Cherry Blossom Tour

Celebrate with the Japanese in Hanami (cherry blossom viewing) as you witness Japan's unofficial national flower change the scenery to a shade of pink.
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Japan Gourmet Connoisseur Tour

This journey is for people who love to eat, drink and travel. Venture beyond the familiar sushi and saki perception of Japanese food culture.
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Yokohama Quilt Show

Travel with fellow quilters to view one of the largest patchwork and quilting events on the Japanese calendar.
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The Path to Traditional Japan

This all-embracing journey explores the major cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, which all have distinct proud histories and are unique in their own right.
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Japan's Timeless Sea Coast

The Japan Sea Coast is relatively unexplored by the foreign tourist, yet this stunning region of Japan opens the door to an exceptional appreciation and awareness of Japanese life.
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Spiritual Japan

This region of Japan easily warrants a week to truly discover the ancient cities of Kyoto, Nara and Osaka, not to mention the remoteness of Mt Koya-san.
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Contemporary Japan

Japan has some of the most acclaimed museums and art galleries in the world. Take the time to appreciate art culture along side Japanese tradition.
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Extensive Japan

Explore the land of the rising sun with the Japan Tour Specialist. Gain an extensive appreciation of this unique corner of the world.
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Discover Destination Japan by Rail - Japan Rail Pass

bigstockphoto_Railway_Station_Activities_15647.jpgJapan’s famous Bullet Trains (Shinkansen) need no explanation. They are among the worlds fastest, making the country’s rugged terrain seem easy to get around, over and by tunnel through. For the majority of your journey you will depend on Japan’s extensive railway network to get you from point to point.

The most highly cost effective way for foreign visitors to discover Japan is by the Japan Rail Pass, which provides unlimited travel on a nationwide network of Japan Railways (JR). Trains are reliable, comfortable and clean and even if you do not speak Japanese the network is extremely easy to use.

JAPAN RAIL PASS - Download Japan Rail Pass - Application Form

bigstockphoto_Shinkansen_Japan_331842.jpgThe JR Rail Pass enables you to travel everywhere throughout Japan as this pass covers the entire JR system including: Shinkansen bullet trains (except Nozomi), limited expresses, local services plus certain JR buses and ferries.

The JR Rail Pass is available to foreign tourists visiting Japan under a 'Temporary Visitor' entry status. Or Japanese Nationals living in a foreign country that are a permanent resident of that country or are married to a non Japanese residing in a country other then Japan.

Japan Rail Passes are available in Ordinary (Economy Class) or Green (First Class).

JR 7 Day Ordinary $355
Green $470
JR 14 Day Ordinary $555
Green $755
JR 21 Day Ordinary $710 Green $985

Please contact Destination Japan & Beyond directly in regards to additional information and prices for regional JR Rail Passes.

Seat reservations for all passes can not be made outside of Japan; however seat reservations can be prebooked directly in Japan at no additional cost.

Train timetables can be located at www.hyperdia.com

DISCOVER YOUR OWN JOURNEY WITH DESTINATION JAPAN & BEYOND – TAILOR MADE JAPAN TOURS & GROUP BOOKINGS.

 

Page last updated: 03 Jan 2012