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hi guys. need your inputs
planning to see Autumn in the central region in 19 nov onwards
using Osaka-Nagoya-Ise-Kumano-Wakayama Area tourist 5 day Pass
day 1: arrive in KIX , go to either Shirahama or Koyasan for temple stay
day 2: stay Kii- Katsuura , hike Kumano Nachi Taisan
day 3: stay Kii-Katsuura /Kumano area
day 4: stay in Ise Area: tour Ise Shrine, Pearl divers etc
day 5: return to Osaka ( end of 5 day pass)
day 6: tour Osaka
Use Kansai Wide area Pass (5 day)
day 7: tour Nara
day 8: tour Kyoto/ Arashiyama
day 9:: Kobe /Himeji
day 10: Tottori
should I stay there overnight or move on to Kinosakionsen
day 11:return to Osaka
day 12:
day 13:return to home country

a)need your help here as to when should I use my Kansai pass?
b) should I stay longer in the places mentioned above ?
c) if so , which one?
Appreciate your inputs

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Daniel-san
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Hi again :)

That's an interesting trip!

1.) It makes sense to use the pass right from day one as you will be able to use the Kansai Wide area Pass later on.

2.) If you had some more time, I would stay 2-3 more days in Kyoto. There's so much to enjoy there but I would not know what to skip in turn.

Hope this helps,
Daniel

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thanks Daniel
but would you suggest todo in Kyoto ?

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There's so much but here are 10 things I would hearty recommend:

1.) Arashiyama area (bamboo, sagano scenic railway, plenty of temples)
2.) Golden Pavilion
3.) Fushimi Inari for the endless tori gates
4.) Goin - where the Geisha live
5.) Silver pavilion and philosophers path
6.) Nishimarket and endless small shops around Kawaramatchi
7.) Explore Kyoto station and hop over to the Kyoto Railway museum/Aquarium and Toda-ji, all very close together.
8.) Go to Uji, amazing green tea and the temple complex is very famous (pictured on the 5 yen coin).
9.) Kibune and Kurama, great hiking and Onsen and temples.
10.) Nijou castle

Could go on :)

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hi Daniel
I will be using the "Osaka-Nagoya-Ise-Kumano-Wakayama Area tourist 5 day Pass"
so this entitles me up to Hashimoto JR station. after which I need to purchase other passes or tickets to get to Koyasan.
should I be buying the heritage tickets ? they have 2 types :regular and limited express. I am quite confused.
or should I buy ad hoc tickets ?
please advice
thank you

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hi Daniel
I have one day to tour Nachi falls and the taisha shrine as well as visit Yunomine onsen town.
I am using the public bus.
I intend to visit Nachi falls in the morning followed by yunomine onsen.
I looked at the time table of the bus. I will be stucked somewhere due to limited buses available.
any suggestions ?

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http://www.tb-kumano.jp/en/transport/bus/

hi Daniel
I will staring from Kii Katsuura JR station in the morning,
can you help me from the website you gave me, which numbers is relevant to me?
I am going to visit Nachi Taisha shrine and falls. then find my way to yunomine onsen.
thank you for your help

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