Greater Tokyo

With the JR Pass, encounter living traditions. Take a slow walk through timeless Deep Japan

Travel beyond Tokyo with the JR Pass into Japan’s timeless countryside, where samurai streets, forested villages, artisan towns, and hidden gems invite you to slow down and embrace the joy of missing out in Deep Japan.

JR TOKYO Wide Pass

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Narita Airport Sakura City Samurai Tour Hinohara Village
Day2
Hinohara Village Ogawa Town Fashion Town Kiryu

To fully experience this diverse journey—from your arrival at Narita Airport to the cultural towns and rural landscapes of the greater Kanto region—we recommend using the JR TOKYO Wide Pass for flexible and great-value travel. With this pass, you can seamlessly connect Narita Airport to historic Sakura, venture into the lush mountains of Hinohara Village, explore the traditional streets of Ogawamachi, and continue north to Kiryu City, known for its rich textile heritage.

Offering unlimited rides within the designated area, including convenient airport access and select limited express services, the JR TOKYO Wide Pass ensures a smooth and efficient journey throughout. Whether you’re discovering samurai-era history, countryside craftsmanship, or scenic mountain retreats, the pass makes exploring beyond central Tokyo both effortless and cost-effective.

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Narita Airport

JR Sobu line 【JR TOKYO Wide Pass】

Narita Airport - Sakura

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Sakura City Samurai Tour

Stroll like a samurai in the city of Sakura, home to well-preserved traditional homes, sword masters, and serene bamboo groves that look straight out of a Kurosawa film.

Sakura City Samurai Tour

JR Sobu line 【JR TOKYO Wide Pass】

Sakura - Tokyo

JR Chuo line 【JR TOKYO Wide Pass】

Tokyo - Tachikawa

JR Ome line 【JR TOKYO Wide Pass】

Tachikawa - Haijima

JR Itsukaichi line 【JR TOKYO Wide Pass】

Haijima - Musashi-Itsukaichi

Nishi Tokyo Bus

Musashi-Itsukaichi Station - Hinohara Village

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Hinohara Village

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Hinohara Village

Nishi Tokyo Bus

Hinohara Village - Musashi-Itsukaishi Station

Itsukaichi Line【JR TOKYO Wide Pass】

Musashi-Itsukaichi - Haijima

Hachiko Line 【JR TOKYO Wide Pass】

Haijima - Ogawamachi

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Ogawa Town

Just over an hour from central Tokyo, Ogawa Town offers a peaceful escape into Japan’s living traditions of washi papermaking, sake brewing, and rural hospitality. Blending craftsmanship and nature, this “Little Kyoto of Musashi” invites visitors to slow down and rediscover beauty in simplicity. Main Text: For travelers seeking authenticity, tranquility, and timeless craftsmanship, Ogawa Town offers a journey where every road, river, and handmade sheet of paper tells a story still unfolding.

Ogawa Town

Hachiko Line 【JR TOKYO Wide Pass】

Ogawamachi - Takasaki

Ryomo Line 【JR TOKYO Wide Pass】

Takasaki - Kiryu

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Fashion Town Kiryu

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