{"id":3182,"date":"2018-07-18T08:10:36","date_gmt":"2018-07-18T00:10:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/countocram.com\/?p=3182"},"modified":"2018-09-18T07:27:58","modified_gmt":"2018-09-17T23:27:58","slug":"day-1-2-5-days-in-nagano-and-tokyo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/countocram.com\/2018\/07\/18\/day-1-2-5-days-in-nagano-and-tokyo\/","title":{"rendered":"Day 1-2: 5 Days in Nagano and Tokyo"},"content":{"rendered":"
There\u2019s just something about Japan<\/a><\/strong> that makes me keep on coming back- the beautiful nature, rich history and culture, modern cities, efficient transport system, delicious food, and of course, the hospitable and polite Japanese people. After planning and costing for a 5 day trip, transportation alone will cost me about Php15,000. Good thing tourists in Japan have the privilege to purchase a Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass)<\/strong> which will allow tourists unlimited train, buses and ferry rides owned by Japan Rail Group<\/strong>. You can learn more about the JR Pass on their website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Since I\u2019ll be exploring Nagano and Tokyo areas only, I decided to get the JR East Pass (Nagano-Niigata Area)<\/strong><\/a> which is valid for 5 days. This pass covers JR East Lines<\/strong> in Tokyo, Nagano, and Niigata, plus non JR Lines in Nikko, and Gala Yuzawa during winter. Though you can purchase this pass in Japan, I got mine at Klook<\/a><\/strong> website for only 17,000 yen<\/strong> or Php8164 pesos<\/strong>. It\u2019s 1000 yen<\/strong> or Php480<\/strong> cheaper if you\u2019ll purchase it outside Japan. I also like how convenient it is to purchase on their website.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s start with the journey now and let\u2019s explore Nagano<\/strong> and Tokyo<\/strong> using the JR East Pass (Nagano-Niigata Area).<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nDuring my 5th visit in the Land of the Rising Sun, I revisited Nagano<\/strong> and Tokyo<\/strong>. I\u2019ve been to these prefectures during spring and winter seasons but it\u2019s my first summer trip ever. Japan has four seasons, and each season showcases different charm, scenery, food, and events.<\/p>\nDay 1<\/h4>\n
Arrival<\/strong><\/h5>\n