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jtsl9
post Aug 3 2017, 06:51 AM

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QUOTE(deodorant @ Aug 1 2017, 10:27 PM)
To Europe - yes.
To australia / asia - no.

It's mainly because I am ... not as young as some of you. 7hr overnight flight only really can sleep 4-5hrs, it's not enough for me and i will be tired and lethargic on the first day.

the last time i did an overnight to sydney, halfway through the first day really beh tahan and sleep on a bench in the aquarium for 20mins.
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I usually take overnight flight and I always cant sleep in the flight. Reach destination with minimal sleep and get by adrenaline blink.gif
Anyway, I just book an overnight flight to Tokyo this November and it will be my first time to Japan.
I have the Tokyo travel chapter from Lonely Planet which I don't mind sharing with LYNers. Just PM me your email address.
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post Sep 5 2017, 11:48 AM

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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Sep 5 2017, 10:35 AM)
So you've been to Tokyo? Perhaps it would be a better idea for you to tell us where you've been before so that the suggestions doesn't clash. Can only give suggestions for Tokyo so,

-> 4. Yes it will be a rushed trip but you can make limited stops rather than try to cramp all together. That will be more comfortable for your parents too.
-> 5. 100K yen per pair for all 7 days? It's a little tight but do-able.

You can do this simple calculation: 50k yen per pax/ 7 days.
- Per day spending: 7k yen including your transport around the place.
- Assuming you put aside 1.5k yen for transport per day, that's 5,500yen balance for food.
- Put aside another 500yen for misc fee: Meal @ 5,000yen per day.
- So play around with 5,000yen for your meals throughout the day. Per meal averagely you can afford to spend at 1,500yen. If you splurged your lunch and say, spent 2,500 yen, then your dinner budget has to be reduced.

Like you said not keen on shopping so perhaps that'll save you some money. But on the safe side, I'll suggest that you bring an additional 50k-100k yen as emergency cash/ backup in case overspend (you'll never know!).
1. Most of us here rarely change currency in Tokyo. In cases of emergency, you'll just have to go in any shop that offers the service without regard to the exchange rate.

2. You can check out HIS Travel http://www.his.com.my/pocket-wi-fi-rental/
Pocket WIFI rental at RM15 per day, very good rate. But usually pocket WIFI is used when there's more than 2 ppl for the trip so save cost.

But if you wish to get a SIM, try this instead. It's half of Celcom's rate: https://hello1010.my/country/asia/japan.html
Colleagues used their SIM and none of them encountered any issue.
You have 3 days in Tokyo right? Winter is cold and everything closes early, usually around 4pm -4.30pm similarly to autumn when I went. While you don't enjoy Tsukiji you'll still be going to bring your parents and partner to enjoy sushi? One of the days, you can do this like what I did:

Water Taxi from Asakusa -> get off at Hamarikyu Garden (enjoy the garden) -> walk to Tsukiji -> walk to Imperial Palace -> walk to Tokyo Station.

All the attractions above are quite near to each other, give or take 10-15min walk. 
Try the water taxi, it's really nice. You get to cruise along the Sumida River and enjoy sight seeing. It will be a pleasant experience for your parents.

Info: http://www.gotokyo.org/en/tourists/info/access/access5.html
You can buy the tickets at the counter. Just check the timing and make sure you're at the counter 15-20min before departure time to purchase the tickets.

There's more to see in Tokyo Station - there are souvenir shops, Pokemon store, Kit Kat shop etc. Also make sure you take a look at the station from outside. It's beautiful, even more so at night. 

In February - you may be able to see the Ume (plum) flower blossom. This will be a nice experience because Ume is said to be most delicate flower and it symbolizes protection and health.

Other places I will recommend:
- Ginza & Odaiba (it's closer when you get to Odaiba from Ginza); go to Ginza on a weekend and it's a pedestrian's heaven from 12 noon as the main street is closed off for only pedestrians to walk.

- Hakone: Yes but I'm not sure about February. Since it's winter, it may be too foggy to see Mt. Fuji. But, it may snow in Hakone and you'll see a different side to the place. I did a one-day short trip to Hakone, it's expensive and we only managed to do 3 things there... however if you plan it well and everyone could get up early for the train ride, it'll be good.

- Tokyo Tower - Sengakuji - Nakano - Ueno : you can do it in this order, or mix it around depending on where is nearer to you. Tokyo Tower - to be honest, it's nothing much on the inside except for some restaurants, souvenir shops, observatory and One Piece Tower.

If you want Observatory, i'd recommend the Metropolitan Government Building where it's FOC. But still, Tokyo Tower is iconic as it represents Tokyo. There's a temple nearby Tokyo Tower and it's the Zojoji. You can actually see the tower from the temple, and also a nice spot to take photos.

Sengakuji - you can opt not to go. I visited it since I was already in the area. It's of historical value and if you watch 47 Ronin, the story is adapted from the actual history. You can also read about it so that the visit is more meaningful.

Lastly, Nakano is a shopping area and while you're not into shopping, do consider your parents and the rest tongue.gif a good trip has a combination of itinerary for everyone. It's a really nice place with a lot of eateries. Nakano Broadway has a lot of shops with figurines, toys, books etc. If it doesn't interest you, perhaps just one round at the place and you can leave. The street is more interesting.

Ueno is famous for its park but since the day ends early, see how it fits into your schedule. If its almost night time when you arrived, make your way to Ameyoko Street for some street shopping/ eatery.
Since you're in Asakusa, if your mum are into kitchenwares, you can consider going to Tokyo Kappabashi shopping street - it's the place where they sell everything related to kitchen - be it knives, pots, pans, deco, fridges, utensils etc. It's nearby Asakusa, approximately 10-15min walk from Sensoji.

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3020.html

Sunsets and sunrise you can always Google: http://www.sunrise-and-sunset.com/en/sun/j...o/2017/february
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Thanks so much for the detailed info. I will surely come handy for my trip to Tokyo in November. It would also be my first time to Japan.
I only have about 1 and half day in Tokyo as I will be heading to my colleague's hometown, Nagano to pick apples.
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post Sep 5 2017, 12:06 PM

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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Sep 5 2017, 11:54 AM)
1 and 1/2 day isn't much! See what interests you best and do those. I'd recommend to visit 1-2 main temples and shopping + sightseeing for the rest. Since there isn't much time, I don't recommend Imperial Palace, because it's best to stroll around the palace when you're not rushed.

I'd advice against souvenir shopping in Tokyo, use most the time to yourself. You can buy souvenirs at the airport - from Shiroi Koibito to Pocky sticks and KitKat before flying back.
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Yup, I dont plan to go any shopping and most likely souvenir shopping will be done at the airport only.
I have actually made reservation at two hotels, Hotel Sardonyx Ueno and Richmond Hotel Premier Akasuka International. The first being close to Ueno station so that I can head to Nagano while the later is more convenient for Narita airport transfer.
I still need to do more research before deciding but your input is highly valuable biggrin.gif
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post Oct 1 2017, 02:18 PM

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Just want to clarify if the JR East Pass (Nagano) can be used on the JR Yokosuka Line to Kamakura. I am still a bit confused, I understand that there are both under JR lines.
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post Oct 27 2017, 08:21 AM

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QUOTE(klangfc @ Oct 27 2017, 02:53 AM)
Hi guys i'm going to to Tokyo for the 3rd time and my partner was 1st time.

Whole trip consider 7 full days and going to both disneyland and disneysea plus 1 day tour to Fuji tour (include Lake Kawaguchi Maple Corridor, Oshino Hakkai and Gotemba Premium Outlet).

City Area include Asakusa, Ueno, (Daikanyamacho & Shibuya), (Omote-Sando & Harajuku), Shinjuku, Tsukiji, Ginza, Odaiba and Akihabara.

Was wondering is it too pack for the trip? i already removed Ikebukuroo and also Roppongi because Ikebukuroo was too far and Roppongi basically nothing much to view. Thinking to skip Ginza and add on Tokyo Station.

Another question, should i buy 72 hour pass for first 3 days(Sunday-Tuesday) 3 days (Disneyland cost me 400 Yen 1 way, and fuji tour was start from shinjuku cost me 200 yen 1 way total 2000 yen compare to 1500 yen)  and last day 24 hour pass. Total 3800 yen per person exclude airport transfer and JR transport if require

FYI i'm staying near Jimbocho Station
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I am heading to Tokyo as well with the same dates as yours. It will be my first time there but I will only be in Tokyo for about 2 days because on my third day, I will be heading to Nagano to my colleague's hometown for about 5 days to experience living in a Japanese village plus helping out with harvesting apples.
I will stay around Ueno station and will only explore Ueno, Asakusa and either Shinjuku or Chiyoda area. And half a day at Disneyland cause more keen on the parades.

This post has been edited by jtsl9: Oct 27 2017, 08:24 AM
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post Oct 27 2017, 03:45 PM

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QUOTE(klangfc @ Oct 27 2017, 03:25 PM)
so you're going to buy the evening pass for Disneyland? if yes you can try going Asakusa and Ueno in the morning and afternoon and go to Disneyland on the evening that's make u to have another day for other location such as Shinjuku/Meiji etc
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Yup, bought the evening pass for disneyland, in the morning will explore Ueno area.
Then the day before will be Shinjuku/Meiji cause my flight arrive Tokyo early in the morning.

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