We plan on traveling to Kyoto from Tokyo on 12/30/18, staying one night and heading back the following day. Should I still purchase the Japan Rail Pass or should i just book a reserve seat? I've done some research and I know that New Years week is the busiest travel season in Japan - is this even doable? We really wanted to see Kyoto even for a day. Help Please? and what is the closest station from Shinjuku? Thanks for all your help.
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Tokyo-Kyoto roundtrip 12/30/18 - 12/31/18
mbragenzer19
over 5 years ago
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Daniel-san
18836 posts
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over 5 years ago
Hi there,
It will indeed be busy, in terms of tickets, I'd prob just buy them for this trip. On a normal day I'd recommend the JR Pass but without it you could also get on the Nozomi, given you a better chance to make the return to Kyoto on a day.
Hope this helps,
Daniel
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