Order Your JRPass
Back to Itinerary check

Hello! Help with my time in Japan....a full month!

Christban
Christban
about 9 years ago
1 response

I am trying to decide what to buy and if it is worth it, as far as JR Pass.

I arrive April 3 at Narita.
April 3-April 9 Tokyo
April 9-April 24 Tokushima
April 24-27 Osaka (side trip to Himeji)
April 27-30 Nara
April 30-May 4 Kyoto
May 4 Travel to Haneda Int'l Airport for evening flight.

I was considering a two week JR Pass,activating on April 23. But it seems like the sum of the main transit does not compare to the JRPass cost.

Tokushima>Osaka-10,250JYN, Osaka>Himeji(return)-7,480JYN, Osaka>Nara-800JYN, Nara>Kyoto-710JYN, Kyoto>Haneda-14,210JYN

CAD$ 2week JR Pass 485$
Total above in CAD$ 353$

Should I buy the 2 week pass? Will I be able to use it enough inside the cities to justify the cost? I know I read that Osaka has more JR Pass trains but that Kyoto does not.

Please help! :)

Toraneko
Toraneko
1303 posts
about 9 years ago

Unfortunately, as you have written above, it is not worth the cost. Since you are spending so much time in different areas, you might look at various regional passes to save money:

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2357.html

avatar
Daniel-san
18835 posts
about 9 years ago
Expert

Hello there,

Just to be sure, will you spend April 9th - 24th in Tokushima? This seems a relative long time for a rather small city.

As you already counted out yourself, it is better to purchase normal tickets for your itinerary.

However JR Pass could be worth it if you plan to make a couple of trips from Tokushima to other places in Shikoku or Hiroshima for instance.


Looking for more information? Search the forum

Select Category

Instant Quote

Starting from $343.00 for 7 days of unlimited Japan Rail travel

Can’t find the answer?

Learn from over 17329 questions about the Japan Rail Pass, or ask our Japan Rail travel experts

Ask Question

Get pocket Wifi in Japan

Get pocket Wifi in Japan

Visit us on Facebook

Get inspired for your visit to Japan by following us on Instagram and don't forget your own shots once you are there.


Find out where to buy the japan rail pass online.

Order your JRPass Now!

We have special prices for children and great first class options. See all tickets or see our range of Regional Passes