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Enjoy a boat cruise along one of Japan's 100 beautiful landscapes

In the south of Iwate is the two-kilometer-long Geibi Gorge, which has been frequented for over a century. A 90-minute boat cruise up and down the river is available for you to enjoy throughout the year. The gorge is a wonderful sight regardless of season: autumn brings vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and red; while winter offers a snowy wonderland.

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Try Akita's local specialty: grilled rice on a stick

Said to be the perfect winter food, kiritanpo is made by pounding cooked rice, forming it into a cylinder around a skewer, and grilling over an open hearth. It can be served as is with sweet miso sauce, or used in kiritanpo nabe, which is a Japanese hot pot typically consisting of meat and vegetables. A bowl of kiritanpo nabe is sure to warm your belly!

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Have a relaxing soak in one of Japan's most famous hot springs

Located in a small town nestled in the mountains, Kusatsu Onsen in Gunma is a hot spring village known for its high-quality water said to cure various ailments. Not only does it boast the largest flowing water volume in the country, it also prides itself for its unique bathing methods of "jikanyu" (timed bathing) and "yumomi" (water stirring). This is the perfect destination for those looking to warm up in a traditional Japanese onsen town during the cold winter months.

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Dress warm, get outside, and play in powder snow

Popular for being the only snow resort in the world with its own Shinkansen station, GALA Yuzawa is a great place for some winter fun. Various snow activities can be enjoyed here like skiing, snowboarding, sledding, snow tubing, etc. The best part is that it is only 75 minutes away from Tokyo by bullet train!

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Watch and observe snow monkeys in their natural habitat

Situated near Joshin'etsukogen National Park, the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park is home to troops of wild Japanese macaques (more commonly known as snow monkeys). Here, you can watch the monkeys as they go about their daily lives, which includes bathing in an onsen! The monkeys come to the park all year round, but winter is their favorite season to soak in the hot springs due to the heavy snow.

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JR EAST Welcome Rail Pass 2020

JR EAST Welcome Rail Pass 2020 is a special limited discount pass available only to foreign passport holders (regardless of visa status). It allows unlimited travel on all JR East trains in the areas of Tokyo, Tohoku, Nagano, and Niigata, inclusive of the Shinkansen, for 3 consecutive days. It is a great way to explore the eastern region of Japan this fall/winter!

・Limited Sales Period: October 16, 2020 to February 26, 2021
・Limited Validity Period: October 16, 2020 to February 28, 2021

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What’s JR EAST Welcome Rail Pass 2020?

JR EAST Welcome Rail Pass 2020 is a special limited discount pass available only to foreign passport holders in Japan, regardless of visa status (temporary visitor, long-term resident, permanent resident, etc.). It can be purchased at JR EAST Travel Service Centers and online.

For 3 consecutive days, pass holders can enjoy unlimited travel on all JR East trains in the areas of Tokyo, Tohoku, Nagano, and Niigata, inclusive of the Shinkansen. You can start your journey in Tokyo, explore the city, then maybe hop aboard the Shinkansen to the Tohoku area or the Nagano, Niigata area.

① Please present your original passport (copies of passport or any other alternative documents are not acceptable) at a JR EAST Welcome Rail Pass 2020 sales office.
② The passenger who will use JR EAST Welcome Rail Pass 2020 is required to be present with showing his/her original passport, which is under valid period, at the sales office when purchasing the pass. Even the family members cannot purchase the pass on behalf of the passenger without having him/herself at the sales office.
③ Passes can be purchased one month before their usage period begins(If the desired start date of usage is more than one month away, a pass cannot be sold.)
④ No one other than the passenger who purchased the pass can use it. The pass cannot be transferred to or loaned out to a third party, including family members.
⑤ While using the pass, you must carry your original passport and be prepared to present it to a station attendant or car conductor if requested so.
⑥ Please see our Travel Terms and Conditions, for more information

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Travel around East Japan with just one pass

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Travel faster via the Shinkansen

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Make seat reservations for free and secure your seat in advance

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Relish the unparalleled fall/winter beauty of eastern Japan with JR EAST Welcome Rail Pass 2020 A special discount pass available for a limited time only

Enjoy a boat cruise along one of Japan's 100 beautiful landscapes

Try Akita's local specialty: grilled rice on a stick

Have a relaxing soak in one of Japan's most famous hot springs

Dress warm, get outside, and play in powder snow

Watch and observe snow monkeys in their natural habitat

JR EAST Welcome Rail Pass 2020

What’s JR EAST Welcome Rail Pass 2020?

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