Hi, I'm planning to visit kansai area for 8 days this november.
I plan to buy the 5 day Kansai wide area pass. since it only valid for 5 days, can I activate it in the middle, for example day 3 -8 of my visit? or the starting date will be always my arrival date?
beside of Osaka, kyoto & Nara. I'm planning to visit amanohashidate and Himeji, and maybe Hikone if possible. anymore recommendation place i should visit, especially place with spectacular autumn foliage.
Thanks
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For autumn colors, you might try Minoo Park in Osaka, or Takao in Kyoto.
There are many good places to see with the pass:
Miyama
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3985.html
Kinosaki for hot springs
Takamatsu for many varied sights and small islands
Kurashiki
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5750.html
The Kumano area
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4950.html
You can see previews of some of the best places to see in Japan on:
https://www.youtube.com/user/thejapanfaq/videos
and thanks for the recommendation too. I'll look into it
More info is on:
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2361_08.html
https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/pass/kansai_wide/
You can exchange your voucher at any time within 90 days of the issue date. When you exchange the voucher for the pass itself, you can specify the start date. It can be any date in the next 30, it doesn't have to be the same day you exchange the voucher (although it can be, if you like!)