[VELTRA Newsletter] Discover Eastern Japan’s Best of the Best with the JR East Pass | VELTRA

Traveling from Tokyo to the hidden gems of East Japan—Akita, Aomori, Nagano, and Niigata, just to name a few—has never been this easy. With your discounted JR East Pass, enjoy unlimited access to the JR East railway lines, including the Shinkansen (bullet train), regular Limited Express trains, and local JR buses.

Why avail the JR East Pass
on your next Japan visit?

Wallet-friendly
Booking your tickets online is around 5% cheaper than purchasing it in Japan.

Flexible
You don’t need to use the pass on consecutive days. Use it on 5 days of your choice within the 14-day validity period.

Exclusive
It is only available to foreign visitors.

Tohoku Area

In the northeast part of Japan’s main island lies the peaceful region of Tohoku, often missed by most tourists. From Fukushima’s traditional hot spring towns and Akita’s well-preserved samurai district to Aomori’s vibrant Nebuta Matsuri summer festival, the gorgeous countryside is brimming with off-the-beaten-path destinations and authentic cultural experiences that reflect the best of rural Japan. Try a more economical and efficient way to go around these locations, including the busy Kanto region, with your JR East Pass (Tohoku Area).

Here are the places to visit with your JR East Pass (Tohoku Area):

Tohoku Area: Aomori, Akita, Iwate, Fukushima, Yamagata, and Miyagi

Kanto Area: Tokyo, Chiba, Saitama, Gunma, Tochigi, Ibaraki, Yamanashi, Nagano, Niigata, Shizuoka, and Kanagawa

Nagano and Niigata Area

Venture to the mountainous Nagano and Niigata prefectures, where surreal vistas of the Japanese Alps await. In Nagano, catch sight of hot spring-loving snow monkeys and explore one of the country’s grandest castles, Matsumoto Castle. Continue to Niigata and unravel one of eastern Japan’s best-kept secrets, the rustic Sado Island. You may also use the JR East Pass (Nagano and Niigata) for travel within the Kanto, Koshinetsu, and the Shonai Regions of Yamagata and Izu Peninsula.

Here are the places to visit with your JR East Pass (Nagano/Niigata Area):

Nagano Area: Karuizawa and Nagano Station

Niigata Area: GALA Yuzawa, Niigata Station

Tochigi Area: Nasushiobara

Kanto Area: Tokyo and Kamakura