Th JR Pass provides a convenient way to explore the country, if you are only staying for a limited number of days. It gives good value for travelers who will use the JR Line throughout their stay. Using the shinkansen or bullet train allows you to get from one city to the next the fastest way possible by land.

Japan offers different kinds of passes and cards to make traveling within regions and across the country easier for foreign visitors. One of the options you have when you visit the country is the JR Kansai Wide Area Pass. This allows you to explore Kansai and other areas. I used this pass recently and came up with a list of places you can include in your itinerary.