Originally Posted by
verygoldfish
For the life of me, I can't figure out the JR pass/pricing/best option for our route (Tokyo/Nara/Kyoto/Tokyo), 3 days total. Is buying JR rail pass the best option? Is there a regional pass for this route? I would GREATLY appreciate the help in figuring this out... Combed through lots of internet information but for some reason can't figure this out.... Thank you!
It doesn't make sense to get JR pass unless you are using it on NEX trip to Narita as well
I will suggest to check out the japanican hotel + shikansen package and base in Kyoto. You can then take the 4 d 3 n package with a early return ticket to Tokyo