*Official* Klook Guide

[Perisher]

Since many are asking about Klook JR pass, here is one where we can all pool our knowledge together. Will also share Disney/Robot Restaurant booking...
I used it for my Japan trip in April 2018.

So you go to Klook to book the tix.
There is no need to collect the physical Exchange note. They will send you an email confirming your tix purchase and an attachment that shows the following, (edit: as some members have pointed out, there is a need to collect physical tickets and only in my case, JR East Tohoku Area Pass, then can get the e-voucher, my apologies for the wrong information.)

So just print this out and exchange for your physical pass in Japan at the airport.

To activate your Japan Rail Pass, please go to any JR office(we took 30-45mins to collect as there was a long queue). They are spread through most Japanese Airports, such as Narita and Haneda. You can also find them at all the main train stations, located across the country. You can activate it and book your seats if you are sure of when you will be taking the train, so you can reserve seats in advance at the counter as well.
With all the luggages, I highly recommend you book a seat or you might need to stand for a long time, especially during peak hours. But most of the time, it's easy to find seats.

Also note that the pass is valid for flexible or non-flexible dates.
Flexible meaning you can use it on any day you prefer.
e.g. mine is a 5 day flexible pass so I can use it on
Mon, Wed, Thurs, Saturday, Sunday instead of straight consecutive 5 days.

Also, another tip, sometimes you can just show the pass and went through the gate without chopping! Because you need to chop to consume that day's pass, so if you are lucky, the officer might not notice and just let you pass.
I was lucky in that I managed to use the pass for a whole day without the chop, thus didn't consume 1 day.

More to come when free, I also booked Disney and Robot Restaurant with Klook. Do take note of their offer. Like $18 off next purchase, and split out your booking instead of booking all things together.

Others, feel free to add in your experience with Klook.
Can also check out ChangiRecommend. The prices sometimes is cheaper there.

 

[dimitri_can]

why buy from HK company.... support our local retailers like Changi Recommends or other travel agencies la... =/

 

[Perisher]

why buy from HK company.... support our local retailers like Changi Recommends or other travel agencies la... =/

I only buy where it's cheap.

 

[snap99]

Sometimes Changi recommends has $30 off which makes it cheapest around.

 

[Perisher]

Sometimes Changi recommends has $30 off which makes it cheapest around.

Yup, must look around.

 

[azeris10]

Japan rail pass no flexible days though, only consecutive

Regional passes may have flexible

 

[asiafrenz]

Sometimes Changi recommends has $30 off which makes it cheapest around.

even 12.12 sale promo discount code exclude JR Pass

 

[Perisher]

even 12.12 sale promo discount code exclude JR Pass

You try cimb 10% off lor, plus if you are new client another $120 waiting for you.

Same for ocbc, and if can Apple Pay another 5% off.

 

[AS1]

More for the klook points though.

 

[apeape]

Also, another tip, sometimes you can just show the pass and went through the gate without chopping! Because you need to chop to consume that day's pass, so if you are lucky, the officer might not notice and just let you pass.
I was lucky in that I managed to use the pass for a whole day without the chop, thus didn't consume 1 day.

hahahahaha, now I know im not the only one. After my JR pass expired, i happy2 just go in and out of the stations showing my pass. I also took the Nozomi Shinkansen... but bear in mind, if get caught i think you pay about SGD80 equivalent.

 

[martin]

For Klook, After completing the purchase, how long do they take to send you the email?

Does Changirecommends also send the exchange voucher via email?

 

[Perisher]

For Klook, After completing the purchase, how long do they take to send you the email?

Does Changirecommends also send the exchange voucher via email?

Klook quite immediate for receipt. Some of the updates(actual voucher aka ticket) takes a few days.

Can't remember for Changirecommend. I rented their wifi device only but bad experience.
Other things should be ok.

 

[Perisher]

hahahahaha, now I know im not the only one. After my JR pass expired, i happy2 just go in and out of the stations showing my pass. I also took the Nozomi Shinkansen... but bear in mind, if get caught i think you pay about SGD80 equivalent.

No wor, mine is still valid, just they forgot to chop only. Get caught is chop for the day only. I'm not gonna risk it.
Mine is flexible dates. Any 5 days.

 

[martin]

Klook quite immediate for receipt. Some of the updates(actual voucher aka ticket) takes a few days.

Can't remember for Changirecommend. I rented their wifi device only but bad experience.
Other things should be ok.

I see. Just want to have a sense how near to my departure i can still buy if iknow how many days it takes to receive the voucher.

 

[Perisher]

I see. Just want to have a sense how near to my departure i can still buy if iknow how many days it takes to receive the voucher.

Best to give a week window. Don't cut too close.

 

[Thayvia]

For Klook, After completing the purchase, how long do they take to send you the email?

Does changi recommends also send the exchange voucher via email?

I think changi recommends will only send you the receipt via email, then you still have to collect the exchange voucher from their booths at the airport. Then you'd use this exchange voucher to get your JR pass in Japan. I prefer buying from changi cos I can just pick it up before I fly. Klook one still need to spend an extra day to go down to their office collect the exchange voucher..

 

[eddief4]

Anyone tried their wifi for Japan? Considering this or Changi recommends.

 

[Perisher]

I think changi recommends will only send you the receipt via email, then you still have to collect the exchange voucher from their booths at the airport. Then you'd use this exchange voucher to get your JR pass in Japan. I prefer buying from changi cos I can just pick it up before I fly. Klook one still need to spend an extra day to go down to their office collect the exchange voucher..

No need to. Read my first post. You just need to print it out yourself. No need to go collect at their office. I used it in April, no issues.

 

[rrr2015]

i think because to book "JR East Tohoku Area Pass" which issue e-Exchange order.

for JR pass & certain regional pass, will need to pickup/mail exchange order from klook office

for those requiring to pickup, will have option to specify where you wish to pickup. anyway, better to read "how to use" (have to scroll down quite a bit) on klook

No need to. Read my first post. You just need to print it out yourself. No need to go collect at their office. I used it in April, no issues.

 

[Perisher]

i think because to book "JR East Tohoku Area Pass" which issue e-Exchange order.

for JR pass & certain regional pass, will need to pickup/mail exchange order from klook office

for those requiring to pickup, will have option to specify where you wish to pickup. anyway, better to read "how to use" (have to scroll down quite a bit) on klook

That’s weird. I read the reviews on klook and it seems everyone went to pickup physically at their office. I don’t remember going into one.

My first post with the image was inside my email. So I really dunno it’s needed. Apology if I gave the wrong information. Perhaps best check with klook.