Freedom to Explore Japan
JRPassOrder Your JR Pass
Order Your JR Pass

Forum

Enter your new post below.

Back to Using the Japan Rail Pass

7 or 14 day pass

bolsod
bolsod
over 8 years ago
1 answer

Hi!

I would appreciate your advice on our itinerary below - is it too much travelling? We would prefer to go to Kinosaki rather than Koyasan, but wondering if it's too far away?

Please can you also advise which is best pass for our itinerary? I initially thought to get the 14 day pass, but now reading about regional passes, so thinking maybe 7 day pass and regional pass for Osaka to Tokyo?

Thanks so much for your help!

Day 1-3 : Tokyo
Day 4: Tokyo - Hakone (activate pass)
Day 5: Hakone - Kyoto
Day 8: Kyoto - Hiroshima
Day 10: Hiroshima - Koyasan or Kinosaki?
Day 11: Kinosaki or Koyasan - Osaka
Day 12: Osaka - Nara (day trip)
Day 13: Osaka - Tokyo

avatar
Daniel-san
19375 posts
over 8 years ago
Expert

Hi there,

Going to Kinosaki or Koyasan is surprisingly similar in travel time and there's not a lot of difference between the two. You'd be fine going to Kinosaki-Onsen if that is your preferred choice. The trip is more comfortable and scenic too with higher class Ltd. Express trains in the Kansai area.

In terms of a a Japan Rail Pass, the 14 day JR Pass is an easy choice here. No other pass covers travel from Tokyo - Hakone - Kyoto and Osaka - Tokyo, add in all the travel in between and you've got a rather good deal.

Hope this helps,
Daniel

Useful!0
Reply

Looking for more information? Search the forum

Select Category

Instant Quote

Starting from $353.00 for 7 days of unlimited Japan Rail travel

Can’t find the answer?

Learn from over 19190 questions about the Japan Rail Pass, or ask our Japan Rail travel experts

Ask Question

Get pocket Wifi in Japan

Get pocket Wifi in Japan
Japan Rail Pass

Visit us on Facebook

Get inspired for your visit to Japan by following us on Instagram and don't forget your own shots once you are there.


Find out where to buy the japan rail pass online.

Order your JRPass Now!

We have special prices for children and great first class options. See all tickets or see our range of Regional Passes