Kawaguchiko Lake in autumn (Photo courtesy of Yamanashi Tourism Organization)
A day trip from Tokyo is possible! A trip to enjoy Japanese autumn, nature, culture and traditions
Did you know that there are many attractive sightseeing spots in the suburbs of Tokyo? Even if you don't have much time to spare, you can enjoy Japan to the fullest by visiting various spots where you can experience the magnificent nature, history, and traditions. Our staff, who regularly guide travelers at JR stations, have prepared a model course that allows you to enjoy the autumn, nature, and culture of Japan in three days. Kegon Falls (Nikko)
Recommended sightseeing spots with "JR TOKYO Wide Pass", which allows unlimited rides for 3 days
This campaign is available for tourists and residents of Japan with a valid overseas passport!
JR East offers a variety of special excursion passes. Among them, here are recommended sightseeing spots and model courses to enjoy Japan with the JR East TOKYO Wide Pass, a pass that allows unlimited rides on JR East trains in Tokyo and its suburban areas for 3 days. Recommended sightseeing spots (Gunma/Ibaraki Prefectures) The staff of JR EAST Travel Service Center has prepared two 3-day model sightseeing courses. Autumn in Japan is full of fun with stable weather, beautiful autumn leaves and scenery, and delicious freshly harvested food. If you are not sure where to go, or if you are planning to go, please take a look at this information.
<Model Course A> Introducing some of the best spots! Recommended for those who are looking for places around Narita Airport!
Model Course A introduces a trip from the Narita Airport area to Ibaraki Prefecture and the Karuizawa area in Nagano Prefecture. This course is as beautiful as the standard spots, yet it is attractive because you can avoid the crowds and enjoy it at a leisurely pace. We have carefully selected some of the best spots with spectacular views for those in the know!
Model Course AFirst, put on a kimono and take a walk around "Naritasan Shinshoji Temple" in autumn. Also, "National Hitachi Seaside Park" where about 33,000 kochia trees begin to change their leaves in early October, and "Shiraito Falls" with its combination of magnificent waterfall and autumn leaves, are recommended sightseeing spots that can be visited on a day trip. Daihonzan Naritasan Shinshoji Temple Of this model course, we especially recommend "Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple. In addition to a magnificent hall, the temple's spacious grounds include Narita Park, which is rich in nature and has the emotional richness of a Japanese garden, making it possible to enjoy the seasonal changes in the scenery.
<Model Course B> You can't go wrong! Tour the Golden Route in 3 days!
Fuji" is very popular among Japanese and foreign tourists alike. Fuji, and we receive many inquiries about it at our travel counters at train stations. This course takes you around "Lake Kawaguchi" where Mt. Fuji can be seen beautifully, "Nikko area" where "Nikko Toshogu Shrine," a World Heritage Site dedicated to the most famous shogun in Japan during the Edo period, Prince Ieyasu Tokugawa, is located, and "Tanigawa-dake" where beautiful autumn leaves stain the mountain surface in fall. Model Course B Tanigawa-dake Ropeway is especially recommended in this model course. Tanigawa-dake, which usually begins to change its color from the top of the mountain around the end of September and the best time to see the autumn leaves is in mid-October. For more details, please click the article below. Tanigawadake Ropeway Source: Minakami Town Tourist Association
JR TOKYO Wide Pass makes your trip more convenient!
JR TOKYO Wide Pass can be purchased online, at reserved-seat ticket machines with passport readers, and at JR EAST Travel Service Center. Online, you can also make train reservations in advance before coming to Japan! Your passport (original only, no photocopies) is required to purchase and receive your pass. (Original passport only, no photocopies) is required to purchase and pick up your pass. The pass can also be used for travel from Narita and Haneda Airports to the Tokyo area by JR and Tokyo Monorail. For details, please check the official website. JR EAST TOKYO Wide Pass area mapOfficial website of TOKYO Wide Pass A cute ticket case is also included!
Ticket case will be distributed as soon as it is gone. JR East provides information on social networking services in each country. JR East staff in each country provide information on "Seasonal Train Travel" on Facebook, Instagram, weibo and WeChat. Please refer to this information before and during your trip♪ Check out JR-EAST Official social media here! We are looking forward to helping you have a wonderful trip to Japan. Please stop by JR EAST Travel Service Center when you come to Japan. *The contents and services in this article are subject to change. *All images are for reference only. *The best time to view the autumn foliage varies depending on the weather. Please check the official website of each area before visiting.JR EAST Travel Service Centers & Accessibility
