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aaron529
aaron529
almost 10 years ago
6 responses

Heading to Kyoto from Tokyo and then returning. Will be staying closest to the Shinbashi Station. What is the best way to get to Kyoto that is included in the 7 day pass I purchased?
Thanks,
Aaron

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Daniel-san
18835 posts
almost 10 years ago
Expert

Hi Aarom,

The best way to get to Kyoto is to take the Shinkansen (high speed bullet trains) directly from Tokyo station to Kyoto. From Shimbashi you can take the Yamanote line to Tokyo station.

Enjoy the ride,
Daniel

aaron529
aaron529
6 posts
almost 10 years ago

Great. Will do just that!

aaron529
aaron529
6 posts
almost 10 years ago

It is possible to take the SHINKANSEN HIKARI from Kyoto back to Tokyo with the JapanRail pass? Do I have to reserve a seat ahead of time, or can I just show up an hour before?
Thanks,
Aaron

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Daniel-san
18835 posts
almost 10 years ago
Expert

Hi Again!

Yes the Hikari is completely covered!

During normal days trains rarely sell out so you can show up 15min in advance, reserve a seat and hop on the train.
-Daniel

aaron529
aaron529
6 posts
almost 10 years ago

Amazing! This is the best customer service I have ever received.


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