You can fly to Osaka for less than the cost of the rail pass and for less than the Shinkansen train round trip. What’s your itinerary though as that’s a huge factor?
I will arrive in Tokyo 1st , a couple of days staying here then off to staying in Osaka , maybe going to Kyoto from Osaka for a day trip or two , which JR rail pass should I get ? The normal one or the the specific one within regions ?
Do you have specific things you want to do in Osaka? I actually think it’s better for you to stay in Kyoto and then do a day trip to Osaka or so. There is a lot more to do in Kyoto and Nara! I would get the normal rail pass because it will cover your journey from Tokyo.
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