Travel: Japan - General

[lexis]

Thanks DNLs_mom. I saw your nick on TA too!


Yes, beginning to realise that since I prefer that kind of combination (attached bath, onsen, in room kaiseki) and my itinerary has me going on a Saturday, I have to pay through my nose for a nice ryokan! Going to 'downgrade' my other accommodation and splurge on this hehehe. :moneyflies: :moneyflies: :boogie:

[starlight1968sg]

lexis:

Thanks DNLs_mom. I saw your nick on TA too!


Yes, beginning to realise that since I prefer that kind of combination (attached bath, onsen, in room kaiseki) and my itinerary has me going on a Saturday, I have to pay through my nose for a nice ryokan! Going to 'downgrade' my other accommodation and splurge on this hehehe. :moneyflies: :moneyflies: :boogie:

Yes, splurge once a while to enhance yr hols

[Dnls_mum]

starlight1968sg:

lexis:

Thanks DNLs_mom. I saw your nick on TA too!


Yes, beginning to realise that since I prefer that kind of combination (attached bath, onsen, in room kaiseki) and my itinerary has me going on a Saturday, I have to pay through my nose for a nice ryokan! Going to 'downgrade' my other accommodation and splurge on this hehehe. :moneyflies: :moneyflies: :boogie:

Yes, splurge once a while to enhance yr hols

Agree. We did just that last Dec. Stayed at Toyoko inn, ryokans and 4/5 star Tokyo Hotel., all in one trip .A mix set of accommodation. :boogie: :boogie: we normally pick city hotels based on convenience and proximity to train stations and ryokans in rural or traditional towns or onsen areas. Have fun planning!

[lexis]

Which toyoko inn did you stay at? Was it in Tokyo? I have century southern tower booked but looking for alternatives .

Thanks!

[Dnls_mum]

lexis:

Which toyoko inn did you stay at? Was it in Tokyo? I have century southern tower booked but looking for alternatives .

Thanks!

I have not stayed at Toyoko Inn in Tokyo. I stayed at Toyoko inn at Nagoya and Kanazawa. Both of which are a short walk from the JR train station. But my sister has stayed at Toyoko Inn at Ikebukuro. For the price, they charge Toyoko inn is super value for money and I am always happy to stay with them so long as location is right. I am super particular about hotel location. A poorly located hotel makes me waste precious time traveling to places I want to go and holiday time is so precious.

In Tokyo, I have stayed at the Hotel Metropolitan Manurouchi at Toyko station. I get good corporate rates and I like its convenient location for traveling out of Tokyo on the Shinkansen.. But for my upcoming trip to Tokyo in November, I'll be staying at the Tokyo Station Hotel for the first part of my business trip and trip extension before I leave for Kawaguchiko. Tokyo Station Hotel is more expensive than the Hotel Metropolitan Manurouchi, but rooms are nicer and bigger. When I return to Tokyo, from Kawaguchiko, I have booked Sunroute Plaza at Shinjuku. I have considered Century Southern Tower too, but Sunroute is cheaper and since it is just a one night stay before we leave the next day, I decided to save some money since we already stayed at the 5 star Tokyo Station hotel earlier on. The Century Southern price is more expensive than what I would have to pay for corporate rate at Tokyo Metropolitan Manurouchi and at that price I will go back to Metropolitan which I feel is better quality and value. Just personal perception lah.

Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku's location is better than Toyoko Inn in Shinjuku which is nearer the red light district side. However, Century Southern Tower is nicer than Sunroute Plaza. You get what you pay for lah. Sunroute plaza is closer to a Toyoko Inn type quality or maybe just slightly better.

[lexis]

Thanks for the detailed reply.


have narrowed down my location to Shinjuku, since I plan to take the Romance car to Hakone. I tried booking Sunroute for my dates but they are fully booked! Will check back nearer the dates!

[Dnls_mum]

lexis:

Thanks for the detailed reply.


have narrowed down my location to Shinjuku, since I plan to take the Romance car to Hakone. I tried booking Sunroute for my dates but they are fully booked! Will check back nearer the dates!

Wow! Fully booked? When are you going? Peak travel period? It's probably one of the cheapest hotel at Shinjuku station, thus get booked up early. I notice for Japan travel, need to book hotels early to get the cheap and good ones. If you decide to stay at Toyoko Inn Chain hotel, it is best you join the membership as members get discount and also can book earlier than public which is very important during peak travel period.

[Song22]

HI DNLs_mom, Lexis or other parents


Would you recommend accommodation at Hakone, preferably Roykan? Or do you think a day trip is enough for Hakone?

Thanks!

[lexis]

Hi DNLS_mum


Sunroute could be full because I want a single room for more than 2 people - i think they have limited number of those rooms. I am going 2nd week of Dec.

Hi song_22, whether you want to stay 1 or 2N depends a lot on your interests. I am doing 1 N and choosing to stay at a traditional Ryokan for a real ryokan experience! There are many types of Ryokan - even those that are situated in buildings that are 4-5 storeys, and look modern, but that's not what I am looking for. :imcool: I have never tried onsen before (!) so am going to start with a private bath in the room.. lol.

Many people I know have done a day trip - usually doing the Hakone loop - although part of the ropeway is now closed and replaced with a bus service instead. But I think if you have time and want to wander around Hakone more, a 1N stay will be nice!

Song_22- i find this site very useful: http://www.hakonenavi.jp/english/freepass/

[Jennifer]

I was at the petrol kiosk next to Jelita CS and picked up a Go Japan magazine (vol 100), free copy placed just outside the mart.