Order Your JRPass
Order Your JRPass

Forum

Enter your new post below.

Back to Itinerary check

Not sure if need JR Pass

mslyda8
mslyda8
almost 5 years ago
1 answer

Hi,
I'm not sure if I need a JR pass... I'm having a hard time finding what trains and buses and metro lines will accept the JR pass.
I'm flying into Hanedo airport and going to my hotel in Shibuya.
Then I'll be on a day trip to Mt. Fuji. There's an option to be dropped off at Odawara (which I think I can use JR pass to get me back to Shibuya?) Then I'll be traveling to Kyoto and Osaka, then back to Shibuya area. Then to Hanedo airport.
I'm pretty sure Tokyo to Kyoto and Osaka will work with JR pass, but what about around Tokyo and Kyoto and Osaka while I'm there? And if I can use JR pass to get back from the Mt. Fuji day trip?
Thank you for your help.

Mary

avatar
Daniel-san
18919 posts
almost 5 years ago
Expert

Hi Mary,

The best question to ask here is: Can I make savings using the JR Pass? Looking at your itinerary, it is possible but depend on how many days you spend in each place. A 7-day JR Pass would be worthwhile for example if you could include travel to Osaka, Kyoto and back to Tokyo with it.

You can use the JR Pass Fare Calculator to find an approximate ticket cost of a single route or even your full itinerary.

Hope this helps,
Daniel

Useful!1
Reply

Looking for more information? Search the forum

Select Category

Instant Quote

Starting from $340.00 for 7 days of unlimited Japan Rail travel

Can’t find the answer?

Learn from over 18047 questions about the Japan Rail Pass, or ask our Japan Rail travel experts

Ask Question

Get pocket Wifi in Japan

Get pocket Wifi in Japan
Japan Rail Pass

Visit us on Facebook

Get inspired for your visit to Japan by following us on Instagram and don't forget your own shots once you are there.


Find out where to buy the japan rail pass online.

Order your JRPass Now!

Order Now

We have special prices for children and great first class options. See all tickets or see our range of Regional Passes