Travel To Japan V11, Nippon here we come!
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 Apr 15 2018, 10:55 PM
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Hi all, been doing some researches and came up with the itinerary. First time going Japan, will be going in group of 5 incld 1 elderly and 2 children 7 & 5yo. Please comment whether its workable or need to refine. Btw will be staying in Shinjuku, also any recommended airport transfer as not convenient to explore with an elderly & 2 kids in tow as my flight reaches Haneda 10.30pm on Tue.
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Apr 17 2018, 03:25 PM
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Apr 16 2018, 08:44 AM) I think your first day is just too pack, especially if you are going with elderly. Akihabara alone can take you half a day, unless you just plan to go, buy and get out. Ok thanks for replying QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Apr 16 2018, 10:14 AM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Noted, will try to revised to more realistic schedule. Thank you QUOTE(fun_feng @ Apr 16 2018, 03:40 PM) Hi, I am just back from Japan trip. Hakone is actually the highlight of the trip, though it'll be tough with the kids & an elderly. So the prob is rather whether the trip from klook cover going to the Torii in Lake Ashi. Im still exploring the possiblity like the way u do by taking bus to Lake Kawaguchi as the day trip by klook is quite expensive.I use a bus from Tokyo station to Lake Kawaguchiko using https://japanbusonline.com/en/CourseSearch/11500410001 Actually I stay at Akihabara, it's just 2 subway station away from Tokyo station Hi, I brought 2 little kids to Tokyo. I will advise you to cut down on your places of interest and then spend quality time on those places. After all, you are enjoying the trip with your family right? Dragging 2 kids rushing here and there is very tiring especially if you have an elderly... Another thing I tell you, is do not FIXED your itinerary date. Instead arrange your itinerary based on the weather. What I do for my trip is I arranged based on "Sunny day" for all the outdoor places (parks, gardens, etc) and "Cloudy/Rainy day" for the indoor places. I am very flexible with my itinerary, I even skipped my Hakone trip because I couldn't arrange a good day for the trip, I then supplement it with some backup place of interest |
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May 21 2018, 04:49 PM
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Hi would like to know whether JR Tokyo 1 day pass (1590 yen adult) can be used for Tokyo Metro ?
From websites some indicate yes some no? |
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May 21 2018, 05:40 PM
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QUOTE(swn525 @ May 21 2018, 04:56 PM) got few types of tokyo one day pass icic .... cos if keeps hopping in out, maybe will be expensive than day trip from what i calculated. thanks for the tips https://www.tokyometro.jp/en/ticket/1day/index.html yours 1590 is include JR in tokyo area 1590 is quite expensive, can go so many place in one day?  QUOTE(mugenz @ May 21 2018, 05:01 PM) Nope. Cant be use for Tokyo Metro. yup will do as not everyday using day pass.Why dont plan ur schedule and then only decide what pass to buy or use. You need to see which line u use the most. In the end if dont travel too often, a Suica will be sufficient. thanks for the feedback  |
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May 21 2018, 06:02 PM
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QUOTE(Belphegor @ May 21 2018, 05:35 PM) You wouldn't be able to cover so many place within a day. icic, thxTake mugenz's advise and plan your destinations first, then you know which you would use most then only buy whichever. |
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Jun 4 2018, 12:09 PM
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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ May 31 2018, 01:58 PM) So far I've not had much "weird" tasting stuff (probably I ain't very adventurous) except for the yuzu-tasting ramen by Afuri. It just didn't work for me. The bolded part is really true, went to Shinjuku Station but just finding the correct exit is difficult enuff without the stroller, bags, and kids tagging along Yes i'll suggest if possible, do Disney on the 2nd day and Hakone maybe 1-2 days after Disney (for your energy to recover haha) coz you're right, it's very tiring to do full day travel. The stress of finding the attraction, looking for the bus stop, making it back to catch the bus etc is not as simple as people think, unless you're familiar with the surrounding and timing. However it's also your preference on how to go about it. On Day 1, after you're familiar with the train system, check out the line way to get to Disneyland. Also, Google Map may be convenient but it tells you the "current" (at the time you Google) the way. Most of the time, we still check the station's line route to be sure. There are many ways to get to your destination, so whenever you're unsure or find something strange, just ask the station staffs. Also, your GPS may not work well in Tokyo (depending on area) so just try to read the Google Map. Otherwise, get a Tokyo area map at the station (a lot of the train stations have maps for the area; sometimes old school is the way to go hahaha). Tip: Always check the return bus/ train timetable and plan accordingly. Sometimes we make mistakes (such as reading the wrong time, or read an outdated timetable) so give leverage. Also don't try to catch the last bus/ train, it's scary if you miss it  last train is usually past 1030 or 11pm, depending on line/ station. But i don't think you'll leave late as your children would have been tired. Be prepared to do take out from McD or KFCs nearby and eat them at home. If they give you a Japanese menu, just say, "Eigo menyu kudasai" (English menu please). More of these helpful phrases such as directions, ordering etc is in Page 1.  Walked a year worth of walking in tokyo Btw I've used about 7k yen/week for suica charge alone even after optimised the routes QUOTE(vreis @ Apr 15 2018, 10:55 PM) Hi all, been doing some researches and came up with the itinerary. First time going Japan, will be going in group of 5 incld 1 elderly and 2 children 7 & 5yo. Please comment whether its workable or need to refine. Btw will be staying in Shinjuku, also any recommended airport transfer as not convenient to explore with an elderly & 2 kids in tow as my flight reaches Haneda 10.30pm on Tue. Came back last week, though soul still at Tokyo » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « : Meals we're not particular mostly will try those recommended food. Also any particular izakaya street that recoomended? Below are my actual schedule vs planned (hope can be helpful to those with toddlers) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Dropped some of the places as time not permitted but overall very satisfactory & enjoyable trip. |
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