Japan rail travel individual tickets vs rail-pass

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I'm going to be travelling from Kagoshima to Tokyo via Osaka with a stop-over in Osaka.

Which are the operator websites I will need to buy tickets with, and would this be the cheapest/best option or would it be better to get a rail-pass of some description?






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Is Tokyo rail pass worth it?

The JR pass truly shows its value over long distances. Nothing beats the speed and convenience of the Shinkansen bullet train. For example, the bullet train from Tokyo to Osaka is currently \xa514,250 (~$129.63 USD). This is just under half the price of a 7-day JR pass.

Does Japan Rail Pass cover local trains?

1. The Japan Rail Pass covers all JR Group limited express trains, express trains, rapid and local ones.

What is the difference between JR Pass and Suica card?

No visitor to Tokyo should be without a Suica card and no visitor to Japan should be without a JR Pass. The Suica card is convenient for intercity trains and buses while the JR Pass saves you time and money when traveling through the country.

Is JR Pass only for one person?

A JR Pass is a very personal thing and can only be used by the person that it was issued for.



Alternatives to the Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass): Flex Ticket, Platt Kodama, etc




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