Order Your JRPass
Back to Using the Japan Rail Pass

What kind of pass would be best?

Jacko360
Jacko360
almost 9 years ago
1 response

Myself and my girlfriend will be arriving in japan for 10 days in November coming in from Narita airport and staying in Tokyo for the duration. We plan to stay within the tokyo area (Shibuya, Akiharabara, Harajuku) for most of it but we want to go out to around Mt Fuji and Hakone National Park area as well
I was wondering if I could ask a couple of questions

1)Does the JR Pass cover the tokyo metro?
2)What is the best pass to get to cover what we would like to do?

Toraneko
Toraneko
1303 posts
almost 9 years ago

Hi,
A JR Pass would not work for you - it is for long distance travel. And JR Passes don't cover city subways/buses. For within Tokyo, if you will be traveling all over the city, look into a subway day pass - the 3 day is the most economical if you will go all over. See:

http://www.tokyometro.jp/en/ticket/value/travel/index.html#anc03

and coming from Narita, the Keisei+Metro package might suit you:

For Hakone, look into a Hakone Free Pass:

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5200.html

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5206.html

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2358_008.html

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5210.html

Otherwise, depending on where you want to go, a JR Kanto Area Pass might save you some money:

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2361_06.html

Good luck.


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