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Japan Itinerary on Limited Time
Hi,
Further to an earlier query re. Japan Railpass, is the following itinerary a workable option? We have just 10 days (exclusive of arrival/departure) so we can say we are somewhat limited: Purchase 7-day Railpass Day 1 Tokyo to Kyoto Day 2 Kyoto Day 3 Kyoto Day 4 Kyoto to Hiroshima Day 5 Hiroshima Day 6 Hiroshima to Osaka Day 7 Osaka to Tokyo Days 8 to 10 Tokyo and Fuji (I understand the latter is not covered by Railpass anyway) Also, where can one purchase the Railpass (I read an old guide which suggested Japan Airlines offices?). We are in Thailand currently so perhaps I can get hold of one in Bangkok? Secondly, does one have to book the actual journeys or can one just turn up at the stations? Finally, if all the above is reasonable, I will also need to make reservations in Backpackers Hostels in Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Osaka so has anyone any recommendations? Many thanks |
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"Dave Wheeler" wrote in message Purchase 7-day Railpass Day 1 Tokyo to Kyoto Day 2 Kyoto Day 3 Kyoto Day 4 Kyoto to Hiroshima Day 5 Hiroshima Day 6 Hiroshima to Osaka Day 7 Osaka to Tokyo Days 8 to 10 Tokyo and Fuji (I understand the latter is not covered by Railpass anyway) We were in Japan about a month ago and had a 7-day Railpass. We did following route: Day 1 Tokyo-Kyoto Day 2 Kyoto Day 3 Kyoto-Himeji-Hiroshima Day 4 Hiroshima-Miyajima-Hiroshima Day 5 Hiroshima-Beppu-Miyazaki Day 6 Miyazaki-Osaka (night train, no extra charges) Day 7 Osaka-Tokyo So we spent the day 6 in Miyazaki and day 7 in Osaka. Few comments, I wouldn't stay in Hiroshima more than 24 hours. You can easily check the A-bomb memorials and museum in 24 hours. Day trip from Hiroshima to Miyajima is free of charge if you have railpass. Go early, so there's a high tide. Kyoto. Yes there's much to see but it's mainly temples and shrines. If you take one intensive day there, you've seen quite many temples and shrines. We had only one full day but we saw quite a lot. And we used the first half day and evening strolling arounf the central Kyoto and Gion. Few really good deals for accomodation, New Izu Hotel, Tokyo (Ueno) http://www.izuhotel.co.jp/indexfEnglish.htm If you book in advance by email you'll get a better price. Japanese rooms were nothing special but the "semi-double" is a really good deal for a couple. It is a small room but it's really good compared to price and location. Hotel Flex, Hiroshima Really cheap and good compared to price. I'd say one of the best deals we got in Japan. Trains, Take reserved seats. With the railpass it's free of charge and makes travelling really easy. We usually booked our seats just few hours before the trip. Or one day in advance if we had an early start. Just write the name of destination to the paper and go to the desk and say "reservation" and show your paper and railpass. It's that simple. Have a nice trip, it's a really great country. |
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Japan Itinerary on Limited Time
Further to an earlier query re. Japan Railpass, is the following
itinerary a workable option? We have just 10 days (exclusive of arrival/departure) so we can say we are somewhat limited: Purchase 7-day Railpass IIRC you have to purchase it outside Japan - then you "activate" it when you want to take your first trip. Day 1 Tokyo to Kyoto Day 2 Kyoto Day 3 Kyoto Use one Kyoto day for a day trip to Nara. Day 4 Kyoto to Hiroshima Day 5 Hiroshima Day 6 Hiroshima to Osaka Day 7 Osaka to Tokyo Days 8 to 10 Tokyo and Fuji (I understand the latter is not covered by Railpass anyway) Skip Osaka and visit Kanazawa instead. Finally, if all the above is reasonable, I will also need to make reservations in Backpackers Hostels in Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Osaka so has anyone any recommendations? Many thanks In Tokyo try the Sakura Hotel. The Tochi Center Hotel (a business hotel that's centrally located) is another possibility. |
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"Dave Wheeler" wrote in message m... Hi, Further to an earlier query re. Japan Railpass, is the following itinerary a workable option? We have just 10 days (exclusive of arrival/departure) so we can say we are somewhat limited: Purchase 7-day Railpass Day 1 Tokyo to Kyoto Day 2 Kyoto Day 3 Kyoto Day 4 Kyoto to Hiroshima Day 5 Hiroshima Day 6 Hiroshima to Osaka Day 7 Osaka to Tokyo Days 8 to 10 Tokyo and Fuji (I understand the latter is not covered by Railpass anyway) Do you mean somewhere near Mt Fuji? Most people go to Kawaguchi-ko or Hakone for a view of Fuji-san. For the first take JR to Otsuki (Chuo line) and take Fujikyu private line (1,110 yen). For the latter JR to Odawara and Hakone Tozan Line to Gora, and further by cog railway and cablecar. There is also a JR station called Fuji in Shizuoka Pref on Tokaido line, but there's nothing to do there (so to speak). Also, where can one purchase the Railpass (I read an old guide which suggested Japan Airlines offices?). We are in Thailand currently so perhaps I can get hold of one in Bangkok? Go to http://www.japanrailpass.net/, which lists selling agents in Thailand. Secondly, does one have to book the actual journeys or can one just turn up at the stations? Finally, if all the above is reasonable, I will also need to make reservations in Backpackers Hostels in Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima and Osaka so has anyone any recommendations? Many thanks |
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