Travel: Japan - General

[Song22]

Anyone has been to Hakone during winter time around christmas? Is it too cold? Is it worth just spending a day trip there? Thanks!

[ptb7476]

Dnl_mum my instant porridge is here

quite small pack .. And expensive too lolx

http://i68.tinypic.com/2e3u6jc.jpg

[Imp75]

hi DNLS mum spoke about Toyoko Inn in Ikebukuro. I read from the travel forums that Ikebukuro is an undesirable area with red-light district and Yakuza activities. Is staying at Toyoko Inn (Ikebukuro) safe for a family? I had originally wanted Sakura Hotel Ikebukuro but was warned about the potential vice activities there. I like the connectivity of Ikebukuro to other areas though.

[Dnls_mum]

Imp75:

hi DNLS mum spoke about Toyoko Inn in Ikebukuro. I read from the travel forums that Ikebukuro is an undesirable area with red-light district and Yakuza activities. Is staying at Toyoko Inn (Ikebukuro) safe for a family? I had originally wanted Sakura Hotel Ikebukuro but was warned about the potential vice activities there. I like the connectivity of Ikebukuro to other areas though.

Haha. Yes, I have heard comments about Ikebukuro too. This is also a common question. You may want to read the for and against for Ikebukuro in the TA link below. That thread is a bit old, but I feel still pretty relevant up to today. Hopefully, someone else on KSP can share their experience with you.

You must think I may be :siao:
I have personally not stayed there, but went shopping there as my kids are huge Pokemon fans. I actually found it ok when I was there. We only left after dinner and didn't think it was any different from Shinjuku even at night.

https://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/ShowTopi ... Kanto.html

[Dnls_mum]

ptb7476:

Dnl_mum my instant porridge is here

quite small pack .. And expensive too lolx

http://i68.tinypic.com/2e3u6jc.jpg

So how? Baby like it or not? Packaging quite nice hor? Maybe cheaper in Japan? My colleague says his wife bought back so many when they went back recently.

[Imp75]

Now thinking of staying at Hilton Bay Hotel near Disney.


Does anyone know how flexible is the hotel in allowing a family of 5 (2A3C below 12) to squeeze into a room?

[ptb7476]

Dnls_mum:

ptb7476:

Dnl_mum my instant porridge is here

quite small pack .. And expensive too lolx

http://i68.tinypic.com/2e3u6jc.jpg

So how? Baby like it or not? Packaging quite nice hor? Maybe cheaper in Japan? My colleague says his wife bought back so many when they went back recently.

haben open to try .. this weekend will try ... my colleague also told me baby food in japan so much cheaper than here ...

if my gal ok with it then i will buy abit to last 2 days then the rest get it from there :evil:

[PTLMum]

Hi I have tentatively booked Citadines Shinjuku based on some of your recommendations..however, the cost is quite high as we need to book two rooms due to 5 of us. Am considering booking through Airbnb..however I seemed to have read somewhere that it is now illegal to book Airbnb in Japan?Is this correct? Thanks in advance for your help

[jetsetter]

Imp75:

Now thinking of staying at Hilton Bay Hotel near Disney.


Does anyone know how flexible is the hotel in allowing a family of 5 (2A3C below 12) to squeeze into a room?

I've stayed there before as I mentioned. Rooms are famously huge. Hilton TB has rooms for 5, so you might not need to squeeze at all

[jetsetter]

ptb7476:

Dnls_mum:

[quote=\"ptb7476\"]Dnl_mum my instant porridge is here

quite small pack .. And expensive too lolx

http://i68.tinypic.com/2e3u6jc.jpg

So how? Baby like it or not? Packaging quite nice hor? Maybe cheaper in Japan? My colleague says his wife bought back so many when they went back recently.

haben open to try .. this weekend will try ... my colleague also told me baby food in japan so much cheaper than here ...

if my gal ok with it then i will buy abit to last 2 days then the rest get it from there :evil:[/quote]I also brought many Wakodo porridge packs in diff flavours last time. They sell at Meiyida supermarket at Clarke Quay Central. If you go to HK, TW, you can get Wakodo as well. I also packed Pigeon porridge for variety's sake. They are sold at Kiddy and Robs.

But you must buy the right \"age type\" (9mos, 12mos, etc). If your bb is older, u can't buy the \"younger\" packs, cos not enough nutrients and contain less solids.