Travel: Japan - General

[buzzkoony]

use the singtel/starhub/m1 data passports. It is cheaper $20-25 and quite good connection - as they partner with ntt docomo.

DJKA:

Hi can i check rent directly fromchangi recommend or reach tokyo to rent better and which one more worth it?
Is there any pre paid sim card to purchase for example 10 days? Thank you!

[Miracle Child]

Hi dimitri_can,


Planning a trip 2A1T (1 teenager) in early Dec. Draft iti below…appreciate any comments/suggestions. Thank you in advance.

Day 1- arrive late in Tokyo through Haneda airport
(Any suggestions for hotel in Tokyo?)

Day 2, 3 & 4 - Shinjuku, Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Akibahara, Sensōji (a.k.a. Asakusa Kannon Temple), Nakamise-dori, Ginza, Shibuya Crossing, Tsukiji Fish Market (Dai Sushi), National Museum of Nature and Science, The Miraikan and Edo-Tokyo Museums, Caretta Shiodome Illumination
(Looks like too much to cover? My teen likes science museum…which museum is better if lack of time? Are there English translations in museums? How big are the museums…is full day visit too excessive? What is the logical order to visit these places? I am quite lost on where they are located.)

Day 4 late afternoon - pick up car and drive to Sagamiko or Yokohama
(Is Sagamiko Illumination worth visiting?)

Day 5 - Yokohama Cup Noodles Museum
Yokohama -> Hakone, stay in Hakone ryokan
(Any suggestions for Hakone ryokan?)

Day 6 - Hakone attractions
Hakone -> Lake Kawaguichi
(Any suggestions for stay in Kawaguchi?)

Day 7 - Lake Kawaguchi
Lake Kawaguchi -> Kawagoe
Kawagoe attractions
Kawagoe -> Nikko
(Is visit to Lake Kawaguichi still necessary after Hakone? I was advised that both places can see Mt Fuji and there is no need to visit both. Is Kawagoe worth visiting?)

Day 8 - Nikko attractions
Nikko -> Haneda

Day 9 - late morning flight Haneda -> Chitose

[dimitri_can]

Miracle Child:

Hi dimitri_can,


Planning a trip 2A1T (1 teenager) in early Dec. Draft iti below...appreciate any comments/suggestions. Thank you in advance.

Day 1- arrive late in Tokyo through Haneda airport
(Any suggestions for hotel in Tokyo?)

->What is your budget?

Day 2, 3 & 4 - Shinjuku, Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Akibahara, Sensōji (a.k.a. Asakusa Kannon Temple), Nakamise-dori, Ginza, Shibuya Crossing, Tsukiji Fish Market (Dai Sushi), National Museum of Nature and Science, The Miraikan and Edo-Tokyo Museums, Caretta Shiodome Illumination
(Looks like too much to cover? My teen likes science museum...which museum is better if lack of time? Are there English translations in museums? How big are the museums...is full day visit too excessive? What is the logical order to visit these places? I am quite lost on where they are located.)

->its definitely too much to cover. Max is 3 places per place...
Refer to the map below.
http://www.tokyometro.jp/en/subwaymap/pdf/routemap_en.pdf

Shinjuku, Meiji Shrine, Harajuku: West
Akihabara, : East
Nakamise,Sensouji (Asakusa), National Museum of Nature and Science: North East
Tsukiji, Ginza,Caretta Shiodome Illumination : South East
The Miraikan and Edo-Tokyo Museum, Shiodome: South South East

For museum: About half a day shd be enough...

Depends where you stay. Use Google Maps to check the location of your hotel and the places you wish to visit.

Day 4 late afternoon - pick up car and drive to Sagamiko or Yokohama
(Is Sagamiko Illumination worth visiting?)

->havent been to the illumination before.

Day 5 - Yokohama Cup Noodles Museum
Yokohama -> Hakone, stay in Hakone ryokan
(Any suggestions for Hakone ryokan?)

Day 6 - Hakone attractions
Hakone -> Lake Kawaguichi
(Any suggestions for stay in Kawaguchi?)

->as usual, write down your budget

Day 7 - Lake Kawaguchi
Lake Kawaguchi -> Kawagoe
Kawagoe attractions
Kawagoe -> Nikko
(Is visit to Lake Kawaguichi still necessary after Hakone? I was advised that both places can see Mt Fuji and there is no need to visit both. Is Kawagoe worth visiting?)

->read about Kawagoe here. havent been there before.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e6500.html

See Hakone Day trip itinerary.
http://www.hakonenavi.jp/english/basics/trip
Book bus/train tickets in advance if you are going...

Day 8 - Nikko attractions
Nikko -> Haneda

Nikko: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3800.html

Day 9 - late morning flight Haneda -> Chitose

[Miracle Child]

:thankyou:

[hopes]

Hi all,


Need some advice and input from experienced parents who been to Japan (Tokyo area) before.
I plan for family trip at beginning of Dec. This is 1st time we visit Japan and we have 2 main focus - Hakone and Disney.

We arrive Narita in late afternoon and depart in the evening. I have some plan and can advise which is more convenient for travelling specially on last day.
Days…Plan 1…\tPlan 2
Day 1…Fri…Arrive Tokyo Narita 4.50pm\t
Day 2…Sat…Tokyo…\tKaruizawa
Day 3…Sun…Hakone…\tKaruizawa
Day 4…Mon… Hakone…\tDisney
Day 5…Tue…Disney…\tDisney
Day 6…Wed…Disney…\tDisney
Day 7…Thu… Disney…\tHakone
Day 8 …Fri…Karuizawa…\tHakone
Day 9 …Sat…Karuizawa…\tTokyo




Thanks .

[piggydwarfs]

Anyone has lobang for local guide to recommend? with transport if possible.

[MyPillow]

piggydwarfs:

Anyone has lobang for local guide to recommend? with transport if possible.

not easy to find local guide with driver - and will be rather Ex.
How about book local day tour , there are few meet up point for jtb pick up in tokyo
keio plaza is one of the hotel .
check this out
https://jtb.com.sg/home/

[Huiwen86]

My DH and I went to Ehime and Miyazaki last year in Dec…

[mindbogglers27]

Japan is beautiful especially during Christmas time. Lots of things to do and sights to enjoy. Best to join a tour especially if you have kids in tow

[bluebellas]

Any suggestions to beef up my itinerary for 10 pax, 4 adults, 2 seniors (can walk), 2 teens, 2 children


Nov 22: Disneyland After 6
Nov 23: Disneysea
Nov 24: Asakusa, Tokyo Tower (for one piece Tower)
Nov 25: Join day tour to Mt Fuji
Nov 26: Depart for Osaka
Nov 27: Nara day trip
Nov 28: Kyoto day trip
Nov 29: Osaka
Nov 30: Osaka
Dec 01: Depart for Itami Airport and 10am

Any suggestions for any travel passes?

:thankyou: