Hiroshima extremely fun and tons of thing to see. I when there over 15 times...still going to discover more

Any tips for lone traveler to Tokyo? In December.

Guys, and Sifus.. I want to ask. Is it necessary to book a rental car from an international rental car company such as EuropCar or ToCoo?

I mean, the rental car shops in Japan, do they usually have cars available, that I can just go on the spot and get one?

Because this ToCoo and EuropCar are very expensive compared to the rental car shop in Japan.

Bring Sweater.


Can. But not recommend. If you online booking, If can save you alot of time while getting your car because you already fill in all detail the company wanted.
Plus online booking car might get cheaper rate also.

This post has been edited by RegentCid: Sep 15 2014, 08:26 AM

Well that is a must. I mean tips like, when I reached Haneda, aside from the Metro pass, anything else to do before going to hotel?

Do homework, Study the map of Haneda International Terminal. knowing the place save you 20 minute of time. You know the location of the Bus ticket machine.

You have to get bus ticket first before can go Q up at Bus platform.

But the thing is, even those online rental site had bad reputation before, that they dont have car available even though people made a booking. How crappy is that! Sigh..

I think I need to call the rental car shops in Japan.. Whats the best/cheapest way to make IDD ya? Anyone know?

You can try more reliable company. Such as OTS or Nippon Rent a Car.

Thanks, will check them out.. OTS seem to be available only in Hokkaido and Okinawa. Surveying Nippon

I have rented many cars in Japan. Both Nissan and Toyota rentacars are fine, with Toyota being a bit cheaper. Book via Tocoo for a nice discount.

Yes, I was looking at Nissan because they got branch very close to Toyama station. But I feel like I have to call them to book properly. Is online booking sufficient for Nissan?

Why want to get a car at Toyama ?

Oh, just use http://www2.tocoo.jp/en

You can do everything online, then just print out your confirmation email.

Bring it to the shop and pay and you'll get your car, easy.

Strongly recommend getting an ETC card as well. You just drive through the toll and it registers you automatically. Then settle when you return the car. Easier than paying at every toll.

This post has been edited by lowyatter: Sep 15 2014, 09:34 AM

Would long john be an overkill for early december?

Depend your body can withstand how cold. At Tokyo early of December will be same as Genting Highland. 10-15 Celcius at Noon and 10 - 4 Celcius at Night

Kansai Area will be much more warmer. add 5 more celcius.

Hokkaido at December will be less than 10 celcius and minus 0 at night

This post has been edited by RegentCid: Sep 15 2014, 10:34 AM

last yr around dat time at tokyo, i wear 2 layer.
long sleeve shirt and faux shearling hoodie, just nice
and when u enter shop inside is warm, so u may wanna take it off

but at hakone, it was 3 layer
long sleeve, sweater and faux shearling hoodie
was ok but still can feel the chill winds.

but still depends on individual.

This post has been edited by JooSeng: Sep 15 2014, 10:57 AM

I'm so sad now...currency exchange today is 30.50

Here it is
http://michlove.blogspot.com/2014/08/winter-in-japan.html

money master is 30.40

This post has been edited by yvonnesoo: Sep 15 2014, 12:29 PM

I'm so sad now...I changed at 30.80!