Reblogged from RocketNews24.

Ever wanted to cross Japan by rail but hate the idea of being stuck on the train, watching the scenery flash by without ever being able to get out and experience it? Today we’re going to let you in on a little secret few foreigners are aware of so you can explore further, without having to pay extra for the privilege.

This neat little trick is quite well known in Japan, but there are probably quite a few gaijin out there, and some Japanese people too, who aren’t aware of it. The secret is that Japan Rail (JR) has a special rule for certain tickets, which allows you to get on and off the train as many times as you like on your journey!

・Stop off at places along your route for free!

That’s right, you can get off the train multiple times without having to pay for a new ticket each time you get back on! With a JR passenger ticket you can disembark at any point on a journey that’s 101 kilometers (62 miles) or more, and pass through the gates without having to hand your ticket over. Maybe your legs are starting to feel cramped after sitting for so long? No problem, hop off and give them a stretch in a nearby park. Something in the distance catches your eye? Get off at the next stop and hunt it down. Your journey becomes much more exciting and enjoyable once you know you’re not bound to your seat by a one-use ticket.

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