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Tsukiji Fish Market (starts 5am) Will run Friday and Sat
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61
61.00%
Airline Event (half-day) Saturday/Sunday
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89
89.00%
Bullet Train Tour (overnight) to Kyoto (Saturday)
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51
51.00%
Beer Factory Visit (Japanese Microbrew)
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45
45.00%
Shopping Tour (Akihabara) Electronics etc
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29
29.00%
Welcome Drinks - Thurs Night (Izakaya style) Will require registration
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68
68.00%
Main Dinner - Friday Night
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82
82.00%
Cultural Day - Walking Tour (Palace, Historic Japanese)
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62
62.00%
Wrap up Lunch - Sunday
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69
69.00%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 100. You may not vote on this poll
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• Japan Do Dashboard Wiki
Events schedule
Thu 28 Mar
Fri 29 Mar
Sat 30 Mar
Sun 31 Mar
Logistics
When we're arriving |
Where we're staying |
When we're leaving
Narita Express (N'EX) | Suica & N'EX package | Narita and Haneda Limousine Buses | Tokyo Subway Route Map | JR East Network Map | Google map w/ subway overlay | JR Yamanote Line loop
Events schedule
Thu 28 Mar
13:30 Unofficial Imperial Palace Tour 1
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Tokyo station is also very convenient (Tokaido, Yokosuka, Keihin-Tohoku, Yamanote, Chuo and Keiyo JR lines plus Marunouchi metro line)
18:00 Welcome Drinks at Heartland, Roppongi
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Tokyo station is also very convenient (Tokaido, Yokosuka, Keihin-Tohoku, Yamanote, Chuo and Keiyo JR lines plus Marunouchi metro line)
18:00 Welcome Drinks at Heartland, Roppongi
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Fri 29 Mar
05:00 Tsukiji Market Tour, Tsukiji Shijō
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10:00 Unofficial Imperial Palace Tour 2
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Tokyo station is also very convenient (Tokaido, Yokosuka, Keihin-Tohoku, Yamanote, Chuo and Keiyo JR lines plus Marunouchi metro line)
10:15 Sumida River Water Bus, Hamarikyu Gardens
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Shiodome (E19) or Tsukiji Shijo (E18) on Oedo Subway Line are also convenient for Hamarikyu.
19:00 Traditional Japanese Izakaya at Kakoiya, Yurakucho
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10:00 Unofficial Imperial Palace Tour 2
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Tokyo station is also very convenient (Tokaido, Yokosuka, Keihin-Tohoku, Yamanote, Chuo and Keiyo JR lines plus Marunouchi metro line)
10:15 Sumida River Water Bus, Hamarikyu Gardens
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Shiodome (E19) or Tsukiji Shijo (E18) on Oedo Subway Line are also convenient for Hamarikyu.
19:00 Traditional Japanese Izakaya at Kakoiya, Yurakucho
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Sat 30 Mar
05:00 Tsukiji Market Tour, Tsukiji Shijō
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08:00 Nagano Shinkansen
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Outbound: Tokyo station (08:36 Asama 509)
Inbound: Nagano station (14:26 Asama 530)
10:00 Cherry blossom walk 1, Imperial Palace
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17:45 Dinner Cruise, Haneda Airport Pier (18:00 departure)
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08:00 Nagano Shinkansen
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Outbound: Tokyo station (08:36 Asama 509)
Inbound: Nagano station (14:26 Asama 530)
10:00 Cherry blossom walk 1, Imperial Palace
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17:45 Dinner Cruise, Haneda Airport Pier (18:00 departure)
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Sun 31 Mar
Logistics
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Narita Express (N'EX) | Suica & N'EX package | Narita and Haneda Limousine Buses | Tokyo Subway Route Map | JR East Network Map | Google map w/ subway overlay | JR Yamanote Line loop
Japan DO - March 29-31, 2013
#121
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Thank you NewbieRunner.
Apparently I need eightblack to be more specific about which hotel. I have reserved the IC Tokyo Bay which gives and address as 1-16-2 KAIGAN MINATO-KU.
If this is not the hotel that he mentioned, I will make a change presto.
Apparently I need eightblack to be more specific about which hotel. I have reserved the IC Tokyo Bay which gives and address as 1-16-2 KAIGAN MINATO-KU.
If this is not the hotel that he mentioned, I will make a change presto.
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Another poster mentionned hesitating between the Conrad and the Hilton in Shinjuku: they are equally far (or close) from Roppongi (4 metro stations?). Both are nice, the Conrad is better (especially if you like bathrooms, a little less if you like unlimited booze at the lounge).
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#123
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Yes, the ANA Intercontinental is in Roppongi but the address is Akasaka. Akasaka sounds more exclusive than Roppongi.
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The Grand Hyatt in Roppongi Hills is a lovely property. Yes, the Park Hyatt is stunning, but the Grand Hyatt is also superb. It has a very nice lounge which is a great place to meet other FTers attending the same event.
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the Hibiya subway line - heck, you don't even have to walk outside.
I plan to stay here for the Tokyo Do.
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I just signed up for this event since I am already in Tokyo during that time.
Anyways I am already booked for the PHT, would be a shame if I needed to change it to the GHT
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Anyways I am already booked for the PHT, would be a shame if I needed to change it to the GHT
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The lounge at the GHT is very nice, but the PHT is so much better in so many other ways, especially the rooms.
Additionally, as a diamond, I find I am treated better at the PHT, and HRT, than the GHT.
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#132
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My recommendations for anyone looking for a centrally-located hotel from one of the major chains:
- ANA IC Tokyo (Akasaka near Tameike-Sanno / Roppongi-Itchome stations)
- ANA IC Strings (Shinagawa)
- Grand Hyatt Tokyo or Ritz-Carlton Tokyo (Roppongi)
- Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo (between Shirokanedai and Shirokane-Takanawa stations)
- Shangri-La Tokyo (Tokyo Station)
- The Peninsula Tokyo (Yurakucho / Hibiya stations)
- Mandarin Oriental Tokyo (Mitsukoshimae)
- Four Seasons Tokyo (Tokyo Station)
Some other well-regarded hotels include:
- The Capital Hotel Tokyu (Akasaka near Tameike-Sanno Station)
- Palace Hotel (Otemachi)
- Tokyo Station Hotel (Tokyo Station; to open this coming October)
If anyone has any requests for more budget-oriented hotels, please let me know!
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The ANA IC is in Akasaka -- the center of Roppongi is a good 20 minute walk away.
My recommendations for anyone looking for a centrally-located hotel from one of the major chains:
- ANA IC Tokyo (Akasaka near Tameike-Sanno / Roppongi-Itchome stations)
- ANA IC Strings (Shinagawa)
- Grand Hyatt Tokyo or Ritz-Carlton Tokyo (Roppongi)
- Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo (between Shirokanedai and Shirokane-Takanawa stations)
- Shangri-La Tokyo (Tokyo Station)
- The Peninsula Tokyo (Yurakucho / Hibiya stations)
- Mandarin Oriental Tokyo (Mitsukoshimae)
- Four Seasons Tokyo (Tokyo Station)
Some other well-regarded hotels include:
- The Capital Hotel Tokyu (Akasaka near Tameike-Sanno Station)
- Palace Hotel (Otemachi)
- Tokyo Station Hotel (Tokyo Station; to open this coming October)
If anyone has any requests for more budget-oriented hotels, please let me know!
My recommendations for anyone looking for a centrally-located hotel from one of the major chains:
- ANA IC Tokyo (Akasaka near Tameike-Sanno / Roppongi-Itchome stations)
- ANA IC Strings (Shinagawa)
- Grand Hyatt Tokyo or Ritz-Carlton Tokyo (Roppongi)
- Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo (between Shirokanedai and Shirokane-Takanawa stations)
- Shangri-La Tokyo (Tokyo Station)
- The Peninsula Tokyo (Yurakucho / Hibiya stations)
- Mandarin Oriental Tokyo (Mitsukoshimae)
- Four Seasons Tokyo (Tokyo Station)
Some other well-regarded hotels include:
- The Capital Hotel Tokyu (Akasaka near Tameike-Sanno Station)
- Palace Hotel (Otemachi)
- Tokyo Station Hotel (Tokyo Station; to open this coming October)
If anyone has any requests for more budget-oriented hotels, please let me know!
Rooms are very basic and usually includes a simple breakfast (toast, some rice balls, and salad) and free internet in the room. Room sizes vary, but they are usually 12m2 or smaller.
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