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Rogina
Rogina
over 5 years ago
3 answers

Hi there,
I’m planning to travel to Japan in January 2020. May you please advice me on the type of jr pass that I should purchase?
My itinerary will be Kansai airport-Osaka-Kyoto-Takayama-Shirakawago-Osaka.
We are traveling with 3 adults and 2 kids.
Also, to go around Osaka and Kyoto what pass should I use?
Thank you very much in advance.

Regards,
Rogina

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Daniel-san
18917 posts
over 5 years ago
Expert

Hi Rogina,

I reviewed your itinerary but could not really find a good pass that would help you make savings. I think buying normal tickets would be the best option here.

For local travel in Osaka/Kyoto, I recommend buying an ICOCA card.

Hope this helps :)
Daniel

Rogina
Rogina
3 posts
over 5 years ago

Dear Daniel San,
Thank you for your reply.
Could you please advice what are the best transport that I should use for my itinerary above?
By the way, can I use ICOCA card for Nara?

Thanks in advance.

Regards,
Rogina

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Daniel-san
18917 posts
over 5 years ago
Expert

Hi there,

It depends where you accommodation is, what time you travel and so on. Generally, you can navigate quite easily using Google Maps on your smartphone.

You can indeed use ICOCA to Nara as well :)

Kind regards,
Daniel

Rogina
Rogina
3 posts
over 5 years ago

Hi Daniel San,

I have changed my itinerary as below. Can you kinda please advice what type pf JR pass is the most cost saving?
Day 1: From Kansai airport to Osaka
Day 2: Universal Studio
Day 3: Osaka to Takayama
Day 4: Shirakawago
Day 5: Takayama to Kyoto
Day 6: Biwako Valley
Day 7: Kyoto
Day 8: Kyoto to Osaka
Day 9: Nara
Day 10: Osaka
Day 11: Osaka to Kansai airport

Thank you very much in advance.

Regards,
Rogina

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Daniel-san
18917 posts
over 5 years ago
Expert

Hi Rogina,

I have checked your new itinerary and my advice is still the same. Using normal tickets on this route would be the best efficient.

One option you could look at is the Takayama - Hokuriku Area Pass. It allows you to travel from Osaka to Shirakawa-go and Takayama but you'd have to travel via Kanazawa (instead of the usual route using the Tokaido Shinkansen via Nagoya).

Kind regards,
Daniel


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