Hi there, we have a very tight itinerary and I'm wondering which Japan Rail Pass will be the most suitable:
08/04 Arriving in Tokyo. The same day train/bus to Fujikyu Highiland station
09/04 from Fujikyu Highiland train/bus to Hakone. Later, on the same day (09/04) train to Kyoto.
Spend 3 nights in Kyoto (Will visit Nara one of the days).
12/04 Travel from Kyoto to Osaka
13/04 Osaka to Hiroshima
14/04 Hiroshima to Beppu
15/04 Beppu to Nagasaki
17/04 Fly from Nagasaki to Okinawa
19/04 Evening flight from Okinawa to Tokyo
22/04 Fly out from Tokyo back home.
We will stay 14 days in Japan, but I'm just wondering if a 7 day Rail Pass would be enough and or if there is a better alternative for my trip. Thank you in advance for your help!
Comments
By some quick calculations, you'd be close to the break even point of a 14 day pass, but you'd get better savings with the 7 day pass used Apr 9-15.
You could then activate your rail pass at either Odawara or Mishima, and while they have good office hours, you should be aware of them - otherwise you could foul up your plans.
http://japanrailpass.net/en/exchange.html
You don't mention anything about the airfare from Nagasaki, but ANA has an excellent deal with its Experience Japan Fare.
http://ana.ms/20Xtf8t
You could use it for both flights ending up in Tokyo, or just one to Okinawa and use a low cost carrier back to Tokyo.
http://www.jetstar.com/jp/en/home
You can find regular rail fares, routes and schedules on Hyperdia.
http://www.hyperdia.com
Under "More Options", be sure to uncheck the Nozomi box since you can't ride that train using the pass.
You can see previews of some of the best places to see in Japan on:
https://www.youtube.com/user/thejapanfaq/videos
There are also loads of other tips on
http://www.thejapanfaq.com/the-best-japan-travel-tips/
Best regards.
We are 3 adults travelling to Japan. Our itinerary is
6-9th April - Tokyo - with day trips to Hakone, maybe Nikko
10 to 14 - Kyoto
Fly out from Osaka on the 14th night.
Which passes would be most useful to us.
Thank you
http://forum.japan-rail-pass.com/discussion/2155/whats-the-best-pass-to-go-with-for-this-itinerary