Virtual Tour with JR EAST. A practical and entertaining travel guide to the Eastern Japan region

Join our virtual tours by local specialists and JR EAST Group staff from your home or any comfortable places. Apply now online and make a plan for your next journey!

Eastern Japan is full of beautiful spots to see. With the guide of local experts and JR EAST Group staff, you can get a taste of the area without stepping outside. There will be a chance to learn about some special discount rail passes as well. Questions and comments during the tour are welcomed so that you will be able to know more about the area!

General Information - Zoom Webinar program
Language ENGLISH
Fare FREE of charge
Note Anyone who understand English can join the tours. The one can apply for several tours.

How to join the tour;

  1. 1Register:

    Press the ‘BOOK NOW’ button to select the tour and enter your email address. Once you’re successfully registered, you’ll receive a confirmation email.

  2. 2Join:

    Click the link in the confirmation email.

  3. 3Watch:

    You can give us questions and comments during the tour!

Nikko

Nikko Time Travel Tour Guided by JR EAST Group Staff

Date Sunday, 20th Feb, 2022 starting at 14:30 (JST)
Rough description

On this tour, you will get a special opportunity to witness the VIP lounge in the JR Nikko Station. Normally the room isn't open to the public, but this time the staff at JR Nikko Station will introduce there to you. Moreover, the tour contains a time-traveling to the Edo Era! You will be guided to the EDO WONDERLAND Nikko Edomura. There will be an announcement of some tips for traveling reasonably with Shinkansen and JR Trains from the staff of JR EAST Travel Service Center as well.

*During the programs, we pay careful attention to prevent the spread of infection(COVID-19).

The content of the tour is subject to change in response to the ongoing coronavirus situation

Watch the tour archive here !

Hirosaki

Hirosaki, A Seasonal Greetings from Snowy City

Date Sunday, 6th Feb, 2022 starting at 14:00 (JST)
Rough description

On this tour, you can see the the beautiful snow scene in Hirosaki City in Aomori Prefecture, which is famous for its Japanese castle, cherry blossoms, and apple production. What‘s more, you will also experience the famous summer festival “Hirosaki Neputa Festival.”

The tour includes a broadcasting from Tsugaru-han Neputa Village (a museum about the Neputa Festival), QA session and tips for traveling in Eastern Japan reasonably with JR EAST PASS (Tohoku area).

*During the programs, we pay careful attention to prevent the spread of infection(COVID-19).

The content of the tour is subject to change in response to the ongoing coronavirus situation

Watch the tour archive here !

JR EAST PASS and JR TOKYO Wide Pass are convenient for foreign passport holders to travel in the Eastern Japan region. Click the link below to learn more about the special discount passes.

*Foreigners living in Japan can also purchase the passes.

JR-EAST Train Reservation
WAmazing JR EAST PASS (Tohoku area)
WAmazing JR TOKYO Wide Pass