– Where to activate JR Pass in Tokyo before taking Tokaido Shinkansen: OR ORDERED on 5/15/23 We'll each get a one-week JR Pass from Amnet. We can take most any train as often as we like, including the Shinkansen (Bullet Train). JR Pass Info: https://travelwithamnet.com/jr-pass Only for foreign tourists Must pick up at Amnet office with passport Activate in Japan before first use – Breakfast from Family Mart the night before. Shinkansen from Shibuya Station to Shin Osaka. Checked into AirBNB (Not ready when we arrived) Waited on the rain. Eventually left for Hirano Gion – Kumata Shrine, Hirano Ward, Osaka Click here for Hirano Gion Info Saw some of the float prcessions Ate grilled beef tongue, cold cucumbers and other festival food Never got to witness the ceremonies within the shrine, taiko drumming, the fortunes, etc. – Two apartments in the same building in Niponbashi, Osaka 2-chōme-1-19 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka 542-0073, Japan Ian, Kyoko & Sarah (for 3) $210.00 - https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/813326076217347865 - Reservation code HMXFFBEAPJ David & Patty (for 2) $177.00 - https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/813355199449348824 - Reservation code HMH52JSAD2
July 13, 2023
Activate JR Pass*
July 13, 2023
Tokyo Station
JR EAST Travel Service Center (Marunouchi North Exit)
7:30-20:30
Tokyo Station
JR Tokai Ticket Office (Yaesu Central Exit)
7:30-20:30
Shinagawa Station
Information Center (Central Ticket Gate)
9:00-19:00
Shinagawa Station
JR Tokai Ticket Office
9:00-19:00
WWD Osaka Day 1
July 13, 2023 Sleep: Osaka - Check In 4pm*
July 13, 2023
Activate JR Pass*
WWD Osaka Day 1
Kumata Shrine, Hirano Ward, Osaka
Sleep: Osaka - Check In 4pm*
2-chōme-1-19 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka 542-0073, Japan