How to ensure correct trains are used

Hi Susan,

The JR Pass covers travel to Nikko, Hakone (but not within Hakone), Kamakura, Kyoto and Osaka. As well as on local trains.

The following locations have limitations:

Shirakawago, the JR Pass covers the train to Takayama or Kanazawa, however from there you have to use the Nohi bus, which is not covered.

Koya-san, the JR Pass covers travel to Osaka or even Hashimoto station. From there the Nankai railway is required for travel to Koya.

Hope this helps,
Daniel

Hi Daniel

Thanks so much for your reply, very helpful

Is there a website that would only give us the options of trains to use on the JR pass or is that something you need to check yourself?

Kind Regards
Susan

Hi,

Do you know websites http://www.hyperdia.com/ and https://www.rome2rio.com/?
In addition to helping you find transportation options, including the JR, schedules and boarding platforms.

Good trip

Obs. Despite speaking Japanese, I always copied the screen (from the iPhone) with the route and schedule to avoid mistakes!

Hi Susan,

I agree with the advice from sseijiis, these are very good options.

An alternative is using the App by Navi.

See:
https://www.japantoday.com/category/travel/view/navitime-japan-launches-app-displaying-train-routes-for-travel-when-using-japan-rail-pass