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macaco1804
macaco1804
over 7 years ago
3 answers

Hello

Can you suggest the best pass option for the following itinerary? ALso can you advise if I would need or is worth to separately buy Pasmo cards to use in these cities in addition to the JR Pass?

Aug 6: Arrival to Tokyo --> Narita Express to Ginza?
Aug 6 to 9 --> Tokyo
Aug 9 Tokyo --> Kyoto (can I use the JR Pass on Shinkansen?)
Aug 12 Kyoto --> Osaka
Aug 14 Osaka --> Tokyo (can I use the JR Pass on Shinkansen?)
Aug 14-18 --> Tokyo
Aug 18 Tokyo --> Narita Express back to Airport?

We're a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 childs).

Is it best to buy the 14 day Pass?

Thanks in advance

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Daniel-san
19294 posts
over 7 years ago
Expert

Hi there,

I would use a 7 day JR Pass for your trip from Tokyo to Kyoto, Osaka and back to Tokyo. The JR Pass covers the Hikari Shinkansen between all these cities.

Children between the age of 6-11 can use a child pass at half price.

Hope this helps,
Daniel

macaco1804
macaco1804
3 posts
over 7 years ago

Thank you.

Since that means I will activate the Pass on the 9th, what would be your recommendation to Travel from/to Narita using the express and also the JR and Metro/Bus within the first & last days in Tokyo since the pass will only be avaialble from the 9-15?

Thanks again

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Daniel-san
19294 posts
over 7 years ago
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Hi there,

You could look at using normal tickets to get into Tokyo, the Narita Express is fast and comfortable but costs around 3.000yen. Local trains take about twice as long but start at only 1.200yen. A Suica card can be convenient for paying for local transport.


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