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Xing
Wed Dec 23, 2009 1:39 pm

JR Lines?
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I'll be visiting Japan for 23 days or so.

And reading the other posts, a JR pass is not worth my while?  As I'll be going from Kansai Airport to Osaka, later to Kyoto (day trip to Nara and back to Kyoto) and then off to Tokyo.

I think that's the gist of it.

According to some sites listed here it'll be cheaper to pay as you go?  or do I need to reserve Shinkansen seats for travel?  Can you just arrive at the station and buy a ticket?

I'm wondering, Hyperdia lists JR lines and the cost.  Does this mean I can still use the JR lines without a JR pass?

Currently I've booked for 21 days for a JR pass, but I can get a refund of 80% of that?  is that correct?

Sorry for so many questions for my first post~