoranga nōhanga
Green class (2+2)
Ordinary class (2+3)
Ko tēhea māu e kōwhiri?
Whakaarohia tōu momo haerenga me ngā mea nui ki a koe i tō whakataunga.
Choose Green if
- He mea nui te whakamarie anō i ngā haerenga roa
- He pai ake ki te tātaki noa te taiao haere
- Me nui ake tō wāhi mō te mahi, te whakangā rānei
- E haere ana i ngā wā pukumahi
Choose Ordinary if
- E hiahia ana koe ki te whakanui i tō tahua haerenga
- E pai ana koe ki te nohoanga paerewa
- Te nuinga e hīkoi ana ngā tawhiti poto
- Kāore e pōrearea ki ngā wāhi pukumahi
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