Order Your JRPass
Back to Using the Japan Rail Pass

JR Pass for 10 days and Shinkansen question

winterwind
winterwind
almost 9 years ago
2 responses

Hey,

I gotta be in Japan for 10 days; the end of may til beginning of June.

Here's my itinerary:
day 1: Tokyo
day 2: Tokyo
day 3: Tokyo
day 4: Tokyo ~ Kanazawa
day 5: Kanazawa ~ Takayama ~ Nagoya
day 6: Nagoya
day 7: Nagoya ~ Kyoto ~ Osaka
day 8: Osaka
day 9: Osaka ~ Tokyo
day 10: Tokyo ~ Narita

What do you guys think? Should I consider buying a region-wise pass or a national wide?
And furthermore, if I were to travel by shinkansen, should I book the seat beforehand?
Or I just jump in with my pass? (I assume that my traveling time is rather low season as I checked from hyperdia...)

Thank you in advance!

Toraneko
Toraneko
1303 posts
almost 9 years ago

Hi,

A 7 day pass would work nicely for you.

winterwind
winterwind
2 posts
almost 9 years ago

Hi Toraneko,

Thank you so much for you reply! I also would like to know if I could hop on Shinkansen like Hikari or not using this pass?
Or I just need to reserve a seat beforehand.

Toraneko
Toraneko
1303 posts
almost 9 years ago

Hi,
Yes you can ride any HIkari train using the pass. You can, but don't have to, reserve seats ahead of time.


Looking for more information? Search the forum

Select Category

Instant Quote

Starting from $343.00 for 7 days of unlimited Japan Rail travel

Can’t find the answer?

Learn from over 17329 questions about the Japan Rail Pass, or ask our Japan Rail travel experts

Ask Question

Get pocket Wifi in Japan

Get pocket Wifi in Japan

Visit us on Facebook

Get inspired for your visit to Japan by following us on Instagram and don't forget your own shots once you are there.


Find out where to buy the japan rail pass online.

Order your JRPass Now!

We have special prices for children and great first class options. See all tickets or see our range of Regional Passes