Dear experts and fellow travelers,
My husband I will take our 5-year old son to visit Osaka and Kyoto. It will be our ever first trip to Japan; and admittedly I am a little overwhelmed by the complex JR/local passes they offer. I came up with a rough itinerary and the corresponding plan to buy JR or local pass, would GREATLY appreciate if you can help take a look. Your suggestion will make our trip:).
Day1: From KIX to Kyoto, lodging is very close to Kyoto station. (Take JR-HARUKA; should I buy one-day JR Kansai area pass for the trip from KIX to Kyoto?)
Day2-3: Sightseeing at Kyoto (Kyoto Bus and Subway 2-day Pass will do it?)
Day4: From Kyoto to Osaka, lodging is in the center of Osaka. (Should I buy JR Kansai Area Pass? or maybe 3-day Kansai Thru Pass (Surutto Kansai)?)
day 5-6: Sightseeing at Osaka (JR Kansai Area pass? or 3-day Kansai Thru Pass?)
Day 7: leaving KIX
Thank you very much!
Bioka