Jenny Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 I'm getting terribly confused on which JR pass is the best option for our itinerary. 27 June Depart Australia - Arrive Tokyo early morning 28 June Arrival in Tokyo - spending 3 nights. 28 June - 1 July. Travelling to Hiroshima on 1 July 1 July - 3 July - in Hiroshima 3 July: Travelling Hiroshima - via Himeji Castle for about 2 hours - Kyoto 3-8 July - staying in Kyoto 8 July - Travelling Kyoto - Nara 8-9 July - staying in Nara 9 July - Travelling Nara - via Osaka or Kyoto, whichever is best (thinking Osaka) - back to Tokyo. 9-13 July Staying in Tokyo - with various local trips around Tokyo 13 July - late evening depart Japan back to Australia. I think the 7 day pass is going to be the most cost effective. Maybe buy the 7 day pass and then buy a separate, one way ticket from Nara/Osaka back to Tokyo. My question about the JR Pass is ... Does the JR Pass need to be used consecutive days, because if I activate it for 1 July as the first day of use, then I will be a couple of days over if we are departing Nara/Osaka back to Tokyo on 9 July. Also, what is the best station to depart Tokyo from to Hiroshima? I'm having difficulty with Hyperdia - i.e, getting myself confused. I do know know which Tokyo station to choose. We are a family of 4. Thank you for your advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Station Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 The 7 day Japan Rail Pass + a separate, one way ticket from Nara/Osaka back to Tokyo is the most cost effective. The JR Pass need to be used on consecutive days. In Tokyo metro area Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen (from Hiroshima/Osaka) stops at Shinagawa and Tokyo stations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Posted May 8, 2018 Author Share Posted May 8, 2018 Thank you very much. This helps a lot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...