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Takayama & Shin-Hotaka Two-Day Open Ticket 2012/10/7 01:29
I am planning to travel from Takayama to Shirakawa-go on 7 Nov and the Japanese Alps Shinhotaka Ropeway on 8 Nov. Can I buy the above 2 days pass to use for both places ? I need to leave Takayama on 8 Nov to go to Kyoto by 3pm, can I finish Shinhotaka Ropeway in time to make it back to Takayama by 3pm? Is there any place I can leave my luggage while sight seeing Shinhotaka Ropeway ? Thanks !
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Re: Takayama & Shin-Hotaka Two-Day Open Ticket 2012/10/7 11:26
I am planning to travel from Takayama to Shirakawa-go on 7 Nov and the Japanese Alps Shinhotaka Ropeway on 8 Nov. Can I buy the above 2 days pass to use for both places ?

No, access to Shirakawago is not covered by that pass!

I need to leave Takayama on 8 Nov to go to Kyoto by 3pm, can I finish Shinhotaka Ropeway in time to make it back to Takayama by 3pm?

Yes, especially if you start your day early, that should be easily possible:
http://www.nouhibus.co.jp/english/hirayu_shinhotaka.html

Is there any place I can leave my luggage while sight seeing Shinhotaka Ropeway ?

How about storing the luggage in a coin locker at Takayama Station? Or if your Takayama hotel is close to the station, they will probably be able to hold your luggage until your train's departure.
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Re: Takayama & Shin-Hotaka Two-Day Open Ticket 2012/10/9 00:53
Thank you for the helpful info.

I am using the 7 days JR Pass. May I know if subways are also covered with the JR Pass ? If not covered, which other subway day pass I should purchase so that transport will be more affordable ? Itinerary is as follows
Day 1 - Haneda
Day 2 - Takayama / Japanese Alps (start using JR Pass)
Day 3 - Shirakawa-go
Day 4 - Kyoto
Day 5 - Kyoto
Day 6 - Osaka
Day 7 - Mt Fuji
Day 8 - Tokyo

Also I understand voltage in Japan is different. I am from Malaysia - can i just plug in and use my electrical items like chargers for phones and cameras ?

Thanks!
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Re: Takayama & Shin-Hotaka Two-Day Open Ticket 2012/10/9 00:57
Also if I am arriving Takayama around 3pm, will I have time to see the Japanese Alps ? which is better (and more realistic to cover) Kamikochi or Shinhotaka ? Thanks.
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Re: Takayama & Shin-Hotaka Two-Day Open Ticket 2012/10/9 07:33
I am using the 7 days JR Pass. May I know if subways are also covered with the JR Pass ?

No, they are not covered, because they are not operated by JR.

If not covered, which other subway day pass I should purchase so that transport will be more affordable ?

Day passes for Kyoto are explained here (towards the end of the page):
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2363.html

For Osaka here:
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4006.html

As for Tokyo, there are no good day passes, and I recommend to use regular tickets or a prepaid card:
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2017.html

Itinerary is as follows
Day 1 - Haneda
Day 2 - Takayama / Japanese Alps (start using JR Pass)
Day 3 - Shirakawa-go
Day 4 - Kyoto
Day 5 - Kyoto
Day 6 - Osaka
Day 7 - Mt Fuji
Day 8 - Tokyo


The pass won't pay off if you start using after the Tokyo-Takayama journey. It is more likely to pay off if you use it from day 1 to 7.

Also I understand voltage in Japan is different. I am from Malaysia - can i just plug in and use my electrical items like chargers for phones and cameras ?

I am not familiar with Malaysian plugs. But if they fit Japanese outlets, it will be okay as long as they have a built-in voltage adapter. It is almost standard with laptops, but I am not sure with regards to cameras and phones.

Also if I am arriving Takayama around 3pm, will I have time to see the Japanese Alps ?

No, I am afraid the sun sets around 4:30pm. That is just about the time it takes to get from Takayama into the Alps. It will be almost dark by the time you arrive. And Shin-Hotaka Ropeway stops at 4:45pm. Buses to/from Kamikochi stop running at 5pm.
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Re: Takayama & Shin-Hotaka Two-Day Open Ticket 2012/10/9 09:15
Thanks for your prompt answer.
Will it be possible to go to Shirakawa-go once we arrive in Takayama at 3pm ? We don't plan to stay overnight but when is the last bus from Shirakawa-go back to Takayama ? Will the places of interest in Shirakawa-go be open for visit or will it be too dark to walk around Shirakwa-go then ? Thanks.
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