5 BEST TRAIN PASSES in JAPAN to Travel Japan ON A BUDGET in 2024 🚃

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@Lanes100 7 ай бұрын

Pro tip, get the 72 hour Tokyo subway pass while in Tokyo. It covers Tokyo metro and Toei subway lines, for a full 72 hours and if you get a regular Pasmo, you can charge that 72 hour ticket to the Pasmo, making it super convenient. Total cost is only ¥1500 (at the time of writing less than 12$) and you will get your money's worth pretty much every time, since Tokyo metro can pretty much get you anywhere in Tokyo (avoid JR lines). This one in conjunction with the hokuriku arch pass is great as well.

@BerettaFan 6 ай бұрын

I learned Pasmo card was suspended indifinitely. Did the sale of this card resume?

@jannasc 6 ай бұрын

@@BerettaFanyou can get a virtual card for your phone (I pre installed it on my iPhone's wallet)

@jrcastaneda99 5 ай бұрын

So since I’m going to Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka including the surrounding areas and my trip is only 9 full days should I buy the Tokyo subway when I first arrive and then the hokuriku pass?

@sumostorms 7 ай бұрын

Good research 👍👍 i used your information on my Japan trip last year november! Much appreciated ! 🎌

@ONEGOODDREAM 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!🙏

@rickardanderson4804 7 ай бұрын

Another great vid. Thanks! In March I will travel from Shinagawa Station to Kyoto, and return 10 days later from Kyoto to Shin Yokohama. I do not intend on using any trains except for the two aforementioned shinkansen legs between the Kanto and Kansai regions. It appears that none of these passes will save me money, so I will just buy two separate JR Central tickets (on Nozomi) at a vending machine or JR Ticket Office.

@ONEGOODDREAM 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing!🙏

@sharankumarbasikaran7428 2 ай бұрын

Hi we are planning to go to Japan in November this year. Our plan is to visit tokyo, kyoto and osaka. Will the Hokuriku arch pass cover our trip? And will the pass also cover the internal train usage in tokyo? Hope you can help. Thanks alot 😊

@ONEGOODDREAM 2 ай бұрын

Hi there! the Hokuriku arch pass does cover Tokyo Kyoto and Osaka, it just takes a longer route from Tokyo to Osaka/Kyoto. if you don't mind that, the pass is a very good option. it also covers the trains in Tokyo/Osaka too, as long as they are JR trains, e.g you can use it on the Yamanote line in Tokyo. (because there're many different train/subway operators in Japan, e.g. you won't be able to use it on subways). hope this helps..

@sharankumarbasikaran7428 2 ай бұрын

@@ONEGOODDREAM Thank you so much for your response. I was so confused with all the train lines and passes available. This is clear now. Thanks alot. 🙏🏼

@rajasekharbonthala 4 ай бұрын

Could you please suggest me correct train pass for my travel in Japan Arrive in Narita Hotel In Tokyo One day to Team Labs One day to Mount Fuji One day to Shinjuku and Shibuya, GINZA One day to Disney Sea, Asakusa, Akihabara Then Move to Kyoto Visit Temples in Kyoto Move to Nara Visit Alpine Route Then go to Osaka Spend 2 days local in Osaka Visit Hiroshima Back to Home Country I want to avail bullet trains 1. Tokyo to Kyoto 2. Kyoto to Toyama 3. Osaka to Hiroshima Please advise .

@rafpal6760n 7 күн бұрын

Thank u, nice description of the passes.

@ONEGOODDREAM 6 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!🙏

@Mari-wr9fd 4 ай бұрын

Please!!! Could anyone help me with some questions about the Koyasan World Heritage Digital Ticket??? 1. Do I need internet access when using it or can I have a screenshot of the ticket? 2. I'm travelling with kids who don't have a mobile phone. Can I have several tickets in one mobile? 3. I have an Android smartphone (no Apple). Are there any issues when using this ticket with Android? As no Japanese company replies emails, it's impossible to find out asking them directly. Planning this trip is getting more and more frustrating. Thank you in advance.

@Reteesa 29 күн бұрын

Hii..I want to ask, if I buy Kansai mini pass can use haruka train from Kansai to Osaka??how about in the city can use this pass for around or must buy ic card??

@trangtran-vb2bn 7 ай бұрын

Is the pass # 5 cover for bullet train too? I m a newer travel to Japan. I have 7 days, is it possible visit Tokyo and Kyoto within 7 days? Do you have any hotels recommendation ? Thanks for your help.

@fernlin90 13 күн бұрын

Hi how about the Hokkaido rail pass or the other Hokkaido passes?

@marij4420 3 ай бұрын

This is the best video I found solving doubts I had!!! Thank you so much!

@ONEGOODDREAM 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!🙏 So glad it helped!

@acetaruc7340 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much.. This is so helpful.. Do I need to buy them before I get to japan? I am from uk..

@ONEGOODDREAM 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!🙏 Glad it could be of some help! You can get one after arriving in Japan. Happy planning!^^

@patmo8729 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for this awesome video. I’m considering getting a 5-day Greater Tokyo Pass. What is your opinion on this pass? Does anyone have used the Greater Tokyo Pass ? And what’s your take on it?

@ONEGOODDREAM 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!🙏 it really depends on where you want to visit. if you have a brief idea of where to go on day 1,2,... then you can use google maps to calculate the cost. it's easier to pay off if you plan more inter-city trips during the valid time of the pass.

@johnnybc5655 6 ай бұрын

@@ONEGOODDREAM⁠⁠⁠ - Hi, I’m flying into Narita on 3/22 @ 1:30 p.m., my first time in Japan. So, my question is, if I bought the Hokuriku Arch Pass and start using it at 2:00 p.m., would that be the starting time of the pass or 00:01 time of 3/22? Also, can this pass be used on the N’EX train from Tokyo to Narita? I’m flying back to California on 3/31, so I’m planning to get this pass on 3/25 and start using it on my way Kyoto, then to Osaka and then back to Tokyo. On the 7th day of this pass is when I leave that’s why I ask if I can use it on the N’EX train to Narita. Suica Card, is this also good in Kyoto and Osaka? Thank you for any advice.

@ONEGOODDREAM 6 ай бұрын

@@johnnybc5655 Hi, the pass is counted by day, not by time. so 7th day is still valid. you can use it to get to Narita Airport from Tokyo. but you have to reserve a seat in advance at a ticket counter or ticket machine. Suica is good throughout Japan. hope this helps.

@johnnybc5655 6 ай бұрын

@@ONEGOODDREAM Hi, thank you very much for your reply, I appreciate it. But I still have more questions, I hope you don’t mind. Can I take the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto, Kyoto to Osaka and then Osaka to Tokyo? Can I use the Hokuriko Arch Pass with local transports like the local buses and trains? I already got my Suica card on my iPhone, can I use this card where the Hokuriko Arch Pass is not acceptable? Thank you again.

@tobiasbrizuela1312 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful information. Dear Yoko, @One Good Dream - you´re the BEST in helping us first time travellers. I´m a solo traveler but Im 55 years old so I need detailed info to understand how things work out. Your vids always give me confidence on how to navigate safely and cheaper. Blessings- Toby

@ONEGOODDREAM 2 ай бұрын

Hi Toby! Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so glad my videos could be of some help for planning your trip! Planning is always fun isn't it? :) and hope you'll have a wonderful trip! 😊

@shawnbell6392 7 ай бұрын

Super great information! Thank you for this work! Subscribed!

@ONEGOODDREAM 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!🙏

@jennyc1905 4 ай бұрын

Hi, can Tokyo wide pass use for the location train in the city, or subway and light rail too? Thanks.

@ONEGOODDREAM 4 ай бұрын

Tokyo Wide Pass is a pass of JR East so you can use it on the JR lines in Tokyo areas. you cannot use it on subways because they are different railway companies.

@vakato 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Yoko. I enjoy your presentations style in all your videos, along with the information and tips.

@ONEGOODDREAM 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!🙏 I really appreciate that!

@RonaldWyman-z3d Ай бұрын

Absolutely one of the best videos I have seen. I would love to know more about these passes and how to reserve seating on specific train segments like booking seats Tokyo to Osaka straight thru then stopping on the way back using the Arch Pass. Thank you.

@ONEGOODDREAM Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!🙏

@magnustan841 7 ай бұрын

That’s a lot of travelling to make those passes really pay off…. But those are all good passes, that will pay off a lot of simpler long-distance itineraries. Also, that Kansai Mini Pass, is it new because in all my previous times researching about Japan travel, I’ve never heard of it

@ONEGOODDREAM 7 ай бұрын

yes, the thing with using a pass is that you have to travel a lot to take advantage of it...I'm not sure when the KANSAI Mini Pass was launched... the price really makes it an interesting one..

@jannasc 6 ай бұрын

did you guys know if the JR pass starts counting the days when we get the physical card upon getting in Narita (for those buying from abroad) or can I validate it later on or buy while I'm in Japan. I'll be staying for 20 days and be in Tokyo for abou 5/6 days of the travel, so I qant to use the Pass the best I can and to get back to the airport at the end of the travel by train.

@ONEGOODDREAM 6 ай бұрын

you can buy the jr pass in Japan and you can choose to validate it any day you want. it doesn't have to be the day that you buy or pick up the physical pass.

@jannasc 6 ай бұрын

@@ONEGOODDREAMohhh So I don'et need to buy it before entry in Japan? Good to know! Domo arigatou gozaimasu!

@nateshf9303 7 ай бұрын

Great visuals; HOWEVER, your itineraries are too packed and rushed. That's why I never buy those regional 3-day, 5-day passes.

@ONEGOODDREAM 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing!🙏

@atsaichu 7 ай бұрын

Yea using a rail pass really makes you want to just stay at a city for one day and move onto the next to make the pass worthwhile, especially after the price hike. That's a lot of train travels and not enough getting to know a city. That said, one of the advantage of the JR East and JR West passes is the use of Shinkansen. The other is not worrying about getting individual tickets because with a pass you can just hop on and off, though some trains do require reservation.

@nateshf9303 7 ай бұрын

@@atsaichu Yes and no. My wife and I were just in Japan for 20 full days and had a 14-day pass that we used to travel from Sapporo > Beppu. The one way train ride would’ve cost $230USD so the price of the 14-day pass was well-worth it. And our trip was not rushed.

@mneonew87 7 ай бұрын

These itineraries are really crazy! Nara and Himeji in one day before traveling to Hiroshima? Really? And the Tohoku pass you'd be changing hotels every day! While at the same time, the Hokuriku Arch Pass already has a new price, but rail passes such as the Hankyu Tourist passes (which actually make it feasible to travel between Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe cheaply) are not discussed. I guess this is how the JR Pass people really thought that 100% of all people would use the JR Pass, even though realistically, people will stay 1-2 days at each destination. They did not think about this logically and just said "increase in price is good lol". No more days of choice either which they used to have for regional trains. They just don't want people on their trains unless they pay full price and let people take the JAL air pass or long distance bus pass instead. The only JR pass that can be used is the Hiroshima JR West pass because it does pay off when you plan a short hiroshima trip and back.

@GirishArora-ej1dy 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Yoko. This is really informative. I need a small help, I am landing to Haneda Terminal 3 mid night and wanted to travel across Tokyo (1 day) - Kyoto (3 days) - Amanohashidate (2 days) - Osaka (2 days) - Kawaguchiko (2 days) - Tokyo (5 days) - haneda departure. Can you advise any pass which can benefit me on this trip. Do you suggest any changes to the route.

@arnoldvirrey7921 3 ай бұрын

Do you recommend "JR West All Area Pass"? Did you make a video on it too? Does it include Fukuoka?

@earlysda 2 ай бұрын

I can't believe you didn't cover the JR Seishun 18 ticket.

@kartikjoshi1293 4 ай бұрын

Does the hokuriku arch pass any useful in travelling inside Tokyo or for that matter inside Kyoto or Osaka.? Or we have to buy a suica for that ?

@laichiwan5964 6 ай бұрын

Could you advise the best way to travel between Haneda, Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and back to Tokyo and finally Haneda airport in 14 days? Thanks.

@hoatruong2613 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much , very helpful and very clear explanations , GREATWORK

@ONEGOODDREAM 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!🙏

@puerasiempre1306 5 ай бұрын

Very informative video. But in 12:08 is my understanding correct that if I am to board a bullet train in a non-reserved seat, I dont need to get a second ticket from a vending machine or ticket counter? Thank you

@bindumadhavi81 4 ай бұрын

Hi, will JR pass includes all fastest trains, bullet trains

@ONEGOODDREAM 4 ай бұрын

Hi, not really. you'll have to pay extra to be able to get on the fastest bullet trains.

@kevinwalkingPH 4 ай бұрын

I've used the Kansai Wide-Hiroshima on my last trip (May 2024) and it did not disappoint. I was able to visit 1 to 2 prefectures a day, however, don't forget to supplement with an ICOCA card as some private lines don't accept the pass. Enjoy!

@taemorrow1 5 ай бұрын

Great video! Im still trying to find a pass that allows me to visit Tokyo, Kanazawa, and Takayama. Is Takayama not part of any passes? Want to visit Kamikochi.

@amitsehgal8317 7 ай бұрын

Hello there thank you for making such a valuable video , can you pls help , we are coming to Japan and our plan is form NRT airport to Tokyo , Tokyo to Kyoto , Kyoto to oska and oska to heroshima and heroshima to oska . We are in Japan for 14 days , whihc pass will be the best and also to travel within cities tourist planes thank you

@3plums541 7 ай бұрын

Can i use this ticket to go from tokyo to Kyoto or vice versa? We're spending 10 days in Tokyo and 5 days in Kyoto, i was thinking to use this ticket 2 days in Tokyo and 5 days in Kyoto,Osaka, and kobe area. Since i have to return to Tokyo to catch a flight out of Haneda, i want to use it to go to Kyoto and back to Tokyo on the last 7 days. Thanks in advance.

@jupha 7 ай бұрын

Which pass should I get I plan to visit fujiyoshida for 4 days & Tokyo for 3 days in April

@noureddinetoumi159 3 ай бұрын

THANK YOU FOR ALL THESE INFORMATIONS BUT WHAT ABOUT JR PASS 7 14 DAYS

@mlt1285 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the very helpful and detailed video on how to save money. May I ask how about Hokkaido? What pass should I get to save money and be able to go to a lot of places in Hokkaido.

@ByahengFrenceMars 6 ай бұрын

Hi! I hope you can do a video for those whose itinerary only includes Osaka-Kyoto-Narra- Tokyo. Thank you.

@Reteesa Ай бұрын

Hii...may I ask you...where I can buy Kansai mini pass in Kansai airport

@ONEGOODDREAM Ай бұрын

you can buy it at a JR West ticket counter at Kansai airport.

@Reteesa Ай бұрын

@@ONEGOODDREAM...how about online it can??

@glcordero 7 ай бұрын

Always amazing and helpful, thank you Yoko-san!

@ONEGOODDREAM 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!🙏

@ccpc7 7 ай бұрын

@ONEGOODDREAM My sincere apology for posting this unrelated message here! I am a Taiwanese American living in Japan. I enjoyed watching videos on popular Japanese 土産 (Omiyage), restaurants, and traditional sweet shops posted by some Taiwanese KZbinrs. I am just wondering if you ever consider creating similar videos so we can see them from a Japanese perspective. Again, my sincere apology for posting this unrelated message here.

@ONEGOODDREAM 6 ай бұрын

Hi! Thank you so much for sharing!🙏 it's indeed a very interesting idea! and I'd love to create videos about it in the near future!^^

@Reteesa Ай бұрын

And where I can buy Tokyo wide pass in Tokyo??

@ONEGOODDREAM Ай бұрын

you can buy it at a JR Travel Service Center in major stations in Tokyo like Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ueno, Tokyo Station...

@Reteesa Ай бұрын

@@ONEGOODDREAM ok...how about online it can??

@annaescolano-hara5174 7 ай бұрын

Great video again! For our trip, I am only limited to the Golden Triangle because we are on wheelchairs. I was advised to just stay within those 3 areas to be sure that it will be wheelchair accessible.

@tamnguyen8888 6 ай бұрын

May I ask you if we are going to Tokyo city ( 3 - 4 days ) . Then we are planning to Osaka city ( 3 days ). Which pass we should buy for 4 people next 2 weeks. Many thanks. Our 1st trip is going to Tokyo and Osaka for 8 days.

@tonyhuynh8446 6 ай бұрын

Buy 2 days, Tokyo train pass, and Horuriku pass if u stay 8days in Japan

@beelee2482 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for this very informative video.

@ONEGOODDREAM 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!🙏

@ZainBeautifulSoul 7 ай бұрын

If I get the normal JR Pass for 14 days at JPY80,000 will it cover all the places that you mentioned?

@ONEGOODDREAM 7 ай бұрын

it covers many places, but not subways and local buses in some places.

@user-zu7ee8ic5s 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great video, extremely helpful. I’m trying to see if I could purchase the Hokuriku Arch Pass before the price increase March 16. Is the 90 days restriction for entry date or start date usage of the pass? My entry to Japan is June 14 and I plan to use the pass in June 17. Do you think I can purchase the ticket on March 15 would work? Thank you for your help.

@ONEGOODDREAM 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!🙏 I'm not sure about that..if you buy on Mar 15 you may activate it on Jun 14. you really should double check this timing with your agents.

@aloi1822 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this! I watched til the end, and with your suggestion, I thought that #5 pass would be good for me, but I first need to get from Haneda to Kyoto, and it seems like it will take double the time to get there using the Hokuriku Shinkansen Train compared to the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen Train, correct?

@ONEGOODDREAM 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!🙏 you're right, the time is double cuz you have to go via Kanazawa.

@matheusAlfe 4 ай бұрын

Is there any pass for fukuoka region?

@efrenhern1536 7 ай бұрын

What is the best passfrom cruise port tokyo to Narita Airport

@beelee2482 7 ай бұрын

What about 14 day trip to Japan . What would be the best option to include the Hokurika arch pass? Since it’s only a 7day pass?

@kelvinchan4783 7 ай бұрын

You can plan your trip staying in Tokyo area for at least 5 days, then start using the Hokuriku pass on the 6-7th day of your journey. It will pay off for your fare to Kansai area and return while stopping at cities like Karuizawa, Kanazawa, Maibara or Kyoto within the 7 days. I assume you arrive at and depart from Japan through Tokyo airport.

@cryptonist91 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the video!

@ONEGOODDREAM 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!🙏

@celine12711 6 ай бұрын

thank you😊. timely, am visiting osaka in December

@ONEGOODDREAM 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!🙏

@beelee2482 7 ай бұрын

Can you buy any of these Passes in person when you arrive in Japan without reserving them online?

@ONEGOODDREAM 7 ай бұрын

sure thing. you can buy them at the train ticket/travel offices at the airports or some big stations in town (Tokyo, Shinjuku, Shibuya...) please check out the links in the description for details. they have clear instructions on their websites.

@Panda.Shogun 7 ай бұрын

Do these passes give you free train ride or give you discounted train fares?

@ONEGOODDREAM 7 ай бұрын

they give you free train rides.

@VeereshchinttuNayak 4 ай бұрын

Hi I'm From India😊😊❤❤

@AussieGirl. 7 ай бұрын

We are going to Japan first time this April for 2 weeks, your videos have been SO helpful. Thank you..

@ONEGOODDREAM 7 ай бұрын

Glad to hear that! Thank you so much!🙏

@beelee2482 7 ай бұрын

@AussieGirl, how are you planning your two weeks? We are also looking at 2 weeks

@beelee2482 7 ай бұрын

@AussieGirl , thx for ur itinerary, gives me some ideas, was looking at Hokuriku pass but it's only 7days. Are u going with jR Pass?

@cloudlake 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing about these passes! I’m hoping to plan our next trip soon.

@ONEGOODDREAM 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!🙏 Happy planning!^^

@carolinejaena9192 7 ай бұрын

What an amazing video! So clearly explained! I’m hoping you could help me, we will be arriving in Narita first week of April. We’ll be in Tokyo for 3 nights, then 2 nights in Osaka, then 2 nights in Kyoto then back to Tokyo for 1 night. I was told to take Nozomi train from Tokyo to Osaka and also from Kyoto back to Tokyo. Would the HOKURIKU ARCH PASS be a good pass to use with my itinerary? Thanks a million in advance for your help!

@ONEGOODDREAM 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching!🙏 it seems that you may not need any pass for your itinerary. yeah, I also think that you only need to buy a shinkansen ticket from Tokyo to either Shin-Osaka station (that's the shinkansen station for Osaka) or Kyoto station. Osaka and Kyoto are so close that you can even stay at one place to explore both (if you want to avoid switching hotels). You can buy the shinkansen ticket online, I explain about it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3nEn4uOittpr5o they have some discounts for early bookings. any maybe get an IC card for convenience.

@carolinejaena9192 7 ай бұрын

@@ONEGOODDREAM thanks a whole bunch for your time and advice. I will the video on the link to learn more! Again I much appreciate you and all of your informative videos🥰

@ONEGOODDREAM 7 ай бұрын

you're welcome!^^

@LettyRose-qe5sp 6 ай бұрын

thank you for sharing your video. Very useful.

@ONEGOODDREAM 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!🙏 Glad it was helpful!

@puerasiempre1306 5 ай бұрын

How about the Setouchi area pass?

@frankngan110 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@ONEGOODDREAM 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!🙏

@frankngan110 4 ай бұрын

@@ONEGOODDREAM hello can you make youtube for tourist for Jan 1-4 in osaka, nara & kyoto with osaka airbnb booked ( Japanese new year holiday maybe many temples is full of devotees & sightseeing is closed? ) Also my daughter likes visit ghilbi park near nagoyo so is it possible day trip via shinkansen & what type of ghilbi park ticket recommended? Thank you so much

@snehajainThe1 6 ай бұрын

Really good informative video..

@ONEGOODDREAM 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!🙏

@agustinbarroso8781 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for creating this video.

@ONEGOODDREAM 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!🙏

@CreditOneSux 7 ай бұрын

Even with the price hike for the Hokuriku Arch Pass to 30,000 Yen in mid march, the example itinerary you provided still provides significant savings! 👀

@ONEGOODDREAM 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!🙏

@yarin.schwartz8868 6 ай бұрын

great information! Thank you

@ONEGOODDREAM 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!🙏

@huyt6922 6 ай бұрын

Hello Yoko, thank you for making this video🙏 I have few questions that need your expert advice for my first trip to Japan coming 4 days. I will arrive in Japan Narita Airport on March 18/2024 From Mar 18-24, we will stay in Tokyo & visit Shibuya - Shinjuku - Ginza (our hotel area) - Akihabara - Ikeburu - Shimokitazawa - Hijiri Bashi bridge etc. From Mar 25-30, we will travel from Tokyo to Osaka first & we will stay in Osaka Dotonbori during this period. Then visit Universal Studio - Kyoto & Nara during this time Mar 26-29. For Kyoto & Nara will be just 1 day trip for each location. Actually we will head back to Narita Airport on Mar 30 going back home.😁 From your experience & very knowledgeable about Japan, should we get the JR Pass Ticket 7 days pass option for use to travel around Osaka - Universal Studio - Kyoto & Nara for Mar 25-30 and go back to the Narita Airport on Mar 30? OR just buy the individual ticket for each trip during the period in Osaka OR any Pass which you would recommend for our first Japan trip? As the JR Pass has increased the price alot since last October, I heard lot of peoples said sometime the JR Pass is not worth compared to buy the individual ticket that would save money! Appreciate your time & your response advice will be great value for our family trip!🙏

@ONEGOODDREAM 6 ай бұрын

Hi there! For your itinerary, here're some of my thoughts FYR.. - get the Tokyo-Osaka shinkansen tickets on SmartEX (official JR reservation app). they have discounts for family and early bookings. check out my step by step video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3nEn4uOittpr5o the shinkansen station in Osaka is Shin-Osaka station. - after arriving in Osaka, you can consider the KANSAI Mini Pass or the Kintetsu Bus & Train combined Pass for the time you're in Osaka-Kyoto-Nara. JR and Kintetsu are the 2 main train operators in Osaka areas. - Tokyo - NARITA Airport by bus or Narita Express to/from Tokyo Station - taxi to hotel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6DCq35um5mLnq8 - get an IC card for each member of your family so that you don't have to stop and buy a ticket by cash each time. IC cards work across the IC card network across Japan so you can use them in Osaka Kyoto too (if you buy a pass, use the pass, don't use the IC cards where the pass is useable). - you can do the airport procedures online now: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJOygaNmrLqhe6s note that now there's only 1 QR code for both immigration and customs. hope this helps.. have a great trip!^^

@huyt6922 6 ай бұрын

@@ONEGOODDREAM thank you kindly for your detail information🙏

@ONEGOODDREAM 6 ай бұрын

you're welcome!^^

@huyt6922 6 ай бұрын

@@ONEGOODDREAMHello Yoko, sorry I have another questions about JR Station & the Suica or IC Card. 1). Is the Shin-Osaka station same as Osaka? As I do research on the JR Pass website under JR Fare Calculator and notice these 2 stations. Are both the same one OR be different? 2). Is the Suica still exist OR been replaced as IC Card? As I watch few video which say the Suica card is discontinued - not sure it true or not. 3). Can I use the Suica or IC Card to tap then get on the JR Line Train Or I have to have the actual individual trip JR ticket? Plus can I use the Suica to pay for the JR Ticket (Individual single trip ticket)? Since the JR Pass has increased the price then the Main question for all tourist - would JR Pass worth or not! As I have seen many peoples asking this questions on the JR Pass forum. Many thanks for your time & support!🙏

@ONEGOODDREAM 6 ай бұрын

hi, to your questions, 1) they are different station. after you arrive at Shin-Osaka station by the bullet train, you will need to take a normal train to Osaka station. 2) yes the suica card still exists. but it's harder to get one now since they've suspended the sales of the long term suica cards from Jun 2023. it's a temporary thing, might be on and off. you might be able to get one at a JR travel service center at the airport. or you can get the 28-day welcome suica card for visitors. 3) yes you can use any IC card to tap and get on a JR line, subways, buses, pay taxi, convenience stores... but it does not pay for express trains/bullet trains. I'm having a new video about the IC card this Sat. I think it might answer your question in more details. but for now you can refer to this video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJe4i5SgnbGehtU 4) I discussed about the JR pass after price hike here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ64Z6iOhLund5I hope this helps..

@coconut10able 7 ай бұрын

I think Kansai Wide Pass 5days 12,000 yen should be on the list.... 😊 Day1 on pass no4 (KANSAI MINI PASS) , from KIX to Osaka can only take kanku rapid cost 1210 yen, NOT haruka 2940 yen. Kansai mini pass not cover Haruka LTD. EXP

@ONEGOODDREAM 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for letting me know!🙏 you're right, hopefully it's still saving money. obviously less attractive^^ I was really back and forth between the Kansai Wide Pass and the Kansai Hiroshima Pass...

@coconut10able 7 ай бұрын

@@ONEGOODDREAM I'm going to Japan this April 2024. Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, KIX using this Kansai mini area pass

@ONEGOODDREAM 7 ай бұрын

@@coconut10able I'd use this pass too! (if I could!!) the price really makes it one of a kind! would be great if you could share your itinerary afterwards^^

@hoason27 7 ай бұрын

Another useful ìnfo on the train passes indeed 🌼 As always, thank you for your hard work on the informative video 🙏 Have a wonderful weekend🌹

@ONEGOODDREAM 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!🙏

@zyhon881 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@ONEGOODDREAM 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!🙏

@graceyim2941 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@ONEGOODDREAM 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!🙏

@annachia1406 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@ONEGOODDREAM 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!🙏

@zyhon881 7 ай бұрын

Very useful information. Thank you so much.

@ONEGOODDREAM 7 ай бұрын

So glad you found it helpful! Thank you so much!🙏

@ccpc7 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much again for another clear and informative video, and the valuable information and tips! The video is also so nicely done as always! Thank you! :)

@ONEGOODDREAM 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!🙏