Hi, I am unfamiliar with the transportation system in Japan and just seem a bit overwhelmed by the different lines operated in Japan. So hopefully someone can provide some insight as to how me and my friends can travel within Japan for the cheapest =) Thanks in advance!
Our itinery is as follows: 4 nights in Tokyo, 1 night in Hakone, 4 nights in Osaka (with a day trip to Nara during our stay in Osaka). Then we leave from Osaka for another country. The following are my questions:
1) My friend said that the JR Pass is the best option available, however, given that we are in Japan for 10 days in total and the JR pass is only available for 7 days, I don't know if the overall costs will be worth it since for the remaining 3 days, we will have to pay separately.
2) Also, when I did my research on how to get to Hakone from Tokyo and to Osaka from Hakone, it appears that only a portion of the trip will be with JR pass and we still have to pay for another train separately because it is not covered by JR Pass.
3) Does the JR Pass cover the metro (i.e. subway and bus) system in Osaka and Tokyo as well?
Thanks so much in advance! I really appreciate your help!
Cherry
