7 day Japan Itinerary with the JAPAN RAIL PASS! Discovering Art In Japan
Welcome back to Japan!
Join us on a breathtaking journey through art across Japan using the 7-day Japan Rail Pass! From art museums to epic landscapes, unique craft-making sessions, castle visits and hands-on creative workshops in local historic towns, we’ll take you through some of Japan’s hidden cultural gems that you may not have heard of!
We have also included 10 HELPFUL JAPAN RAIL PASS TIPS throughout this Japan itinerary that will help you plan and organise your journey so that when you’re on the ground, it is as easy as it can be!
Whether you’re an art lover or looking for Japan travel inspiration to different Prefectures, this itinerary definitely has something for everyone!
A big thank you to JR Group for sponsoring this video and this trip in September 2024.
**Please note that all taxi journeys taken during this itinerary is not covered under the Japan Rail pass.
Helpful links:
Where to book your Japan Rail Pass: https://japanrailpass.net/en/
Where to exchange: https://japanrailpass.net/en/exchange/
Types and Prices Japan Rail pass: https://japanrailpass.net/en/purchase/price/
How to book a reserved seat: https://japanrailpass.net/en/use/reserved-seat-reservation/#onlinemarketing
Oversized Baggage information: https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/info/oversized-baggage/
Timestamps:
00:17 Introduction
00:54 Tip 1: How to Order JR pass
01:15 Tip 2: Collecting JR Pass
01:30 Tokyo to Echigo-Yuzawa
02:12 Tunnel of Light
03:26 Tokamachi City Museum
03:59 Echigo-Yuzawa to Kanazawa
04:05 Tip 3: Selecting the JR Pass right for you
04:31 Tsuzumi-Mon Gate
05:18 Omicho Market
06:07 Kanazawa Castle Ruins
06:40 Kenrokuen Garden
07:32 Hakuichi Kenrokuen Store
08:10 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa
09:02 Tip 4: How to reserve seats
09:32 Tip 5: Reserve Oversize Baggage
10:12 Kanazawa to Gifu
10:49 Monet’s Pond
11:43 Tip 6: Explore Beyond Major Cities
12:30 Mino-Washi Paper Workshop
13:38 Gifu to Nagoya
14:00 Tip 7: Planning your route
14:19 Tip 8: Time Saved
14:47 Nagoya to Takamatsu
15:11 Kawashima Takeshi Art Factory
16:24 Tip 9: Japan Rail Network is Extensive
16:38 Takamatasu to Tokyo
16:42 Outro
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Tunnel of Light:
Ma Yansong / MAD Architects, “Tunnel of Light” (Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale)
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6 Comments
wonderful pass. If I move it this much, I'll end up paying nearly $1,500 for the unit.
We were all set with bookings and airfare to fly to Japan, and Covid hit….still waiting for the day we can go….love your video! Thank you so much!
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Omg, I love this video! It makes me want to go to Japan😂
I want to check out the places you visited.
OK then! I'm a bit late to the party here but…
CONGRATULATIONS you two, + one!
Having watched your travels for the last few years,
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They will be blessed with brains, beauty and a sense of
adventure… plus having two Amazing and Wonderful
parental units, to boot. And yes, you have permission to
to name them after me!
Thrilled for all Three of you. 😄🤩☺
Love love love your Japan videos. We found them so useful when planning our recent trip!