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KellieG
KellieG
over 1 year ago
2 responses

Hi there,
Heading to Japan for 24 days in December this year. Given we are over the 21 days, please advise best/most cost effective Pass options for below. Thanks so much

Narita - arrive
Tokyo/Asakusa 4 days
Myokokogen 5 days
Tokyo 9 days
Kyoto 5 days
Osaka 3 days
Osaka - depart

We will use trains for day trips also.

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Daniel-san
18835 posts
over 1 year ago
Expert

Hi there,

It may sound strange, though there is not really a good pass here that will help you make savings. This is due to the fact that you stay locally for days in a row and passes take the assumption that you will be travelling. In addition, the only long distance travel is Tokyo to Kyoto. Maybe if you plan to do different day trips it could be worth it, but I'd have to know when/where to be able to tell you.

Have a good trip!
Daniel

KellieG
KellieG
2 posts
over 1 year ago

Hi Daniel-san,

Thanks, We also have long distance trip from Tokyo - Nagano (myokokogen) return. We will do also do day trips as follows:
Tokyo - Chiba, Mount Fuji - also lots of inner city trips
Kyoto - Nara

What do you think? Should I get the 21 day pass for the first half of the trip?

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Daniel-san
18835 posts
over 1 year ago
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Hi Kellie,

I'm not yet convinced. Yes, Myokogen is sort of long distance, but there are lower cost express bus options available (see http://myokokogen.net/getting-to-myoko-kogen/)

For Chiba and Mt. Fuji, it depends on the station you want to go to. I can let you know the full details if you know where you'd want to go. Alternatively, you can also use our JR Fare calculator.

Kyoto to Nara is ¥ 720 one way (around 5 bucks),not really a big amount.


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