infomapJAPAN Enjoy Summer in Japan with JR EAST PASS (Fireworks Festivals, Ryokans and World Heritage Sites in Eastern Japan) Special Feature 200806

Special features from JR-EAST

JR EAST PASS allows the traveler trouble-free movement around East Japan, whereas JAPAN RAIL PASS covers nationwide travel. Summer weather is relatively cool in Eastern Japan. Let's learn about JR-EAST PASS as well as other special features from JR-EAST! Come take a peak at the choices the JR-EAST PASS has in store for you.

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JR EAST PASS -for all its worth-

JR-EAST Shinkansen Reservation

Suica & N'EX -Great for traveling Kanto Region-

Japanese fireworks extravaganzas

Must-see World Heritage Sites!

Discover the pleasures of a Japanese Ryokan

JR EAST PASS Special
- Sendai - Miyagi Destination Campaign -

Price: Adult 10,000 Yen, Child: 5,000 yen

Period of Use: September 1 - December 31, 2008

(Purchasing Period: until November 20, 2008)

Please Note:
*The pass is valid for any 3 days within a one-month period after the exchange order is presented in Japan.
* On sale in Japan until December 1.
*The Voucher purchased outside Japan must be exchanged before December 1.

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Utilize JR EAST PASS by Choice!

Japan in summer is exciting and abuzz with splendid festivals and fireworks extravaganzas. Existing historical and cultural World Heritage sites and those on the tentative UNESCO list provide enduring memories. Step into an authentic aura of Japanese courtesy, food and culture in a delightful 'ryokan'. Use the JR EAST PASS for all its worth!
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Fireworks are popular around the world but the Japanese raise pyrotechnics to an elaborate and eye-popping art form. Summer is a great time to spend an evening enjoying fireworks as the Japanese have for centuries.

With a diverse geography and temperate climate, Japan offers UNESCO World Heritage sites that are beautifully preserved symbols of Japan's rich cultural heritage and splendid natural scenic wonders. Discover for yourself Japan's priceless treasures!

To discover sumptuous food, peerless comfort and traditional culture, the wise traveler can do no better than stay at a 'ryokan', (Japanese-style inn), with style, grace and courtesy unmatched anywhere in the world.