Is it cheaper to use the JR Pass

Hi there,

Taking a suitcase with you on the train rarely is a burden, though more than one might be. Most Shinkansen and limited express trains.

The JR Pass can be used from the Airport (both Haneda and Narita Airport) to Kyoto. Locals trains run by the JR are also included and are enough to cover most of the Tokyo, including access to Shinjuku. Local buses and the metro are not included.

You can use the JR Pass to travel with the bullet train to Hakone (Odawara station) but other (non JR) transport is required from there.

In general your itinerary looks good and you can make considerable savings with the JR Pass.

Hope this helps,
Daniel

Hi Daniel
Thank you for your information.

That means, can use the JR Pass "unlimited travel" for bullet train + local train in Tokyo as long as it is JR link but not the buses or metro in Tokyo, is that correct.

What about in Kyoto Or Hakone, only can use the train but not the buses, is that right??

If decide to go also to Nara or Osaka , is there a limitation on how many rides on the bullet train & also on JR local trains in Tokyo??
example : Tokyo/Kyoto/Nara/Osaka/Tokyo

Thank you & look forward to your information.

Hi again!

Yes that is correct. Unlimited in the sense that you may make as many train rides as you like. You could make the return Tokyo - Kyoto 10+ times if you feel like it. As long as you stay within the validity period.

Travel to Hakone and Kyoto is covered by the JR Pass, you can even use the bullet train. Other transport, such as the bus in Kyoto or local transport in Hakone is not included.

Hope this helps,
Daniel

Hi Daniel
If used the JR Pass from Narita Airport to Kyoto, where do I take the bullet train in Narita Airport??

Also I am spending 1-5 in Kyoto (4N) + back to Tokyo 5-9 (4N) - does that mean on the 7th night - is the last night to use the JR Pass.

If that is the case, hope you can recommend which transport, I can use which is convenient. Is it cheaper to get the JR Train or the subway card??

Or buying a top card which I gather there is no discount at all.

Thank you for your advice.

Hi there,

There's no Shinkansen at Narita Airport, to get there, take the Narita Express to Tokyo station and Shinkansen from there. A 7 day JR Pass is recommend if you use it to travel at least from Tokyo - Kyoto and back to Tokyo, which I see you will do.

After the JR Pass expires, you can use local tickets in Tokyo. There are day passes available at ticket machines or you can buy a top up card. It depends on where you will travel what works best, although an IC card like Suica is the most flexible.

Hope this helps,
Daniel