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Osaka-Kyoto-Hakone-Tokyo

Mariatim
Mariatim
over 8 years ago
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Hi,
We are planning to fly into Osaka spend 2 days touring there, maybe going to Nara.
Next travel to Kyoto for 2 days of touring.
Next we go to Hakone for 1 night- hoping to take Bullet train there then use local trains to see sights.
We may stop in Hadano for a hike & yoga on the way to Tokyo.
Our final stop is 3 nights in Tokyo before departure out of Haneda to the States.
I looked up trips from city to city (excluding Nara) & JR pass was not recommended but I am wondering if the ability to use within cities, especially Tokyo where we are staying in the Ginza district would make it cost effective? I have read about Kansai passes & Hakone pass, would they be a better option?
Thank You!

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Daniel-san
19375 posts
over 8 years ago
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Hello there,

A Japan Rail Pass would be useful when used for a return Tokyo - Osaka. Since you only travel one way it would be better to buy normal rail tickets.

For local travel, you can look at using a Kansai Area Pass and a Hakone Free Pass for travel around Hakone.

Hope this helps,
Daniel

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