Originally Posted by Adlerdriver

Good point. This is a really good practice in general. I have usually avoided train wrecks (so-to-speak) by keeping the applicable ramps in the loop on deviation plans. The Japanese are especially appreciative of any efforts made in this area. At least partly because apparently the shore passes are station specific and have to indicate your travel plans correctly.

Last year, due to a revision after I got to the KIX hotel I ended up with a DH out of KIX. I deviated and chose to train to NRT and DH out of there instead. That required a completely new shore pass that had to be delivered to the Swisshotel before I could leave for NRT.