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Reservation when not using JR Pass
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2012/10/16 11:24
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I know with JR Pass you can reserve seats for free but what about if NOT using the pass is it as easy to book a seat for any trip? How about the cost will it cost significantly more? Am only interested in reserving long trip from Tokyo to Kyoto (on 24/12/12), may be Kyoto to Osaka (on 27/12/12) and may be from Osaka to Kansai (on 29/12/12). Are booking necessary for the latter two trips due to starting of the New Year holidays?
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by weekf
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Re: Reservation when not using JR Pass
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2012/10/16 12:37
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I know with JR Pass you can reserve seats for free but what about if NOT using the pass is it as easy to book a seat for any trip?
Yes, it is the same procedure except that you have to pay for the seat reservation and train ticket.
How about the cost will it cost significantly more?
The seat reservation itself costs around 500 yen. The main difference in price will be the actual ticket cost, which you will have to pay for without a rail pass.
Are booking necessary for the latter two trips due to starting of the New Year holidays?
Seat reservations are not necessary on the trains between Kyoto and Tokyo. But they are recommended for comfort.
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by Uji
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Re: Reservation when not using JR Pass
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2012/10/16 13:02
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Uji you mean seat reservation not necessary from Tokyo to Kyoto or Kyoto to Osaka?
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by weekf
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Re: Reservation when not using JR Pass
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2012/10/16 13:07
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Tokyo - Kyoto : no, you can buy non-reserved seat ticket to ride Shinkansen and take a seat on the non-reserved seat car. Kyoto - Osaka : Most people don't make seat reservation as it's normal commuter train. Osaka - KIX : http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2033.html
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Re: Reservation when not using JR Pass
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2012/10/16 13:51
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From Tokyo to Kyoto on 24 Dec will this be jammed packed? I though reserving will ensure our child to have a seat in case it will be busy during Christmas holiday period?
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Re: Reservation when not using JR Pass
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2012/10/16 21:12
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From Tokyo to Kyoto on 24 Dec will this be jammed packed?
No, it won't be excessively busy. The opposite direction is busier, but not not in an extreme way either. Again, the New Year rush does not start until the 29th (or evening of 28th).
I though reserving will ensure our child to have a seat in case it will be busy during Christmas holiday period?
Japan does not have Christmas holidays. But December 22-24 will be a long weekend due to the Emperor's birthday. So, the afternoon of the 24th may be slightly busy with people returning home.
For comfort, I always recommend to make seat reservations. Whether it is busy or not.
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