I am planning to visit Tokyo for a few days, then use the rail pass to travel to other areas. How early in the morning can I activate the pass at the Tokyo station? Or, can I have the pass validated a day or two before but not have the 7-day time activate until my first rail trip?
I am planning to depart Tokyo early morning on Monday, April 27 to travel to Onomichi and spend the day there. I will return to Kyoto late evening. I will not return to Tokyo until Saturday or Sunday, May 2 or 3.