September 23, 2023

International people can use the JR Tokyo Huge Move to vacation all over Kanto

There are journey bargains aplenty for Japan people this 12 months, from the notorious Go to Travel (now applies to Tokyo) to huge savings on inns and bullet trains. If you are imagining of sticking near to Tokyo, the good-worth JR Tokyo Large Pass gives you endless rides on shinkansen and confined-express trains in the Kanto location, which consists of Nikko, Mt Fuji and Izu.  

Obtainable to all those with a foreign (ie, non-Japanese) passport, which include holidaymakers and overseas residents, this go allows you ride the bullet and minimal-express trains as a lot as you want around a few consecutive days. It’s fantastic for a lengthy weekend holiday getaway, of which there’s a person in November (Nov 21-23). 

In this article are the train traces include by the go:

  • JR East traces
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  • Tokyo Monorail
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  • Izu Kyuko Line
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  • Fujikyu Railway Lines
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  • ​​Joshin Dentetsu Line
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  • Saitama New City Transit (Ōmiya – the Railway Museum)​ ​
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  • Tokyo Waterfront Area Quick Transit Line (Rinkai Line)​ ​
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  • Nikko, Kinugawa, and SPACIA Kinugawa trains (only concerning JR East and Tobu Railway traces)
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  • Tobu Railway traces in between Shimo-imaichi and Tōbu-Nikkō / Kinugawa-onsen (normal and speedy trains). Having said that, among Kurihashi and Shimo-imaichi, you can only use Tobu Railway specific trains.
    See the website for the full list as nicely as the terms and conditions.
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Have to have some vacation inspo? If you are heading north, hit up the picturesque Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki, go see the magnificent autumn leaves in Nikko or taste some juicy gyoza in dumpling-loving Utsunomiya.

For cooler temps, head inland to the resort city of Karuizawa or to Yamanshi’s Lake Kawaguchiko for postcard-perfect sights of Mt Fuji. You can also use the pass to pay a visit to the well known Kusatsu Onsen town in Gunma.

Craving some vitamin sea? Transportation to Izu is also covered. Gala Yuzawa, identified for its 16 ski and snowboard slopes, is also available with the move in winter and spring.

You can buy the JR Tokyo Vast Go at JR Vacation Provider centres. The go expenses ¥10,180 for older people and ¥5,090 for youngsters. Do note you are going to have to convey your overseas passport for verification. Japanese nationals can not use the offer, so very best inventory up on some omiyage for your Japanese mates. Examine out JR’s web site for much more specifics and data on routes.

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