Japan bullet rail pass gets expensive by 70 per cent for tourists

The prices of Japan's bullet train have increased by 70% from October, marking the first price hike in four decades. The 14-day unlimited travel pass now costs 80,000 yen, up from 47,250 yen. Children aged 6-11 still qualify for half-price tickets. The JR group of train operators argues that the previous fares were set when there were fewer bullet-train destinations and that the higher prices are justified due to services extending into northern regions

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