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The perfect five-day itinerary in northern Japan using the JR EAST PASS (Tohoku area)!

Hana — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 08:40:22 +0000

If you’re a foreign passport holder, you might know that you can take advantage of the JR EAST PASS (Tohoku area), which unlocks five consecutive days of unlimited travel across northern Japan for only 20,000 YEN (10,000 YEN for children).

However, the great question remains…where should you go?

For those who might be overwhelmed by the plethora of must-visit destinations in the vast lands of Tohoku, check out the wonderful five-day, four-night itinerary included in this Tokyo Weekender article! From healing your soul in the rose bath hot springs of Iwate and learning about the legendary namahage (troll-type demons) in Akita, to savoring the famous, melt-in-your-mouth apple pie in Aomori, this itinerary is the perfect introduction to Tohoku’s charm.

We say ‘introduction’ here because five days is surely not enough for you to explore all of Tohoku. Hopefully, by the end of your trip, you will be itching to come back and continue your travels in this still undiscovered, hidden gem in Japan.

Tohoku is also home to glorious cherry blossom spots. Check out this Japan Today article to learn more!

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Experience the thrill of Hirosaki’s Neputa Festival from anywhere around the world on February 6 at 2PM (JST)! (Aomori Prefecture)

Hana — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 12:47:50 +0000

Every summer, over 80 illuminated, fan-shaped floats parade through the old castle town of Hirosaki in Aomori Prefecture for the Neputa Festival. The epic images of warriors on the floats (handmade by locals) come to life with the enchanting melodies of the flutes and taiko drums. On February 6 at 2PM (JST), there will be a free, online tour of snowy Hirosaki, and an opportunity to experience the Neputa Festival through dynamic video, no matter where you are in the world. The Q&A session led by local experts and JR EAST staff will also share helpful tips on traveling across Tohoku, information on JR EAST PASS, and more!

Find your perfect JR Rail Pass HERE.

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Here is everything you need to know about the JR EAST PASS (Tohoku area)

Hana — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:16:38 +0000

If you are a non-Japanese passport holder (regardless of visa status), you can purchase the JR EAST PASS (Tohoku area) to unlock five consecutive days of unlimited travel across northeastern Japan.

For a flat fee of 20,000 yen (10,000 yen for children), you can be anywhere from gazing up at the 350-year-old pagoda of Saisho-in Temple in Aomori and taking a stroll in the old castle town of Kakunodate where authentic samurai-era architecture still remains, to attempting the wanko soba (buckwheat noodle) challenge in Iwate and dipping into a hot spring among the fantastical mountains of Yamagata.

The writers of Jarman International recently collaborated with Japan Today to publish an article highlighting everything you need to know about this rail pass, which you can read HERE.

In late October, two of our JI Core 50 members, Daniel Moore and Adam Fulford visited Tohoku to explore its wonders. You can read about their experiences below, and find out what makes this region of Japan so special.

Daniel’s experience in Fukushima Prefecture HERE. Adam’s travel to Yamagata Prefecture HERE.

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Deep Japan – Real Experience to Enrich Your Travel

Ruth Marie Jarman — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 03:46:58 +0000

If you are looking for some accurate travel suggestions and advice that is a little different from what you might find in conventional travel guides, take a look on the Deep Japan website. The writers for Deep Japan are all long term residents of Japan and therefore have an abundance of inside knowledge and useful information to share with international visitors and other foreign residents.

One example of recent a recent article is, “Should I Get a Japan Rail Pass?”, an article that describes some of the pros and cons of the popular Japan Rail Pass and outlines situations where it may or may not be necessary. There is also a great travel itinerary, Planning an Amazing Trip to Japan But Not Sure Where to Go?, which is perfect for someone on a two week trip to Japan who wants to get the most out of their trip by visiting some of Japan’s most unique and worthwhile places.

Be sure to check out Deep Japan, for these and many more fantastic travel tips for visiting Japan.

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