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Osaka_Kobe_Nara_Kyoto

marsha O
marsha O
over 11 years ago
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We are planning our 9-day trip to osaka_kobe_nara_kyoto. itinery as follows:

29/12 Kansai Airport -> Osaka

30/12 Osaka -> Kobe

31/12 Osaka -> Nara

1/1 Osaka

2/1 Osaka

3/1 Osaka -> Kyoto

4/1 to 6/1 Kyoto

7/1 Kyoto -> Kansai Airport (11:00 am flight)

My questions:
1. Does the above itinery make sense?
2. what is the most cost effective travelling card we should use. (note: I read from forum that there are Haruka-Icoca card as well as JR card for Kansai region travelling).

Your advices/ responses are much appreciated.

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Daniel-san
18920 posts
over 11 years ago
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Hi there,

Your itinerary certainly makes sense and makes for a good Kansai Trip! I like the idea that you visit Kobe too, I've always felt its one of the best cities to visit in Japan.

As for what pass/card/travel method to use. I would say go for the Haruka + Icoca package with the return option to Kansai Airport. This will gives you a great deal on travel to and from the Airport and the Icoca card is great to travel around Kansai and valid with most transport companies.

You may also find the [Osaka Unlimited] pass useful if you plan on doing sightseeing in Osaka as it allows free access to many attractions, as well as free travel trough the city on the metro.

I hope this helps!
Daniel

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