Ok this is so gonna be an overwhelming question! Breathes
Hi everyone i really really need some JR Pass expert help here.. Basic info first:
- im travelling by myself (Alone) to Japan on 12~26/02.
- Tentatively 12or13 to 17 in Fukuoka, 17 to 21 Kyoto/Osaka(Somewhere but not decided) and then the remaining days in Tokyo.
I'm really having a hard time to figure out transportation costs(W/W/O JR PASS), places to go etc.. I really need to start planning my journey (oh god help) if not i can foresee myself having a BIG PROBLEM in japan... PLS HELP !!!
I have some questions as below:
Based on my simplified itinerary, I supposed getting the national JR Pass would be the best choice compared to getting different regional passes? Would it be possible that it would be cheaper getting regional passes instead? I heard there is a new pass 若トク早特きっぷ coming up soon? would it be much cheaper to get this to get from Tokyo via Shin Osaka to Hakata (as stated in the route of the pass)? and then i would go to Kyoto/osaka through a regional pass? Does anyone knows very well to do some comparison $ calculations for me (Comparing JR Pass/ Regional based on my schedule)? Thanks a BILLION to the kind hearted soul who would be helping me.... Kneeling down & bows 180°
I'm going to visit my homestay family first, which is in Fukuoka. Hence, if im getting whatever pass recommended on Qn 1, How do i get the shinkansen timetable? I searched the timetable online but it's really confusing and i dont know which row or column and what number they stands for! what time is the first train and last train?
was wondering Will i be able to travel somewhere nearby for sightseeing or shopping via the JR PASS before i meet my Homestay family at Hakata Station by Noon/Late Noon or evening?
2a. Just in case on days i might be alone (accomm. covered) in Fukuoka, is far to travel to Nagasaki or does anyone has other recommendations to visit near Omuta(My homestay family's place)? (I have been to Kumamoto before, intends to visit other nearby areas)
also, Can a day trip to Nagasaki be completed within a day? Is there any map or online website to calculate Shinkansen time taken from a place to another place (By a JR PASS)?**
After Fukuoka, im really unsure of where to go.(Thats when i'm REALLY alone) I would like to make my japan trip a real fulfilling one so... Wondering if Kyoto and Osaka is actually close to each other? If so, i would need to get accommodation in either kyoto or Osaka, which would be better actually? Any other recommendations on where i should go after Fukuoka? (on the way towards Tokyo direction only) THANKS!
And my last destination is Tokyo! My japanese BFF is there and i'm gonna be at her place so it should be okay as i have her as my tour guide YAY JUST THAT. I have a one night free accommodation (A gift from my Friend) at a hotel near Akabane station. How should I make use of this......? Is there any places to go by myself on the way back from kyoto/osaka(example) so that i can stay at the hotel on the same night, before finally meeting my japanese friend in Tokyo?
THATS ALL my MAIN questions that is driving me crazy these few days actually...
THANKS BILLION THANKS TO ANYONE THAT CAN ANSWER ALL MY BURNING QUESTIONS!