JRP for this itinerary

Hi Michael,

Welcome to the forum!

Could you tell me how many days you'll be spending in each city? Or at least an approximation?

This would be a big help for me, so I can find the best match for you.

Kind regards,
Daniel

Hi Daniel, am new to all this so hopefully this will give you a better idea.
Hakone/Five lakes 2 Nights
Matsumoto 1 Night
Kanazawa 2 Nights
Takayama 2 Nights
Kyoto 3 Nights
Hiroshama 2 Nights
Nara 1 Night.
We will visit the Alpine route on a day trip out of Matsumoto then onto Kanazawa. And Shirakawa-Go is a day trip from Kanazawa.

Hope this helps,
Best Regards
Micheal

Hi Michael,

This does help!

Up to Kyoto, there is not really a pass that would help you make savings. Going through the Japanese Alps, also often involves bus transfers which would not be included in any rail pass.

Having said that, a regional JR West Kansai - Hiroshima Pass will help you make savings going from Kyoto to Hiroshima and to Nara. The pass will also cover a lot of local travel, so together it should add up to good savings.

Happy travels,
Daniel

Hi Daniel, I am now getting more focused. I know it is a long while away, but my moto is "Time spent in Reconnaissance is never wasted"
Info please on the following would be appreciated, in particular using a JR pass ? and which one?
21/05/2025 Wed Takayama Approx 8.30 Departure Kyoto Approx 8.30 Departure Overnight Kyoto or Osaka
22/05/2025 Thu Kyoto/Osaka Overnight
23/05/2025 Fri Kyoto/Osaka Overnight Using JR pass when we can and Suica as well for sight seeing,
24/05/2025 Sat Kyoto/Osaka Overnight
25/05/2025 Sun Kyoto Hiroshima Depart approx 8.30 Spend day in Hiroshima Visit Miyajima Island
26/05/2025 Mon Hiroshima Tokyo More time in Hiroshima, Depart Hiroshima approx 3PM
After that we have three days in Tokyo to explore,
Cheers
Micheal