This is the first time in Tokyo at the discretion of Martha, because it would have to return to Italy before and we did not have other opportunities to enjoy the city.
The first choice, then, falls on one of the most popular districts of Tokyo, the seat of government buildings among other things: Shinjuku.
Before you approach the famous Tokyo subway but we have an appointment with the Rail Pass.
What is the Rail Pass?
It 's the fastest and cheapest way that foreigners can take to use the rail lines (not metro) Japanese, except the Nozomi Shinkansen.
The Rail Pass is useful to move in long-haul flights (between cities) or in the same Tokyo, which has a dedicated railway line. The pass has a duration of 7, 14, 21 days, depending on subscription (thus the cost).
Must be purchased outside of Japan, then if you need to refer to the travel agent. To withdraw it need only go to the train station (we went to security, Tokyo Station) in the office appropriate (the JAPAN RAIL PASS exchange office. In Tokyo station is clearly indicated by signs and arrows), fill out a form and wait for the delivery of the pass
For a detailed description of types and prices, I suggest you refer to this page.
For the record, we paid 14-day Rail Pass € 355.
official website of the Japan Rail Pass.
About this retreat, I would like to point out the efficiency of this office: the young lady who had the task of He then quickly corrected in red pen, the mistakes we made using the model (for example, the number four is written in a certain way)
and in a few moments gave us the pass.
A curiosity: the Rail Pass is almost never checked. To use it, just move on and show it on the side of the controllers, so you avoid the turnstiles. Most of the time do not have ever watched. That they are so accustomed to honesty not even imagine what a malicious person could pass and enter the next station, pretending to have the pass, but on balance without paying?
some pictures of the Rail Pass .. click to enlarge
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