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JR pass worth it or just regular train tickets

janetdo
janetdo
almost 9 years ago
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Our family of 4 (2 adults and 2 teens) will be travelling to Japan next summer. This is our itinerary:
Tokyo for 3 nights ( travelling around Tokyo to visit major temples and sites) then
Kyoto for 2 nights (visiting temples and bamboo forest and possibly to Nara for the day) then
Osaka for 1 night and fly out from Osaka.
I know it cost $125 one way from Tokyo to Kyoto on the Nozomi train, but how about from Kyoto to Osaka and Osaka to the Kansai airport? Will the fares be that expensive to travel locally?

Any feedback would greatly be appreciated.
Thanks.

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Daniel-san
19375 posts
almost 9 years ago
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Hi there,

Local fares don't cost a lot relative to Intercity travel using the Shinkansen. For instance, Osaka - Kyoto is just 560yen for one way and 1,160yen from Osaka to Kansai Airport.

With that in mind I think local tickets make the most sense. A Japan Rail Pass would have been good if you made a return Tokyo - Kyoto.

Enjoy your trip!
Daniel

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