Order Your JRPass
Order Your JRPass

Forum

Enter your new post below.

Back to Using the Japan Rail Pass

7day JR pass or pay for each individual trip?

Jasmar
Jasmar
almost 11 years ago
1 answer

Hi there,

I will be a first time traveler to Japan with my travel partner and we are very excited!

We are going in February and was wondering if it is necessary to obtain a 7day JR pass or pay for each individual trip?

Day 1: Arrive Narita Airport
Day 2 - 4: Tokyo (staying in Shibuya, exploring Tokyo)
Day 5: travelling to Kyoto
Day 5 - 8: Explore Kyoto
Day 9 – Travel to Hakuba via Matsimoto
Day 9 – Staying in Hakuba for 10 days

From Hakuba were catching a taxi back to Narita Airport

While were in Tokyo I was thinking of just buying a one way ticket from the airport to Shibuya and then using a Metro Suica card for day trips around the city. And then buying the JR pass for the Shinkansen.

Thoughts and suggestions very welcomed!

Thank you

avatar
Daniel-san
18919 posts
almost 11 years ago
Expert

Hi there!

Let's have a look at normal ticket prices and find out if a JR Pass is right for your travel.

Tokyo - Kyoto ¥ 13,420
Kyoto - Matsumoto ¥ 9,980
Matsumoto - Hakuba ¥ 1,110

This adds up to ¥ 24,510 the 7 day JR Pass is ¥ 28,300 so right now it would be better to purchase tickets as you travel. However making savings is right around the corner, so the JR Pass may quickly become worth it if you could do a little more travel with it.

Also buying a Narita + Suica package is great for exploring Tokyo.

Hope this helps!
Daniel

Useful!0
Reply

Looking for more information? Search the forum

Select Category

Instant Quote

Starting from $331.00 for 7 days of unlimited Japan Rail travel

Can’t find the answer?

Learn from over 18121 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