Japan Travel Forum

Hi ! Can I get my Japan visa in the airport/ I need to apply it before I fly in to Japan? Thanks!

Hi, I will be going to Gunma for business this coming June 'til end of July, and I would like to do some sightseeing during the weekends. Which places are recommended? Last year I was able to see Disneyland, Akihabara, Odaiba (Venus Fort), Daikoin Temple, Marunuma Ski Resort, and Fukiware Falls. Please any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

Hi, I will be arriving in Narita on 9 July, currently planning for free and easy tour, returning to Singapore on 18 July.

I heard that these time round will be raining reason in Tokyo area, should I change my destination to Hokkaido? I saw that the iternary for Hokkaido are more for farm /factory visiting which I think might not be suitable for self trip. Any advice?

I will be in Osaka and understand that I should give a gift to host/hostess what type of gift is appropriate? I am so clueless. This is a trip that is sort of business. Can someone advise? And do I give a gift everyday to them? HELP!! Confused in the USA!!

I am working on a 40day itinerary and have completed all but the last 6 days. I prefer not returning to Tokyo as that was done on the front end. I am interested in suggestions for the NE part of the island. The following is current itin

JUNE 25th Depart USA
JUNE 26th TOKYO
JUNE 27th TOKYO
JUNE 28th - TOKYO
JUNE 29th TOKYO
JUNE 30th BEPPU via Train
JULY 1st BEPPU
JULY 2nd BEPPU
JULY 3rd MIYAJIMA via train
JULY 4th MIYAJIMA
Tour Hiroshima Highlights
JULY 5th Ushimado Villa
JULY 6th Ushimado Villa
JULY 7th Ushimado Villa
JULY 8th Hattoji Villa
JULY 9th Hattoji Villa
JULY 10th Hattoji Villa
JULY 11th Hattoji Villa
JULY 12th Accommodations Kyoto
JULY 13th Accommodations Kyoto
JULY 14th Accommodations Kyoto
JULY 15th Accommodations Kyoto
JULY 16th Accommodations Kyoto
JULY 17th Accommodations Kyoto
Gion Matsuri Fetsival main night
JULY 18th Accommodations Kyoto
JULY 18th Hakone
JULY 20th Hakone
JULY 21st Hakone
JULY 22nd Nagoya Sumo Tournament
JULY 23rd Nagoya Sumo Tournament
JULY 24th Nojiri Lake Missionary Cabins
JULY 25th Nojiri Lake Missionary Cabins
JULY 26th Nojiri Lake Missionary Cabins
JULY 27th Nojiri Lake Missionary Cabins
JULY 28th Nojiri Lake Missionary Cabins
JULY 29th Nojiri Lake Missionary Cabins
JULY 30th Nojiri Lake Missionary Cabins
JULY 31st
JULY 31st
AUGUST 1st
AUGUST 2nd
AUGUST 3rd
AUGUST 4th
AUGUST 5th Return departure to US

Thanks in advance

Jerry

Hi,

I am looking to rent a cell phone for my stay in Japan. I understand that I can rent phones at the Narita (Tokyo) and Kansai (Osaka) airports. However, the difficulty lies in the fact that I arrive and depart at different airports. As you could imagine, returning the phone could be a bit troublesome. Are there any suggestions or other options that I can try?

I am going to Osaka for a business trip and after that I will have 3 free days.
What are places I should go to? My friends are telling me Hokane - the nature park, the Osaka acquarium, Universal Studios, Tokyo - the buildings, shopping centres, Tokyo Disneyland, Mount Fuji are some places. Any other good places to go to if I am going from Osaka to Tokyo?

Hi, I know this sounds a bit silly. But I read on some forums that a taxi ride from Shinjuku station between Sunroute Plaza Hotel is only about 700 Yen. Is it true?

Hi I need to get to this Bar I will be staying Shin Osaka

the location of the Bar

Bar name: Coolabah
Rose Lips 1F, 2-6-3 Nishi-Shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka

Can i get there by train

thanx in advance

Greetings,
I am coming for the first time to Japan from May20-27th.
I would love to find a used record store, and see some live music. I am interested in 60's garage, punk or an unusual night spot. I hope to find something down to earth not a pricey to get in pretensious place. Also are there any magazines for expats that might be in english that list cultural evfents or night life happenings?
Thank you!

I am thinking about Japan as an option for next year. I know its expensive, but are there any hints as to how to go and and not pay ultra high prices? Most package tours are quite expensive and though I did see some tours nicely priced, but then its only Tokyo and Kyoto for like 8 days.

Hi I am a little confused on how I can tour the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. I read that we need to register for a "pass" to gain entry. I did and I understood that the tour will be conducted in Japanese. I don't understand Japanese but I registered because I wanted to visit. I understand that the inner palace is out of bounds.

Do we really have to walk with the group? The palace grounds do not accept walk-ins? If I have a pass but do not wish to join the ground, can I just use that as an "entrance ticket" to roam around the permissible area?

Thanks.

Hi Guys,

I am arriving in Osaka on the 20th and i want to watch the state of origin which is Australian Rugby League bit like the all star weekend for American Football just wanting to know any where in OSAKA will broadcast the match? is there a bar that plays international sports

I read somewhere that Saijo-ji in Kyoto would be open to the public without reservations sometime this autumn. Normally, you need a reservation and half a day to visit this place. Was I reading wrong? Can anybody confirm this?

Hi guys, i'm going to be i osaka tomorrow evening, leaving 10th evening. my husband would love to get a tatoo done. can you recommend a good place to go to? any place in America Village?
thanx a million

I am taking my mother to Japan in November to enjoy the momiji. We will start our 1-week trip in Tokyo (3 nights), then take the train to Matsumoto Castle for the day, and then head to Kyoto (4 nights). Along this route (or thereabouts), can anyone suggest an Onsen we can stop at so I can give my mother an interesting taste of Japanese life for a few hours? Nothing too crowded, or my mother might balk at the 'exposure' (I've been to an onsen in Beppu so i'm familiar with the lack of bathing attire required). Something picturresque? Outdoor? I was thinking maybe Nikko but that might be a little too far out of the way if I want to be able to hit Matsumoto Castle and then on to Kyoto in 1 day.

Hi,

My wife and I will be in Osaka for 3-months in September. Has anyone experience of any decent long stay apartments? We're not fussy about location.

I found a really cheap ryokan that costs ¥4000 per night but there is a curfew at 11:00 pm. I'm wondering if I'm going to miss much if I have to get back by then. How is Kyoto's nightlife?

Tokyo, Ueno, Asakusa or Ikebukuro area

any recommendations for budget accommodation below 8500Y for a double room with bed?
<managed to source for semi dbl 8400Y New Izu, Touganeya hotel>

any recommdations for ryokan for 2 person in a room below 6000Y?
<managed to source for Tokyo House Ikebukuro>

we will be in Tokyo for 6 nights from 31 May. VT Meet anyone?

any suggested itineraries are welcomed too.

Thanks in advance to the helpful VT Community!

Hi,

I will be putting up in Kyoto for 3 nights. Thought of going to Osaka for a day and also to visit the premium outlet.

Can some one help me with the following queries:

1) I read from the outlet website that it is 44 mins from the Tennoji Station on the JR Hanwa line. Just wondering how far is Tennoji from the main JR station in Osaka?

2) Do I have to change trains? If so, where?

3) I suppose I can use my JR rail pass?

4) Is there a more direct train way for me from Kyoto?

Thanks!!!!!

I'm planning my trip to the Kansai area around june 6th to 10th and I need to decide where I should stay
First, how long does it take to go from Osaka to Kyoto? and how long does it take?
Second, which city should I base on? If it's not a big distance to cover, I'd like to stay in one city than staying two different places.

Thanks in advance

any gd Onsen to recommede

JUST WANT TO KNOW IF THERE ARE ANY HOTELS OR HOSTELS NEAR THE AQUARIUM


REGARDS

Hi everybody,

I had read from the lonely planet regarding how to go Shikotsu-Toya National Park. However, I'm still confused. Does it mean I have to alight at the H41 Toya station?

If not, how should I go there?

Thanks
Kenny

How difficult is it to see all the tourist sights in Nikko without a car and what is the best way to see everything? Also, how can you get to the Teddy Bear House?

So what do you reckon (all rooms are for 2 rooms/4 nights):

Shinjuku new city hotel 1160$

Sunroute Higashi Shinjuku Hotel 1360$

Sunmembers Tokyo Shinjuku Hotel Tokyo
Address: 3-15-13, Nishi-Shinjukum Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, 160-0023, Tokyo, Japan
1072 $

Shinjuku Prince Hotel Tokyo
Address: 30-1, Kabuki-cho 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8487, Japan, Tokyo, Japan
1417 $

Nishi Shinjuku Hotel Tokyo
Address: 7-14-14, NISHI-SHINJUKU, SHINJUKU-KU, Tokyo, Japan
1008 $

Listel Shinjuku Hotel Tokyo
Address: 5-3-20 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
986 $ (incl breakfast)

Ascent Shinjuku Hotel Tokyo
Address: 11-7, Nish-Shinjuku 6, Shinjuku-Ku,Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
1328 $ (incl breakfast)

So, please help me chooce... And which of these should be avoided?

I will be having a tight schedule and i want to see as much as i can of Tokyo, thus i hope to travel straight from Narita Airport to Asakusa without having to check in my accommodation in Ebisu first. Is there any luggage counters in Asakusa Station? Thanks

I only have 2 days in Kyoto, I think the Miho Museum is beautiful. But with public transportation, it takes an hour to get there and an hour to come back. Do you think its worth it?

Hi,

Anyone been to Akan National Park? How long should we stay there?

Thanks
Kenny

Where in Tokyo is there a market or similar which sells second-hand kimonos? It's to hang on a wall.......