Hi
What would be the best day to activate our JR passes. Itinerary is:
DATE IN-OUT LOCATION NIGHTS
20 – 25 April Tokyo 5
25-26 April Takayama 1
26-28 April Kanazawa 2
28 – 2 May Kyoto 4
2 -3 May Miyajima 1
3-5 May Osaka 2
5-6 May Tokyo Haneda 1
Does the pass operate from and to midnight on the nominated days?
Tx
Blythey
Hi Blythey,
For your itinerary, I would recommend activating a 7-day Nationwide JR Pass on 30 April. This will cover your entire journey from Kyoto to Hiroshima and Miyajima, and your return leg to Osaka, Tokyo, and finally Haneda Airport.
Alternatively, you could opt for the Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass (5 days) combined with individual tickets. This pass would cover your travel from Kyoto to Hiroshima, Miyajima, and Osaka.
Please note that these passes are for consecutive days only and remain valid until midnight on the final day.
I hope this helps!
Kind Regards,
Mariko
Thx Mariko
What ticketing/pass would you recommend for our itinerary prior to this, Tokyo - Kyoto via Takayama and Kanazawa?
Thank you
Blythey
Hi Blythey,
You are very welcome! The best value for your route is combining a individual ticket from Tokyo to Nagoya with the Takayama-Hokuriku Area Pass. The pass will then cover all your travel from Nagoya to Takayama, Kanazawa, and Kyoto over five consecutive days!
Kind Regards,
Mariko
Hi Moriko
I have acquired the passes you suggested. We chose Green car. What is the process for reserving seats if you have the JR passes? I understand I can use the smartEX app for Tokyo - Nagoya (individual tickets) but seek your advice about reservations in regard to the remainder of our trip when we will use the passes especially Shinkhansen Osaka - Tokyo where definitely I think we would like to reserve.
Thank you
Blythey
Hi Blythey,
Seat reservation options depend on your point of purchase. If you ordered your JR Pass on jrpass.com, you can contact our support team here, and we will be happy to assist!
Kind Regards,
Mariko
