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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 6:17 pm
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There seems to be quite a lot of walking in that plan - it might be worth knowing about this tourist bus:
http://www.kotsu.metro.tokyo.jp/bus/...ish/index.html

There's also an ordinary bus from Asakusa that passes by Ryogoku stadium - S1 from stop 3 at the corner of Kaminarimon Dori and Kokusai Dori:
http://www.kotsu.metro.tokyo.jp/bus/noriba/asakusa.html

Riding the bus requires a leap of faith ... but hey ... What could possibly go wrong?
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 8:28 pm
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2.4km according to google maps. And that is no problem for me, so I would prefer that to having to change subways etc. Also the walk is next to Sumida river so hopefully it will be a nice view!
The OP has said that he's Norwegian. They have to be some of the most physically active people in the world. A 2.4 km walk should be nothing. It's less than a mile.

I'm actually a fan of walking around Tokyo. Sometimes when I have a spare afternoon, I pick a main thoroughfare and walk its length. I always find something or someone interesting.

Kyoto is another great place for walking around.
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 9:01 pm
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Originally Posted by SindreS
Also the walk is next to Sumida river so hopefully it will be a nice view!
It is if you like concrete... and tents.
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 9:22 pm
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And the lovely Philippe S+arck designed golden turd
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 10:39 pm
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Originally Posted by ksandness
The OP has said that he's Norwegian. They have to be some of the most physically active people in the world. A 2.4 km walk should be nothing. It's less than a mile.
I guess you're American? A little off*, but we appreciate you trying to adapt to metric!

* 2.4 kilometers = 1.49129086 mi
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 10:40 pm
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And the lovely Philippe S+arck designed golden turd
I called it a golden turd when I first saw it. I was then accused of having a warped mind but found out that the Japanese call it "kin no unki". I think it is appropriate given the taste of Asahi beer (and its competitors). I am guessing that there is a restaurant/bar inside?

Actually, I recommend taking the boat from Asakusa to Odaiba. You can also get off in Ryogoku. Warning, the Edo Musuem is extremely boring.
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 2:31 am
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Originally Posted by gnaget
Warning, the Edo Musuem is extremely boring.
Do you like museums in general?
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 3:15 am
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I guess you're American? A little off*, but we appreciate you trying to adapt to metric!

* 2.4 kilometers = 1.49129086 mi
Probably a Harvard grad!
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 9:51 am
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The golden turd seems interesting

A boat down the river might be a good suggestion, what is usually the price for a ride like that? I do enjoy walking and just watching life around in the city, maybe sit down for some coffee at a restaurant etc., but I guess it will be enough walking in my plan!
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 10:25 am
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Originally Posted by SindreS
A boat down the river might be a good suggestion, what is usually the price for a ride like that?
300 yen for the short trip from Asakusa to Ryogoku
1,000 yen from Asakusa to Daiba.

http://www.tokyo-park.or.jp/waterbus/course/01.html
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Old Mar 25, 2012 | 9:12 pm
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Originally Posted by gnaget
. Warning, the Edo Musuem is extremely boring.
I like visiting museums (and temples) and I've found the Edo Ryogoku Museum to be one of the best (and better bilingual) museums in the city.
If you don't enjoy museums this one is unlikely to magically convert you.
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 9:10 am
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I got my visa to China yesterday and I've ordered at Chisun Hotel Ueno for the stay now. I think I've gotten all my questions answered, but I will post in this thread again if I come up with any more. Thanks for all the help so far!
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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 10:30 am
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Originally Posted by LapLap
I like visiting museums (and temples) and I've found the Edo Ryogoku Museum to be one of the best (and better bilingual) museums in the city.
If you don't enjoy museums this one is unlikely to magically convert you.
I second LapLap's endorsement. Having studied Japanese history and culture for years before going to the museum, it brought aspects of Japan to life in a way that nothing else could.
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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 12:33 pm
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Originally Posted by LapLap
I like visiting museums (and temples) and I've found the Edo Ryogoku Museum to be one of the best (and better bilingual) museums in the city.
If you don't enjoy museums this one is unlikely to magically convert you.
IMHO, the Edo Museum is a camel, i.e. operated by committee. It tries to do too much and lacks originality and consistency in it's displays. It's probably worth a visit, but I always think it fails to come anywhere close to its potential.

Another option is the Fukagawa Edo Museum. It's a re-creation of an Edo village and really well done. Depends on your taste, by always find it fascinating.
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Old Apr 5, 2012 | 1:24 pm
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Originally Posted by SindreS
Thanks for all the answers so far!

And btw. do they speak good English at the airport in Tokyo and in Beijing?
English at PEK and NRT are from my experiences not that bad, better at NRT though. You will have no problems buying train tickets from the ticket counter at NRT or Keisei Ueno.

Tokyo is very safe, probably safer than Oslo, but PLEASE do not become victim of the scams in Roppongi. I managed that. The police in Tokyo doesn't seem to care about Roppongi at all nor will they help if something happens there.

Other than that, enjoy becoming "Lost in Translation".
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