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Is the 14day pass worth it?

Lars
Lars
4 days ago
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Hello,

I have a question about the JR pass for 14 days.
Our current itinerary looks like this:
31 may arrive at Osaka airport
4th of June Koyasan
5 June Tokyo
10 June Sendai
14 June Sapporo
19 June Tokyo

It does not seem worth it to buy the 21 day pass, but is it possible to buy the 14 day pass on the 1st of June and use it till the 14th of June to travel to Sapporo? We will also be using local trains during our stay in Major cities, for example we will visit Hakone, Yamadera, Matsushima Bay and Okama as day trips.
Or should we buy a local pass like the JR east south Hokkaido rail pass when we are in from 8 June to 14 June Tokyo?
And do i still need to collect it at the airport on at a JR station?

Thank you for you advice.
Kind regards.
Lars

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mariko
501 posts
1 day ago
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Hi Lars,

The 14-day JR Pass would be a great fit for your itinerary!

If you choose a start date of 1 June, your pass will be valid until 14 June, covering your most expensive legs to Sendai and Sapporo. Please note that the pass covers JR-operated trains only.

Day Trip Tips:

  • Koyasan: You will need to pay for the private Nankai Railway and cable car from Hashimoto Station.
  • Okama: The pass covers the train to Zao-Onsen or Yamagata Station, but you will need to pay for the local bus/shuttle to reach the crater itself.
  • Hakone: The JR Pass only covers up to Odawara. Please refer to "The Guide to Hakone Japan: Visiting With the Japan Rail Pass".

You will need to activate your JR Pass once you arrive in Japan. Please find a list of locations where you can exchange and activate your pass here.

I hope this helps!

Kind Regards,

Mariko

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