Japan (Tokyo and beyond) Master Thread
Feb 24, 06, 2:38 am
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Japan (Tokyo and beyond) Master Thread
I think it's time to update this thread to reflect the fact that many people now enter Japan via Haneda Airport (HND). If you think that there are any particularly helpful Haneda threads, please send me your suggestions. I'll try to compile a list and post it here.
Last edited by jib71; Apr 2, 13 at 6:44 am
Feb 24, 06, 2:39 am
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NARITA AIRPORT - ARRIVALS, TRANSITS, LAYOVERS
>> Don't take a taxi from NRT to downtown Tokyo! (Costs about 20K yen)
Background:
Narita International Airport (Japanese: 成田国際空港 Narita Kokusai Kūkō ) (IATA: NRT, ICAO: RJAA) is an international airport located in Narita, Chiba, Japan, in the eastern portion of the Greater Tokyo Area.
The airport is located far from central Tokyo (at least 40 minutes by express train or 90 minutes by bus) and in a different prefecture. A little planning can make your arrival / transit / layover more comfortable...
Narita Airport Official Website:
http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/
Travel related information for Narita Airport (From Wikitravel):
http://wikitravel.org/en/Narita_Airport
Travel between NRT and downtown Tokyo:
The first piece oft repeated advice is "Don't take a taxi"
Beyond that there are several choices - What works for you will depend on where you want to go in Tokyo.
(and how much money, what arrival time, how important punctuality and comfort, how much luggage, etc.)
Informative discussions on Flyertalk:
New express train service (the new Keisei Skyliner) starting on July 14, 2010:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/japan...ew-trains.html
NRT - Shinjuku Area (Roughly 9pm on the circle of central Tokyo)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
NRT ~ Asakusa (East end of town - beyond central circle - 2pm direction)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
NRT ~ Roppongi (Inside central Tokyo)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
NRT ~ Downtown (Downtown?)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
Limousine Bus Homepage:
http://www.limousinebus.co.jp/e/index_l_m_pass.html
JR East - Narita Express (N'ex) information
http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/nex/
Keisei Railways - Keisei Skyliner
http://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetud...ei_us/top.html
Travel between NRT and other parts of Japan:
Even if you are not heading to Tokyo, you still might have to pass through Tokyo on your way to your destination in Japan.
Informative discussions on Flyertalk:
NRT ~ Hitachi (in Ibaraki prefecture):
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
NRT ~ Sendai (Way up in the North East of Honshu island)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ght=sendai+nrt
NRT ~ Nikko
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
NRT ~ Tokyo Disneyland
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
NRT ~ Kawasaki
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
NRT ~ Osaka/Kyoto (The "Kansai" area):
General Advice:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
To Westin Miyako in Kyoto:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
Train to Kyoto:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
To Kyoto:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
To Kyoto:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
Could someone look at the Kyoto links and tell me which to leave and which to delete? (Or which I've missed)
How easy to travel to Kyoto with luggage and health issues?:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
How to handle a layover at Narita:
Mike Newman's guide:
The inside scoop on spending hours, days and perhaps night in Narita. Geared toward folks who intend to stay in the vicinity of the airport, including nearby Narita City. Also links to information on traveling into Tokyo and elsewhere. http://www.mgnewman.com/Naritax/
[Note: Mike is maintaining this page, but he doesn't travel through Narita these days - so he asks regular visitors to keep him updated at [email protected]]
Informative discussions on Flyertalk:
NRT day hotel:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
Capsule hotel near NRT:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
17 Hour Layover + Young passenger
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
NRT Hotels:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/japan...l#post11198273
... and there's more in this thread, which is rather old now:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
(Maybe I'll ask a moderator to merge these threads)
General Information about the airport
Wikipedia's General Information:
Includes: 1 History / 2 Terminals and airlines / 3 Ground transportation / 4 Miscellaneous / 5 External links
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narita_...tional_Airport
Phone Rental at NRT:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
Car Service/ Baggage Storage:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
>> Don't take a taxi from NRT to downtown Tokyo! (Costs about 20K yen)
Background:
Narita International Airport (Japanese: 成田国際空港 Narita Kokusai Kūkō ) (IATA: NRT, ICAO: RJAA) is an international airport located in Narita, Chiba, Japan, in the eastern portion of the Greater Tokyo Area.
The airport is located far from central Tokyo (at least 40 minutes by express train or 90 minutes by bus) and in a different prefecture. A little planning can make your arrival / transit / layover more comfortable...
Narita Airport Official Website:
http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/
Travel related information for Narita Airport (From Wikitravel):
http://wikitravel.org/en/Narita_Airport
Travel between NRT and downtown Tokyo:
The first piece oft repeated advice is "Don't take a taxi"
Beyond that there are several choices - What works for you will depend on where you want to go in Tokyo.
(and how much money, what arrival time, how important punctuality and comfort, how much luggage, etc.)
Informative discussions on Flyertalk:
New express train service (the new Keisei Skyliner) starting on July 14, 2010:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/japan...ew-trains.html
NRT - Shinjuku Area (Roughly 9pm on the circle of central Tokyo)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
NRT ~ Asakusa (East end of town - beyond central circle - 2pm direction)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
NRT ~ Roppongi (Inside central Tokyo)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
NRT ~ Downtown (Downtown?)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
Limousine Bus Homepage:
http://www.limousinebus.co.jp/e/index_l_m_pass.html
JR East - Narita Express (N'ex) information
http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/nex/
Keisei Railways - Keisei Skyliner
http://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetud...ei_us/top.html
Travel between NRT and other parts of Japan:
Even if you are not heading to Tokyo, you still might have to pass through Tokyo on your way to your destination in Japan.
Informative discussions on Flyertalk:
NRT ~ Hitachi (in Ibaraki prefecture):
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
NRT ~ Sendai (Way up in the North East of Honshu island)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ght=sendai+nrt
NRT ~ Nikko
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
NRT ~ Tokyo Disneyland
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
NRT ~ Kawasaki
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
NRT ~ Osaka/Kyoto (The "Kansai" area):
General Advice:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
To Westin Miyako in Kyoto:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
Train to Kyoto:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
To Kyoto:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
To Kyoto:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
Could someone look at the Kyoto links and tell me which to leave and which to delete? (Or which I've missed)
How easy to travel to Kyoto with luggage and health issues?:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
How to handle a layover at Narita:
Mike Newman's guide:
The inside scoop on spending hours, days and perhaps night in Narita. Geared toward folks who intend to stay in the vicinity of the airport, including nearby Narita City. Also links to information on traveling into Tokyo and elsewhere. http://www.mgnewman.com/Naritax/
[Note: Mike is maintaining this page, but he doesn't travel through Narita these days - so he asks regular visitors to keep him updated at [email protected]]
Informative discussions on Flyertalk:
NRT day hotel:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
Capsule hotel near NRT:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
17 Hour Layover + Young passenger
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
NRT Hotels:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/japan...l#post11198273
... and there's more in this thread, which is rather old now:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
(Maybe I'll ask a moderator to merge these threads)
General Information about the airport
Wikipedia's General Information:
Includes: 1 History / 2 Terminals and airlines / 3 Ground transportation / 4 Miscellaneous / 5 External links
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narita_...tional_Airport
Phone Rental at NRT:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
Car Service/ Baggage Storage:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...ight=NRT+hotel
Last edited by jib71; Apr 13, 13 at 4:51 am Reason: update Mike Newman's URL
Feb 24, 06, 2:40 am
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HANEDA AIRPORT (HND) - ARRIVALS, TRANSITS, LAYOVERS
Officially known as "Tokyo International Airport", for a long time, Haneda handled mostly domestic flights.
Background:
The airport is located in Ota ward, in the south of Tokyo. Compared with Narita, it's relatively close to central Tokyo.
Haneda Airport Official Website:
http://www.tokyo-airport-bldg.co.jp/en/
Travel related information for Haneda Airport (From Wikitravel):
http://wikitravel.org/en/Tokyo#Haneda_Airport
Travel between HND and downtown Tokyo:
Informative discussions on Flyertalk:
Officially known as "Tokyo International Airport", for a long time, Haneda handled mostly domestic flights.
Background:
The airport is located in Ota ward, in the south of Tokyo. Compared with Narita, it's relatively close to central Tokyo.
Haneda Airport Official Website:
http://www.tokyo-airport-bldg.co.jp/en/
Travel related information for Haneda Airport (From Wikitravel):
http://wikitravel.org/en/Tokyo#Haneda_Airport
Travel between HND and downtown Tokyo:
Informative discussions on Flyertalk:
Last edited by jib71; Apr 13, 13 at 5:02 am
Feb 24, 06, 2:40 am
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GETTING AROUND TOKYO
Tokyo has a very advanced public transportation infrastructure - with JR trains (mostly above ground), subways and buses. Excellent information available on Wikipedia about this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_Subway
Most foreign visitors to Tokyo become very adept at using the subways and JR lines.
- There are two main subway companies:
Tokyo Metro:
http://www.tokyometro.jp/e/
Toei Subway:
http://www.kotsu.metro.tokyo.jp/english/index.html
JR Lines:
You may find it easier to travel around by purchasing a pre-paid card.
JR Trains, Subways and Buses now all accept the same non-contact cards for payment. The cards carry a 500yen deposit - and they can be charged up with 1000, 2000, 3000, 5000 or 10,000yen of credit.
The deposit is returnable - but JR charges about 210yen in admin fees if you have some money remaining on the card. So it is best to completely use up any credit that you have on the card. (And then you will get the full 500 yen returned).
So if you purchase a "SUICA" card at a JR station - it will also work on the subway. And vice versa if you purchase a "PASSMO" card at a subway station. (However, supply of PASSMO cards is currently limited so you may find it easier to buy a SUICA card).
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=646228
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suica
If you plan to take the JR Narita Express from Narita Airport into Tokyo, then you can save money by purchasing a combined N'EX ticket and SUICA card. The old N'EX + Suica combo deal is going the way of the dinosaurs. However, JR will start selling discounted N'EX tickets to non-residennts.
You have to ask for a "Tokyo Direct Ticket" apparently. The discount does not apply from Tokyo to NRT.
http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/pass/nex_oneway.html
Bus routes are not so easy to understand for the casual visitor to Tokyo
Taxis are readily available in Tokyo - but it may be worth noting this advice:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=469063
Tokyo has a very advanced public transportation infrastructure - with JR trains (mostly above ground), subways and buses. Excellent information available on Wikipedia about this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_Subway
Most foreign visitors to Tokyo become very adept at using the subways and JR lines.
- There are two main subway companies:
Tokyo Metro:
http://www.tokyometro.jp/e/
Toei Subway:
http://www.kotsu.metro.tokyo.jp/english/index.html
JR Lines:
You may find it easier to travel around by purchasing a pre-paid card.
JR Trains, Subways and Buses now all accept the same non-contact cards for payment. The cards carry a 500yen deposit - and they can be charged up with 1000, 2000, 3000, 5000 or 10,000yen of credit.
The deposit is returnable - but JR charges about 210yen in admin fees if you have some money remaining on the card. So it is best to completely use up any credit that you have on the card. (And then you will get the full 500 yen returned).
So if you purchase a "SUICA" card at a JR station - it will also work on the subway. And vice versa if you purchase a "PASSMO" card at a subway station. (However, supply of PASSMO cards is currently limited so you may find it easier to buy a SUICA card).
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=646228
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suica
You have to ask for a "Tokyo Direct Ticket" apparently. The discount does not apply from Tokyo to NRT.
http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/pass/nex_oneway.html
Bus routes are not so easy to understand for the casual visitor to Tokyo
Taxis are readily available in Tokyo - but it may be worth noting this advice:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=469063
Last edited by jib71; Mar 28, 14 at 5:15 pm
Feb 24, 06, 2:41 am
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FOOD & DINING
Japan has every kind of food - I know because people keep telling me.
Tokyo - Great Deal Gourmet Lunches
Osaka Dining Options
Japan has every kind of food - I know because people keep telling me.
Tokyo - Great Deal Gourmet Lunches
Osaka Dining Options
Last edited by jib71; Apr 13, 13 at 5:02 am
Feb 24, 06, 2:41 am
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MONEY, CASH, CARDS, ATMs
How much money should you carry? How much to change into YEN before you get here? How easy is it to find an ATM which will accept your foreign-issued card?
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=492796
Update -- ATMs at 7-Eleven (7 and i) convenience stores now accept many foreign issued cards. How convenient:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=693884
In a nutshell: Make sure that your cash card has a "CIRRUS" or "PLUS" logo on the back. If it does, then it should work fine at ATMs in Post Offices, 7-Eleven stores, CitiBank branches and Shinsei Bank branches. Unfortunately, foreign cards will not work in most other banks's ATMs.
How much money should you carry? How much to change into YEN before you get here? How easy is it to find an ATM which will accept your foreign-issued card?
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=492796
Update -- ATMs at 7-Eleven (7 and i) convenience stores now accept many foreign issued cards. How convenient:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=693884
In a nutshell: Make sure that your cash card has a "CIRRUS" or "PLUS" logo on the back. If it does, then it should work fine at ATMs in Post Offices, 7-Eleven stores, CitiBank branches and Shinsei Bank branches. Unfortunately, foreign cards will not work in most other banks's ATMs.
Last edited by jib71; Apr 13, 13 at 4:52 am
Feb 24, 06, 2:42 am
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DANGERS AND ANNOYANCES
- Personal safety
Japan has a reputation for being very safe. It is true that there aren't many "no go" areas in major cities and many visitors are pleased to find that they quickly feel comfortable and safe here.
However, Japan's legendary level of safety does not mean that you can forget about danger. Some visitors develop a false sense of security and get into trouble. Drunken brawls can happen, molestations (and worse) can happen, and bicycles do get stolen (reward for anyone who finds mine...).
Exercise the same level of caution as you would if you were "downtown" in a major city in Western Europe or America. If you do that, then you won't go far wrong - and along the way you may be pleasantly surprised by the helpful courtesy and friendliness of the Japanese people.
- Culture Shock (Lost In Translation - with the blues)
Your visit to Japan may not turn out to be everything you expected.... You may feel strangely alone in the middle of the millions of strangers... You might chance upon some un-couth people who seek to disabuse you of the illusion that this is a polite and cultured country... You might find that the strangeness and ugliness of everything just gets you down.
The following is perhaps the classic story of "culture shock" and disillusion:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=341899
The following thread offers some tips from folks who've been through it too:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=344755
- Personal safety
Japan has a reputation for being very safe. It is true that there aren't many "no go" areas in major cities and many visitors are pleased to find that they quickly feel comfortable and safe here.
However, Japan's legendary level of safety does not mean that you can forget about danger. Some visitors develop a false sense of security and get into trouble. Drunken brawls can happen, molestations (and worse) can happen, and bicycles do get stolen (reward for anyone who finds mine...).
Exercise the same level of caution as you would if you were "downtown" in a major city in Western Europe or America. If you do that, then you won't go far wrong - and along the way you may be pleasantly surprised by the helpful courtesy and friendliness of the Japanese people.
- Culture Shock (Lost In Translation - with the blues)
Your visit to Japan may not turn out to be everything you expected.... You may feel strangely alone in the middle of the millions of strangers... You might chance upon some un-couth people who seek to disabuse you of the illusion that this is a polite and cultured country... You might find that the strangeness and ugliness of everything just gets you down.
The following is perhaps the classic story of "culture shock" and disillusion:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=341899
The following thread offers some tips from folks who've been through it too:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=344755
Last edited by jib71; Sep 30, 08 at 8:25 am
Feb 24, 06, 2:42 am
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ACCOMMODATION:
Reasonable Cost Hotels in Tokyo:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=831525
Luxury Hotels in Tokyo:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=487255
Reasonable Cost Hotels in Tokyo:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=831525
Luxury Hotels in Tokyo:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=487255
Last edited by jib71; Aug 24, 08 at 7:00 pm
Feb 24, 06, 2:43 am
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RENTING MOBILE DATA SIM
Railroad Tycoon's prepaid SIM guide:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/japan...de-buying.html
Railroad Tycoon's prepaid SIM guide:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/japan...de-buying.html
Last edited by jib71; Apr 13, 13 at 4:34 am
Feb 24, 06, 2:44 am
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND FESTIVALS
More complete lists of festivals are here:
http://www.frommers.com/destinations...tID=0229030003
http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/TD/
And here are some things that FTers have mentioned:
Jan
New Year's - National Holiday - People pay homage at shrines in their neighbourhoods.... Businesses tend to be shut..:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=300480
Feb
3/4 - Setsubun -People throw dry soy beans to drive out demons and bring good luck
Early Feb - Sapporo Snow Festival
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...+snow+festival
Mar
Cherry blossoms
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=529758
Apr
- Kawasaki Iron Penis Festival (First Sunday in Apr)
- Takayama Matsuri Part 2 - Floats and parade - (Part 1 in April)
29th - Golden Week starts
May
Mid-May - Kanda Matsuri (Tokyo) - Parade in odd-numbered years on the Saturday and Sunday before May 15
Jun
Jul
Through July - Gion Matsuri - Peak of celebration on July 17
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=536831
Aug
Sep
Oct
22/Oct - Kyoto Jidai Matsuri (festival of the ages)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=462291
22/Oct - Kurama Hi Matsuri (Fire festival in Kurama, near Kyoto)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=462291
- Takayama Matsuri Part 2 - Floats and parade - (Part 1 in April)
Nov
Dec
More complete lists of festivals are here:
http://www.frommers.com/destinations...tID=0229030003
http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/TD/
And here are some things that FTers have mentioned:
Jan
New Year's - National Holiday - People pay homage at shrines in their neighbourhoods.... Businesses tend to be shut..:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=300480
Feb
3/4 - Setsubun -People throw dry soy beans to drive out demons and bring good luck
Early Feb - Sapporo Snow Festival
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showt...+snow+festival
Mar
Cherry blossoms
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=529758
Apr
- Kawasaki Iron Penis Festival (First Sunday in Apr)
- Takayama Matsuri Part 2 - Floats and parade - (Part 1 in April)
29th - Golden Week starts
May
Mid-May - Kanda Matsuri (Tokyo) - Parade in odd-numbered years on the Saturday and Sunday before May 15
Jun
Jul
Through July - Gion Matsuri - Peak of celebration on July 17
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=536831
Aug
Sep
Oct
22/Oct - Kyoto Jidai Matsuri (festival of the ages)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=462291
22/Oct - Kurama Hi Matsuri (Fire festival in Kurama, near Kyoto)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=462291
- Takayama Matsuri Part 2 - Floats and parade - (Part 1 in April)
Nov
Dec
Last edited by jib71; Apr 13, 13 at 4:35 am
Feb 24, 06, 2:44 am
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HOW DO I FIND THAT PLACE IN TOKYO
Google Map of Tokyo Hotels and Restaurants
As discussed in this thread, rjh created a map of Tokyo restaurants, hotels etc. Please add your favorites:
Hotel Map
Restaurant Map
English Language Interface for Google Maps
Diddlefinger lets you look up Japanese addresses without typing Japanese. Created by variable (a.k.a Nick May). Instructions are here
English GPS for Tokyo
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=797935
Google Map of Tokyo Hotels and Restaurants
As discussed in this thread, rjh created a map of Tokyo restaurants, hotels etc. Please add your favorites:
Hotel Map
Restaurant Map
English Language Interface for Google Maps
Diddlefinger lets you look up Japanese addresses without typing Japanese. Created by variable (a.k.a Nick May). Instructions are here
English GPS for Tokyo
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=797935
Last edited by jib71; Apr 13, 13 at 4:50 am
Feb 24, 06, 2:45 am
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OTHER ISLANDS
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/japan...endations.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/japan...ys-kyushu.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/japan...u-shikoku.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...ghtseeing.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/japan...best-time.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/japan...endations.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/japan...ys-kyushu.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/japan...u-shikoku.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trip-...ghtseeing.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/japan...best-time.html
Last edited by jib71; Apr 13, 13 at 4:56 am
Feb 24, 06, 2:46 am
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Last edited by jib71; Apr 13, 13 at 4:36 am
Feb 24, 06, 2:46 am
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Jul 7, 06, 9:17 pm
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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Staying in Ryokan or Monastary
To stay at a traditional Japanese hotel (Ryokan) or a monastary (such as at Koyasan), there is a great site with a free booking service at:
http://www.japaneseguesthouses.com/index.htm
The information is accurate, helpful to the Westerner. They will even book for you at places not listed. Their service is great!
You should really try to spend at least one night at a ryokan!
http://www.japaneseguesthouses.com/index.htm
The information is accurate, helpful to the Westerner. They will even book for you at places not listed. Their service is great!
You should really try to spend at least one night at a ryokan!
Last edited by gretchendz; Jun 30, 08 at 6:26 am
