u/Bitter-Package

Hi!

I am an Australian traveller who has just landed into Tokyo this morning for an 18 day trip.

I decided 6 months ago I didn't do enough socially, and I had to get out there. I work full-time, so my first step was to get 3 weeks off and go to an unfamiliar country. So I chose Japan!

I'm travelling Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka-Hiroshima-Tokyo in that order.

I got pretty stressed this morning just due to how bad communication is going to be. I tried my best but the anxiety of getting it wrong / embarrasment has taken a toll on today.

I'm wondering, has anyone else had the same issue as me, and if so, what's worked best for you? I tried Google Translate, which worked a bit. But it's still the face-face communication that I dread.

I also booked a few Klook tours so I can at least chat to some people.

Any recommendations are appreciated!

Hi!

I am going to Japan in a couple weeks, but am unsure on what's the best way to get from Hiroshima to Tokyo.

My itenerary is:

5 days Tokyo

3 days Kyoto

4 days Osaka (probably 1 day trip to Kyoto included)

1 day Hiroshima

4 additional days in Tokyo

For Osaka-Hiroshima, I have got a Kansai-Hiroshima JR pass, as it was cheaper than a one-way shinkansen ticket.

For my return from Hiroshima-Tokyo, I am not sure what to do.

Currently, my plan is:

Wake up in Hiroshima

Leave bags in coin locker in Hiroshima Station

Train + ferry to Miyajima for morning.

12-1PM: Ferry+train back to Hiroshima station

Shinkansen to Tokyo

I am not sure on 2 things.

1: Should I pre-book my Hiroshima-Tokyo travel, not 100% knowing when I'll be finished in Miyajima.

And 2: I understand that my JR Pass only covers up to Osaka, and I need a cash ticket to go onwards to Tokyo.

How do I work it? Should I get off the train in Osaka and (either pre-book or ticket machines) transfer onto another train to Tokyo, or can I buy another ticket to stay on the train to Tokyo.

This is my first time to Japan, so I'm not sure how it works / what to do here.

Can someone please help me out?