Originally Posted by
ninja138
Unfortunately, I can't recommend a specific venue (unless you're going to buy the ticket in Osaka). On the other hand, I can help you find a few places you can walk up to and check their prices and availability. Where exactly do you want to buy the Seishun 18 Kippu? In Ueno, right?
I believe the journey North will need to start from Ueno but we'll be staying just to the South of Azabu Juban. I'm much more likely to be visiting Shinjuku than Ueno before the trip commences and Roppongi would be within walking distance if there were any outlets there.
Do you have any pointers?