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Travel during Obon? (self.japanlife)

submitted 1 year ago by Nogami to c/japanlife

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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.

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[–] th3dogcow 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Will you be needing a hotel during your stay? It’s only a month out until Obon. See if there are any rooms available using an online booking site.

I know that I would consider making plans a month before obon late, but not impossible. It will cost more during this time though.