The JR Pass is a special pass available only to those entering Japan on a tourist visa. It allows for unlimited travel around Japan on JR lines usually at a price much less than purchasing individual tickets.
This short 6 day trip was an excellent and extremely well organised introduction to Japan. The guides on the daily tours were all excellent and informative and we were also given free time to explore for ourselves. We are definitely planning to return for a longer visit to see more of this beautiful country.