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Disclaimer

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	Not professional advice.		Not professional advice.
	No warranties whatsoever.		No warranties whatsoever.

			[[Category:VDD]]

Courmisch: Hokuriki / Hagibis

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Hokuriki / Hagibis

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	#* You can buy the JR Central package [https://www.japanican.com/en/tour/detail/PAS1J02031MKC/?category=914&typecd=TOU&kw=E-Voucher&typegrpcd=TPA there]. It makes sense if you are too short on time to visit other cities in Kansai, and both your flights arrive and leave in Tokyo.		#* You can buy the JR Central package [https://www.japanican.com/en/tour/detail/PAS1J02031MKC/?category=914&typecd=TOU&kw=E-Voucher&typegrpcd=TPA there]. It makes sense if you are too short on time to visit other cities in Kansai, and both your flights arrive and leave in Tokyo.
	#* Note that JR pass holders are not permitted on the fastest ''Nozomi'' services.		#* Note that JR pass holders are not permitted on the fastest ''Nozomi'' services.
	# With either a JR pass or an Osaka-Tokyo ''Hokuriku Arch'' Pass, you can take the new ''Hokuriku'' Shinkansen to ''Kanazawa'' The remainder of line to Osaka via Kyoto is not yet built, so you have to switch to express train there, which is obviously slower.		# <s>With either a JR pass or an Osaka-Tokyo ''Hokuriku Arch'' Pass, you can take the new ''Hokuriku'' Shinkansen to ''Kanazawa'' The remainder of line to Osaka via Kyoto is not yet built, so you have to switch to express train there, which is obviously slower.
	#* However, ''Kanazawa'' has one of the best Japanese gardens, so you might as well make a stop to visit it.		#* However, ''Kanazawa'' has one of the best Japanese gardens, so you might as well make a stop to visit it.
	#* You can buy the arch pass from specialist travel agents, such as [https://www.jrpass.com/regional-passes/osaka-tokyo-hokuriku-arch-pass#regional_pass_type JRpass.com]. It is slightly cheaper than the 7-days JR pass, but it is much more limited in geography.		#* You can buy the arch pass from specialist travel agents, such as [https://www.jrpass.com/regional-passes/osaka-tokyo-hokuriku-arch-pass#regional_pass_type JRpass.com]. It is slightly cheaper than the 7-days JR pass, but it is much more limited in geography.</s>
			#* '''Hagibis typhoon has severely impacted JR East services between Tokyo and Kanazawa. Avoid this route.'''
	# Without any pass, you can fly between Tokyo-Haneda (HND) and Osaka-Itami (ITM).		# Without any pass, you can fly between Tokyo-Haneda (HND) and Osaka-Itami (ITM).
	#* JAL and ANA both have deals for fixed discounted prices on domestic routes, but compare with list prices. These options only make sense if you do not have a rail pass of any kind.		#* JAL and ANA both have deals for fixed discounted prices on domestic routes, but compare with list prices. These options only make sense if you do not have a rail pass of any kind.

Fcartegnie: /* Before Leaving */

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Before Leaving

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	Plan your flight(s) with sufficient margin in case of Typhoon (which really means shutdown), but also your train might be delayed after a local earthquake because they need to stop, then lower their speed.		Plan your flight(s) with sufficient margin in case of Typhoon (which really means shutdown), but also your train might be delayed after a local earthquake because they need to stop, then lower their speed.
	You might want to keep an Eye on http://www.jma.go.jp/jma/en/menu.html for that purpose.		You might want to keep an Eye on http://www.jma.go.jp/jma/en/menu.html for that purpose.
			A dedicated app for foreigners is also available https://www.jnto.go.jp/safety-tips/eng/app.html

	Be sure to let know your hotel & plans to someone outside of Japan.		Be sure to let know your hotel & plans to someone outside of Japan.

Courmisch: /* Japan Sightseeing */

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Japan Sightseeing

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	transit rather than a rental car. In fact, it can be argued that using		transit rather than a rental car. In fact, it can be argued that using
	public transit is part of the experience.		public transit is part of the experience.


	== Kanto area ==		== Kanto area ==
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	Also be sure to spend one night in a traditional hotel,		Also be sure to spend one night in a traditional hotel,
	presumably in Hakone (for the hot springs).		presumably in Hakone (for the hot springs).


	== Between Kanto and Kansai ==		== Between Kanto and Kansai ==

Courmisch: /* Japan Sightseeing */

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Japan Sightseeing

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	I would recommend the following day trips:		I would recommend the following day trips:

	* Nikko: major Shinto sanctuary		* '''Nikko''': major Shinto sanctuary
	** w/ JRP: Tohoku Shinkansen to Utstunomiya, then Nikko line		** w/ JRP: ''Tohoku'' Shinkansen to ''Utstunomiya'', then ''Nikko'' line

	* Hakone: hot spring, nature viewing		* '''Hakone''': hot spring, nature viewing
	** w/ JRP: Tokkaido Shinkansen to Odawara, then local line;		** w/ JRP: ''Tokkaido'' Shinkansen to ''Odawara'', then local line;
	** w/o JRP: Odakyu private railway from Shinjuku		** w/o JRP: ''Odakyu'' private railway from ''Shinjuku''

	* Kamakura: old capital, major Buddhist sanctuary		* '''Kamakura''': old capital, major Buddhist sanctuary
	** JR Yokosuka line from Shinagawa, Totsuka or Ofuna		** JR ''Yokosuka'' line from ''Shinagawa'', ''Totsuka'' or ''Ofuna''

	Also be sure to spend one night in a traditional hotel,		Also be sure to spend one night in a traditional hotel,
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	There are three options to get from one region to the other:		There are three options to get from one region to the other:

	1) With a JR pass or with a JR Central Tokyo-Kyoto round-trip package,		# With a JR pass or with a JR Central Tokyo-Kyoto round-trip package, you can take the ''Tokkaido'' Shinkansen between Tokyo and Kyoto.
	you can take the Tokkaido Shinkansen between Tokyo and Kyoto.		#* You can buy the JR Central package [https://www.japanican.com/en/tour/detail/PAS1J02031MKC/?category=914&typecd=TOU&kw=E-Voucher&typegrpcd=TPA there]. It makes sense if you are too short on time to visit other cities in Kansai, and both your flights arrive and leave in Tokyo.
			#* Note that JR pass holders are not permitted on the fastest ''Nozomi'' services.
	You can buy the JR Central package		# With either a JR pass or an Osaka-Tokyo ''Hokuriku Arch'' Pass, you can take the new ''Hokuriku'' Shinkansen to ''Kanazawa'' The remainder of line to Osaka via Kyoto is not yet built, so you have to switch to express train there, which is obviously slower.
	[https://www.japanican.com/en/tour/detail/PAS1J02031MKC/?category=914&typecd=TOU&kw=E-Voucher&typegrpcd=TPA there].		#* However, ''Kanazawa'' has one of the best Japanese gardens, so you might as well make a stop to visit it.
	It makes sense if you are too short on time to visit other cities in		#* You can buy the arch pass from specialist travel agents, such as [https://www.jrpass.com/regional-passes/osaka-tokyo-hokuriku-arch-pass#regional_pass_type JRpass.com]. It is slightly cheaper than the 7-days JR pass, but it is much more limited in geography.
	Kansai, and both your flights arrive and leave in Tokyo.		# Without any pass, you can fly between Tokyo-Haneda (HND) and Osaka-Itami (ITM).
			#* JAL and ANA both have deals for fixed discounted prices on domestic routes, but compare with list prices. These options only make sense if you do not have a rail pass of any kind.
	Note that JR pass holders are not permitted on the fastest ''Nozomi'' services.		#** [http://www.nl.jal.co.jp/world/en/japan_explorer_pass/lp/ JAL Explorer Pass]
			#** [https://www.ana.co.jp/en/fr/promotions/share/experience_jp/ ANA Experience Japan] (The ANA promotion should be valid in November inspite of indications.)
			#* Those deals used to be restricted to international passenger of the two airlines' respective alliance, but no longer are.
	2) With either a JR pass or an Osaka-Tokyo Hokuriku Arch Pass, you can take the new Hokuriku Shinkansen to Kanazawa. The remainder of line to Osaka via Kyoto is not yet built, so you have to switch to express train there, which is obviously slower.

	However, Kanazawa has one of the best Japanese gardens, so you might as well make a stop to visit it.

	You can buy the arch pass from specialist travel agents, such as
	[https://www.jrpass.com/regional-passes/osaka-tokyo-hokuriku-arch-pass#regional_pass_type JRpass.com].
	It is slightly cheaper than the 7-days JR pass, but it is much more
	limited in geography.


	3) Without any pass, you can fly between Tokyo-Haneda (HND) and Osaka-Itami (ITM).

	JAL and ANA both have deals for fixed discounted prices on domestic
	routes, but compare with list prices. These options only make sense if
	you do not have a rail pass of any kind.

	* [http://www.nl.jal.co.jp/world/en/japan_explorer_pass/lp/ JAL Explorer Pass]
	* [https://www.ana.co.jp/en/fr/promotions/share/experience_jp/ ANA Experience Japan] (The ANA promotion should be valid in November inspite of indications.)

	Those deals used to be restricted to international passenger of the two
	airlines' respective alliance, but no longer are.

	== Kansai area ==		== Kansai area ==

	Obviously, you will want to visit Kyoto, including the gold and silver		Obviously, you will want to visit '''Kyoto''', including the gold and silver
	temples, the Kioymizu-dera and many more. Given the crowd and the		temples, the Kioymizu-dera and many more. Given the crowd and the
	number of sites, that will occupy a few days.		number of sites, that will occupy a few days.
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	From Kyoto, a must-do day trip:		From Kyoto, a must-do day trip:

	* Nara: big Buddha statue, sanctuary with pesky deers...		* '''Nara''': big Buddha statue, sanctuary with pesky deers...
	** (w/ JRP: JR Nara line; w/o JRP: Kintetsu private railway)		** w/ JRP: JR Nara line; w/o JRP: Kintetsu private railway

	Further West, I can recommend the following day trips:		Further West, I can recommend the following day trips:

	* Himeji: wooden samurai castle		* '''Himeji''': wooden samurai castle
	** (w/ JRP: Sanyo Shinkansen)		** w/ JRP: ''Sanyo'' Shinkansen
	* Takamatsu: Japanese garden		* '''Takamatsu''': Japanese garden
	** (w/ JRP: express train from Okayama)		** w/ JRP: express train from ''Okayama''
	** Especially if you do not visit Kanazawa.		** Especially if you do not visit Kanazawa.

	* Hiroshima: Miyajima island and ground zero		* '''Hiroshima''': Miyajima island and ground zero
	** (w/ JRP: Sanyo Shinkansen; to Miyajima: local train and ferry; to city centre: tramway)		** w/ JRP: ''Sanyo'' Shinkansen; to Miyajima: local train and ferry; to city centre: tramway

	Okayama makes an ideal base for those trips, but anywhere along the		Okayama makes an ideal base for those trips, but anywhere along the ''Sanyo'' Shinkansen works.
	Sanyo Shinkansen works.

	== General notes ==		== General notes ==
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	These guidelines are geared toward self-guided tourists.		These guidelines are geared toward self-guided tourists.
	If you prefer to spend money to have somebody else guide you, that is		If you prefer to spend money to have somebody else guide you, that is
	of course possible as well. [http://80days.co.jp/ 80 Days] is managed by an acquaintance		of course possible as well. '''[http://80days.co.jp/ 80 Days]''' is managed by an acquaintance
	but there are surely plenty others.		but there are surely plenty others.

	You can buy a voucher for a JR pass from local travel agencies or from		You can buy a voucher for a JR pass from local travel agencies or from
	online specialists such as [https://www.jrpass.com jrpass.com] or [https://www.japan-experience.com/ japan-experience.com].		online specialists such as '''[https://www.jrpass.com jrpass.com]''' or '''[https://www.japan-experience.com/ japan-experience.com]'''.
	Compare prices.		Compare prices.

Courmisch: /* General notes */

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General notes

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	while staying inside Tokyo.		while staying inside Tokyo.

	See also ~~guidance~~ for [[VDD19/Air_travel#Airport_transfer\|airport transfer]] and [[VDD19#Practical_information\|other practicalities]]		== See also ==

			Guidance for [[VDD19/Air_travel#Airport_transfer\|airport transfer]] and [[VDD19#Practical_information\|other practicalities]]
	<s>will be left for later communications to all international attendees</s>.		<s>will be left for later communications to all international attendees</s>.

Courmisch: /* General notes */

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General notes

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	These guidelines are geared toward self-guided tourists.		These guidelines are geared toward self-guided tourists.
	If you prefer to spend money to have somebody else guide you, that is		If you prefer to spend money to have somebody else guide you, that is
	of course possible as well. ~~This one is managed by an acquaintance:~~		of course possible as well. [http://80days.co.jp/ 80 Days] is managed by an acquaintance
	http://80days.co.jp/ but there are surely plenty others.		but there are surely plenty others.

	You can buy a voucher for a JR pass from local travel agencies or from		You can buy a voucher for a JR pass from local travel agencies or from

Courmisch: /* General notes */

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General notes

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	while staying inside Tokyo.		while staying inside Tokyo.

	See also guidance for [[VDD19/Air_travel#Airport_transfer\|airport transfer]] and [[~~VDD16~~#Practical_information\|other practicalities]]		See also guidance for [[VDD19/Air_travel#Airport_transfer\|airport transfer]] and [[VDD19#Practical_information\|other practicalities]]
	<s>will be left for later communications to all international attendees</s>.		<s>will be left for later communications to all international attendees</s>.

Courmisch: /* General notes */

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General notes

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	VDD is held there, but you can equally travel west-to-east or		VDD is held there, but you can equally travel west-to-east or
	east-to-west.		east-to-west.


	These guidelines are geared toward self-guided tourists.		These guidelines are geared toward self-guided tourists.
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	You can buy a voucher for a JR pass from local travel agencies or from		You can buy a voucher for a JR pass from local travel agencies or from
	online specialists such as jrpass.com or japan-experience.com.		online specialists such as [https://www.jrpass.com jrpass.com] or [https://www.japan-experience.com/ japan-experience.com].
	Compare prices.		Compare prices.

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	while staying inside Tokyo.		while staying inside Tokyo.

			See also guidance for [[VDD19/Air_travel#Airport_transfer\|airport transfer]] and [[VDD16#Practical_information\|other practicalities]]
	~~Guidance~~ for airport transfer and other practicalities will be left for		<s>will be left for later communications to all international attendees</s>.
	later communications to all international attendees.

	== Disclaimer ==		== Disclaimer ==

Courmisch: /* Kansai area */

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Kansai area

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	From Kyoto, a must-do day trip:		From Kyoto, a must-do day trip:

	- Nara: big Buddha statue, sanctuary with pesky deers...		* Nara: big Buddha statue, sanctuary with pesky deers...
	(w/ JRP: JR Nara line; w/o JRP: Kintetsu private railway)		** (w/ JRP: JR Nara line; w/o JRP: Kintetsu private railway)


	Further West, I can recommend the following day trips:		Further West, I can recommend the following day trips:

	- Himeji: wooden samurai castle		* Himeji: wooden samurai castle
	(w/ JRP: Sanyo Shinkansen)		** (w/ JRP: Sanyo Shinkansen)
			* Takamatsu: Japanese garden
			** (w/ JRP: express train from Okayama)
			** Especially if you do not visit Kanazawa.

	~~- Takamatsu: Japanese garden~~		* Hiroshima: Miyajima island and ground zero
	~~(w/ JRP: express train from Okayama)~~		** (w/ JRP: Sanyo Shinkansen; to Miyajima: local train and ferry; to city centre: tramway)
	~~Especially if you do not visit Kanazawa.~~

	- Hiroshima: Miyajima island and ground zero
	(w/ JRP: Sanyo Shinkansen; to Miyajima: local train and ferry;
	to city centre: tramway)

	Okayama makes an ideal base for those trips, but anywhere along the		Okayama makes an ideal base for those trips, but anywhere along the
	Sanyo Shinkansen works.		Sanyo Shinkansen works.


	== General notes ==		== General notes ==