Events in July–August 2023

  • Activate JR Pass*

    Category: JR Pass Activate JR Pass*

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    July 13, 2023

    Where to activate JR Pass in Tokyo before taking Tokaido Shinkansen:

    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

    OR

    Shinagawa Station Information Center (Central Ticket Gate) 9:00-19:00
    Shinagawa Station JR Tokai Ticket Office 9:00-19:00

    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

     

  • Last day JR Pass

    Category: JR Pass Last day JR Pass


    July 19, 2023

  • Ferry to Iriomote*

    Category: Ferry Ferry to Iriomote*


    July 22, 2023

    Ferry from Ishigaki to Uehara (Port) Iriomote Island.

    There are two ferry companies. Which one we take depends on the schedule. (See below)

    Terminal Address: 1 Misakicho, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0012, Japan - 〒907-0012 沖縄県石垣市美崎町1

     

    Ishigaki Ferry Terminal
    1 Misakicho
    Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0012
    Japan
    +81 980 83 0055
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    Map Ishigaki Ferry Terminal
  • Ferry to Ishigaki*

    Category: Ferry Ferry to Ishigaki*


    July 24, 2023

    Ferry from Uehara Port (Densa Terminal - デンサターミナル) Iriomote Island to Ishigaki

    There are two ferry companies. Which one we take depends on the schedule. (See below)

    Terminal Address: 〒907-1541 Okinawa, Yaeyama District, 竹富町上原553-1 (〒907-1541 沖縄県八重山郡 竹富町上原553-1)

    Uehara Ferry Terminal - Densa Terminal - デンサターミナル
    竹富町上原553-1
    Uehara, Okinawa 907-1541
    Japan
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    Map Uehara Ferry Terminal - Densa Terminal - デンサターミナル
  • Daytrip to Hakone (Weather Depending) - See Fujisan*

    Category: Tram Daytrip to Hakone (Weather Depending) - See Fujisan*

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    July 27, 2023

    MAY GO 7/28 or not at all depending on the weather.

    Daytrip to Hakone

    • Cable Car up mountain to Ropeway
    • See Mt Fuji... aka Fujisan... aka Fujiyama
    • Return on Ropeway
    • Onsen Bath
    • Dinner
    • Return to Yokohama

    Ropeway to Lake Ashinoko (or next day, weather depending)*

    Hakone Komagatake Ropeway - spectacular views of Mt. Fuji and the surrounding area.

    Stops at Ōwakudani (大涌谷, lit. "Great Boiling Valley") sulfur fields for good-luck Kuro-tamago (Black Eggs)

    Terminates at Lake Ashinoko and Mt Komagatake