Sense of JR Osaka-Nara-Shirahama-Kyoto-Tokyo

Hi Andrey,

1.) The cost of a JR Pass will be lower than the cost of normal tickets for this route. That said, you can make savings on the first part of your trip within Kansai using a Kansai Area Pass for travel to Nara and Shirahama. Then buy a one way ticket Kyoto - Tokyo using the Shinkansen.

2.) For travel times, I recommend learning to plan with Hyperdia this way you can find any route/timetable and more. It's a great tool for planning with the JR Pass. We also have a useful interactive map with all JR lines included.

3.) You can use the bullet train for free if you do have a JR Pass.

4.) Kids 1-5 are free 6-11 can use a child pass and 12+ is considered adult.

5.) Days are counted in consecutive order.

Hope this helps,
Daniel