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Single Day pass or not?

JPVCA
JPVCA
30 days ago
1 answer

I’ll be staying in Tokyo -> Osaka -> Kyoto -> Tokyo over 3 weeks. I won’t be leaving Tokyo until 4-5 days into the trip. Then saying at each place for a little less than a week.

My question is, since I won’t be using the train daily, would it be more cost efficient if I buy day passes for the day of travel?

I feel like buying the 21 day pass is a bit much when I’m only going to use the train maybe 10 days max out of the 21.

Also, if I buy a pass, if I don’t use it until 2-3 days into my travel will it activate then? Or does it start the day I select even if I’m not using the train?

Alexis
Alexis
1038 posts
27 days ago
Expert

Hi there,

For your itinerary I’d recommend purchasing your tickets individually, it’s definitely more likely to be a cheaper option for you.

Kind regards,

Alexis


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