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Easy Getaways between Tokyo and Kansai

Shinkansen & hotel tours easier than ever with JR Tokai Tours

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Ophelie Feurtey   - 3 min read

Traveling around Japan is a dream for a lot of people, and exploring different areas of the country is well recommended. To fully enjoy the archipelago, visitors will want to experience both Tokyo and also the Kansai area, where traditional Japan can be fully experienced. Japanese culture is a wonderful mix of modernity and tradition. Visiting both the Kanto and Kansai areas allows people to experience the differences first-hand.

Shinkansen Tour Direct from JR Tokai Tours provides the perfect solution for foreign tourists looking to discover Japan by Shinkansen. This package easily allows foreigners to purchase Shinkansen tickets and a hotel booking at the same time without worrying about looking for the best price or the best accommodation. The selection is made for you and you just have to pick your favorite! JR Tokai Tours allows you to book according to your needs and desires. Different packages are available depending of how long you plan to stay and whether you travel by yourself or with friends or family.

More that just an easy way of booking, there are a lot of advantages. First of all, using a Shinkansen is the best way to travel through Japan. Quick and comfortable, it takes only about 2 hours between Kanto and Kansai and you will be able to enjoy the beautiful scenery while eating one of the famous bento lunches available on the train.

Spontaneous trips are now possible thanks to JR Tokai Tours! Using Shinkansen Tour Direct, bookings can be made via foreign credit card until 3:00pm the day before the trip. Now there is no need to plan your trip in advance anymore and worry about having enough cash to cover the cost. JR Tokai Tours offers you the freedom everyone is looking for when traveling.

Are you overloaded with luggage and don’t want to forget or lose your ticket? Shinkansen Tour Direct sends you a travel guide by e-mail with all the information about your round-trip package. Simply pick up your ticket at the JR Tokai Tours counter at your departure station. Say goodbye to the fear of losing your tickets or the need for a permanent address to receive them!

Thanks to JR Tokai Tours, you can taste Nagoya's food specialties or experience Kyoto's traditional culture, or Tokyo and Osaka's nightlife first-hand! All available at a highly affordable price that allows you to fully enjoy your trip, discover these areas without any additional travel worries.

When you’re ready to make your travel dreams a reality, visit the Shinkansen Tour Direct website. With an easy-to-understand booking process available in English, their round-trip package services are quickly becoming one of the most practical and loved by tourists in Japan!

Before you set off, check the weather forecast on the website to avoid any unpleasant surprises and enjoy your trip with hopefully perfect weather!

Ophelie Feurtey

Ophelie Feurtey @ophelie.feurtey