Events in July–August 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!! Shinkansen to Osaka*

    Category: Travel EARLY START!! Shinkansen to Osaka*


    July 13, 2023

    Shinkansen Timetable: http://www.shinkansen.co.jp/jikoku_hyo/en/sanyou/sdh_tokyo.html

    Shinkansen Info:

    https://www.jrailpass.com/shinkansen-bullet-trains

    https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2018.html

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinkansen

    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

     

  • EARLY START!! - Train to Koyasan*

    Category: Travel EARLY START!! - Train to Koyasan*


    July 15, 2023

    Train to Cable Car to Bus!! About 2-2.5  hours ride.

  • EARLY START!! Bus/Cable Car/Train/Shinkansen to Kyoto*

    Category: Travel EARLY START!! Bus/Cable Car/Train/Shinkansen to Kyoto*


    July 17, 2023

  • EARLY START! - Train to Nara*

    Category: Travel EARLY START! - Train to Nara*


    July 19, 2023

    Nara Line (JR) from Kyoto Station - about 45 minutes

    https://goo.gl/maps/PKHcBUvakwiy5T1h7

    Train Return to Kyoto*

    Category: Travel Train Return to Kyoto*


    July 19, 2023

    Nara Line (JR) from Nara Station

    https://goo.gl/maps/Hox82ZEYi2FAWn1Y6

     

    Nara Station
    1 Sanjōhonmachi
    Nara, Nara 630-8122
    Japan
    Last day JR Pass

    Category: JR Pass Last day JR Pass


    July 19, 2023

  • Train to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)*

    Category: Travel Train to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)*


    July 20, 2023

    Haruka Line from Kyoto Station - every 30 minutes

    https://goo.gl/maps/wT5bifokAPu3mhYq8

    Kyoto Station
    Kyoto Station
    Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho
    Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto
    Japan
    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Train to Yokohama*

    Category: Travel Train to Yokohama*


    July 26, 2023

    Tenkubashi Station to Sakuragicho Station, Yokohama

    Keikyū Airport/Main Line - ¥440 - about every 30 minutes

    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.

  • Train to Hakone - EARLY START

    Category: Travel Train to Hakone - EARLY START


    July 27, 2023

    Return Train to Yokohama

    Category: Travel Return Train to Yokohama


    July 27, 2023

  • Train to Kamakura*

    Category: Travel Train to Kamakura*


    July 29, 2023

    JR from Sakuragicho Station, Yokohama to Kamakura Station

    then Enoshima Electric Railway to Hase Station

  • Train to Tokyo

    Category: Travel Train to Tokyo


    August 1, 2023

  • Narita Express to Airport

    Category: Travel Narita Express to Airport


    August 3, 2023