Tokyo Travel Forum

Hi there, could somebody tell me, where to buy STARWARS costume in Tokyo ?

thanks.

I'm going to Japan for the first time this fall, I plan on staying in Tokyo for 5 days. Just wondering if anyone can recommend any good drinking holes one could visit alone and not feel like a total weirdo. I don't plan on totally avoiding the touristy bars but I do plan on hopefully spending some time rubbing elbows with the locals and getting to know the culture better.

Hello!

In July I will move from Sweden to Tokyo and I have a desktop computer that I would like to bring with me. The problem is that that it runs on 220V and in Tokyo I heard it is only 100V. I seen some voltage converters on internet but I have not been able to find one that converts from 100V to 220V. Im thinking of buying one that is quite powerful, between 500-1000W.

Any ideas on where in Tokyo I could find such a voltage converter?

Thanks for your help!

/Daniel

I am planning about half a day there.
How do I get there? ( from Ueno or Shibuya )
What is the best time of the day to travel there?
What are the attractions?

I will be travelling to Tokyo and its surrounds in 2 weeks' time, between 8 - 15 June 08.

- What will be the climate like during this period in terms of temperature and rainfall? Will a light windbreaker or jacket be necessary?

- I would like to shop for children's toys for my nephews and nieces ( robots, legos, barbie and stuff) at affordable prices. Will be staying at a hotel in Shinagawa and travelling to Ueno, Shibuya,Shinjuku. Where will be the best concentration of good toy shops be?

- I would also like to shop for jewelleries for my mother( who particularly like ornamental pearls and stones). Where will be the shops which I can purchase genuine ones and at affordable prices?

- Will be spending about 1.5 days at Hakone. What will be the must-see around there?

Thanks.

Hi,

I will be traveling to Japan Tokyo for 4 days.
I would like to know the way in getting to the following

1. How to go to Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal from Chisun Inn Asakusa Hotel?
2. How to go to Tsukiji Fish Market from Chisun Inn Asakusa Hotel?
3. What is the best time to visit Tsukiji Fish Market?

Thanks a lot. :)

We are trying to figure out how to get from Narita to Chuo-ku
The exact address is:
3-17-10 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0045

Our plan so far is:
- Take a Keisei Skyliner (2000 Y) or Keisei Limited Express (1000 Y)
- Transfer at UENO station to the Hibiya Subway Line that will get us to Tsukiji station.
- walk for about 1 or 2 blocks

We are planning to purchase the PASMO card to pay for that ride as well as to pay for the subway during next few days.
Our reason for 'Pasmo' rather than 'Tokyo Free Kippu' or 'Toei and Tokyo Metro One-Day Economy Pass' is that we probably will not get on the subway after arriving to our hotel. During our entire stay in Tokyo (short stay) we are planning to go to only few places and prepaid card make more sense than unlimited card (you would have to use the unlimited card at least 6 times a day)

My question is:
AM I CORRECT?
HAVE YOU DONE IT?
ANY OTHER IDEAS?

hi,
i'm going to tokyo in december and want to find some traditional places to stay.
can anyone recomend a somewhere that has triple rooms and is not too expensive?

cheers

I am planning to go ski-ing in Naeba around the last week of December. What are the school vacation days of High School and College Students in Japan during December? I heard it can be very crowded so I would like to avoid going when it is school vacation time. Thanks.

What is a typical taxi fare from Narita to Tokyo. Around Toho University Hospital? thanks!

I am going to be in Tokyo Tomorrow for a week and have made no accomodations. I was hoping to find a hotel or ryoko or apt to rent for two people preferably with a bathroom I am not able to find anything less than $100/ night. We are getting the Japan rail pass and will be going to different regions.
I am thinking I may just have to do the hostel thing but am a light sleeper and thought this might not be comfortable for two people.
Thanks for any tips!

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?

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?

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!

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.

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!

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

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

I am confused about the JR ticket prices. I am taking the Bullet train from Tokyo to Odawara (Hakone). JR website indicates a Fare of Yen 1,450 and a Reserved Seat Charge of Yen 2,190.

If I do not need a Reserved Seat, do I need to pay the Yen2,190 charge.
Can I just pay only Yen 1,450 to go from Tokyo to Odawara?

I posted the JR fare here at this site.

http://geocities.com/leeweenee/

Would appreciate suggestions on reasonably priced accommodation near Narita airport for one night while in transit or in Tokyo that is easy to get to from the airport. Arrive 8pm and dep 3pm following day. Thanks John

Hi. I heard there are two giant malls - seibu and tobu - and that theres tons of stores. There is this basement that sells all sorts of foodstuffs. Any idea when this basement closes, or when most of the stores close in the mall itself?

Also, where is this Sunshine City? When do the aquariums, museums etc close?

Hi all,
How can I get to Kawaguchiko region (onsen area by Mt. Fuji) from Tokyo? This is really important; if you could please reply asap. Thanks in advance!

I love Arts and Crafts Markets. Are there any good arts and crafts market in Tokyo? If so where are they and when are they open? Any other information will be greatly appreciated! Thanks VT members!

Have a beautiful day!

Hi VT!

Let me clarify, I will still stay 4 days in Tokyo and I have 4 days to spend traveling around the rest of Japan. I wish I could stay longer. This is my first trip to Japan. I am going to buy a rail pass to travel around. Where do you recommend I go to see the most interesting things in the shortest amount of time. I was thinking: 1 day in Kyoto, 1 day in Nara, 1 day in Osaka, 1 day Mt.Fuji area. Is this the best itinerary? Or what else do you recommend and why?

I would like to thank you in advance for all the VT travelers who help me out. Please feel free to share as much information as you would like. It will be greatly appreciated it :o)

Have a beautiful day!

Hello!

Can you recomend a good hotel with short walking distance to Yamanote Line. I`ve heard that should be good for access to all the places in the city. We want to stay in an area with something going on, but it doesn`t have to be Shinjuku/Shibuya-going-on.

Many people in here talks about Asakusa. Is that a good area?

Hi,

where can i find the cake/dessert Tokyo Banana? Is it only in Tokyo? Also, can i buy it from Narita Airport? Do they have a shop there? thanks!

I arrive in Tokyo on May 3-May 8, which is Golden Week.

What should I expect for it being Golden Week in Tokyo? Crowded or less croweded?

Is everything going to be closed during the holidays?

Are there any festivals or special activities I should go see?

This is the first time I'm going to be in Japan. I am so excited. So any help you can provide I will greatly appreciate. Thank you!!!!

I am on a tight budget. Anyone to recommend cheap and nice japanese restaurants in Tokyo area.

I am particularly interested in all-you-can eat restaurant, shabu shabu, ramen, soba etc.

Hello,

does anyone know where to get Satellite Receivers and Equipment in Tokyo. I have
checked Akihabara but they mostly sell other Electronics, mostly Computer Stuff, Cameras, Household Electronics etc...

thanks so much

Hi All,
Anyone can advise me where to take the Keisei Limited Express from Narita Airport Terminal 1?

Also, where to take the JR Yamanote Line from Nippori Station? Is the JR Yamanote Line very nearby? Can I reach there within 10mins walking distance?

Thanks ya

Getting so excited about by trip this Friday :)