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As it is so difficult for people, who can't read Japanese to find the best summer events here in Tokyo ( Festivals, Fireworks, etc. ), I thought, it might be a nice idea and helpful to collect the most interesting and popular Events and made a small movie from that: www.japan-i.jp/video

Hope, everybody enjoys watching it and will come here some day. Japan is hot in summer !!!

Hi there,
I heard on the grapevine that there is a 'Pocky' museum in Osaka.
Having trawled the internet I can find nothing, does anyone know anything about the existence of such a place?
Thanks in advance,
:)

I'm visiting Kyoto in Sept for 7 days. Stayed at guest house last time (3 years back) and would like to try home stay this round. Any recommendation?

How should I can to Kyoto from Narita airport by the most economical way? Planning to go stright to Kyoto upon arrival to Japan. Understand that there is over nite bus but not sure how to get to the city pick up points from Tokyo airport.

Tks.

Hi,

I haveheard about all the wonderful shops in Tokyo for cd's, concert programs, dvd etc, can anyone please recommend the best ones?

Thanks!

Hi,

My mother andI arewvisiting to seedisney. Weare lookingforacheap hotel near disney and the train to there. Wecant do hills etc and needproperbedsdo to bad backs etc. We are going mid Febuary and I know they are too expensive.

I will be in Tokyo from July 11-31, 2009. I have a 4 day weekend from July 18-21. I was considering an excursion to the Takayama/Omigachi/Kanazawa area. However, it appears that transportation is difficult and expensive. Do you think it is possible to travel to this area in a 4 day weekend or would it be too rushed? Is it worth the expense and trouble? Is there anyone out there who might be interested in sharing a trip like this? It is always more fun with company.

Hello!
About Kayak, the one-day excursions include transportation?
I'm thinking of arriving on Friday afternoon and book for Saturday (July 4th), but don't know if time is enough.
Cheers,
D

Is it stupid for one person to be schlepping two HUGE suitcases plus a carry-on on the train (JR East) from Narita to Tokyo? Do trains open and shut their doors in like 5 seconds flat in Japan? If that's the case, do you think I should store my suitcases at the airport? (I'm stopping by Tokyo for a few days before going on to another destination.)

Thanks in advance.

Hi could anyone give me the quickest directions from Narita airport to Kuji Station using the Metro. Thank You.

Hello
My partner and I are going to Kyoto from July 5-7th. I really want to stay in a traditional ryokan, we are looking to pay around $10,000-$15,000 yen per night.
Does anyone know of an authentic ryokan to stay at for that rate? I'm so excited to go to Kyoto and I really want a guesthouse experience outside of a generic hotel!
Thank you so much!
Amy

This is my first trip to Japan. I got a place to stay in Kameido. Since I will have only few days, I plan to visit places only in Tokyo.

I have couple questions about transportation:

1. How will I take train from Narita airport to Kameido if I plan to buy a Suica + N'EX ticket? If you could give me details which stations I should take, transit and exit, it would be appreciated.

2. Do I need to buy a train ticket for the trip back to Narita? It seems like N'EX ticket covers only one-way trip? And how much is it?

3. For trips between Kameido and Tokyo, Is JR East train the best option (quickest and cheapest)? How much is the fare in general? I assume I can use Suica for it.

Thanks in advance.
-i

Are there any live concerts that will be held at Nippon Budokan this year?

Please and thank you in advance for answering my question. ^_^

I will visit Japan soon and as everyone recommend that July will be the best time for visiting Mt Fuji I am looking for some information regarding where will be the best to stop over when taking a train from Tokyo? Any recommendation for accommodation in near by town or village?

What will be the train station name when arriving to Tokyo by JR train from Osaka?

Hi, I'm going to Japan only from the 2nd-7th of July. I will be there mid-day Friday until afternoon of Tuesday. I am hoping 2 days in Kyoto and 1 1/2 day in Tokyo. How far is Tokyo from Kyoto and what is the most economical (price and time) way to get from city to city?

Also, what would be easier?
1. I fly into NRT, go directly to Kyoto, enjoy two days there, then go to Tokyo and fly out from there 1 1/2 day later.

or

2. Fly into NRT, go to the hotel in Tokyo, enjoy the city for 1 1/2 days, then go to Kyoto for 2 days and on the 7th, wake up really early and then take the bullet to tokyo and then to NRT?

I know...short trip.

Thanks!

Does anyone know where i can find out in advance when any Shrine sales /flea markets are being held in Osaka and Nara in July and August??

Are ther any Shrine Sales or Flea markets in Nara in July or August please?

Situation: My buddy and I will be 22 by the time we go next year. We're Americans from USA, Southern California.
We want to stay a month, we were looking for 2 bedroom hotels/apartments however, I am unable to locate anything in Tokyo that is even close to a reasonable price.

We're looking to have fun there. (sights, travel, culture, partying, etc) We want to make this as fun as possible, we're the out going type of people, we would like to be around all the night life as much as possible.

Can anyone can offer guidance on airfare and a place to stay so we have an idea of what to expect??

Then staying for a month, how much extra would one need for food, travel, gadgets, night-life, etc?

I was assuming both airfare and board, $2500 USD from each person, then $2000 for spending...However, 2.5 for a month sounds very expensive for staying at a hotel.

My daughter will stay with relatives in Nagoya and then make her way to Okinawa. Where would be the closest port to Nagoya to take a ferry to Okinawa?

Hello

We sall be lucky enough to be in Tokyo on July 25th, for the Sumidagawa fireworks festival !

- Where is the best spot to see the fireworks?

- How long beforehand do we have to be there?

- Is it possible to "reserve" a spot by leaving a blanket or a towel on the ground, and come back 1 hour and 1/2 before the beginning?
I did this in Kobe for the big firework, and it worked ; but I am not sure it works in Tokyo, for such a big event.

If you see something else, please let me know !

Best regards from Paris

François

I am travelling to Takayama and am looking for a place to stay ( budget guest houses, Not hotels pl) in November of 2009 ( 4th, 5th, and 6th)

Hi does anyone know of a cheap way to travel from Tokyo (besides plane unless there are special rates IN TOKYO) to China. I would like to make my way there after a couple of weeks in Tokyo. I read there are ferrys but they still seemed expensive and 51 hours of travel (although I love the adventure and I have the time. I would like to make my way to Honk Kong the cheapest least expensive way I could. I am traveling in July and I am flexible with times. Any familys to stay with or people I could pay for guide travel(inexpensively).

I was wondering if anyone could tell me of any decent Jazz clubs in Tokyo. I am on a budget and would be looking for a cheap admission as well as cheap beer or saki. How much would one for drinks (rough estimate please, if anyone knows).

I was wondering if there was ONE fair for traveling around Japan (like a Europass)and if it covers night trains (sleepover) or is the night train more money. I am lookin for 2 weeks in the beggining of July. I land in Tokyo. I read the JR train site but I did not completely understand the restrictions or get an amount if there is such a ticket. I am looking for budget (unless I get sleep overs on the night train) and yes I know you will have to upgrade to get sleep overs (but how much).

Hi VT friends,

I would like to visit Japan with my wife end of July for a week to 10 days. As always, I prefer to customize our own travel plan rather than getting a package tour. Our arrival point will be Tokyo and we would like to visit Kyoto too. What itinerary would you suggest for us? The other question is accomodation. If we have a budget of 60 Euro per day for a budget hotel, is it possible to find some good options in Tokyo? Please share your tips with me. Thanks in advance.

Hi I was told to purchase a flight to Hong Kong when I get to Tokyo. I was told it was much cheaper. Is there an Asian website listing cheap flights from Tokyo to Hong Kong. Also is there a "budget" hotel or place to stay that anyone knows of. I realize that there are hotels under 100.00. I was looking for a place to stay for either a month or a couple of weeks. Again "budget" is what I am interested in (anything just outside of japan).

ladies / gentlemen,

i googled the way from kyoto to kinosake but the more i google, the more confuse im.

From japan guide instruction was take JR Kinosaki limited express trains (abt 2hrs 30mins) but from hyperdia it seems need to be transfer.

whereas in JR WEST web http://hisaai.hp.infoseek.co.jp/JRWe.../index_eg.html
it said from kyoto to sonobe (sagano line) then alight at Sonobe transfer to San-in Line 1 from sonobe to Kinosaki station.

so which is the one?

one more question -as I think found a school - Kudan Institute of Culture and Language I have to think about some nice place to stay kind of dormitory. Do you know any nice place to saty for 2 weeks ? near the Suidobashi station ?

Thank you for help
Mergy

Is the road to Shiretoko Park/ Kamuiwakka Falls open in mid June?

I have read there is construction, but unsure if the closures are in 09 or were in 2008.

Dear Guys,

i am planning to come to japan at the beginning of september for japanese course in one of the schools.
The problem is..i do not know which one to choose? I have only 2 weeks
I would like to stay in osaka or kyoto. and second question how to choose the place to stay ? as i was once before in japan but stay in high class hotels. now i wanna just enjoy japan and classes but in civilisation accomodation..
Please advise me as i have no any idea how to start...
Mergy