Should we purchase the 7 day pass?

Hi there,

Unfortunately, the JR-Pass does not cover the metro in Tokyo or Kyoto but you can use local JR-lines in Tokyo to get around most places.

The validity of the pass is counted in days and the first day of use is counted as a full day. For instance if you activate it on a Wednesday it will be valid until the end of the next Thuesday.

Here is little analasys of ticket prices without the JR-Pass.

Tokyo --> Kyoto ¥ 13,020
Kyoto --> Otsuki (for train Fujikyu train to Fuji-san) ¥ 14,250
Tokyo --> Narita Airport ¥ 2,740

For a total of ¥ 30,010 the JR-Pass ¥ 28,300 so you would be able to save ¥ 1,710 and use it on local trains in Tokyo to add to the savings. Note that I left the first trip from Narita Airport --> Tokyo out as it would fall out of the 7-day period. I would recommand buying a [Keisei Liner + Unlimited metro package] for your first day in Tokyo, it is a great way to get around and save some money on the metro!

Hope this helps,
Daniel