So I’m trying to find time to meet up with a friend of mine, and the only mutually workable time seems to be during the Obon holiday, which they described as “a nightmare” for travel.
I’ve been to Japan a number of times and speak relatively well, however I’ve never happened to be there during Obon before.
Is travel a total non-starter, or does it just require extra planning and booking everything well in advance? My route would be from Tokyo to Niigata, then back again on the Shinkansen.
Good notes, got hotels booked, the only unknown is the Shinkansen tickets.
My plan is to get a JR East limited pass for Nagano and Niigata which should cover my travel area both ways, then book seats as soon as the registration is open for those days. Looks like I can use the JR pass for unreserved, then pay and upgrade to a green car seat