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Travelling to Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and return

samantha
samantha
almost 12 years ago
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Hi there
we're visiting Japan from 28th June to 11th July. From 28th June to 2nd July we'll be in Tokyo; from 3rd July onwards we're travelling in the Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe area, returning back to Tokyo on 9th July.
My question is...should we buy a 14 day or 7 day JR pass...? I believe when we're in Tokyo we're more inclined to use the subway and that the JR pass is better if you're travelling outside of Tokyo....is that correct?
Many tks
Samantha

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mari
1950 posts
almost 12 years ago
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Hi Samantha,

Based on your itinerary you are correct. Unless you intend to do further travel outside Tokyo, for example to Nikko, then a 7 day rail pass makes most sense for you.

If you're arriving into Narita, you should take a look at the [Narita Express/Suica Metro card deal], or the Tokyo Metro 2 day travel pass + Keisei Skyliner deals to save you money on your travel from/to the airport and around Tokyo.

Hope this helps!


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