I've got a sponsored trip to Tokyo for 1 week in June. Flight and hotel are paid off.
I'll be traveling with my wife, and I have the following questions: I. If we were to remain in tokyo the entire time, is there any train pass that we could buy to make getting around with JR cheaper?
From my understanding, JR rail passes are good if you're constantly on the move from one area to another. I'm rooted in Tokyo, so I don't think I need a rail pass right?
ii. if we wanted to go to osaka, kyoto and fuji for 1 day EACH, should we get a JR Central pass? Would it be cheaper for us to pay just the normal rate instead of the pass?
iii. What are some experiences that are unique to Tokyo? I've been to Tokyo twice in the past 2 years and brought my wife to Sapporo twice in the past year so I'm trying to avoid doing things that we might have done in other parts of the country.
1. Check post #1 on page 1. Look at item No.10. Your answer is there.
2. I suggest you open up Google Map and search for Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo. Read the map and you'll find your answer. I guarantee it. If you insist on going, then yes, you'll need a JR pass.
I'm aware of Suica and that it functions like TnG. I didn't know that using Suica to pay for JR would give you a discount than buying a ticket.
Yes, I'm aware of the distance and where the cities are located. My question was about the cheapest way of going about the trip especially since I'm not interested in going to the other cities covered under the JR Central pass.
that's why i recommend you to get the pass. a one-way ride alone with shinkansen from one city to another can easily pay off if you have the pass
I missed your response.
I typed up the itinerary on my hyperdia app that I downloaded the first time I was there for a rough estimation and I saw that the difference between buying a pass and ticket on the spot is RM200.
I must be looking at a website that overcharges.
This post has been edited by Current Events guy: Apr 10 2018, 02:39 PM
You didn't read properly. Under #10 scroll down a little more there's a "Discount Passes" item. No doubt you'll be aware of SUICA/ PASMO since you've been to Tokyo before. I'm surprised you're not aware of the Discount Passes they have and only ask on the 3rd time you're going
Good to know you're at least aware of the distance. We have seen many ambitious travellers. Nothing is impossible, just whether it's feasible and worthy for the person himself/ herself.
Yes, Tokyo was mostly a transit stop on previous trips where I'd spend a max of two days in the city. I only utilized the Yamanote Line and my needs didn't justify the unlimited day fare. Since I'll spend more time there this trip, I was wondering if there is a multi day unlimited pass for the city thats cheaper than the JR east pass.
I'm in Tokyo right now and we had great weather today; I spent it in Tsukiji, Ginza and Hibiya by the Palace. Since its raining tomorrow, doesn't seem like I'll be doing any sight seeing so maybe I'll just do shopping. My initial plan is to go buy sports equipment in Jimbocho and then spend the rest of the day shopping in Akiba.
What else should I do if I'm not interested in art or theater?
Anyone there right now? I'd like to know how tokyo is dealing with typhoon jebi.
The reason I'm asking is because I need to go there for work next weekend but I have a friend that is in osaka right now and he's saying that Kansai airport is flooded so badly that Airasia told him to move to Haneda to catch a flight back home as Kansai is not in operating condition. How is tokyo doing?
guys, hows the condition in osaka? i mean all the attractions in osaka & kyoto is fully operational again?
im thinking of to stick with my earlier plan to have my vacation in osaka instead of changing to tokyo.
but i need to push my depature date to 13sept,becos MAS said that is their first flight to osaka after the typhoon.
My friend is right there right now, and things aren't operational yet. I am not sure if they will be when you arrive on the 13th but I think they will only be operating at minimal capacity. either postpone trip or go tokyo.
Hi guys, planning a trip to Sapporo during Jan. Going Niseko for skiing.
Do i have the access to four mountain if i bought the Niseko all mountain lift ticket? Do i need any entrance ticket for each mountain? If i rent ski full set at Grand Hirafu can i use it at Niseko Village? Can someone help me to clarify this?
If you buy the all mountain ticket, yes you have access to the whole mountain. You can also buy separate access to the mountain if you want. Yes you can rent skis and use on any mountain.
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QUOTE(deodorant @ Sep 20 2018, 10:19 AM)
sweet_pez様がんばっれ! My curriculum now focusing a bit on 丁寧語、尊敬語 and 謙譲語 (the trio of keigo ie polite speaking) and it's super confusing to me.
Anyway I'll probably be going back to Nozawa Onsen for late Jan ski trip. Mostly cos my BIL and his GF are tagging along and I don't know if they want to ski 3 days; if they don't then the 3rd day they can ownself go day trip to see the snow monkeys nearby or something.
Rough itinerary
Jan 24 overnight flight to Tokyo Jan 25-28 Tokyo (gonna check out new tsukiji toyosu market and just hang out eating ramen and stuff) Jan 28-Feb01 Nozawa Onsen (skiing) Feb01-Feb02 Kawaguchiko* Feb02 overnight flight to KL
* Nozawa Onsen to Kawaguchiko is like 5.5hrs journey so I wonder if that's too much sitting in a train for one day. Wife wants a ryokan/onsen with mt fuji view to recuperate after skiing though 🤷🏻♂️
I'm thinking about going to Nozawa Onsen for skiing too, have you been there before? I have questions on how you're gonna get there from Tokyo and where you would recommend to stay.
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QUOTE(deodorant @ Nov 6 2018, 06:13 AM)
JR East Nagano-Niigata pass, take the Shinkansen to Iiyama, then from Iiyama there is a 20-25min shuttle bus to the town.
As to where to stay, uhhh ... I honestly don't know what's best. I stayed on a small minpaku along the main street near the Shinden bus stop (for the shuttle bus to the slopes). The location also not too far from town -- around 10mins walk -- for shopping and meals.
For ski'ing I based out of the Nagasaka area instead of the Hikage area (the Hikage area is the bigger base I guess) because that's where the shuttle bus dropped us off first lol. Anyway we went with Sports THANX for the rental which was awesome cos they have a decent size ski storage area so once you get off the slopes you can dump your skis and boots there and head straight to town in normal shoes instead of having to lug everything back to your minpaku/ryokan/hotel.
Nozawa onsen is an onsen village that happens to be at the base of a ski area (rather than a purpose built ski village) so there isn't much ski-in ski-out stuff.
For dinner, I remember the mushroom soba at Yoshimi Soba was quite nice.
I figured that you'd need to take a shinkansen and then transition to a bus to get to the hotel, which is the norm for ski resorts on Honshu. I was hoping that there would be a bus from town that would take you there like the resort liners in Hokkaido. This is mostly because I travel with my own equipment, and it's quite the hassle. My previous trips to Furano and Niseko were much more convenient than Hakuba and Madarao because the transition from airport to hotel were so seamless
Is the mountain big enough for a week's stay?
I was planning on something like
Day 0 - fly to tokyo and arrive at night via AAX Day 1 - Shinkansen to Iiyama Day 2 to 5 - SkI Day 6 - shinkansen to tokyo day 7 - walk around town and go back home
No, the mountain isn't big enoigh for a week. I think even 4 days might be a little boring if you only stick to on-piste (unfortunately I'm not skilled enough for BC/SC so no experience there). I'd say at most 3 days, then take the 4th day off to go see the snow monkeys or something, or extend your trip and do 2-3 days nozawa onsen and another 2-3 in a different nagano area resort. Myoko kogen maybe?
Thanks for sharing the link for the bus transfer. That's a pretty good service, unfortunately the last departure is still before the flight lands in tokyo.
I've never considered going from resort to resort because I usually don't rent a car and avoid taking taxis because the price is quite extravagant. Maybe it's time I look into how to get from one resort to another via bus. I know some resorts offer inter-resort buses (like Niseko - Rusutsu) so maybe that's an option.
No, the mountain isn't big enoigh for a week. I think even 4 days might be a little boring if you only stick to on-piste (unfortunately I'm not skilled enough for BC/SC so no experience there). I'd say at most 3 days, then take the 4th day off to go see the snow monkeys or something, or extend your trip and do 2-3 days nozawa onsen and another 2-3 in a different nagano area resort. Myoko kogen maybe?
Hey I got a question, do you have a place where you're going to stay during your trip?
I'm making a mock up of how much the trip would cost, and I cant find any good places to stay that comes with an ensuite bathroom.
During my study in Japan, i stay in guesthouse(ryokan) near ski resort during winter. The owner always prepare breakfast and dinner for guests. From my observation, Japanese tends to bath before dinner. Therefore we (Malaysian who uncomfortable to see other people's private item) eat dinner first and then later go to bath (onsen). One hour before closing time is the best time.
Just sharing my experience with you guys.
Some places don't allow for shower in the morning. I dont know why, maybe to save on heating bills.
As a guy who grew up in Malaysia, I'm used to taking a shower at least 2 times a day. That's why when I travel or work in countries with cold climate I'd still shower in the morning. Feels weird if I don't get to have that shower. With having your own bathroom, then you get to control when you can shower.
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