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**Adimos** · 03-03-2010, 03:13 PM

Depends where you are going.

My tip is to research on the web first.

If you are travelling a bit then a JR pass may be OK, but if you aren't moving around a lot, forget that, they are not value for the Yen.

However, if you are in Tokyo or other big city, you'll use public transport, so get the local smartcard pass, in Tokyo its Suica. That makes life so easy, coz you don't have to figure out in advance what a correct fare is, then you don't get caught up in the hassle of adjusting your fare at the destination.

Last tip - practice saying "sumimasen" a lot. Say that and all your mistakes will be forgiven.

Have a great time, it will be easier than you think!

03-03-2010, 03:13 PM	#3
Adimos Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 536 Senior Member	Depends where you are going. My tip is to research on the web first. If you are travelling a bit then a JR pass may be OK, but if you aren't moving around a lot, forget that, they are not value for the Yen. However, if you are in Tokyo or other big city, you'll use public transport, so get the local smartcard pass, in Tokyo its Suica. That makes life so easy, coz you don't have to figure out in advance what a correct fare is, then you don't get caught up in the hassle of adjusting your fare at the destination. Last tip - practice saying "sumimasen" a lot. Say that and all your mistakes will be forgiven. Have a great time, it will be easier than you think!
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