Most cost effective option?

Hello there,

The Japan Rail Pass (nationwide) is the only pass that covers all areas in your itinerary. The JR Pass can also be used on local JR lines in Tokyo, Nagoya and Kyoto. Within Tokyo this is enough to see most of the city, while the JR within Kyoto and Nagoya is somewhat limited. For instance, in Kyoto you can use the JR to visit the south and west of the cities (places such as Uji, Fushimi Inari and Arashiyama). Though it is the longer distances for which a JR Pass should be considered. Local travel generally is on average 200yen for one/way while a one way Tokyo - Kyoto is nearly 14,000yen.

I would also recommend a day trip from Kyoto to Hiroshima and Miyajima. You'll get the best out of the JR Pass and your trip to Japan this way.

Hope this helps,
Daniel

Hi Daniel-san,

Thank you for your quick reply.

Just to make sure, I have a few extra questions.

1) Would you recommend a 14-day JR pass or a 7-day JR pass?

2) Which trains does the JR pass cover? Is it all lines where it says something with JR or Shinkansen? I cannot seem to figure it out on Hyperdia.

Thank you.

BR
Louise

Hi again!

1.) I thinka 7 day JR Pass would suit your itinerary best for Day 4 - day 11.

2.) You may find this guide on how to plan with Hyperdia useful. It tells you all the details for using the JR Pass and Hyperdia.

BW,
Daniel