Tabris - how did things go at those restaurants? How was communication? I'd be interested in a write-up of your experiences
And price!
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And price!
Tabris - how did things go at those restaurants? How was communication? I'd be interested in a write-up of your experiences
I was with my girl who spoke Japanese, but they spoke english at everywhere but Kikuchi and Kumoro which were small 6-10 people seating restaurants.
Each meal averaged 2-3 hours each as they were all tasting menus.
My favourite place was Pierre Gagnaire. Had an insane view of Tokyo, including Tokyo TV Tower, lit up at night. Also had amazing wine.
I dunno, what do you want to know?
Thriller
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My father and I will buy our two week JR rail pass in a while but we will buy a PASMO card at Haneda airport when we arrive.
Our first 4 and final 3 days will be in Tokyo and we will use the PASMO there.
Just some questions :
- How much money should I put on there and what happens to my Yen when it turns out there is still money on there at the end of my Holiday?
- Can I use PASMO in Kyoto/other cities as well?
Our first 4 and final 3 days will be in Tokyo and we will use the PASMO there.
Just some questions :
- How much money should I put on there and what happens to my Yen when it turns out there is still money on there at the end of my Holiday?
- Can I use PASMO in Kyoto/other cities as well?
MikeHattsu
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Robot Carnival
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those look so nice! I need to find myself someone who speaks Japanese to travel with me next time just for making all the reservations lol
You could make reservations to 3 of the places without knowing Japanese.
Robot Carnival
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that sure would help~
MikeHattsu
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2 days here. Hopefully I've remembered everything...
Oh, and did you sort out those Robot Restaurant tickets?
UpperCaseN
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The JR pass websites have an entry for reserving seats. How necessary is that? I'm guessing I want to reserve seats for longer train rides?
I just go to the JR ticket place with my pass the day of or the day prior and reserve seats. I always get the green pass cause I'm a baller like that!
MikeHattsu
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Some trains require seat reservations, like the NEX and the Tohoku Shinkansen (which goes from Tokyo to Aomori/ towards northern Japan).
Seat reservation on trains where it's optional should be done in high traffic periods like Golden Week and new years so you can secure a seat, unless you want to risk not getting on the train or standing for several hours.
Last time when I went in April 2014 I just reserved seats on the day on the next available train. Worked fine that way at that time.
Yup same date and time as planned!
MikeHattsu
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Cool.
Go somewhere and eat Hitsumabushi
Templar Wizard
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Im back in Tokyo in 2 weeks and I want to get an unlocked Iphone 6.
Is there still a sales freeze there or are there any alternatives?
Is there still a sales freeze there or are there any alternatives?
UpperCaseN
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Thank you both. Also thanks to everyone helping in this thread, it's my first time traveling outside of NA so I have soooo many questions. You guys are the best at answering them.
So how about electrical outlets? I did a google search and it looks like most NA devices will plug in just fine in the Japanese electrical outlets, with the exception of anything heavy duty such as a hair dryer. Is this correct? I can just use the stock NA plugs for smartphones, tablets, portable game devices, etc?
ThreePiMatt
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Yeah, the slight voltage difference won't be a big issue we the exception of some high powered devices like hair dryers or curling irons or stuff like that. But also remember that Japan is two pronged, so anything with a grounding prong won't fit (and you shouldn't force it).
Yep all your NA stuff should work no problem.
Just buy a $5 3 prong to 2 prong adapter. That's what I did.
Airport will most likely have something, or hit up a Best Buy before. May not be able to get a cheap version and have to buy some bigger multi-purpose $20 one... but you can always use that for traveling to other regions too.
MikeHattsu
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Golden in time for Golden Week ;P
Laevateinn
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Wait, Japan doesn't use ground wires? wtf. I can't believe I didn't notice that when I was there.
MikeHattsu
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They do, but only for fridges, stoves and such stuff, like this:
Usually no third prong though.
Buy it in the Apple Store website and put a delivery to your location in Japan.
MikeHattsu
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At Helsinki airport waiting for my flight and there's birds living in here 
At Helsinki airport waiting for my flight and there's birds living in here
Cute! Have a safe trip~
TatteredHat
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My flight home on the 19th got cancelled and I got booked onto the same flight on the 20th. I don't know if I'll be able to find a room for the additional night at this point either, I think I'll go ahead and request some form of restitution for this, what a pain.
MikeHattsu
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In Kyoto now. Pics to follow
Talk to the airline, they are usually required to book you a hotel if this happens.
If the airline is being stingy about it, talk to your credit card company that you booked the flight with.
TatteredHat
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I already sent a mail to the airline, but I'm not expecting a reply until next week and by then I'll be in Japan already. Will have to see how it goes.
If I want to take a Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto next week (Golden Week), how fucked am I?
I heard the trains are usually completely booked during Golden Week and I can't find an online site to reserve or at least see if there are still tickets available. Does such a website exist? Or should I just give up, lol
I heard the trains are usually completely booked during Golden Week and I can't find an online site to reserve or at least see if there are still tickets available. Does such a website exist? Or should I just give up, lol
Templar Wizard
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MikeHattsu
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Visited Kodaiji Temple today since they have open at night right now with night time illumination:
Templar Wizard
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I tried that, but I cant finalise the order on the website
Actually, doesn't matter, the price has been inflated to reflect the exchange rate
will cost the same here, 790
What's a recommended place to stay in Hakone? I'd also like to climb Mt Fuji. My friends and I are heading there at the end of June for 2 1/2 weeks, and there's 7 of us. I have mostly everything planned out except for Mt Fuji and a stay at a ryokan in Hakone. I'm trying to find a place that will allow tattoos, one of my friends has a sleeve.
I stayed in this Ryokan http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Re...igarashimo_gun_Kanagawa_Prefecture_Kanto.html
Had a great stay. I don't know about tattoos though.
MikeHattsu
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Went to Shimogamo Shrine today since there was an event there:
Including horseback archery:
Including horseback archery:
ChickenHunter
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I'm going to Japan on a trip with a couple of friends from May 30th to June 8th. Are there any neat events going on during that time? We'll be mostly in Tokyo area.
I dunno what stuff you're into. Maybe some of these sound interesting enough?
http://www.tokyoweekender.com/events/naruto-exhibition/
http://www.tokyoweekender.com/events/star-wars-visions/
http://www.tokyoweekender.com/events/british-museum-exhibition/
Music:
http://eventful.com/tokyo/events/categories#!when=2015053100-2015060823&location=city_id|312335
You can search here too, it has a lot of fun stuff:
http://www.timeout.jp/en/tokyo
If you're leaving June 8th, you might manage to escape Tsuyu (Rain Season).
lolez2matt
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So I finally didi and I bought tickets to Japan!!!! (going with 2 friends)
We are goin to be 2 weeks at the start of february (arriving at Tokyo). Could you guys recommend some cheap hostals? Our plan is to be out all day and arrive just to sleep and we want onlye the basic accommodations and if it could be possible wifi.
Is there a place like that? This is my first trip out of my country so I´m very excited!!!!!
We are goin to be 2 weeks at the start of february (arriving at Tokyo). Could you guys recommend some cheap hostals? Our plan is to be out all day and arrive just to sleep and we want onlye the basic accommodations and if it could be possible wifi.
Is there a place like that? This is my first trip out of my country so I´m very excited!!!!!
I recommend Khaosan Tokyo Kabuki in Asakusa. What other locations are you thinking? I may have other hostel suggestions.
Have you thought about AirBnB? If you and your friends split it 3 ways it may be cheaper just to rent an apartment than paying separately at hostels which can go for $30-50 per person per night. I've found apartments in the vicinity of Shibuya for $60 per night with 3 beds. But you can often find places with beds and a couch to save money.
Khaosan has a few decent places around Tokyo for hostels, I'd reserve early just to be safe. The Ninja location in Asakusabashi is a short walk to Akihabara, and an even shorter walk to a Chuo line station which gets you to Shinjuku quick despite being on the opposite side of the city. I'd recommend it.
I was also at one of the locations in Asakudabashi but don't remember if it was the Kabuki location someone else recommended - it was behind the big temple and had just opened in October / November - nice building.
lolez2matt
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Thanks for the answers. For now, we are thinking thinking to stay at least 3 days in tokyo then going to other places. ( we still haven't made an itinerary) what would you recommend?
Just finishing off the itinerary for the Japan trip with my gf at the end of the month. Tokyo/Hakone/Osaka with maybe trips to Yokohama, Kyoto and Nikko. Really excited about Hakone. Shit is gonna be so tranquil Meeting up with an old friend who moved back to Tokyo. Hoping to check out the cool bars.
Time to write up the shopping list. Got my eye on those Ghost in the Shell Arise CE Blu-rays. Hope I can find them somewhere.
Meeting up with an old friend who moved back to Tokyo. Hoping to check out the cool bars. Time to write up the shopping list. Got my eye on those Ghost in the Shell Arise CE Blu-rays. Hope I can find them somewhere.
distantmantra
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Funimation sold them domestically as well.
http://www.rightstuf.com/cgi-bin/ca...Y/browse/search/5/4/0/0/results/desc/asc/50/1