Hi everyone,
We’ll be visiting the setouchi area using this pass in April/May:[https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2361\_setouchi.html](https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2361_setouchi.html)
I wanted to book some limited express trains in advance using JR-West online booking site, which works great! (Jap. Version has way more booking options btw [https://e5489.jr-odekake.net/e5489/cspc/CBTrainSimpleEntryPC](https://e5489.jr-odekake.net/e5489/cspc/CBTrainSimpleEntryPC) (best to have a WESTER ID account) vs the english version [https://e5489.jr-odekake.net/e5489/ibpc/CBTrainEntryExternalPC?LANG=en](https://e5489.jr-odekake.net/e5489/ibpc/CBTrainEntryExternalPC?LANG=en) )
But since I will be using this Rail Pass, it seems that the only way to get ticket is to show your pass at the Rail Station.. what if the trains are fully booked during Golden Week for exemple?
Can I scan my pass at a ticket machine to book the tickets for free as soon as I land in Japan at a JR-Odekake/e5489 machine? I saw that this option exists for the National JR Pass, not sure about other rail passes. Or is it only possible at the ticket counter?
Japan Guide says it is possible to do this that at the machine:
>Seat reservations can be made at no additional cost at ticket offices. The first six reservations can alternatively be made at ticket machines, but subsequent ones can be made only at ticket offices.
Sorry if this is a bit confusing..
Thanks!
