cyndeb

Hubby and I will be in Japan six weeks from now for 10 days. I've got to buy our JR passes...but I can't decide: 7 day JR pass plus 3 Tokyo Free Kippu for our days in Tokyo OR 14 day JR pass. We save $250 with the 7 day plan, but I don't want to make life hard. Thoughts?

mrwunrfl

It's not that hard, really. The Free Kippu is probably simpler. Save the $250 and get the 7-day with the three 1-days. Or just the 7-day and pay as you go in Tokyo.

Lyndie

cyndeb-check out prices at a few sellers of JR pass. www.railplus.com.au is cheaper for us Aussies than buying via Qantas Holidays. Not sure where you are but do a check as prices can vary and they all use different conversion rates ie. yen to US to Aussie dollars!! Confused the hell out of me! Have fun!

cyndeb

Thanks to you both! I'm in the US and, compared to travel in Europe, Japan Rail seems quite confusing. I think I'll go with the 7 day pass and "pay as you go" Tokyo idea. Thanks for your input!

Alec

Skip Free Kippu. It's not a very good value as it only covers JR. You are likely to be using a combination of subways (most useful), JR and some private lines (e.g. for Nikko, Narita).

mrwunrfl

Tokyo Combination Ticket (Tokyo Free Kippu) - A one-day pass valid for unlimited travel on JR and Toei local trains, Toei and TRTA (Eidan) subways, and Toei city buses. The pass costs ¥1,580 yen (¥ 790 yen for children aged 6-11) and is available from station Pass Offices.

So, it's more useful than paying for a second-week on a JR Pass just to use that week of the pass to take JR trains in Tokyo.

mrwunrfl

But, yes, skipping the Free Kippu is even better, IMO.