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How to know if the train could be used with JR PASS?

dhpn1
dhpn1
over 8 years ago
3 responses

Hello;
I try to do my planning with Hyperdia, of the trains that I will take with the JR PASS. I don´t know if I make it right, deselecting the options in “Search Details” :
•Airplane •NOZOMI/MIZUHO/HAYABUSA (SHINKANSEN) •Private Railway Then I use Hyperdia to find the itinerary of my trip.
I want to know, if I do things right and if all the trains that shows me Hyperdia are valid for JR PASS (eg: SHINKANSEN SAKURA 559).
Thanks and regards

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Daniel-san
18832 posts
over 8 years ago
Expert

Hi there,

Those are indeed to good options to deselect in Hyperdia. (Don't forget Airport Shuttle Bus). From there you all routes are covered.

For a list of non-JR routes see the bottom of this page.

The Sakura for instance is covered.

I can also let you know if you want to confirm a specific route/train.
-Daniel

dhpn1
dhpn1
3 posts
over 8 years ago

Hello;
Thanks Daniel for your fast answer;
My planning for train travel, that I choose to use the JR PASS:
- Osaka-Kagoshima - Kagoshima- Nobeoka - Kumamoto- Hiroshima - Hiroshima- Kyoto - Kyoto- Kii-Katsuura - Kyoto- Kanazawa - Kanazawa- Takayama - Matsumoto- Yokohama - Yokohama- Tokyo - Tokyo-Haneda Airport. Thanks and regards

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Daniel-san
18832 posts
over 8 years ago
Expert

Hi there,

Yes I can confirm that all these laces can be reached by JR Pass.

Just wondering, is there any special reason why you visit Nobeoka? It is not a place many tourists visit.

dhpn1
dhpn1
3 posts
over 8 years ago

Hello;
Thanks Daniel;
I want to visiting Nobeoka, because I would like to visit Takachiho. I think there are many bus from Nobeoka to Takachiho and then take another bus to Kumamoto.
I don´t know if it is possible visit Takachiho and then go to Kumamoto by train with JR PASS.
Thanks and regards


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