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No we won't be on a group tour, we are doing our own thing. We haven't purchased our pass yet but we will definitely arrange before we go. I read somewhere that you can only purchase a pass a certain amount of time prior to arriving in Japan, is this true?

 

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Thanks for the Journeymart link, very helpful😊

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I think you will just miss the spring festival, it's on April 14, 2017. When we went for the spring festival, the cherry blossoms were in full bloom, very beautiful.

 

http://journeymart.com/holidays-ideas/festivals/takayama-festival-japan.aspx

 

Are you going on the group tour? If not, have you purchased a JR Rail Pass? You have to purchase the pass before you get to Japan and then make reservations on the shinkansen when you get there. Do a search on Tripadivsors to find out what to do.

No we won't be on a group tour, we are doing our own thing. We haven't purchased our pass yet but we will definitely arrange before we go. I read somewhere that you can only purchase a pass a certain amount of time prior to arriving in Japan, is this true?

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You will need to take the Shinkansen from Yokohama to Nagoya and then transfer to a train or Shinkansen to Takayama. See the site below

 

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5908.html

 

There is suppose to be a luggage transport service at the port. You might contact Yamato Transport (Black Cat) by email to ask.

 

http://www.kuronekoyamato.co.jp/en/

 

Where are you staying at in Takayam? We stayed at the Best Western and it was centrally located, especially if your going for the Spring or Fall Festival.

Oh and we will be there from April 20 for two weeks going to Hiroshima after Takayama 2 nights, then on to Osaka 3 nights, Kyoto 2 nights then Tokyo 4 nights. We may be lucky to see some cherry blossoms in bloom too (fingers crossed). Will look to hire some bikes also in Takayama and Kyoto to get around on also.

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You will need to take the Shinkansen from Yokohama to Nagoya and then transfer to a train or Shinkansen to Takayama. See the site below

 

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5908.html

 

There is suppose to be a luggage transport service at the port. You might contact Yamato Transport (Black Cat) by email to ask.

 

http://www.kuronekoyamato.co.jp/en/

 

Where are you staying at in Takayam? We stayed at the Best Western and it was centrally located, especially if your going for the Spring or Fall Festival.

Thank you so much for your reply, it is much appreciated! We are staying at Takayama Kanko Hotel. We are so excited and can't wait to see beautiful Japan!

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Hello, i am wondering if there is someone who can advise what train we need to catch from Yokohama to Takayama after our ship docks in Yokohama. Would it also be advisable to forward our luggage on? And where would we do this from in Yokohama?

Many thanks in advance 😊

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If gratuities are prepaid are you then expected to tip the cabin staff again at the end? Our current trip on Princess is $253.50 USD which is over $1,000 AUD for the three of us already.

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