{"id":90490,"date":"2022-02-28T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-28T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=90490"},"modified":"2024-11-25T22:17:23","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T13:17:23","slug":"hokuriku-arch-pass-japan-tokyo-saitama-gunma-nagano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/hokuriku-arch-pass-japan-tokyo-saitama-gunma-nagano\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore the New Golden Route of Japan with the Hokuriku Arch Pass Part 1: Tokyo, Saitama, Gunma, & Nagano"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Japan hosts many unique cultural and natural sites, spread to all 47 prefectures, on its relatively modest size land. Some of these sites \u2013 Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hakone \u2013 enjoy a great level of global fame and are often referred to as the Golden Route of Japan. There are, however, many other less explored sites and experiences in Japan awarding its visitors with equally captivating and often more secluded experiences. Hokuriku Arch<\/a> pass aims to introduce international visitors to the New Golden Route of Japan<\/a> and offers the opportunity to explore these lesser-known yet fascinating alternative destinations in Japan.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The destinations covered by the pass represent a perfect mixture of the best experiences that Japan has to offer. It covers destinations rich in cultural sites, urban experiences, natural wonders, and unique culinary experiences. This is the first part of our guide, covering Tokyo, Saitama, Gunma, and Nagano, and introducing some of the selective experiences and sites that can now be easily and affordably accessed with Hokuriku Arch Pass<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is Part 1 of a 3 part series of articles about the New Golden Route, a part of Japan conveniently accessed by the Hokuriku Arch Pass. To read the other 2 articles in the series, follow these links:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Hokuriku Arch Pass is a train pass that allows unlimited week-long travel on Hokuriku Shinkansen trains operated by JR East and JR West<\/a>. The prefectures covered along the route include Tokyo, Saitama, Gunma, Nagano, Niigata, Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui, Shiga, Kyoto, and Osaka<\/strong> prefectures. There is an <\/a>online map on the JR West website<\/a> indicating each station covered by the Hokuriku Arch Pass. There is also a JNTO catalog of the highlights of the New Golden Route<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The pass is available to visitors to Japan with a temporary visitor entry status and can be used for seven consecutive days<\/strong>. The cost is 25,500 yen<\/strong> for passengers over 12 years old and 12,250 yen<\/strong> for children aged 6-11. The pass can be purchased at ticket offices in Japan or bought online (JR East website<\/a> or JR West website). <\/p>\n\n\n\n In the first of this series, we’ll introduce you to the experiences and sites along the Hokuriku Arch trail, starting with the electrifying Tokyo and ending it with Nagano’s famous pristine nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tokyo, one of the largest and liveliest metropolises<\/a> in the world, is home to 23 wards and nearly 14 million residents. The city offers a different world and experience at each corner. In one corner, you are greeted by dazzling neon lights, whereas the next neighbourhood makes you feel like you’re in a small rural town full of character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The sheer size and the grandeur of Tokyo could only be truly appreciated with a bird’s eye view over the city. Luckily, TOKYO SKYTREE\u00ae, one of the world’s tallest towers<\/a>, offers a similar experience. Visitors to the TOKYO SKYTREE\u00ae, located in Sumida ward, can take the elevator to the viewing platform located 350-meters above ground at the observation deck and enjoy the endless panoramic views of Tokyo. In addition, Sky Restaurant 634 (Musashi), located one floor below, enhances this unique visual experience by offering tasty cuisine in an elegant setting. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The restaurant is a perfect place for a celebratory dinner to start or end your journey of discovering the New Golden Route of Japan. Sky Restaurant 634 serves both lunch and dinner and offers just the right atmosphere, elegant yet cozy, to enjoy the scenic beauty of Tokyo.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Daytime scenery, on clear days, rewards the visitors with the views of Japan’s highest and the most picturesque mountain \u2014 Mount Fuji<\/a><\/strong>. For those opting for dinner at Restaurant 634 and enjoying the mesmerizing city lights, starting your evening a little early may be a good idea to catch the sunset over Mount Fuji. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The restaurant is also famous for its tasty cuisine combining French cooking techniques and Japanese cuisine. The restaurant uses a combination of seasonal vegetables and other food ingredients gathered to the metropolis Tokyo. The appetizer menu features unique dishes from both cuisines, such as mussel soup, sayaori<\/em> sushi, and mince pie made with wagyu beef. The restaurant’s vegetarian risotto is highly praised, while the fish lovers will enjoy Itoyori <\/em>Fish, golden threadfin bream. <\/p>\n\n\n\n *The contents of the dishes are subject to change without notice.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is Hokuriku Arch Pass?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Destinations and Experiences Accessible with Hokuriku Arch Pas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tokyo: Enjoy the Capital from High Above While Indulging in Exquisite Cuisine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n