Hello all,

Newbie here joining to do some research on this forum.

I have currently interested to go to Japan - Osaka, probably planning end of this year or beginning of the next year, therefore, starting now onward to view the comment and online (Japan Guide) for more information, and also this place is highly recommended by my friend.

Nope wont happen this year. According to the Nikkei newspaper (in Japanese though), the move will start in 2015. But then who knows if it might postpone again.

The gundam @ odaiba is really cool! Moving head part, steams coming out of torso and there's a special gundam clip projected behind it with synchronizing lightings

Yes you can. Since March 2013, all these cards (pasmo, suica, kitaca, etc) can be used nationwide. So when you topup in Tokyo Metro/JR, you will need to select the pasmo or suica sign instead. I did used my pasmo in Hokkaido recently which I cant in 2012.

Planning to visit Tokyo for the first time in November. I heard that if you want to visit Tokyo, the best place to stay is Shinjuku because its in the middle of some of the best places and also near the train station. What do you guys think?

Mean tsukiji market still operating?

Yup. Its still open. But the tuna auction area is close till 20th Jan. The new area in toyosu is facing some contamination issue as its previously own by Tokyo Gas.

Great to hear that, I still can visit Tsukiji market

any1 when to this place?nice or not? I think I will buy Hakone free pass at Odawara cost 3900 Yen


This post has been edited by BlackPen: Jan 4 2014, 05:43 PM

Hakone , Sure is very nice. I went there more than 10 times.

You have to buy 4100 Yen Hakone 2day free Pass. Journey start from Shinjuku. Top up another 900 Yen for Romance car

This post has been edited by RegentCid: Jan 4 2014, 06:15 PM

I'm planning to visit the tuna auction at Tsukiji fish market in November which means I have to be there before 5am.
Since my flight will reach Haneda airport around midnight, I'll spend the night at the airport and take a taxi around 4am from the airport to the market. Is that possible (and how much will it cost)? Are there even any taxis around that time? Or is there a better way?

I already purchase 7 days JR Pass. From tokyo to Odwara using my Jr pass, after reach Odawara purchase Hakone 2 day freepass cost 3900 yen. Am I right?

Bro Regent,

I'm going through the Peach luggage policy, to check in big / heavy luggage.

From website : Heavy baggage charges must be paid in addition to checked baggage charges for baggage which weighs between 20 kg and 32kg.
The following items of baggage cannot be checked in:
Items exceeding the cumulative limitation of 100 kg per passenger
Items of luggage which exceed 32 kg per item.
Items exceeding the total dimension 203cm.

Question:
It didn't mention how many pieces of big / heavy luggage, it only mentioned cumulative of up to 100kg per person. Does that mean, I can bring several (max 3) 20-32KG luggage and charged only YEN2650 ( Zone 2 rate) ? If that's the case, assuming I have 4 person travelling together with me, i just need to purchase probably 2 happy peach fare plus + 2 happy peach fare ADD 2 heavy luggage to accomodate maybe 4-5 big luggages?

Ok also. From Tokyo to Odawara by using Shinkansen since it cover by JR Rail Pass. But you miss the chances sitting Romance Car.

Once you bag is more than 20Kg to 32Kg . It will automatic rank as Heavy Luggage Category.
Mean Each Luggage will charge you 2650Yen Plus 1050 Yen for additional luggage booking fee.

If you got 5 Luggage it will be like this

Person 1
Happy Peach Plus Ticket + 2650 Yen
Person 2
Happy Peach Plus Ticket + 2650 Yen
Person 3
Happy Peach Plus Ticket + 2650 Yen
Person 4
Happy Peach Plus Ticket + 2650 Yen + 2650 + 1050 Additional luggage

This post has been edited by RegentCid: Jan 4 2014, 08:33 PM

Romance car got different from shinkansen romance car better? more romantic?

Do the homework.
Find what is the difference.

JR are Government. Odawara was Private Company. Private Vs Government. you know which more luxury
Do the homework, you will found what special can found in Romance car

This post has been edited by RegentCid: Jan 4 2014, 09:10 PM

Just finish up my Tokyo itinerary :

1st Day - Arrive Kansai Airport (8.30 morning) take shinkansen to Tokyo (check in at Ikebukuro) reach around 2pm > go to Tokyo teleport (Odaiba)

2nd Day - Ueno (visit National musuem of nature and science) > Sensoji Tample > Tokyo SkyTree > Akabanebashi Tokyo Tower

3rd Day - DisneySea

4th Day -Tsukiji market > Ginza > Harajuku > Shibuya > Shinjuku

5th Day - Hakone trip

Have any idea on my itinerary ??

This post has been edited by BlackPen: Jan 4 2014, 09:37 PM

Your 4th day just touch and go ar?

no la..spend some time shopping look look see see

Roppogi hill missing on list ?

This post has been edited by RegentCid: Jan 4 2014, 11:43 PM