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Osaka, Tottori, Kinosaki (March 2024 Travel)

StephS
StephS
over 1 year ago
4 answers

Hi There

We are a group of 5 adult (including two elderly parents of age 65) and 1 kid (7 years old) and will be travelling to Japan in March.

The following is our itinerary.

Day 1 : Reaching to Osaka and explore Shinseikei Retro Town
Day 2 : Universal Studio for the Kid / Iga Ninja Museum /Yoshino Cherry Blossom Mountain for parents
Day 3 : Explore Osaka (Yamazaki Distillery , Pokemon Cafe, Hozenji Yokocho)
Day 4 : Explore Osaka ( Kuromon Market, Teamlab botonical Garden)
Day 5 : Depart to TOTTORI at Yukai Resort Saiki Bekkan
Day 6 : Explore TOTTORI ( Mitaki-en / Karochi Fish Market / KanikkoKan Crab museum )
Day 7 : TOTTORI OENOSATO VILLAGE
Day 8 : Explore TOTTORI
Day 9 : Arrive Misasa Ryokan and explore
Day 10 : Depart to KINOSAKI and Go Genbudo Park
Day 11 : Explore KINOSAKI ( Izushi castle town private tour
Day 12 : Return to Osaka
Day 13 : Return to Melbourne

Could you please let me know if the itinerary is optimise the route.

Based on the research , I should take Limited Express Super Hakuto to cover the route from Osaka - Tottori - Kinosaki.
I should take Limited Express Trains Hamakaze from Kinosaki to Osaka.

I am not sure if I should consider JR Pass ? It covers JR-operated trains, including limited express trains like Super Hakuto and Hamakaze right ? But Consider the duration of our stay and the cost of individual tickets if the JR Pass is worthwhile ?
and or individual tickets and with a ICOCA Card for local transportation within Osaka, Tottori, and Kinosaki ?

Thank you

Alexis
Alexis
1261 posts
about 1 year ago
Expert

Hi there,

The JR Pass covers all of your travel across Japan, but because you're not using the Shinkansen trains it's unlikely that you'll break even in terms of pricing. That said, if you wanted to purchase a JR Pass for its benefits regarding ease of use and organisation it's still an option worth looking into.

In terms of purchasing a prepaid travel card, you can read more here about using and purchasing them.

Hope this helps!

Alexis

StephS
StephS
4 posts
about 1 year ago

Thank you Alexis

How about JR West Kansai Wide Area ? If there is 7 - 8 days pass for JR West Kansai Wide Area pass ? If thats cover from Osaka to Tottori to Kinosaki and back to Osaka ?


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