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JR pass exchange order is valid for 3 months from the issue date.
The reason why we ask you to put a date(tentative plan) is to make sure you plan to activate it within 3 months or not.
You can start using your pass right away or you can select a day for the first day to start using your pass at the time of activation in the JR exchange office.
NEWS 
Richmond office including J-station will be closed from December 23rd,2023 to January 7th, 2024. (Phone is available on the business days)
 
Please note that during office closure, JR pass local pick-up will be unavailable and we will not be able to dispatch your order for Xpress Post (Canada Post) or FedEx delivery.All orders will be processed on January 8th, 2024.
J-Station at Richmond office Pick-up for JAPAN RAIL PASS Exchange Order 【2023/07】

Pickup will be ready on/after 1 pm on the next day.
e.g.
・If you ordered the JR pass on Monday. Your pass will be ready to pick-up on Tuesday on/after 1pm.
・If you ordered during the weekend, Your pass will be ready to pick-up on Monday on/after 1 pm.

Pick up hours: Mon-Fri 10:00am -5:00pm (Close: Saturday ,Sunday and holiday) / Pickup Location: 8899 Odlin Crescent, Richmond, BC, V6X 3Z7
J-Station's entrance is located on Cambie Rd. Please go around the main building and access from the Cambie Rd side doors. (as of May 15,2023)
Due to the high volume of calls, please refrain from calling to confirm with us. Thank you for understanding.
Change of Business Hours for JAPAN RAIL PASS Exchange Office in Japan【2023/05】
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