My friend and I are going for one day in the second week, bought some reserved seats in the second deck, I can't wait.Anyone going to the sumo tournament in May? We're going to be in Tokyo from May 16th-22nd, so I splurged and got some tickets for the weekend and a box for one weekday. Kinda glad we didn't go for the final weekend, since Trump might show up. :P
My friend and I are going for one day in the second week, bought some reserved seats in the second deck, I can't wait.
Been in Tottori, but just to check out the sand dunes, ride a camel and check out Conan town.
Is this where you just walk the grounds of the garden or is it something where you get to see more. When I saw the imperial palace, I just walked in. There wasn't anything more than a guy who checked bags if I remember correctly.Anyone done the free tour of the Imperial Palace? How early would I have to line up to get a ticket on a weekday?
Would you guys consider $760 roundtrip from U.S. to Tokyo a good deal?
Anyone done the free tour of the Imperial Palace? How early would I have to line up to get a ticket on a weekday?
If it's a transfer, then you dont need to go through customs/immigration at Haneda, only once you reach Fukuoka, right?So our flight goes from Toronto to haneda, then an hour and a half layover before getting on a flight to fukuoka. I've never gone through customs before, how fucked are we?
Customs at Haneda has always been smooth for me.So our flight goes from Toronto to haneda, then an hour and a half layover before getting on a flight to fukuoka. I've never gone through customs before, how fucked are we?
So our flight goes from Toronto to haneda, then an hour and a half layover before getting on a flight to fukuoka. I've never gone through customs before, how fucked are we?
If it's a transfer, then you dont need to go through customs/immigration at Haneda, only once you reach Fukuoka, right?
We won't need to get our luggage if it's only carryon right? I've never flown internationally.Nope, gotta go through immigration, get your luggage and go through customs at Haneda. Most likely also need to transfer terminals.
If your first flight is at all delayed then you're properly boned.
We won't need to get our luggage if it's only carryon right? I've never flown internationally.
Hey, quick question - does anyone know if the luggage lockers at most big train stations in Japan, would hold a 60L backpack?
How long can you store you luggage in these lockers? (overnight? a couple of days?)
There are various dimensions for lockers, including ones (probably most if not all even) where you backpack would easily fit.
You can let the luggage a couple of days if needed but it, of course, get a bit expensive.
How long can you store you luggage in these lockers? (overnight? a couple of days?)
Thanks! I'm looking to cycle the Shimanami Kaido route on my upcoming trip, but I know that's a kind of all day endeavor. As I'm jumping between hostels on this trip, I was thinking it might be best to store my main bag in a locker and coming back for it the next day.
Thanks! I'm looking to cycle the Shimanami Kaido route on my upcoming trip, but I know that's a kind of all day endeavor. As I'm jumping between hostels on this trip, I was thinking it might be best to store my main bag in a locker and coming back for it the next day.
The Tokyo Imperial Palace sucks though, all modern looking and stuff, and you're not getting inside the building.
Japanese outlets and US outlets are identical. If you're planning to use something that's not too sensitive to voltage (Japan uses a slightly lower voltage) or something that needs a specific AC frequency (like a hair dryer), you'll be fine. Your computer and phone will be fine.Hey all!
I'll be in japan this week (leaving on wednesday from the US) and all next week.
Our first 3 full days we have a hotel in Shinjuku near the station and wanted to know if anyone had any good suggestions on a day trip from there for one of the days to go outside of Tokyo and take advantage of our rail passes. It will just be two of us.
We were possibly thinking of Hakone or maybe something more directly to Mt. Fuji? Alternatively, we were looking at Sendai but that was when we were planning to stay overnight, don't know if that is day trip material? Any other suggestions welcome.
Also, do we need a plug converter or will US stuff work in Japan?
Edit: Oh, and lastly, do people suggest getting one of those pocket wifi things?
Would you guys consider $760 roundtrip from U.S. to Tokyo a good deal?
I've got a week of vacation available in October and was considering an international trip but I've never had the means or opportunity to travel internationally before(I've never even really flown before as an adult) so I'm a little unsure. My main concerns are what the weather would be like as far as being able to get around(I'm more concerned with torrential downpours than it being a bit hot or cold) or if it's a bad time in general to visit. Ideally I'd like to go between June and September to climb Mt Fuji but I don't really have much choice in being able to choose my vacation days and I'd prefer to travel off-season for now to keep the cost down and avoid peak crowds(which I assume are going to be crazy once the Olympics come into play?)
Any insight or feedback would be appreciated! :)
Japanese outlets and US outlets are identical. If you're planning to use something that's not too sensitive to voltage (Japan uses a slightly lower voltage) or something that needs a specific AC frequency (like a hair dryer), you'll be fine. Your computer and phone will be fine.
As for wifi, if you have T-Mobile, you can probably go without (unless they've changed that since I had T-Mobile). Otherwise, I highly recommend either a pocket wifi or a sim card.
Question: Are day trips from Fukuoka to Nagasaki possible? Is it really a two hour train? Seems like a lot.
Is the Hakone Free Pass the best way to make a day-trip to Hakone? Was planning on leaving early in the morning and spending the day there, then heading back to Tokyo at the end of the day.
Hakone Free Pass info here:
https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2358_008.html
Not sure if I should do this or just eat the cost of a bullet train each way.
I did the day trip with the free pass. Talk to the customer reps at the train station where they sell these. They speak english. I was convinced it was worth it and they confirmed it was good value and convenient.
Hakone is AWESOME btw. The cable cars, ferry, ramen place(s), volcano, such great memories.
Is the Hakone Free Pass the best way to make a day-trip to Hakone? Was planning on leaving early in the morning and spending the day there, then heading back to Tokyo at the end of the day.
Yes, it's the best option. Why not spend the night there at one of the onsen hotels and go back to Tokyo in the early morning though?
Takes around 80 minutes with the express from Shinjuku to Odawara. 90-100 minutes with non-express. Shinkansen takes around 35 minutes from Tokyo station to Odawara. You'll have to take the Odakyu trains (or buses) from Odawara anyways though, so you don't save that much time by taking the shinkansen.
I have a tattoo on my calf btw, so I guess it'd have to be somewhere I'm allowed :P
Yeah, I just booked a place for a night with a private bath that you can grab if it's not being used. It also has a few larger baths and whilst there's nothing on their site forbidding tattoos like I've seen on others, I filtered reviews with the word "Tattoo" in them and there were many people saying that they have tattoos but nobody at the counter mentioned them nor stopped anyone from going into the larger baths. The ryokan is called Fukuzumiro. Has pretty good reviews it seems.
Some places will also allow you to enter if you cover your tattoo with a band-aid.