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Should we get a 14 day JR Pass

bevhunt
bevhunt
over 11 years ago
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Hi

I am coming to Japan on my honeymoon early May.

This is our proposed itinerary - is it worth getting the 14 day JR Pass?

9th - Arrive in Toyko for 2 days sightseeing
11th - Tokyo-Nagano and on to Shibu for one night
12th - Back to Nagano for one night
13th - Nagano-Matsumoto and on to Kamikochi for 3 nights
16th - Back to Matsumoto and onto the Kisa Valley postal town hike for one night
17th - Kisa Valley-Kyoto for 3 nights
20th - Kyoto-Osaka and onwards to Koyasan for one night
21st - Back to Kyoto from Koyosan for 2 nights
22nd - Possible day trip from Kyoto-Nara
23rd - Kyoto-Tokyo for 2 final nights

I think it may be a little cheaper to buy tickets in Japan, but perhaps it's more convenient to get the pass in advance?
Any advice would be good.

Thanks
Bev

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Daniel-san
18919 posts
over 11 years ago
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Hi Bev,

First, congratulations on your (upcoming) wedding!
I made an inventory of normal ticket prices so see if it would be useful for you,

Tokyo --> Nagano ¥ 7,970
Shibu Onsen, no trains all the way there but there are various other ways to access it.
Nagano --> Matsumoto ¥ 2,770
Kisa Vally (Narai station) --> Kyoto ¥ 9,310
Kyoto --> Osaka 540
Kyoto Nara (return) 1,380
Kyoto --> Tokyo ¥ 13,220

This adds up to ¥ 35,190 this leaves you ¥ 9,910 short of the 14 day JR Pass which is ¥ 45,100.
Still it may even out quickly, for instance you could use it for a one way journey to the Airport or for an other day trip, most people just stay one night at Koya-san and there could be a nice possibility for a day trip.

Hope this helps,
Daniel

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bevhunt
bevhunt
2 posts
over 11 years ago

Thanks for your speedy reply Daniel.

That's what I thought so it's good to have it confirmed. We may still decide to get the pass.

Many thanks
Bev

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