JR Pass - 2 weeks or 1?

Hi Emma,

I think going for the 7 day JR Pass would be the best option. This because local travel around Tokyo is not very expansive and the JR Pass is better suited for longer distances, such as a trip to Kyoto.

What I would do is buy a 7 day JR Pass and than start using it on the day that you travel to Kyoto, you can use it to travel to both Nara and Osaka as well, in addition to local travel in Tokyo. You can also use the JR Pass to travel to Haneda Airport by the Tokyo Monorail, although travel there is not very expansive.

In terms of savings, a 7 day JR Pass is roughly the same price as the normal ticket price for a return Tokyo - Kyoto by Shinkansen and any travel you may do after is what you save.

I hope this helps!
Daniel