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artman
post Oct 11 2012, 12:05 PM

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Hi Sifu's, going to pure Tokyo next week...
here below is my itinerary draft, any advise please suggest to me...
Thanks.

Staying at Citadines Shinjuku.

Pure Tokyo Itinerary:

Day 1
Arrival at Haneda Airport - Tokyo Airporter pickup - 8400Yen for 4 Person
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Day 2
Asakusa
- Sensoji Temple
- Nakamise Shopping Street
Train 230 Yen = 230 : Shinjuku Gyoenmae - (Marunouch Line) - Ginza - (Ginza Line) - Asakusa

Ikebukuro (Optional)
- Sunshine City
- Amlux Toyota Showroom
- Seibu (Largest Food Market Hall)
Train 320 Yen : Asakusa - (Ginza Line) - Ueno - (JR Yamanote Line) - Ikebukuro

Shinjuku (Flexible on any other day coz staying around this area)
- Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (202 Metres Tokyo Night View - FREE)
- Kabukicho (Red Light District)
Train 160 Yen : Asakusa - (Fukotoshin Line) - Shinjuku Sanchome - (Marunouchi Line) - Shinjuku Sanchome

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Day 3 (Sunday)
Harajuku
- Takeshita Dori - Street
- Yoyogi Park (Fashion People)
- Meiji Jingu Shrine (Temple Sighseeing)
- Omotesando (Branded Shops)
Train 130 Yen : Shinjuku - (JR Yamanote Line) - Harajuku
Walk : Harajuku - (12 Minutes) - Shibuya

Shibuya
- Shibuya Crossing
- Hachiko Statue (Famous Dog)
- Loft (Interior, Hobby, Craft, Gifts)
- Spain Slope (Optional)
Train 160 Yen : Shibuya - (Fukotoshin Line) - Shinjuku Sanchome - (Marunouchi Line) - Shinjuku Gyoenmae
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Day 4
Tsukiji Fish Market
Train 260 Yen : Shinjuku - (Oedo Line) - Tsukijishijo
Walk : Tsukijishijo - (15 Minutes) - Ginza

Ginza
- Sony
- Nissan Showroom
- Hakuhinkan (Toy Store)
- Ito Ya (Stationaries)
Train 160 Yen : Ginza - (Marunouchi Line) - Shinjuku Gyoenmae
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Day 5
Yokohama (Day Trip) - Not Confirm Itinerary
- China Town
- Red Brick Warehouse
- Yamashita Park (200 Yen)
- Boat Ride (Charges Apply)

Train 620 Yen x 2 Return = 1240 : Shinjuku - (JR Shonan Shinjuku Line) - Yokohama (Not inclusive Yokohama City Train)
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Day 6
Ueno
- Ameyoko Street Market
Train 190 Yen : Shinjuku - (JR Yamanote Line) - Okachimachi
Walk : Okachimachi - (15 Minutes) - Akihabara

Akihabara
- Electronics
- Pop Life M's (Adult Shop Building)
Train 160 Yen : Akihabara - (JR Chuo-Sobu Line) - Shinjuku
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Day 7
Odaiba
- Mega Web (Toyota Showroom Free)
- Fuji TV
- Super Size Gundam (DiverCity Tokyo Plaza)
Train 480 Yen x 2 Return = 960 : Shibuya - (JR Saikyo Line) - Osaki -(Rinkai Line) - Tokyo Teleport
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Day 8
A Day Free & Easy until flight back to KL (12 Midnite) - (For last minute shopping)
Train 590 Yen : Shinjuku - (JR Yamanote Line) - Shinagawa - (Keikyu Line) - Keikyu-Kamata - (Keikyu Airport Line) - Haneda Airport
Or Shinjuku Limousine Bus 1200Yen

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Optional Place To Visit
Chofu Fireworks Festival 2012 (20th - Day 2)- 70min of 9,000 fireworks! Link: http://hanabi.csa.gr.jp/premiumseat.html
Remarks - A lot of people, entrance fee 2500Yen or stay far away for free view.
Train 230 Yen : Shinjuku - (Keio Line) - Chofu - (Keio Sagamihara Line) - Keio-Tamagawa

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Train Info:
- To Buy Suica or Pasmo Card (1500 Credit + Refundable 500Y Deposit) 210 Handlin Fees for balance refund.
- Estimated Train Fare (1-7 Days Not Inclusive Optional) : 4,560 Yen (RM200)

This post has been edited by artman: Oct 11 2012, 12:14 PM
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post Oct 11 2012, 01:16 PM

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Good to hear some suggestions, yes its a good idea to have river cruise to odaiba from asakusa. Will try to arrange it again.
BTW, I always prefer a relaxing holiday & I won't rush to too many destination within a day.
Even sometimes I'm going back to hotel for a nap in the afternoon...smile.gif

Roppongi? Yes for the night life... but will fit it in the list later on but don't know which day yet.

Thanks guyz.

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post Oct 15 2012, 12:46 AM

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"another option to get to Yokohama is Tokyu Line, Shibuya station direct to Minatomirai station, 440 yen.
oh and if you are a museum person, i suggest Cup Noodles Museum as well."

Thanks for the info, but me stayin at shinjuku area.
Now might put yokohama at the side after to nikko...

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post Nov 1 2012, 01:47 PM

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QUOTE(Lacersan @ Oct 31 2012, 09:00 PM)
Damn worried about this.
My flight is supposed to reach around 11pm, if delayed like hot-choc die la.

What's the most economical mode of transport to tokyo downtown? Should I get a van of some sort? Does airasia provide such services?

I think I have to factor in the possibility of flight delay causing me to arrive when train and bus all out of service already.
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Just came back last week, 4 of us did book a ride from Tokyo Airporter website.
Single journey cost us 8,400 yen from Haneda to Shinjuku. Worry free... and choice to pay on the spot.
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post Nov 1 2012, 03:30 PM

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I did google it before hand...
Yeah, when you book it... you have a choice to pay there or cc in advance.

My flight were delayed, almost 12am reaching Haneda... took our on sweet time studying the toilet (lol), immigration... etc. Once out, saw a handsome japanese holding my name... no question ask.

As everyone said, japan customers service were no.1.
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post Nov 4 2012, 11:15 PM

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I did passby best western, it located between Golden Gai & Kabukicho. It very happening there till late, you will see alots of 'dragon ball' hairstyle host around there looking for business. But don't worry, it safe. And there's Korean town not far from there, but hey... what the hell i wanna to eat kimchi when i'm in Tokyo! biggrin.gif

About daily weather, i'm using ipon hourly weather app to judge what to wear that day. Coz it really accurate... Rain is rain, sun is sun. Anyway just enjoy...


Added on November 4, 2012, 11:27 pm
QUOTE(sang_kenari @ Nov 4 2012, 01:51 PM)
Should i buy winter coat here or can grab at a cheaper price after I reach Tokyo?
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Buying cloths is not cheap there unless you like fashion in style.
If anyone staying around shinjuku station, go to the underground Lumine Est.
Lots of fashion shops, and those japanese chicks.... promoters and customers were really great looking!!!
Comparing to the streets wink.gif


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post Nov 5 2012, 12:01 PM

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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Nov 5 2012, 10:58 AM)
would like to ask a cheapskate question  blush.gif
anyone here DIY their japan visa photo?
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I did. Shoot, photoshop to specs, inkjet photopaper... done. Same goes to my passport.
Coz I always feels those photo print shops charge ridiculous price for their so called passport photo policy. mad.gif
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post Nov 6 2012, 01:22 PM

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QUOTE(menmissed @ Nov 5 2012, 09:29 AM)
perhaps you can advice us on how to stroll around shinjuku kabukicho area. I'll be staying at Shinjuku Prince Hotel.
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Basically you have no problem having fun staying around Shinjuku. Almost everything there...
Kabukicho district is just a few rows of shops. Red light district for men & women. Lots of restaurants too.

1) Shopping
- OIOI Marui, Isetan, Odakyu, Takashimaya... but my favourites is 'Tokyu Hands' coz it less expensive.
- Those major shopping food hall did offer some discount before they close, just like our jusco here.

2) Food
- Lots of choices. I almost eat different meals each day on my 8 days visit.
- Must Try their 'Yakitori + Beer' (Sorry if u're Muslim)
- Anyway, almost all restaurants did offer free cool water. So you might not spend so much on drinks.

3) Attractions - Walking distance to Metropolitan Government Bulding Observatories... but for me, not much a big deal but it FREE till 11pm.

4) Train
- Don't chase the train, it might be the wrong one.
- Ask ask & ask... japs are very helpful. Even one girl did offer me to follow her all the way to my destinations.
- Make sure you know ''which exit or direction'', or else you will spend some time looking for it.
- I been using passo card for my journey and vending machine before I return it.

Just enjoy!!!

ps, luckily I did bring my ipad 2 3G (offline) map along (ios5), it helps alot for directions.
(But I think you need to load the map first)

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