Order Your JRPass
Order Your JRPass

Forum

Enter your new post below.

Back to Itinerary check

Is it worth us getting the JR pass?

laurenm90
laurenm90
5 days ago
1 answer

Hi

We are arriving in Tokyo on 13th July and we are planning the following:
Arrive Tokyo Airport and train into city center 13 July.
Train from Tokyo to Hiroshima 14 July
Train from Hiroshima to Kyoto 16 July
Train from Kyoto to Osaka 19 July
Train from Osaka to Tokyo 23 July
Tokyo day trip to Fuji and travel around Tokyo until 27 July when we leave Japan.

Would we be better off with a 14 day JR pass or buying separately? I have used the calculator which would suggest that the JR pass would cost us more than individual tickets.

Thank you for your help.

avatar
mariko
482 posts
4 days ago
Expert

Hi there,

Since your travel dates are spread out, the Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass (5 days) would be an excellent alternative.

To get the most value from the pass, you can exchange it in Osaka on your way from Tokyo to Hiroshima; however, please note that you would need to alight from the train to do so.

If you exchange it on 14 July once you arrive in Hiroshima, you can simply set the activation date for 15 July. This will ensure it remains valid until 19 July, which should better cover your onward journey.

I hope this helps!

Kind Regards,

Mariko

Useful!0
Reply

Looking for more information? Search the forum

Select Category

Instant Quote

Starting from $424.00 for 7 days of unlimited Japan Rail travel

Can’t find the answer?

Learn from over 19074 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!

We have special prices for children and great first class options. See all tickets or see our range of Regional Passes