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Residents of central Japan know that it\u2019s one of the most beautiful areas in the whole country, especially at this time of year! If you\u2019ve always longed to see the \u2018Japanese Alps\u2019 in the snow, then we have good news. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Expats in Japan can get discounted bus travel all around central Japan\u2019s \u2018Dragon Route\u2019 from now until the end of March 2023! That means that the stunning scenery at Kanazawa, Matsumoto and Takayama are only a bus ride away. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Shoryudo bus pass gives you unlimited travel around the region for a set number of days, ranging from locality-specific 3-day passes from \u00a58,000, to a \u2018wide area\u2019 5-day pass that covers the whole region for \u00a514,000. There are even discounted child rates too!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pass holders can get discounts on further selected routes at around 20% off the usual prices. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you\u2019ve got a <\/span>Mobal SIM<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>WiFi device<\/span><\/a>, you can look forward to unrivalled connection all over the Dragon Route, as you take in the incredible sights that central Japan has to offer. There\u2019s no better excuse to make your friends and family back home jealous by posting a few photos and videos as you travel!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Find all the info you need about the Dragon Route <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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