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Sample Day Plan
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Shinkansen to Kamakura
Swing by shinkansen to kamakura—Travel from Tokyo to Kamakura via Shinkansen bullet train.
Tokyo Station to Kamakura Station
Kamakura Exploration
Swing by kamakura exploration—Explore Kamakura and nearby attractions using your JR Pass.
Kamakura, Japan
Traditional Dinner Experience
Aim for traditional dinner experience—Traditional dinner and local experiences to complete your day.
Kamakura, Japan
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Create My Custom ItineraryThink of this Varies route through JR Pass Tokyo-Kamakura-Yokohama as a calm, clockwork loop.
Mornings are crisp; afternoons suit slow garden walks under blossom canopies.
We'll keep transfers short, stack sights by area, and leave room for spontaneous finds.
We’ll keep detours in pocket: a café with wagashi flair and a calm shrine when crowds swell.
You’ll start at 09:00 with shinkansen to kamakura in Tokyo Station to Kamakura Station.
Booking: JR Pass covers Hikari/Kodama trains.
Tip: Morning trains are busiest; book seats in advance.
Midday brings at 11:30 with kamakura exploration in Kamakura, Japan.
Booking: Some attractions require advance booking.
Tip: Mid-morning to early afternoon is peak time.
Later at 18:00 with traditional dinner experience in Kamakura, Japan.
Booking: Dinner reservations recommended.
Tip: Evening dining is popular; book ahead.
Wear broken‑in walking shoes to avoid blisters.
Carry a refillable water bottle; convenience stores will keep you topped up.
Shinkansen to Kamakura
Swing by shinkansen to kamakura—Travel from Tokyo to Kamakura via Shinkansen bullet train.
Kamakura Exploration
Swing by kamakura exploration—Explore Kamakura and nearby attractions using your JR Pass.
Traditional Dinner Experience
Aim for traditional dinner experience—Traditional dinner and local experiences to complete your day.
The JR Pass is valid year-round, but timing your purchase can save money.
From October 2023, JR Pass prices increased significantly, making it crucial to calculate if it's worth it for your specific route.
For Tokyo-Kamakura-Yokohama, consider that individual Shinkansen tickets can cost ¥13,000-¥15,000 per one-way trip between major cities.
JR Pass must be purchased outside Japan and exchanged within 3 months.
You can't buy it once you're in Japan.
Seat reservations are free with JR Pass but must be made at ticket offices - you can't book online.
For popular routes like Tokyo-Kamakura-Yokohama, book seats 1-2 days in advance, especially during peak seasons.
- •JR Pass price increase effective October 2023
- •New Shinkansen routes opening 2024-2025
- •Digital JR Pass pilot program in select stations
- •For Tokyo-Kamakura-Yokohama, calculate if you'll make 3+ long-distance trips to justify the pass
- •Book seat reservations immediately after exchanging your JR Pass
- •Use the JR Pass for local JR trains in cities, not just Shinkansen
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