Events in July–August 2023

  • Check Out: 10:00 am

    Category: Check Out Check Out: 10:00 am


    July 13, 2023

    Activate JR Pass*

    Category: JR Pass Activate JR Pass*


    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

     

  • EARLY START - Get train by 9:30 am for Koyasan

    Category: Check Out EARLY START - Get train by 9:30 am for Koyasan


    July 15, 2023

  • EARLY CHECK OUT - 9:00 AM

    Category: Check Out EARLY CHECK OUT - 9:00 AM


    July 17, 2023

  • Last day JR Pass

    Category: JR Pass Last day JR Pass


    July 19, 2023

  • Get Train by 10:00am - SEE NOTE*

    Category: Check Out Get Train by 10:00am - SEE NOTE*


    July 20, 2023

    Get train by 10 am to Kansai Int'l Airport for 2:20 pm flight. Need to figure out breakfast beforehand.

    SUNSET - 7:32 PM!!!

    Category: Sunrise/Sunset SUNSET - 7:32 PM!!!


    July 20, 2023

  • SUNSET - 7:32 PM!!!

    Category: Sunrise/Sunset SUNSET - 7:32 PM!!!


    July 21, 2023

  • Check out 11:00 am latest

    Category: Check Out Check out 11:00 am latest


    July 22, 2023

    SUNSET - 7:32 PM!!!

    Category: Sunrise/Sunset SUNSET - 7:32 PM!!!


    July 22, 2023

  • SUNRISE!! - 5:45 AM*

    Category: Sunrise/Sunset SUNRISE!! - 5:45 AM*


    July 23, 2023

    I'm going. If you can get up to see it, it will be one of the most amazing things you will see in your life (not an exaggeration) - Weather depending.

    SUNSET - 7:32 PM!!!

    Category: Sunrise/Sunset SUNSET - 7:32 PM!!!


    July 23, 2023

  • Check out 10:00 am*

    Category: Check Out Check out 10:00 am*


    July 24, 2023

    Beach Hotel Sunshine allows guests to use the pool and facilities for the rest of the day after check out!!

    SUNSET - 7:32 PM!!!

    Category: Sunrise/Sunset SUNSET - 7:32 PM!!!


    July 24, 2023

  • SUNSET - From Airplane During Flight - 7:32 PM!!!

    Category: Sunrise/Sunset SUNSET - From Airplane During Flight - 7:32 PM!!!


    July 25, 2023

  • Check out 10:00 am

    Category: Check Out Check out 10:00 am


    July 26, 2023

    Get Eyeglasses*

    Category: Eyeglasses Get Eyeglasses*


    July 26, 2023

    We will definitely be getting new eyeglasses while in Japan, probably while we are in Yokohama. Prices are very reasonable, so you might consider getting some if you can find a style you like. The whole process takes about an hour.

  • Leave by 10:00am - BEACH DAY!!

    Category: Check Out Leave by 10:00am - BEACH DAY!!


    July 29, 2023

  • Check out 10:00 am

    Category: Check Out Check out 10:00 am


    August 1, 2023