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Jim

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Jimos
about 1 year ago
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We are an older couple 70+.
We will be in Japan for one week. We are from USA and arrive at Narita Sept12. around 2:45 pm. We want to take the NEX to Tokyo station. Then a cab to our hotel. We want to visit Nilko and Harkone areas for day trips.we will spend the rest of our time in the Tokyo. So we are looking for a regional rail pass. Either Tokyo wide or Jr east. The question is do we need a rail pass. If yes which pass do you recommend.
That said what itinerary can you suggest.
Thank you
Jim

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Daniel-san
18919 posts
about 1 year ago
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Hi Jim,

For this trip, I do not think that any JR Pass would help you make savings. So, you may as well just get a Suica card and travel fast. This is an electronic payment method that is fast and easy but does not provide a discount.

Within Hakone you can look at using a Hakone Free Pass, and finally, for Narita Airport. Ask for a Narita Express discounted return ticket at the airport to get a nice bit of savings.

Hope this helps,
Daniel

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Jimos
Jimos
3 posts
about 1 year ago

Thank you
Do we use the suica card to get from Narita to Tokyo station?
When and where do we pick up Wi-Fi rental?
How do we get the suica card can we have the card put on our iPhone or is there a special place to get the card?
We arrive about 3PM
THANK YOU

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Daniel-san
18919 posts
about 1 year ago
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Suica can be purchased at any JR station/ticket window. That includes Narita Airport and basically every other station.

For WiFi, see our Pick-up locations.

You can just download Suica as well direct to your Apple Wallet as well. Though a physical card is a bit faster in practise (as in when entering/exiting the station).

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Jimos
Jimos
3 posts
about 1 year ago

Thank you for making our visit easier
Jim

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