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what is better JR pass or individual ticket to secure seat

Oded
Oded
2 days ago
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hi ,

we are traveling to Japan on the 3rd of October - getting to Tokyo on the 4th October
what would be preferable - JR Pass or individual tickets - and JR pass indeed how can ensure my chance to reserve desired seats?

plan is:

7th October- Tokyo- Kawaguchiko

8th October- Kawaguchiko-Hakone

9th October- Hakone-Odwara-Kyoto ( need to be in Kyoto around 12:00- Hikari 637)

10th October- Kyoto - Himeji- Osaka

11th October - possible Osaka - Okayama- Osaka

12th October- Osaka-Nara-( Osaka) -Tokyo

13th - Tokyo -Tokyo Narita

many thanks

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Daniel-san
19232 posts
about 22 hours ago
Expert

Hi there,

It's close but normal tickets will cost slightly less there, then a 7-day Japan Rail Pass.

So with that in mind, I think normal tickets would be the way to go!

Kind regards,
Daniel

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