just FYI, if u gonna enter japan on other visa types than visitorvisa, u r not eligible for the JR pass.
The multiple entry 3yrs w/ 15days every entry is OK i believe, business n accademic, nope.

Im in hakuba,Nagano right now. a 1 night stop for tomorrows Kurobe-Tateyama alpine route

what is the minimum $$ requirement for bank statement for applying visa?

It's clearly stated in the earlier post. 6k.

The more you have the better.... Fixed Deposit statements is better than bank statement

Hi guys, wanted to ask about the Japan custom, do they have restrictions like liquid items are not allowed in hand carry bag ?

the 50ml requirement is valid at all airport.
dont mess w/ em.

So far at fukuoka ferry port, i had to open my beg for inspection coz i think they suspect i smuggle shoju from busan lol.
no problem along the process, as the girl officer is pretty

need tips from odaiba sifu, any advice on the route below?

i plan to go odaiba gundam front from shinjuku - asakusa - odaiba - shinjuku

the route i plan to take is as per below
from shinjuku, take JR Chuo/Ome Line Rapid Service to Kanda
then take Tokyo Metro Ginza Line to Asakusa Subway
walk to water bus area
take water bus (no hamiko cos the day i plan to go is hamiko is not available, montly maintenance) to odaiba

i read somewhere that the water bus will stop at some area, tourist can choose to switch water bus or continue take the water bus to odaiba, question here is should i stop or continue to take the water bus to odaiba? wats the diff?

once reace odaiba, i plan to go gundam front and aqua city n then sight seeing around the statue of liberty around evening time then back to shinjuku using rinkai line to osaki station

i would like to ask, should i get yurikamome day pass? would tat pass help me to save some money if i plan to take water bus from asakusa to odaiba and then back to shinjuku using ringkai line?

thanks

If you go for Sumida Line, 1 stop at hamarikyu before arrive hinode and you have to transfer to Odaiba Line.
If you could just pay for additional approx. RM12 for the Asakusa-Odaiba Direct Line (Express), you save about 20-30 mins. You wont lose anything, the route is about the same. It's your call.
Here is the Route map for your info. http://www.suijobus.co.jp/cruise/index.html

The yurikamome pass not worth it. since you get in odaiba via water cruise and yurikamome is start from Shimbashi where it's a bit not convenient in your case. Your plan wont touch any yurikamome line.

Return journey, take Rinkai then Saikyo line is ok.

Hi, is free wifi easily available in Japan?
How much does it cost to purchase a 3G sim card in Japan in case I need to rely on internet to search for travel guides ?

thanks for the info
which line is better to take that pass beneath rainbow bridge punya?
asakusa - hamarikyu - hinode then exchange to odaiba
or asakusa - odaiba direct line?

u can try this http://www.bmobile.ne.jp/english/index.html
4k yen
only data no call

Here is another option for you to get in Odaiba via Tokyo Mizube Line.
http://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/english/business/index.html#03
http://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/waterbus/downl...pdf/sanpo_o.pdf

Thank you Ah WanG.

Between Lake Kawaguchi (Five Lakes) and Hakone, which one is preferable ?
I will be travelling from Osaka and Lake Kawaguchi would be approximately 6 hours plus according to Google Maps.

Hakone's lake ashinoko and Lake kawaguchiko is not in the 5 lakes.

If your interest is Fuji ONLY, then Lake kawaguchiko would be the one offer better and more stunning Mt Fuji view due to proximity. It is more commercialise, you can stay in the hotel beside the lake which all the hotel room come with stunning fuji view, one of that is Tominoko Hotel, reasonable price. From kawaguchiko, you can get up to 5th station of mt fuji or even hiking at mt fuji, different experience of Mt Fuji.

Hakone is more adventure & interesting. You could experience 7 different transportation around Hakone are, get a hakone free pass. Mountain-climbing railway, ropeway, pirate ship, and many more. From Owakudani, you can see the clearer view of mt fuji (depends on weather condition). Hakone is one of the famous onsen place.

If you have spare time, or 1 and half / 2 days there, you would have enuf time to visit both.

This post has been edited by menmissed: Oct 25 2012, 11:45 AM

menmissed,
to go odaiba via waterbus, izzit worth to skip the view from asakusa-hinode pier part?
meaning i reach Hamamatsucho Station via JR line and walk to hinode pier and take water bus to odaiba
and skip the route from asakusa - hinode part to save some money and time
izzit work to miss that asakusa - hinode route?

Of course is cheaper and save time, only 460 Yen & 20mins, but you will miss out the Tokyo city view while cruising from asakusa, which is a different view of the city.
Walk from hamamatsucho is about 1km. It works too, and again, depend on your interest. Initially, I tot you visit asakusa sensoji temple and nakamise dori before heading to odaiba. haha...

Thank you for your feedback. I did not have the intention of climbing Mt Fuji itself (or completely).
I do understand that both Lake Kawaguchi and Hakone (Lake Ashinoko) is two different locations, but I came across both names when I was thinking of somewhere scenic with Mt Fuji view.

These 2 are the famous fuji view locations. If you have time, do a 1-and-half day trip to cover both with Fuji Hakone Pass.
Well, personally I prefer the Mt Fuji view in Kawaguchiko but I have a different thought that it is not recommended for first time visitors as they would like to do and see more.
jz my 2 cents.

oh.. i need to rethink first, pening liao dunno take water bus at hinode or asakusa now lol
thanks for the tips

i am visiting odaiba after i depart from kyoto-shinjuku (put luggage at hotel) then plan to go odaiba

i plan to visit sensoji at next day in morning after visit tsukiji fish market

Ah Wang veli hard working doing research... anyway I dunno you on budget or luxury style but taling water taxi or the cruise is not cheap when I was there.. easier take MRT to Odaiba.. faster sumore...Well just my 2 sen...

oic. Then, for your odaiba visit, you can access via train & mrt. On your next day, after your tsukiji market, walk to hamarikyu port for water cruise to asakusa.
What is your main purpose of taking water cruise? pass beneath the rainbow bridge or see the tokyo city view on boat?
Water cruise offer you a different view of the city, unlike train & mrt. I think you would have more chances to take train & mrt. So, it's good to have a ride on it.