Hi there,
I arrive in Tokyo in Feb 2013 for 18 days. I was planning on getting a 2 week JR Pass and heading down right to the south of Japan first and then making my way back up to spend a last few days in Tokyo. I was wondering if you could give me any ideas on where is best to get off and what not. In addition, if I am leaving arriving in February when would be the best date to book my JR pass online?
You have a great site which has been very helpful.
Look forward to hearing from you,
Andy
Hi Andy,
The Japan Rail Pass can be activated in Japan any time up to 3 months from the date of purchase. This means that if you intend to travel to Japan in February, you should look into purchasing a JR Pass from the start of Dec '12.
About a route... Here's a good recommendation for your 14 day journey:
JR ticket cost: ¥76290 for 11 legs
Note that from Osaka you can also visit many local sights, such as Himeji or Koyasan which are well worth a visit. Note that Koyasan is not 100% accessible by JR so you will need to pay an additional fee from Osaka.
Hope this helps!
Thanks for the reply.Much appreciated. Cannot wait to go now.
Thanks again,
Andy
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