Konnichiwa,
We are visiting Japan in September, starting in Osaka for 1 night, then travelling to Hiroshima for 2 nights, followed by Kyoto for 3 nights, Kanazawa for 3 nights, and finally Tokyo for a few nights.
Since our itinerary is longer than 7 days, I am wondering whether a 7-day JR Pass would be suitable or if we should consider other alternatives.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Arigatou gozaimasu!
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Visiting Japan in September 2026
chintane
5 days ago
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mariko
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about 12 hours ago
Konnichiwa,
For your specific itinerary, the most cost-effective option is to purchase individual point-to-point tickets. However, if you are looking for the convenience of a regional pass, you could use the Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass for the first leg of your journey (covering Osaka, Hiroshima, and your arrival in Kyoto) and buy individual tickets for the remaining destinations.
I hope this helps!
Kind Regards,
Mariko
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