Hey everyone,
Super excited to be planning my first trip to Japan this September! I've been pouring over transportation options and regional passes, but I'm feeling a bit lost. My goal is to find a balance between comfort and affordability – ideally, I don't want to break the bank but still have a smooth travel experience. I’d love some advice and recommendations from locals and experienced travelers. Here the plan (so far!):
| Day | Transportation Plan | Cost | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Take Limousine Bus from Narita to Urayasu | 2300 JPY | https://webservice.limousinebus.co.jp/web/en/ReservationPlanSelect.aspx |
| Day 2-5 | Take individual roundtrip tickets from Shin-Urayasu to Maihama to visit TDL and TDS | 170 JPY x 8 | https://maps.app.goo.gl/QMCcy9xYgaByYY2j8 |
| Day 6- 11 | Use 72- Hour Tokyo Subway Ticket x 2 to visit: Ginza (Tsukiji Market, Odaiba (Daiso, Fuji TV), Akihabara, Asakusa (Ueno, Sensoji), Sumida (Sumo arena), Shibuya (Yyoji Park, Meiji-Jingku, Harakuju, Shibuya Crossing), Chiyoda (Imperial Palace, Tokyo Dome City), Shinjuku (Shinjuku Gyeon Park) | 1500 JPY x 2 | https://www.klook.com/en-US/activity/1552-subway-ticket-tokyo/ |
| Day 12 | Take Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto | 14350 JPY x 1 | https://maps.app.goo.gl/munTLedtTth4eKDg8 |
| Day 12 – 15 | Go around Kyoto (Fushii Inari Shrine, Gion, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Umekoji Park, Kiyomizu-dera temple), Travel to Osaka (Namba) – does this pass cover this?, Go around Osaka (Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, TeamLabs, Universal Studios) using JP West Kansai Area Pass | 2800 JPY | https://www.klook.com/activity/3276-4-day-jr-west-kansai-rail-pass-jr-pass/?clickId=f5e096f94a |
| Day 13 | Kyoto to Osaka (if not covered by JP West Kansai Pass), Aoniyoshi train | 2000 JPY | https://www.ticket.kintetsu.co.jp/vs/en/T/TET/TET20.do |
| Day 15 | Namba to Kansai Airport via Nankai Line Airport Express? or should I take the Haruka since it is covered by the JP West Area Pass? | 1300 JPY | https://www.klook.com/activity/599-kansai-airport-namba-train-ticket-osaka/?clickId=7cb29cd472 |
- Do these regional passes seem like the best fit for my itinerary, or are there other options I should be looking at? More specifically, does the JP West Kansai Pass makes sense for my trip? Does it cover the travel from Kyoto to Osaka?
- Any additional tips or tricks for navigating transportation in Japan? Is it okay I bring my luggage in the train? In which trips should I be ordering luggage space?
- Do I need to purchase any of these passes well in advance, or will I be okay waiting until closer to my trip?
Thanks so much in advance for your help!
P.S. Feel free to ask any questions about my itinerary to give the best recommendations!
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