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JR 7Day pass worth it?

JoanIR
JoanIR
about 8 years ago
1 answer

Hi there,

Following the calculator it would be cheaper for me to get single tickets than a 7day pass.

Itinerary:
21 Sept: Hiroshima - Miyajima - Hiroshima
22 Sept: Hiroshima - Osaka
23 Sept: Osaka
24 Sept: Osaka - Kyoto
25 - 26 Sept: Kyoto
27 Sept: Kyoto - Tokyo
28 Sept - 1 Oct: Tokyo

Calculator (Single Tickets): aprox 26.000 JPY (including ferry to Miyajima)
7day pass: 29.000 JPY

I would use the JR 7day pass during 21-27 Sept (or single tickets) and then in Tokyo I would use subway or 72hr card (for I can see JR pass is not the best option to travel within Tokyo)

Why to pay 3000 JPY more for the 7day pass? Is there any other benefit than just the convenience of having one ticket (and not to have to book a few)?

Thanks!

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Daniel-san
19375 posts
about 8 years ago
Expert

Hi there,

The prices here are correct. Most users make a return Tokyo - Kyoto - Hiroshima. You will travel one way, so it will cost less than a JR Pass.

That said, 3.000yen is not a lot to cover in travel. You'd easily cover this amount with an added day trip or side stop. While you can consider the JR Pass for the sake of convenience, you may as well just buy normal tickets given the difference.

Hope this helps,
Daniel

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