Matsumoto Castle Image courtesy of Matsumoto Castle Management Division
Enjoy Japan's beautiful autumn, history, and food!
Nagano and Niigata prefectures are popular in winter as resort areas for winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding, and for seeing wild monkeys bathing in hot springs, but they are also popular in winter because of their rich nature. The beautiful autumn foliage, abundant harvests, beautiful sunset skies, and spectacular mountains make autumn a beautiful season that rivals even the cherry blossom season. Recommended Tourist Attractions (Nagano and Niigata Prefectures)
Travel to enjoy nature and history with "JR EAST PASS Nagano/Niigata area" with unlimited rides for 5 days.
The JR EAST PASS Nagano/Niigata area is available to residents of Japan with a valid overseas passport. The staff at the JR EAST Travel Service Center, which assists travelers on a daily basis, will introduce a model course that allows you to fully enjoy your trip using the special 5-day Unlimited Ride Pass.
Enjoy 3 prefectures to the fullest! Enjoy beautiful Japanese autumn, nature, castles, and food!
Niigata, Yamanashi, and Nagano prefectures are surrounded by rich nature, mountains, rivers, and valleys in Japan, and are popular among Japanese as destinations for a refreshing visit.
Model Course A: A tour of Niigata, Yamanashi, and Nagano prefectures based in Tokyo
Shosenkyo Gorge Image provided by Yamanashi Tourism Promotion Organization Among them, Shosenkyo Gorge in Yamanashi Prefecture and Unba Pond (also known as Swan Lake) in Nagano Prefecture are famous for their beautiful autumn foliage, which has been loved by many Japanese people. Also, did you know that Matsumoto Castle, a national treasure in Nagano Prefecture, is very popular among visitors to Japan? Why not experience the heart of the Japanese people along with the autumn scenery? Model Course A
A trip to Niigata Prefecture, a gourmet prefecture, to enjoy delicious cuisine and beautiful autumn scenery
Niigata Prefecture is famous for its rice such as Koshihikari, but rice is not the only delicious food. Sake, fresh seafood, and other beautiful scenery and food make Niigata Prefecture a must-see area to visit in the autumn, when the harvest is full of emotion. Kiyotsukyo Tunnel Image provided by: Niigata Tourist Association
Model Course B: A tour of Niigata Prefecture, which is famous for its rice and delicious sake. You may be able to taste delicious Japanese sake.
Model Course B-① Model Course B-2 In Naeba, you can enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves on the longest gondola in Japan, and you can also take the sightseeing train "Kairi" to enjoy delicious meals with a view of the beautiful Sea of Japan.
The sightseeing train "Kairi" is popular among Japanese people for its food and scenery.
Kairi Image provided by: JR East The "Kairi" sightseeing train is available for JR EAST PASS Nagano and Niigata areas, but reservations for reserved seats are required. In addition, reservations with a meal course are a travel product and require a separate application on the dedicated website. For details, please refer to the feature article on *and trip. *As a result of heavy rain, the "Kairi" train is closed for its entire route from September 23 to October 6.
Unlimited Ride on the Shinkansen "JR EAST PASS Nagano/Niigata area" for a Convenient and Comfortable Trip!
JR EAST PASS Nagano/Niigata area can be purchased online, at reserved-seat ticket machines with passport readers, and at JR EAST Travel Service Center. Online reservations can be made in advance of your arrival in 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 JR/Monorail travel in the Tokyo area from Narita and Haneda Airports. For details, please visit the official website. JR EAST PASS (Nagano/Niigata area) Map JR EAST PASS (Nagano/Niigata area) official website A popular ticket case will also be included in the package.
Ticket cases will be distributed as soon as they are gone.JR East, is disseminating information on social networking services in each country. JR East East staffs in each country provide information on "Seasonal Railway Travel" on Facebook, Instagram, weibo, WeChat, etc. 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
