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To buy JR pass problem 2017/6/24 17:04
We have 10 adult person will travel to Japan for 13 days, first 3 days stay at Tokyo and then to Osaka,
Kyoto, Nagoya, Nara and Kobe for 8 days and return Tokyo for 2 days.
Should we buy JR pass or buy local JR pass which one is cheaper?
by shw  

Re: To buy JR pass problem 2017/6/24 17:14
For nationwide JR Pass (such as 7-day, 14-day, etc.) your long-distance travel is only Tokyo - Osaka/Kyoto/Nagoya back to Tokyo. If you do the "round trip" between Tokyo and Osaka/Kyoto within a 7-day period, a 7-day JR Pass might be an option, but if not, no. If not, then buying individual JR Shinkansen tickets (for the long-distance legs of travel) would be fine.

Probably a regional pass for Kansai area to cover Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe might pay off, but I am not familiar with the details for please check the transportation/pass section of this website we're on.
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Re: To buy JR pass problem 2017/6/25 08:36
If you are away from Tokyo for 8 days. Then a 7 day pass wont be suitable, and a 14 day pass will be too expensive for only Tokyo-Kansai-Tokyo travel. Simple. No need for calculations.
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Re: To buy JR pass problem 2017/6/25 08:38
Sorry I should have added that you need to research options for getting to and from Tokyo/Kansai. And use daily regional passes for your regional travels.
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