July 13, 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

 

Hirano Gion - train at 4pm*

Category: Event Hirano Gion - train at 4pm*

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July 13, 2023

This our favorite local festival. It is located in Hirano on the outskirts of Osaka Prefecture.

Hirano Gion – Kumata Shrine, Hirano Ward, Osaka

Click here for Hirano Gion Info

Yamatoji Line from JR Namba Station

Kumata Shrine, Hirano Ward, Osaka
2 Chome-1-67
Hirano Miyamachi, Osaka 547-0046
Japan
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Map Kumata Shrine, Hirano Ward, Osaka