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hebert
hebert
over 9 years ago
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Hi, I will be travelling to Japan from 29 Mar-7 Apr.

From 29 Apr-2 Apr, I will be staying in Tokyo and make a side trip to Kamakura, Yokohama, and Nikko.

From 2 Apr-7 Apr will be staying in Osaka and travelling around Kyoto, Nara, Himeji and Kobe. Intend to buy 1 day kansai pass only for Himeji and kobe trip.

What kind of passes that I need for the following itineraries especially when going to Kamakura and Yokohama in 1 day :

29-Mar-17 Sensoji Temple- Aquacity and Deck -Pallete Town- Diver City - Roponggi
30-Mar-17 Tsujiki Market - Hama Rikyu Garden -Tokyo Imperial Palace- Tokyo Station- Meiji Jingu-Shibuya (Spain slope, Tokyu Hands, Center Gai, Shibuya Crossing, and Hachiko Statue)
31-Mar-17 Kotoku-in- Kaikozan Hase Dera- Hase Kannon Temple- Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine- Yokohama Landmark Tower - Yokohama Chinatown- Shin Yokohama Raumen Museum
1-Apr-17 Nikkozen Rinnoji Temple - Nikko Toshogu Shrine- Nikko Futarasan Shrine- Nikko Onsen (Will buy Nikko City Area Pass)

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Daniel-san
19375 posts
over 9 years ago
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Hi there,

Nearly all your travel is within the greater Tokyo Area. Travel here does not cost a lot compared to longer distances. Generally it is fine to buy normal tickets here or look at day passes for the JR or Tokyo Metro. These can be purchased at local ticket machines.

A 7 day JR Pass could be a good option if you were to use it for a return Tokyo - Kyoto.

Hope this helps,
Daniel

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