Macy Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 Actually I am quite confuse with those passes and railway in Japan from access to cities by cities. I really have no idea how to start my itinerary if I am still stuck at which pass suppose to use or even which train ... Firstly, I wish to know the cheapest way from Osaka get into Takayama, and then from Takayama back to Kyoto. Secondly, I wish to know what is most convenience or cheapest way to travel around Osaka city, Kyoto and Kobe with those transportation or passes ?? I will go with one of my kids and my husband. Just worried kids can't easily follow us to looking or searching around when we might get lost in the town ? Appreciated if I could get reply to the above as soonest possible. Thanks, Macy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japan Station Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 There is one daily direct service from Osaka to Takayama. You can find more details here: https://www.osakastation.com/limited-express-hida-gifu-gero-takayama/ The alternative is to take Shinkansen from Osaka to Nagoya and take an express train from there: https://www.nagoyastation.com/the-limited-express-hida-for-gifu-gero-takayama-toyama/ For traveling around Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe consider getting a JR Pass that covers all JR lines (including Takayama) or Kansai Thru Pass that covers all private lines in the area. https://www.japanstation.com/japan-rail-pass-discounted-travel-on-japan-railways/ http://www.surutto.com/tickets/kansai_thru_english.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
