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Unsure if JR pass is economical or not

shashimisra
shashimisra
20 days ago
1 answer

We are a family of four (all over the age of 14) travelling to Japan for 16 days. Here is our itinerary:
Tokyo
Hakone
Kyoto
Takayama
Osaka - Nara
Hiroshima
Tokyo

Is JR pass (14 days) more economical than buying individual tickets? I realise that JR Pass cannot be used in Hakone.

Thank you in advance.

Alexis
Alexis
851 posts
14 days ago
Expert

Hi there,

Given that you'll be returning to Tokyo from Hiroshima, I'd suggest purchasing a 14-day JR Pass as this trip would likely make purchasing the pass a cost-effective option. Yes, Hakone isn't covered directly but the train up until Odawara is and then a (relatively small!) additional fare can be purchased there for the return trip to and from Hakone.

Kind regards,

Alexis


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