Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass or general JR Pass?

Hi there,

Happy new year!

For this trip, you'd like be best off getting the Kansai - HIroshima Area pass, Setouchi Area Pass or a 7-day JR West Pass.

In terms value - I'd try to be in Himeji by day 7 to cover the most expensive fares.

Other than that, I love the trip!
Daniel

Hi Daniel-San, thanks for your answer. That Setouchi Area Pass looks perfect for the trip. Didn't hear or read about that Pass before, so thanks a lot! Of course your answer leads to more questions :-)...

• I understand what you say about trying to be in Himeji by day 7, moneywise. Is an extra day in Kurashiki (or going to Takahashi) not really necessary, you think? Of course it has to do with personal taste, but would you say half a day in Kurashiki is enough and skip Takahashi?

• Would you stay the night in Himeji or go through to Kobe that same day, as i planned to do so?

• Do you have another suggestion for day 8 then? I don't need to go to Osaka before day 9 because i will have more days there with the group...

Thanks again!
Betty