This trip is ideal for the first time visitor who has a week to 10 days and wants to see a bit of Japan. I’ve said previously that a JR Pass is not essential for travelling in Japan and this itinerary shows you how to see a reasonable amount without buying a JR Pass. Continue reading “Visiting Japan without a JR Pass”
There are some major developments ahead in 2020 for the Japan Rail Pass, often called the JR Pass. While the pass has always been popular, the huge increase in tourists to Japan over the last few years has highlighted some of the less convenient aspects of the current pass. The changes that have been announced will make use of the JR Pass easier for both the train companies and visitors. Continue reading “Exciting changes ahead for the JR Pass”
As well as the national JR passes, there are regional JR passes that are often very good value if you are visiting a particular area. This itinerary using the JR West Kansai-Hiroshima Area Pass is great for visitors arriving at Kansai airport who want to see something beyond Kyoto and Osaka. Continue reading “JR Pass trip idea no 5 – from Kyoto to Hiroshima”
