My husband & I previously did a Heritage tour with JTB in 2008. This time, we wanted a private Tohoku trip, organized through JTB Sydney. Consultant Eri T was very patient and thorough! She helped us plan a personalized tour (noting our age preferences and inexperience with JR pass/bullet trains). She arranged JR East Passes, all accommodation pre- and post- , as well as Narita Exp […]
Take a dive into the deep north of Tohoku; a region that’s rich in culture, natural beauty, sacred mountains and warm-hearted locals! An authentic and traditional experience awaits in the north, far away from the touristy cities! Accessing Tohoku Tohoku is a region in Japan that includes six prefectures in the north of the mainland Honshu. It is well connected by rail and air […]
July 2020
Destination, Emily, JR Pass, Tohoku
The JR Kyushu Passes are a great way to make your way around some of the must-see spots on Japan’s southernmost island, Kyushu! There are seven prefectures located in Kyushu: Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, Nagasaki, Oita, and Saga. […]
May 2020 Carly, Destination, JR Pass, Kyushu
Weary of the crowds and looking for somewhere off the beaten track to explore? Why not escape from the packed streets of the main cities and discover a region overflowing with stunning natural landscapes, samurai history, festivals, delicious food, and warm-hearted locals! Spreading out just above Tokyo, the Tohoku region features six prefectures all with their own experiences to explore! I fell in love with […]
May 2020 Destination, Emily, JR Pass, Tohoku
NOTE: as of 2024 – the JR National Pass prices have changed, which may make it cheaper to purchase individual point-to-point train tickets, please look up the latest JR and Train ticket prices. (for the convenience, it may still be worth it to buy a pass where you can use unlimited JR transport; consider local JR passes too, not just the national pass.) The Japanese […]
NOTE: as of 2024 – the JR National Pass prices have changed, which may make it cheaper to purchase individual point-to-point train tickets, please look up the latest JR and Train ticket prices. (for the convenience, it may still be worth it to buy a pass where you can use unlimited JR transport; consider local JR passes too, not just the national pass.) Konnichiwa! (G’day in […]
Josh, JR Pass, Shinkansen Bullet Train, transport, Travel tips
Hi Koyomi, Just to let you know we recently returned from our holiday to your beautiful country and had a fabulous time. All the accommodation was excellent as was the tours. The JR pass was perfect for our travel needs and enable us also to explore towns outside the main Shinkansen lines. Can’t wait to return to Japan. Thank you again for all your assistance. John […]
May 2016 JR Pass
Hi Koyomi, My friend and I have come back from our trip to Japan and it was absolutely amazing. We had such a great time with so many memories we won’t ever forget. I bought so much stuff that after I filled my luggage I had to buy two boxes which I filled up and sent to Australia (they have arrived safe). I did (eventually) get […]
October 2015 JR Pass, Shinkansen Bullet Train, Universal Studios Japan Osaka USJ
Hi Paul Our trip was fabulous!! The accommodation – Hotel Monterey in Kyoto was in a great location within easy walking distances of city, Gion areas etc. The room was probably a bit small (but I think they all are!) but clean and comfortable. The day tours were excellent and we certainly learnt a lot of history and saw all the amazing temples. We particularly loved […]
September 2015 Hiroshima, JR Pass, Miyajima and the Itsukushima Shrine
Hi JTB team, I just want to express my appreciation and thanks to Lily Sugyono. I am flying out to Japan on Monday (in 3 days) and unfortunately I did not purchase a JR pass early enough – I was unaware that obtaining a pass was not something that can be done quickly. I contacted other agents/companies who advised me that due to such late notice, […]
April 2015 Customer Service, JR Pass
Hi Miyuki, Just wanted to (finally) email you regarding our recent trip to Japan. We had a fantastic time! There was plenty of snow (we just missed being snowed in at Takayama!) and plenty of cold weather but we loved it just the same. The two tours we had booked, the Mt Fuji-Hakone tour and the all day Kyoto tour, were facilitated by energetic, enthusiastic guides […]
March 2015 JR Pass, Mount Fuji
Hi Steven, We had a fantastic time, everything went smoothly and I was very thankful for JTB sending someone to meet me at the airport to arrange all the train tickets and JR pass etc. The students said Kyoto and Takayama were their favourite places and experiences. The school visit, however short, was enjoyed by the students. Everything was well organised, no complications with any accomodation […]
Hi Miyuki, Just wanted to let you know that we had a great time in Japan (and Shanghai)- back a week now- and all our connections and hotels and the JR pass worked well. We particularly enjoyed Kamikochi, Naoshima. Miyajima, Kanazawa, Takayama but also Kyoto, Kagoshiima. And Tokyo so pretty much everywhere! Thanks for putting it all together! Cheers and best wishes, Peter and Lynne
January 2015 JR Pass, Modern Art, Naoshima, Setouchi
This review was taken from the JTB Australia Yelp Page Picture a sweaty bald man hurtling down the street armed to the teeth with luggage (suitcase, laptop and camera backpack). Then throw into the mix the following phrase “If you go to Japan you need a Japan Rail Pass… Oh and you have to book them about 2 weeks in advance!” It was with this knowledge […]
April 2014 JR Pass
Dear Koyomi Thankyou for your prompt action. I received our JR passes and tour voucher on Tuesday afternoon by express post. Thank you again for expediting so quickly as we depart on Sunday. Regards, Ken
April 2014 JR Pass
