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Dear visitor, if you know the answer to this question, please post it. Thank you! Kansai Thru Pass 2009/7/3 I will be traveling from Kyoto to Koyasan, Himeji, and Nara on three consecutive days in July. It looks quite direct to Nara, but it seems as though there are many transfers to Himeji and Koyasan. Would I be better suited to purchase separate tickets on each occasion? by craig (guest)   ... 2009/7/3 the following non-JR approach to Himeji is not too bad, requiring just one transfer along the way: Take Hankyu from central Kyoto (e.g. Kawaramachi or Karasuma Station) to Hankyu-Umeda Station, walk to Hanshin-Umeda Station and take a Himeji bound train from Hanshin-Umeda Station. It is still considerably longer than by JR. The approach to Koyasan is not too bad either. Details depend on where in Kyoto you are departing from. Accordingly, take Keihan or Hankyu to Osaka, the a subway ride to Umeda and then Nankai to Koyasan. by Uji rate this post as useful ... 2009/7/3 I'll be staying at Hotel Fujita. I've been here once before as a student and my professors had figured out all of the traveling. I think regardless of the greater price, taking JR is the best bet. by craig (guest) rate this post as useful