perhaps Omoide Yokocho? near ur place.

just be safe kay

Hey guys! I'll be going to Japan this coming April for a 6-day trip, will be crashing at Tokyo Backpackers in Minami-senju. There are several things I'd like clarified:

1. I'm planning on visiting Evangelion World at Fuji-Q; do I have to pay the 5000 yen entry fee into Fuji-Q, or Eva World is a separate entity from the theme park?

2. I heard Kanda's the place to go if one is a book lover, being that there are lots of second-hand bookstores there. Is this true?

3. Is it feasible, both finance-wise and time-wise, within a 6-day trip, to go to Yamagata (somewhere around the Yama-dera temple) and back? I'd like to visit my host family from my previous Japan exchange programme if possible.

4. It'd be spring during April. I'm prone to hayfever; how bad is the air during the season? I'd hate to walk around with a runny nose and a pocket full of wet tissues... It's best if I can prepare some medication beforehand.

I'll think of some more questions while I'm at it. Answers are appreciated!

Fixed

This post has been edited by ZeroSP: Mar 23 2014, 01:52 AM

Thanks. It does look like the type of place I'm interested in.


So I found out that Kabukicho and Roppongi are said to be one of the more dangerous places in Tokyo. Are there any tips that I should know about so I don't get into trouble? Like don't stare or take pics or anything like that? Especially at night?

This post has been edited by masterelr: Mar 23 2014, 04:24 AM

Nothing will happen la bro... I went there walk alone and take photo b4. they dun even bother u.
Only if u interested, then u only engage them. usually the local (japanese) wont layan u, but there are many chinese too. they can guide u and translate for u. (IF YOU WANT)

simple question:

I have 3 days in Kansai area:

2 days in Osaka, 1 day in Nara

so which pass should i get when i reach KIX airport?:

Icoca & Haruka (package) - 4000yen (http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2359_icoca_haruka.html)

OR

KANSAI THRU PASS - 5000yen (http://www.surutto.com/tickets/kansai_thru_english.html)

FYI I already have 7 day JR pass but that will be used during my 7 days trip from between Kyoto - Osaka, and Osaka = Tokyo

thanks

This post has been edited by stormlcc: Mar 23 2014, 07:59 AM

bro, mind to share your itinerary? meaning u have 10 days? land in KIX and return from Tokyo?

yes 10 days in japan. land in KIX return also KIX

6th - Osaka - づぼらや 道頓堀店(Fugu), Osaka Castle (〒540-0002 大阪府大阪市中央区大阪城１−１), Kema Sakuranomiya Park for Sakura view (1 Chome-8-75 Tenmabashi, 34.702126, 135.519042), 万博公園太陽の塔, Minami (Namba)

7th - Kyoto - Nijō Castle, Nishiki Market, Kiyomizudera, Higashiyama Ward, (dinner at Sobanomi Yoshimura)

8th - Kyoto - Arashiyama, Kinkakuji, Ninnaji Temple (dinner at 10F Kyoto Station Building, Sakauchishokudou Kyoto ten or Tokushima Ramen Toudai): http://www.picrumb.com/best-restaurants/ky...tion/tokushima/
http://www.picrumb.com/best-restaurants/ky...kauchishokudou/

9th - arrive at Tokyo, check in. Ikebukuro, Taito, Ueno Park, Asakusa (Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine), Akihabara

10th - Disneysea

11th - The Tsukiji Market (つきぢ神楽寿司 / kagura sushi tsukiji), Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Shinjuku, Shinjuku Gyoen (dinner at Omoide Yokocho - Golden Gai - Kabukicho)

12th - Yoyogi Park, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Meiji Jingu, Shimokitazawa, Takeshita-dori, Shibuya

13th - Depart to Osaka

13th - Tempozan Marketplace shopping mall (lunch in Naniwa Food Theme Park), Osaka Aquarium, Shinsekai

14th - Nara, Todaiji Temple, Isuien Garden, Kofukuji Temple, Kasuga-taisha, Shin-Yakushiji Temple, lunch / dinner (〒630-8215 奈良県奈良市東向中町６ / Higashimuki Nakamachi Shopping Arcade) near Kintetsunara Station, Kita (Umeda), Umeda Sky Building (after dinner)

hye i need some help here to plan my trip..

im going to kyoto from osaka(namba)

the first day i plan to go to osaka by shinkansen..
place im going in kyoto:
- arashiyama
- fushimi inari
- gion (night)

second day im going by normal train (kansai thruu pass)
place to go:
- ginkakuji
- higashiyama
than go to nara..

so can you help me on which train to get which station
there is to many train and station
or should i get bus insted in kyoto??

Because your Map are Tokyo Metro.
From Mutsumi to Funabashi are Tobu Noda Line are Private Line. you cannot find Private Line at JR map or Tokyo metro Map
Plus Chiba are not in Tokyo anymore.

Chiba is like Kajang away from KL City already

That why my 10 Years in Japan Exp in my brain are more complete than any of those map.

This post has been edited by RegentCid: Mar 23 2014, 12:26 PM

I dont see you need Kansai Thru Pass..
you have 7 day JR Pass, which will be start from 7th until 13th.
from your iti 6th and 13th at osaka, you just need to take subway few times only. on 14th Nara day, if you're not rushing, just take kintetsu line express from kintetsu nippombashi to kintetsu nara only 540yen each way. Those ltd exp just 10mins faster. IMO, just get ICOCA and haruka will do bro, so that you can take Haruka train to and fro aiport. Haruka round trip tix valid for 2 weeks.
The ICOCA and Haruka price will b slightly increase effective 1 Apr, to 4060 yen.

This post has been edited by menmissed: Mar 23 2014, 01:34 PM

bro, u go kyoto from osaka via Shinkansen? you sure? (or you just wan to try out shinkansen becos during your visit you wont take it)
use kansai thru pass just to go nara? Your day 2 is packed. Ginkakuji is near to northern kyoto, higashiyama is east kyoto. These 2 places could probably taken up your whole day time. Nara is further away, which deserved a day tour.
For me, I take bus in kyoto (with combination of subway, if far).

my trip will be 5 days..
1st day osaka namba (arive around 8am)
2nd day go to kyoto by shikansen back to osaka by normal train
3rd day normal train to osaka - kyoto - nara
4th day osaka bay
5th day yodobashi camera (flight at 4:30 so after lunch have to go to kix)

maybe i could skip ginkakuji temple to spend more time at nara??

This post has been edited by camikun: Mar 23 2014, 02:18 PM

Question on the Haruka train:

(1) When we purchase the Haruka + Icoca combo, do we need to tell the counter where is our destination station (single trip) and departing + destination station (round-trip)? I ask this question because I see from a sample ticket that the station info are printed on the ticket.

(2) From Japan Travel Guide, it says that "The ticket can also be used on JR airport rapid trains instead of the Haruka limited express trains between Kansai Airport and central Osaka." It refers to JR Kansai Airport Rapid Service right?

(3) The Haruka ticket can only be used for unreserved seat. What happen if the unreserved seats are full, can we stand on the coach?



This post has been edited by Human Nature: Mar 23 2014, 03:13 PM

bro, shinkansen is expensive and osaka to kyoto just a very short distance, it won't be speeding fast.

thanks bro

i think u can get on any station on the ticket for the return trip, correct me if i'm wrong....

also, do we need to reserve this before traveling there on April? Or can direct buy from counter?

Thanks.

Yeah, if you refer to the guideline, the starting and destination stations is printed on the card...so need to have some clarification as it will be rigid then..

i think better reserve from the website.