Which pass would you recommend?

Hi there,

The Hokuriku Arch Pass is a cheaper option, but because it doesn't cover the Tokaido Shinkansen it makes the journey from Tokyo to Osaka significantly longer. Alternatively, the JR Pass would be a more expensive option but it would drastically reduce your overall travel time by giving you access to all Shinkansen routes. It therefore comes down to whether you're prioritising the cheapest or quickest option.

In terms of choosing Pocket Wifi or an eSim, it comes down to whether you'll be using a lot of data for internet access or not. Pocket Wifi gives you 5GB of data per day of your trip, so if you're planning on using a lot of data I would certainly recommend Pocket Wifi as it may come out to be less than purchasing an eSim. For more info on Pocket Wifi click here.

Hope this helps!

Alexis