Feb 9, 2014, 8:48 pm
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Narita Express (N'EX) | N'EX Tokyo Direct Ticket | N'EX timetable from NRT | N'EX timetable to NRT |Keisei Skyliner | Keisei Skyliner Timetable | Airport Limousine Bus | Access to/from HND | Japan Rail Pass | JR Kanto Area Pass | Using Suica/Pasmo card
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- Thursday April 17th
- Welcome Drinks - 7pm, Eau de Vie, 3rd floor, Hyatt Regency Tokyo (Happy Hour 4pm-8pm)
- Friday April 18th
- Tokyo Disney
- Shinjuku walk - 10am, meet in Hyatt Regency lobby
- Main 'Do' Dinner - Yakichi Shinjuku-Nishiguchi - Doors open at 6.45pm, dinner begins at 7.00pm sharp (TICKETS) (DIRECTIONS)
- Saturday April 19th
- Day trip to Kamakura & Enoshima - 8:30am, meet on JR Shinjuku Station Platform 1 (who's coming?)
- DO pub crawl in Yokohama
- Sunday April 20th
- Day trip to Mt Fuji & Hakone - Leave 8.30am, Shinjuku Station. Please confirm if joining this trip as we need to reserve seats on the train to Kawaguchiko and buses to Hakone. (Definitive plan) (who's coming?)
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Tokyo Metropolitan Area rail network map | JR East major route map | Tokyo Subway route map | JR Yamanote Line loop | Narita Airport (T1) station map | Narita Airport (T2) station map | Arriving in Shinjuku by Narita Express
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2nd Japan Do | Tokyo | April 18-20, 2014
Nov 26, 2013, 11:29 am
#151
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Just as an FYI, we did this particular trip a few years back. A ton of fun. You end up on a 1) train, 2) another train, 3) funicular, 4) cable car(s), 5) pirate themed ship, 6) bus, 7) train back. And you get to eat volcanic "black eggs"!
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2358_008.html
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...ure_Kanto.html
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2358_008.html
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserR...ure_Kanto.html
Nov 27, 2013, 2:01 pm
#152
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I am thinking of leading the following depending on the level of interest.
Walking tour around Shijuku on Friday - including Shinjuku Gyoen, 'depachika' and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.
Day trip 1 - originally I was thinking of Kamakura on Saturday but I might try somewhere north or northwest of Tokyo using the JR Kanto Area Pass (Saturday or Sunday)
Day trip 2 - Hakone/Mt Fuji area (Saturday or Sunday)
Walking tour around Shijuku on Friday - including Shinjuku Gyoen, 'depachika' and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.
Day trip 1 - originally I was thinking of Kamakura on Saturday but I might try somewhere north or northwest of Tokyo using the JR Kanto Area Pass (Saturday or Sunday)
Day trip 2 - Hakone/Mt Fuji area (Saturday or Sunday)
Day trip 1 - We would very much favor to catch a view of the cherryblossoms over Kamakura. But Kamakura will also be ok, I think then a half-day trip would be sufficient?
Day trip 2 - We very much appreciate a trip to Hakone / Mt. Fuji area, because we declared it to one of our top 5 sights during our 12-day-Japan-tour, which starts in Tokio with the 2nd Japan Do.
Nov 28, 2013, 12:09 pm
#153
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May I suggest a combination of Kamakura and Enoshima at one day trip?
Enoshima is nearby Kamakura, reachable also by train and should be very lovely: nice visit to Enishima-jinja (shrine), sea caves and Samuel Cocking Garden....and beaches, if someone is interested in this.
Otherwise: Could it be possible, that we'll find cherryblossoms in Nikko at this time? Its in the north of Tokio and worth a day trip, too.
Enoshima is nearby Kamakura, reachable also by train and should be very lovely: nice visit to Enishima-jinja (shrine), sea caves and Samuel Cocking Garden....and beaches, if someone is interested in this.
Otherwise: Could it be possible, that we'll find cherryblossoms in Nikko at this time? Its in the north of Tokio and worth a day trip, too.
Nov 29, 2013, 1:49 am
#154
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We are much interested in both day trips.
Day trip 1 - We would very much favor to catch a view of the cherryblossoms over Kamakura. But Kamakura will also be ok, I think then a half-day trip would be sufficient?
Day trip 2 - We very much appreciate a trip to Hakone / Mt. Fuji area, because we declared it to one of our top 5 sights during our 12-day-Japan-tour, which starts in Tokio with the 2nd Japan Do.
Day trip 1 - We would very much favor to catch a view of the cherryblossoms over Kamakura. But Kamakura will also be ok, I think then a half-day trip would be sufficient?
Day trip 2 - We very much appreciate a trip to Hakone / Mt. Fuji area, because we declared it to one of our top 5 sights during our 12-day-Japan-tour, which starts in Tokio with the 2nd Japan Do.
May I suggest a combination of Kamakura and Enoshima at one day trip?
Enoshima is nearby Kamakura, reachable also by train and should be very lovely: nice visit to Enishima-jinja (shrine), sea caves and Samuel Cocking Garden....and beaches, if someone is interested in this.
Otherwise: Could it be possible, that we'll find cherryblossoms in Nikko at this time? Its in the north of Tokio and worth a day trip, too.
Enoshima is nearby Kamakura, reachable also by train and should be very lovely: nice visit to Enishima-jinja (shrine), sea caves and Samuel Cocking Garden....and beaches, if someone is interested in this.
Otherwise: Could it be possible, that we'll find cherryblossoms in Nikko at this time? Its in the north of Tokio and worth a day trip, too.
In normal years mid/late-April is a good time for cherry blossoms in Nikko as well as some parts of Hakone, but as the first Japan Do attendees will remember cherryblossoms were 1-2 weeks early in 2013.
This is what cherry trees in Nikko looked like on 18 April 2013.
I'd better shed my prejudice against Enoshima from a school trip many, many, many years ago.
Last edited by NewbieRunner; Nov 29, 2013 at 5:15 am
Dec 1, 2013, 7:10 pm
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Eventbrite registration page is now up at http://japando2014.eventbrite.com
Those who've expressed an interest via the link in OP will also receive an email to that effect. Eventbrite registrations will help us ascertain the numbers for dinner venues etc, and going forward, will form a master list of those definitely attending.
Those who've expressed an interest via the link in OP will also receive an email to that effect. Eventbrite registrations will help us ascertain the numbers for dinner venues etc, and going forward, will form a master list of those definitely attending.
Dec 4, 2013, 8:45 am
#156
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In April it will be great to visit it again in good company of fellow FTers
I think, we have to keep in mind, that predicting the actual dates and locations of the cherryblossoms isn't easy, so we better stay flexible, if the cherryblossoms are our aim no.1.
Otherwise, my friend an me are open to Hakone-Tour and Kamakura-Tour.
Dec 4, 2013, 10:58 am
#157
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You should
In April it will be great to visit it again in good company of fellow FTers
I think, we have to keep in mind, that predicting the actual dates and locations of the cherryblossoms isn't easy, so we better stay flexible, if the cherryblossoms are our aim no.1.
Otherwise, my friend an me are open to Hakone-Tour and Kamakura-Tour.
In April it will be great to visit it again in good company of fellow FTers
I think, we have to keep in mind, that predicting the actual dates and locations of the cherryblossoms isn't easy, so we better stay flexible, if the cherryblossoms are our aim no.1.
Otherwise, my friend an me are open to Hakone-Tour and Kamakura-Tour.
Dec 9, 2013, 3:20 pm
#158
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Eventbrite registration page is now up at http://japando2014.eventbrite.com
Those who've expressed an interest via the link in OP will also receive an email to that effect. Eventbrite registrations will help us ascertain the numbers for dinner venues etc, and going forward, will form a master list of those definitely attending.
Those who've expressed an interest via the link in OP will also receive an email to that effect. Eventbrite registrations will help us ascertain the numbers for dinner venues etc, and going forward, will form a master list of those definitely attending.
Dec 26, 2013, 11:22 pm
#159
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May I suggest a combination of Kamakura and Enoshima at one day trip?
Enoshima is nearby Kamakura, reachable also by train and should be very lovely: nice visit to Enishima-jinja (shrine), sea caves and Samuel Cocking Garden....and beaches, if someone is interested in this.
Enoshima is nearby Kamakura, reachable also by train and should be very lovely: nice visit to Enishima-jinja (shrine), sea caves and Samuel Cocking Garden....and beaches, if someone is interested in this.
Yes, I'm taking this very seriously.
Last edited by NewbieRunner; Dec 27, 2013 at 7:38 am Reason: added a photo ;)
Dec 26, 2013, 11:43 pm
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Forgive me if this has already been posted: It looks like the Japanese consumption tax on most stuff including hotel rooms, restaurant bills, etc., will increase from 5% to 8% in April. Everything will seem more expensive.
Jan 3, 2014, 11:27 pm
#161
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Hey I've been sitting on the sidelines for a while now, but am thinking about coming along. Due to work will probably only be able to make it friday - monday (missing the thursday night event) but otherwise would be keen to see a bit of Japan!
Jan 5, 2014, 12:31 am
#162
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Be sure to register via the Eventbrite link in the first post.
Jan 5, 2014, 1:19 pm
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Woohoo! It's 2014! Looking forward to another trip to Tokyo!
Also, from lessons learned last year (for some of us...thankfully, I'd booked a hotel well in advance), definitely research hotels sooner rather than later!
Also, from lessons learned last year (for some of us...thankfully, I'd booked a hotel well in advance), definitely research hotels sooner rather than later!
