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Osaka to Kumamoto and back

jbwaniata@mcps
jbwaniata@mcps
about 8 years ago
4 responses

I am a teacher and I am traveling with 12 students from Osaka to Kumamoto and back to Osaka in June of 2016. We will be travelling from Osaka to Kumamoto on June 24th and returning to Osaka on June 28th. Should we buy rail passes or just round trip tickets? It seems that we will have to travel on two different lines and I'm not sure what would be the cheapest way to travel. Any suggestions?

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Daniel-san
18835 posts
about 8 years ago
Expert

Hi there,

Buying normal tickets would cost ¥ 18,540 for one way, or double for the return. A 7 day JR Pass is ¥ 29,110. So you could make nice savings here. However keep in mind that the JR Pass is only for visitors who under Japan under a 90 day tourist visa.

Hope this helps,
Daniel

jbwaniata@mcps
jbwaniata@mcps
4 posts
about 8 years ago

Thank you! That does fit our travel plan. Does the Rail pass cover all of the rail services needed for these travel destinations?

Thank you!

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Daniel-san
18835 posts
about 8 years ago
Expert

Hi again!

Yes, all travel would be included. You also get 7 days of unlimited travel, so it may be useful somewhere else.

Let me know if I can help with anything!
Daniel

jbwaniata@mcps
jbwaniata@mcps
4 posts
about 8 years ago

I've been reading your conditions. It says that once you reach Japan, you need to pick up the rail passes. We arrive in Tokyo on June 15th but we will not need the pass until June 24th when we leave Osaka. Can we pick up the passes in Osaka when we arrive there on June 23rd?

Thank you.

Jeff

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Daniel-san
18835 posts
about 8 years ago
Expert

Hi Jeff,

Once you order, we will send you an Exchange Order by FedEx, you exchange this in Japan for the JR Pass.

Also note that a JR Pass should be exchanged within 3 months after JR Pass.

Drop me a line at daniel (Atmark) jrpass.com, if you are interested in placing a group order and I can help you with the details.

All the best,
Daniel

jbwaniata@mcps
jbwaniata@mcps
4 posts
about 8 years ago

That helps so much! I will be in touch within the next month.

Jeff


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