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JAPAN RAIL PASS OR NOT?

SIMONB
SIMONB
almost 6 years ago
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Helo
We are in Japan from Oct 3 - 13 for the Rugby World Cup arriving at Haneda airport at 21.35 hrs, staying in Tokyo for 4 nights sightseeing and the rugby on 5 October. On 7 October, catching the Shinkansen to Kyoto, spending 4 nights in Kyoto ( visiting Osaka/Nara) then catching train/Shinkansen back to Tokyo for 2 nights ( rugby in Yokohama on 12 October) then back to Haneda on 13 October..
This is our first visit to Japan and, based on the above itinerary, we are not sure not sure whether to get a 7 day pass.
Also, if we get a 7 day pass, which day would be best to activate it?
Does it cover the train/bus fro Tokyo to Haneda?

Many thanks for your advice!

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Daniel-san
19125 posts
almost 6 years ago
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Hi there,

The cost of a 7-day JR Pass is similar in price to a return ticket Tokyo - Kyoto using the Shinkansen. Any extra travel from there is basically what you'd save. Such as travel to Osaka, Nara, Yokoyama, plus any additional local travel you may do with the JR Pass.

I think it makes sense to start using the JR Pass on the day that you go to Kyoto, from there try to include as much travel as possible :)

The JR Pass does include travel to/from Haneda Airport.

Hope this helps,
Daniel

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