Forum: Japan

We will be arriving at Narita airport at 9PM. The last Narita Express and Limousine Bus leaves about then. A taxi fare is about $200. Is there a cheaper way to get to central Tokyo at that time of night? Thank You,

We will be in Kyoto May 1 & 2, 2013. We want to go to a Geisha Show & have heard about the one at Gion Corner. Would someone please give us information on how to purchase advance tickets to this show or another Geisha Show in Kyoto. Thank You, ...

On my way to Overseas Adventure Travel Trip to Myanmar in Jan. I can stop on my own in Tokyo for $50. I am reasonably healthy, 72, female. Where should I stay? How long? Should I go to Hakone? What should I see? Do you know local travel agents?...

I'm visiting Hirara on Mitakojima Island on a cruise late March 2012 (not my usual style) and am used to independent travel. I've read there's good snorkelling here, but don't know how easy it will be to get to suitable beaches and at what cost....

Hi My wife and I went to Japan last year and we had a great time there as you can see on my trip report http://gardkarlsen.com/japan_tokyo.htm . I have now made a Tokyo Google map that shows where the different attractions are located and I have...

Hi everyone! I'll be visiting to Tokyo this Nov solo and was hoping I might get a companion to share a delight journey with me. Speak English? Mandarin? Cantonese? Malay? I am alright with that! Just that I'm not familiar with Japanese language :p

I love every minute of the trip. Japan is such a great lively place. The flower gardens, mountain views and beaches seemed to be heavenly made. I enjoyed snow boarding and skiing in Fujiten Snow Resort very much. Watching the sunrise and sunsets is...

Hello Friends, I plan to visit Japan by end of next month.I will be accompanied by my Girl friend. Any suggestion or recommendation would be greatly appreciated:) Thanks In Advance for suggestions

It's really a depressing thought. I have never been to Japan, but it's one of my dream destinations. I have always wanted to go there. But now that it's been hit by two natural disasters and is facing nuclear meltdown and radiation problems, I don't...

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I just have been to Japan,the fish is great.

I think it's because of Tokushima prefecture, 2.5 hours by bus from Osaka and Kyoto.. In August in the summer, it's home to the largest dance festival in all of Japan, Awa Odori!.. In my opinion, there is no where in the world people are...

Hi My wife and I went to Japan in May and I have now posted a trip report with some pictures on my personal homepage http://gardkarlsen.com. We started out in Tokyo where we stayed for about a week. We used a Japan Rail Pass to get to Nagoya (the...

anybody know of a moderately priced ryokan in kyoto? in the 1980's we stayed at one near the Heian shire but can not remember the name. we do speak some Japanese. kweb

hey there, I am a ceo of a computer co. in europe. this fall I went to tokyo for biz and met a cool interpreter/guide there. she customizes the tour and it cost about $250 for the entire day. I didn't like tourist oriented places so she took me to...

Hi all, I love my travelling and very excited because in my next trip I get to spend a whirlwind night and half day in Japan. It's only a transit but I want to see some of the place when I am there. I will be wanting to get a couple of meals...

My daughter is going to Japan on her honeymoon. Her hotels, most transportation and a few meals are already paid for. How should she pay for any purchases, meals, etc.? Should she purchase Yen before her trip? Will she need Yen, or can she just use...

Hi My wife and I are hoping to go to Japan in mid May this year. We haven't bought any guide books yet and we are still in the very early planning phase. Is mid May a good time to go? We hope to stay for about 10-12 days and the plan is to visit...

Has anyone had any experiences with www.no1-travel.com? I'm thinking of booking a flight through them, but not sure how reputable they are. Thanks!

Hello, like the headliner told you, I’m searching for someone who would like to travel with me to whole Japan. I know it´s a bit late (maybe), but the last two month I had no time, but I don´t give up. ;) I want a individual travel so that we...

About to book a 10-day tour with friendly planet tours to japan. Anyone gone on this one that can give me a heads up to do it or not? Thank you; am going in October. :D

Does anyone know where on the FM dial I could find classical radio in Tokyo and Kyoto?

Hello all I will be traveling to Japan in July with a family friend mostly around Osaka,Kyoto,Hiroshima,Nagasaki,and Sasebo and I am in a wheelchair and I was wondering will I be able to get around okay I can deal with staring but I was wanting to...

This will be my first time going to Japan, and I'm wondering: How do I dress so I do not look like an American? I know I'm going to stick out anyway, but I want to dress to blend in as much as possible.:rolleyes: I'm only in my middle...