Japan train pass fares to surge up to 77% for foreign tourists

Country can learn from emerging nations' pricing for overseas visitors

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 Japanese travelers have complained that the program unfairly favors foreign visitors.

HITOMI ISHINABE, Nikkei senior staff writer

TOKYO -- The Japan Railways Group (JR Group) will sharply increase fares for foreign travelers under the Japan Rail Pass program for unlimited access to all JR trains, effective on Sunday.

Depending on how the pass is purchased, hikes will be 49% to 69% for economy-class train cars and 56% to 77% for first-class cars, called Green Cars.

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