Should I get a JR pass, a Regional Pass combination or separate tickets for the following itinerary? Please kindly advise

Hi there,

You can combine these regional passes below with individual tickets to get the best value for your journey!

1) Tokyo to Nikko (Sept 1): Use a Nikko Pass (by Tobu Railway) or a JR Tokyo Wide Pass (3 days).
2) The "Alpine" Leg (Sept 3–7): Use the Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass (5 days).
Note: This covers Kanazawa, Takayama, Gero, and Kyoto. It also includes the bus to Shirakawago.
3) The "West Japan" Leg (Sept 11–14): Use the Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass (5 days).
Note: This covers Kyoto to Hiroshima, Miyajima, and even the trip up to Kinosaki Onsen.
4) Osaka to Tokyo (Sept 16): Buy an individual Shinkansen ticket.

I hope this helps!

Kind Regards,

Mariko

Marikosan, hontōniarigatōgozaimashita : )

Hi there again, I am checking the itinerary you suggest. I understand I need a separate ticket from Tokyo to Kanazawa via Matsumoto. Can I go directly from Gero to Kyoto using the the Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass?

Hi there,

The Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass doesn't cover the direct Gero-to-Kyoto route. To use the pass, you’ll need to travel via Takayama and Kanazawa instead.

Kind Regards,

Mariko

Thank you again, Mariko : )

You are very welcome!!