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Skgreent
Skgreent
over 7 years ago
2 responses

We are traveling to Japan in October and are unsure if the JR rail pass will be the best option Below is our itinerary :

1.Tokyo
2.Tokyo
3.Travel to Hakone
4.Travel to Kyoto
5.Kyoto
6.Kyoto
7.Travel to Takayama
8.Takayama
9.Travel to Kanazawa
10.Kanzawza
11.Travel to Tokyo
12.Tokyo
13.Tokyo
Your help would be much appreciated. W e only have the firt few days booked so could be slightly flexible .

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Daniel-san
18835 posts
over 7 years ago
Expert

Hi there,

A 7 JR Pass could be useful if you can make the return to Tokyo within its validity period. Or at least cover the route from Hakone - Kyoto ... back to Tokyo.

This however would require a bit of replanning on your part. If you prefer the itinerary as it is, then my advise would be to buy normal tickets.

Hope this helps,
Daniel

Skgreent
Skgreent
2 posts
over 7 years ago

Thanks for the prompt repy.We've had a little shuffle and our new itinerary could be as follows

1.Tokyo
2.Tokyo
3.Travel to Kyoto (start the railpass )
4.Kyoto
5.Kyoto
6. Kyoto
7.Travel Kanazawa/Takayama
8.Kanzawa /Takayama
9.Travel to Hakone
10. Hakone (travel to Tokyo with a purchased ticket )
11. Tokyo
12.Tokyo
13.Tokyo
Would you recommend staying in Kanazawa (Day 7 )and having a day trip to Takayama or the other way around , both places look amazing, or do you think our itinerary is too rushed.
thanks Alison

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Daniel-san
18835 posts
over 7 years ago
Expert

Hi Alison,

Kanazawa offers a larger variety of things to see and do. So my recommendation would be to stay there and visit Takayama if you wish as a day trip.

Looks good btw!

Hope this helps,
Daniel


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