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Is the 7 day pass worth it for me?

tygrestick
tygrestick
over 8 years ago
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I'm hoping someone with a bit more knowledge can help me! I'm flying into Osaka on October 31st, and I plan to travel up through Japan to Tokyo, leaving there November 12. My current thoughts are Osaka to Kyoto, Nara, and maybe Kobe, then up to Fuji for a night, and then to Tokyo and flying out of there. I'll be using the train to get to Narita too. But I think the 7 day pass might not be long enough for what I want to do, unless I pay separately for my trip to Kyoto and then activate the pass on the 5th? I don't think I will be traveling enough for a 2 week pass to be worth the price...

I can't figure out if it's worth it for me to get it, or if it would it be cheaper/more convenient to book everything myself. I'd appreciate any help or insight!

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Daniel-san
18835 posts
over 8 years ago
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Hi there,

For this itinerary it would be best to buy normal tickets as you travel. Generally the JR Pass is a great deal if you make a return trip Osaka - Tokyo. In your itinerary this is basically limited to a one way with stops on the way and there's simply not enough travel for the JR Pass to help you make savings.

Hope this helps,
Daniel


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