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    Japan itinerary for 10 days with a JR Pass

    Ten days lets you add Hiroshima and Miyajima to the classic Tokyo to Kansai loop. Here is the plan with a 7 day JR Pass timed for the long rides.

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    Day by day

    • Day 1 to 3: Tokyo, including a day trip to Nikko or Kamakura.
    • Day 4: Shinkansen to Hakone, Mount Fuji views.
    • Day 5: Shinkansen to Kyoto via Mishima.
    • Day 6: Kyoto temples and Arashiyama.
    • Day 7: Day trip to Nara.
    • Day 8: Shinkansen to Hiroshima and Miyajima.
    • Day 9: Osaka food and Dotonbori.
    • Day 10: Fly home from Kansai Airport on the Haruka Express.
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    Pass timing

    Activate the 7 day JR Pass on day 4 so it covers every long shinkansen ride: Tokyo to Kyoto, Kyoto to Hiroshima, Hiroshima to Osaka and the Haruka to the airport. Use IC cards for the first 3 days inside Tokyo.

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    Trains you will ride

    • Tokaido shinkansen Hikari and Sakura.
    • Sanyo shinkansen Sakura or Hikari to Hiroshima.
    • JR Miyajima ferry, included with the pass.
    • Haruka Express to Kansai Airport.

    Frequently asked questions

    Quick answers to common questions.

    Is 10 days enough for Hiroshima?

    Yes. A two night stop in Hiroshima fits comfortably and includes a Miyajima day trip.

    Do I need a 14 day pass?

    Not if you time the 7 day pass for the long rides. Many travellers buy a 7 day pass for the second half of a 10 day trip.

    Are bullet train seats free with the pass?

    Yes. Reserve at any JR ticket office or online for no extra cost.

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