36 days in Japan, what pass/passes?

Hi Giovanni,

This is a very nice itinerary and 36 days in Japan - I am more than jealous!

Let's have a look a JRPass options, having so many days available does make it hard to match a JRPass to your plan. I tried several options but it seems better to buy normal tickets as you travel. A 21 one day JR Pass would have been great when used for Kansai - Nikko and everything in between, however given the luxury of time, it would only cover travel up to Takayama.

A Hakone Free Pass would certainly be nice for travel around Hakone, so that is something.

Travel to Shirakawago is done using the Nohi bus, between Kanazawa - Shirakawago and Shirakawago - Takayama. Here is their website.

It's a great plan btw!

Hope this helps,
-Daniel

Hi Daniel
Thanks so much for your reply. I will follow your suggestion.
As regards Hakone 3 day pass, can I buy this at Odawara Station the day I start the tour or can I purchase this pass at Nagoya (where??) some days before my arrival at Odawara?
thks
Giovanni

Hello Giovanna,

Yes this can be directly purchased at Odawara station, at the Odakyu section.

Hope this helps too!
Daniel

Great Help, thanks Daniel
Bye
Giovanni