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Thank you so much for this informative and detailed explanation! I’m so glad I ran into this video as I plan to visit Kyushu but I wasn’t too sure which JR Kyushu pass I should purchase. I’m very ecstatic to visit Japan again and looking forward to what Kyushu has to offer! Also, I just subscribed to your channel!
Thank you so much for the explanation. Is it possible for me take JR pass from Hakata to Beppu Oita station? During my 7days stay in Beppu, can I use this pass go to Yufuin and Oita city? Thanks alot
Hi im confused you said this pass can use for Nagano? I wanted to visit the Snow Monkeys at Nagano .Can this pass use for Snow Monkey in Nagano station
I will visit for 7-10 days in mid November I'm looking for sample itineraries with an emphasis on culture and nature. Very interested in hiking and Onsen as well as amazing local food
Hello can you help me create an schedule for 6 days using all kyushuu rail pass? I'm going to Japan this 2st week of july. My hotel is base in Fukuoka.
Hi, we are taking a slow leisure tour of kyushu for 3 weeks. Is it feasible to buy this rail pass with its limited time frame? How would you recommend we travel with public transport throughout Kyushu? limited
I hope you continue this series on all the passes, especially the Private rail passes by Tobu, or compare the JR Tokyo Wide pass with the Greater Tokyo Pass. The Greater Tokyo Pass seems much better because even the 5-day pass is cheaper, only costing 7200Y, and it primarily covers many of the same things. In my opinion, the best option for inside Tokyo is the Tokyo 1-Day Ticket, which covers pretty much everything within the Metropolitan area JR and Private.
Just out of curiosity how easy is it to get your moneys worth if you are mostly doing Local trains but do one trip out to Hakone or Mt Fuji is it better just to leave it?
Thank you for the detailed explanation. I am still confused with seat reservation with the pass. I understand I can purchase a ticket as soon as I have purchased the pass. To my knowledge I can reserve a seat online a month in advance, thus I am guaranteed a good seat. With the Pass, I cannot reserve seats until I am personally in Japan, right? In my case, I will be purchasing the pass at the Oita Airport. I need to travel from Yufuin to Hakata the next day. Does it mean I have to get the ticket at the Yufuin station on the day of travel? I may not be able to get a good seat or to get a reserved seat at all if by that time the train is full, right? Not to mention having to stand in lines and not able to speak the language. Is my understanding correct? Our trip is in two weeks, flight tickets and hotels all booked. I am deciding whether to get the pass or not get the pass. It is so stressful!
thanks for this video. however ive been searching for hours which lines specifically inside the tokyo area can the pass be used? some sources say it cannot be used in some subways inside tokyo that is not jr east managed. so it's misleading to say that it's unlimited use inside tokyo. is this true? do you know which lines can it be used? is it most of the commuter trains? is there information or map about this? thank u
Veey informative video. I just purchased the 7-day JR Kyushu Pass and I have a question regarding making reservations. I noticed there is a fee to make seat reservations online. Does JR Kyushu charge a fee if I go directly to the ticket office to make seat reservations? Thank you.
I love it!, your video gave a lot information, but still i want to ask you something. If i want to make trip : Osaka - Kyoto- Nagoya- Yokohama- Tokyo- Kawaguchika- Wakayama- Osaka, do i still need to buy JR Pass and and JR Tokyo Wide Pass? Thank you 😘
If I want to travel 7 days around Tokyo and enjoy Tokyo attractions :Disneyland, mount Fuji including gala yuzawa, I should buy Tokyo wide pass? And how about day 7, when I back to the airport, which pass I should buy?
Hi. Thank you for the informative video. Just for clarification, as a tourist, when i visit japan in march of this year, i can buy the JR Kyushu rail pass when i arrive in fukuoka, particularly in hakata station? Tia.
Hello sir im your new subscriber can you share 7 days itinerary our base is narita and our hotel is in niporri were traveling with 2 kids . We only have so far galaza yuzawa , mt fuji klook tour and disneyland please help
So informative, I am going to Fukuoka, Kumamoto, and Kagoshima, this coming March and thinking of getting JR Kyushu pass, however, here is a question. Although I will only focus on these three prefectures I am thinking of getting only Southern Part of the Kyushu JR Kyushu Pass from the station at Fukuoka right? And I can get on to Shinkansen to go to Kagoshima?? I am looking at a 7 hour Shinkansen ride from Tokyo to Kagoshima Chuo station which cost about 16500Yen gets Kagoshima first then buy JR Kyushu Pass to go to Kumamoto and Fukuoka. What do you think? I am thinking of getting Sun Q Pass - a bus pass like hop on and hop off.
Uh, if I wanna book some express limited train seats I gotta buy the pass early to book them no? Or did I need to wait until I got the actual ticket to be able to book seats on limited express? I’m looking to book the yufuin no mori which sells out in 1-2 days after they open.
Hi, how about the JR Kushu mobile pass? I can't find any other info about it. I hope you can make one :) i really need to know i f i can use for the YUFU train and YUFUIN no mori going to YUfuin floral village.
Hello sir. Thank you for your video. This is very helpful. I just have a question. We are going to Tokyo on 1st week of March for our son's 3rd birthday and is considering getting a Tokyo Wide Pass. We don't have an itinerary yet but Fuji Q Highlands is one for sure since he is obsessed with Thomas the Train. Can you please suggest other places for us to visit for the 2 remaining days of our passes to make the most out of it? Btw, well be staying in Asakusa. Thank you again and hoping you can guide us as we are very intimidated planning this trip overall, especially the transport system 😅
Hi @Ayu-rx3dz, thank you for the question! Yes, JR Yokohama Station is within the coverage area! (But not the Todaido Shinkansen that connects Tokyo to Shin-Yokohama Station; that's run by JR Central.) However, if you are buying this Pass just to go to Yokohama, it is not very cost-worthy; a trip from Tokyo to Yokohama is less than 500 JPY. (Reference Route: japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/result?start=00006668&goal=00000838&start_name=Tokyo&goal_name=Yokohama&date_time=2024-01-31T10%3A00&pass_list=jr_tokyo_wide_pass) Hope this helps!
@@japan-explained Wow thank you so much for your explanation. Actually, i want to buy this pass for going to fuji and gala yuzawa, then i realize that maybe i can use this pass for visiting Gundam factory :D
Thank you so much for this! Very helpful information about the Tokyo Wide Pass. Most of my questions are answered. However, I have one destination that I would like to go to: Nagano, because we want to see the Snow Monkeys! But no matter how I search about it, I can't find whether this pass will help me get there. Some said yes, some said no. If you don't mind, could you provide me with some clarifications? Thank you!
Hello, @hikimchi4507! Thanks for the comment! Glad to know that you found this video useful. :) For the Wild Snow Monkey Park in Nagano, the JR Tokyo Wide Pass will help, but does not cover the whole journey there. One of the more common ways to get to the Park is to take a bus at Nagano Station. However, the Pass only covers up to Sakudaira Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen. You will need to pay the remainder of the journey from Sakudaira Station to Nagano Station via the Hokuriku Shinkansen, which is another 3.2K JPY for reserved seats. (Reference Route: japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/result?start=00002776&goal=00006275&start_name=Sakudaira&goal_name=Nagano&date_time=2024-01-31T10%3A00) Hope this information helps!
Is that Tokyo Wide Pass can be use for shinkansen to Yokohama from Tokyo station ? And Fuji excursion train ? How to get train to shinjuku station if I am from Yokohama, to go to fujikawaguchiko station ?
Hi @Sylviatini, thanks for the question! (1) Shinkansen from Tokyo to Yokohama? No, this shinkansen is not operated by JR Central, so it is not covered by the JR Tokyo Wide Pass. However, you can take local trains from Tokyo to Yokohama, which is covered by the JR Tokyo Wide Pass. (2) Fuji Excursion train? Yes, the Fuji Excursion train is covered by the JR Tokyo Wide Pass! (3) How to go from Yokohama Station to Kawaguchiko Station, via Shinjuku Station? Here you go >>> japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/result?start=00000838&goal=00001065&start_name=Yokohama&goal_name=Kawaguchiko&date_time=2024-01-31T08%3A00&pass_list=jr_tokyo_wide_pass However, if you don't really need to pass by Shinjuku, highway buses might be a better way for you. (It is slightly cheaper and less troublesome since you do not have to transfer.) (Reference: willerexpress.com/en/bus_search/kanagawa/yokohama/yamanashi/fujiq/) Hope this helps!
Hi @KeepingMemoreese! Thank you for the question! The English characters we normally type are half-width characters, so you can just type in that. (For your reference, full-width characters when typed in Japanese, look like this..ＡＢＣＤＥＦＧＨＩＪＫＬＭＮＯＰＱＵＲＳＴＵＶＷＸＹＺ.)
Hi, thanks for the informative video. We will rent a car and drive for most of our kyushu trip. But on day 7 we plan to take the shinkansen from Kumamoto to Kagoshima. Then spend day 8 and 9 in Kagoshima exploring. Then day 10 take Shinkansen from Kagoshima to Fukuoka. Would you recommend us to buy individual JR tickets?
Hi @tiffy623, thanks for the question! Hope I am not too late for this! Kumamoto to Kagoshima-chuo via Kyushu Shinkansen (Reserved Seat): 6,870 JPY Kagoshima-chuo to Hakata via Kyushu Shinkansen (Reserved Seat): 10,640 JPY (All prices are estimates. Source: Navitime.) 3-Day JR Kyushu Rail Pass (All-Kyushu): 20,000 JPY/adult (There's an ongoing promotion until 31 Mar 2024 if you buy it via the JR Kyushu Rail Pass Online Booking website. The 3-Day JR Kyushu Rail Pass (All-Kyushu) is at 19,000 JPY/adult under this promotion.) Hence, if you are buying the Pass just for these 2 journeys, it is not worth it since the main journeys are just 17,510 JPY. However, if you are also taking other JR lines during your 3 days in Kumamoto/Kagoshima/Fukuoka or if you want to pay extra for the flexibility the Pass offers, then it MAY be worth it. For your consideration. Hope it is useful!
Sir I have questions, 1. for Disneyland, shibuya sky view, going to Narita airport. It is covered by JR wide pass? 2. Where we can exchange the voucher if will by the Jr wide pass now if we are from kyoto going to tokyo. Thank you…
Hi @ynyn9168. (1) Maihama Station (nearest JR station to Disneyland), Shibuya Station (near Shibuya Sky) and the JR stations at Narita Airport are all within the coverage area of this Pass. (2) (If you are coming to Tokyo from Kyoto via the Tokaido Shinkansen, you will probably alight at Shinagawa or Tokyo Station.) You can exchange the voucher at the ticket offices of all major train stations operated by JR East, including Shinagawa and Tokyo Station. Hope this helps!
Hello, Thank you for the information, it is very helpful for gaijin. If I buy a Toica card in Nagoya (JR Central) can I still use it to purchase from vending machines and convenience stores like I can with a Suica card? Arigatō gozaimasu.
Hi @alexagius8849, thank you for the comment. Glad that you found this video useful. In general, yes! You can use the TOICA card at vending machines and convenience stores which accept IC cards such as SUICA and ICOCA. Just lookout for the IC Card logo. :) (Useful link: global.jr-central.co.jp/en/tickets/buy/toica/ )
Hi. What is your opinion with regards to renting a car for a family of 5 to travel around the region instead of procuring the all Kyushu rail pass? Thanks 😊
Hi @dennislim5597, thanks for your comment! My opinion on the mode of transport within the Kyushu region would be (1) It depends on which areas within the region you are traveling to. Some urban areas such as Hakata are well-equipped with public transportation, so it may not be necessary to drive around. (In fact, it may be more inconvenient or expensive as you have to deal with traffic, find parking, etc.) However, driving in some areas such as Miyazaki and Saga prefectures may be better to explore the area as the places of interest are located farther from each other and the frequency of public transportation is not high. (2) It also depends on preferences as well. Some people prefer to take public transport so they don't have to focus on the road or deal with driving fatigue (especially if you are the sole driver in the group), while some people prefer to drive and enjoy the freedom of stopping anytime and anywhere they want. I am comparing between driving and public transport as this is the main choices you have highlighted. Unless your itinerary is centered on the JR Kyushu Rail Pass, my opinion is that the Pass is supposed to make your journey cheaper and should only be considered after you decided on a mode of transport. Hope my opinion helps!
Hi @zyron_paul. Unfortunately, Apple does not make this information clear on its website. However, you can try to use up the balance at various places such as convenience stores, souvenir shops or vending machines, or just keep the balance for your next Japan trip. :) (Source: support.apple.com/en-sg/HT207154 )
Hi this is my IT for my december trip Day 1 tokyo city tour (shibuya, akihabara etc) Day2 mt fuji Day 3 gala yuzawa Day 4 ueno to T2 Narita My question is, Is it worth buying the jr tokyo wide pass for 3 days? Hope you notice me! Thank you!
Hi @user-bq2iv5rv3d, thanks for your comment. Tokyo ➡ Kawaguchiko = one-way about 4,300 JPY (via Fuji Excursion), round trip about 8,600 JPY. Tokyo ➡ Gala Yuzawa = one-way about 7,020 JPY (via Tanigawa), round trip about 14,040 JPY. Since both round trips total up to more than 22,640 JPY (which is more than the cost of the Pass), it would be cost-worthy to use the Pass if you are making the trips. Hope this helps!
Hi this is my IT for my december trip Day 1 tokyo city tour (shibuya, akihabara etc) Day2 mt fuji Day 3 gala yuzawa Day 4 ueno to T2 Narita My question is, Is it worth buying the jr tokyo wide pass for 3 days? Hope you notice me! Thank you!
