Events in July–August 2023

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July

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July 13, 2023(2 events)

Check Out: 10:00 am


July 13, 2023

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

 

July 14, 2023
July 15, 2023(1 event)

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


July 15, 2023

July 16, 2023
July 17, 2023(1 event)

EARLY CHECK OUT - 9:00 AM


July 17, 2023

July 18, 2023
July 19, 2023(1 event)

Last day JR Pass


July 19, 2023

July 20, 2023(2 events)

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!!!


July 20, 2023

July 21, 2023(1 event)

SUNSET - 7:32 PM!!!


July 21, 2023

July 22, 2023(3 events)

Check out 11:00 am latest


July 22, 2023

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

SUNSET - 7:32 PM!!!


July 22, 2023

July 23, 2023(2 events)

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!!!


July 23, 2023

July 24, 2023(3 events)

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!!

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

SUNSET - 7:32 PM!!!


July 24, 2023

July 25, 2023(1 event)

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


July 25, 2023

July 26, 2023(1 event)

Check out 10:00 am


July 26, 2023

July 27, 2023(1 event)

Daytrip to Hakone (Weather Depending) - See Fujisan*


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

July 28, 2023
July 29, 2023(1 event)

Leave by 10:00am - BEACH DAY!!


July 29, 2023

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August

August 1, 2023(1 event)

Check out 10:00 am


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September

September 1, 2023
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