Osaka , Kyoto, Nara , Arashimaya

mca

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Hello,

We are a family of five arriving Japan on October 25.

Our itinerary is as follows :
Day 1 - Arrival at Kansai Airport , check-in hostel
Day 2 Univeral Studios
Day 3 /4 Roam around Osaka
Day 5 - Osaka to Kyoto
Day 6- Kyoto sightseeing
Day 7 - Kyoto sightseeing
Day 8 - Arashimaya
Day 9 - Nara
Day 10 - Kyoto to Kansai Airport

I am thinking of the following combinations to save on transportation cost
1. Haruka and Iccoca
2. Use Iccoca going to Universal studios to and from Momodani Station
3. Buy Osaka 2-day pass for Days 3 and 4
4. Use Iccoca going to Kyoto
5. Get 2-day bus pass in Kyoto
6. Use Iccoca for Arashimaya
7. Use Iccoca for Nara
8. Haruka for going to back to airport

Am I really saving money with such combination ? I would appreciate getting better ideas to help us save
money .

Also, can we cover Kyoto by just walking . I read about so many walking tours.

Thanks,
Marilyn

mari

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Hi Marilyn,

Looks good. I think as you're going for such a long period and have plans for roaming around Kansai the Haruka+ICOCA coupled with Osaka and Kyoto passes are a good choice. Bear in mind that once you recharge it the ICOCA won't actually be any cheaper than purchasing individual tickets.

For tips to keep costs to a minimum while you are in Osaka, Kyoto and Nara I recommend the following resources:

Book free volunteer tour guides! (aka goodwill guides) (Japan has many kind people ready to give you a personal tour like the excellent [student operated tours in Nara] :))
Learn with the great JNTO PDF guide books (especially check out the pamphlets on Kyoto walks, Nara walks and Osaka. Also, be sure to check out the Japan for free guide.
Check in with the tourist information center in Kyoto, Nara and Osaka to get the lastest information on any events happening in the cities while you are there.

Be sure to book the volunteer guide as soon as you can as most need 2 weeks notice, however if you can book one you will have a great time!

Hope this helps!

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mca

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Arigato Gozaimazu ! :-)

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