The Japan Rail Pass (ジャパンレールパス, japan rēru pasu), also called the JR Pass, is a rail pass exclusively for overseas visitors sold by the Japan Railways Group. It is valid for travel on all major forms of transportation provided by the JR Group in Japan, with a few exceptions. The Rail Pass is designed to stimulate travel and tourism throughout the country. It is only cost effective for long-distance travel, particularly by bullet train. The Japan Rail Pass is of limited use within larger cities, as private operators generally do not accept the Rail Pass.