Uber is very expensive and there aren't many drivers in Tokyo. Might want to adjust the time on the Google Maps directions for something more accurate
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Japan Travel |OT| One does simply not visit just once
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Uber is very expensive and there aren't many drivers in Tokyo. Might want to adjust the time on the Google Maps directions for something more accurate
cj_iwakura
Member
Stick to the trains.
MikeHattsu
Member
I enjoyed it, and you also get access to the art exhibit. Since it's open air you don't get any glare or smudges from windows in your pictures.
Mori Tower > Tokyo Tower >>> Skytree
Tokyo City View is the best view of Tokyo 👍🏻.
I also think there is some sort of Marvel exhibit in there at the moment, so should be a nice thing to see as a bonus!
Robot Carnival
Member
good lord it gets cold in a hurry out here. it's 5:30pm now and it feels like a complete different region all of a sudden. the sun's not even completely set yet for crying out loud!
I'm from Seattle so this is like being back home for me lol. Where are you staying right now?
Robot Carnival
Member
I'm in Tokyo. was just wandering around Ueno and I completely forgot how cold it gets once the sun starts to set. good thing I have a sweater on lol
Wow you're really close to me then, I'm in Asakusa heading for Ueno station.
Robot Carnival
Member
lol I just got back to Asakusa from Ueno!
clay_ghost
Member
Question regarding Osaka Amazing Pass. The pamphlet on their site show two example using Umeda and Namba but i do not have to start from either of the two places and can freely choose where i start and where i want to go correct?
MikeHattsu
Member
That is correct.
Robot Carnival
Member
man, this rain is making me want to stay in today. 
I did a check on map and it looks like it should be just straight over there instead of switching. I'll check out the chart later on to confirm that.
Hey guys, I'll be going to Japan again in less than a month but I wanted to ask if there is a direct Shinkansen train from Tokyo to Okayama or if we need to change trains at Shin-Osaka.
I hope that someone can help me out because I cant figure it out myself
I did a check on map and it looks like it should be just straight over there instead of switching. I'll check out the chart later on to confirm that.
Hey guys, I'll be going to Japan again in less than a month but I wanted to ask if there is a direct Shinkansen train from Tokyo to Okayama or if we need to change trains at Shin-Osaka.
I hope that someone can help me out because I cant figure it out myself
Looks like there are Nozomi trains that go straight from Tokyo to Okayama http://www.hyperdia.com/en/cgi/en/s...h_target=route&facility=reserved&sum_target=7
SiegfriedFM
Member
That's why it's so awesome that you can just grab a hot latte from a vendor machine at any time.
Tokyo in the rain at night is the ultimate in cyberpunk aesthetics, I live for it. If it stays wet tonight I'm going out and taking photos.man, this rain is making me want to stay in today.
MikeHattsu
Member
Hey guys, I'll be going to Japan again in less than a month but I wanted to ask if there is a direct Shinkansen train from Tokyo to Okayama or if we need to change trains at Shin-Osaka.
I hope that someone can help me out because I cant figure it out myself
Any problems with switching trains?
Robot Carnival
Member
lol send me a PM if you do. I'm gonna spend the whole night out tonight and then try to catch the tuna auction at Tsukiji plus get some sushi breakfast.
I'm down, I'm going to go back to my place and charge my phone, then head back out, I'll send you a PM.
Thriller
Member
Robot Carnival
Member
cool, thanks. I just got out of a bath house in Taito and heading to Ginza. let me know where you heading and I'll figure it out.
Robot Carnival
Member
for crying out loud! I got here at the Tsukiji tuna auction at 3:15am and the 5:25am 60 slots are already filled? at least I get to go on the 2nd auction at 6:15am.
UnluckyKate
Member
How is the free wifi in japan ?
Is it everywhere like Seoul / Korea ? Or scarce ?
I'm wondering if I should pay extra to my carrier for Data in Japan or rent a portable wifi provider (about 6 per day... yeah its expensive and not sure how good it will work)
Is it everywhere like Seoul / Korea ? Or scarce ?
I'm wondering if I should pay extra to my carrier for Data in Japan or rent a portable wifi provider (about 6 per day... yeah its expensive and not sure how good it will work)
I'm currently going through the exact same issue. I've heard that free wifi isn't a huge thing in Japan though, aside from places like your hotel or Starbucks, etc; I've been thinking it would just be cheaper overall to pay an extra $5 AUD per day for international data roaming rather than grab a portable wifi at this stage. Plus one less thing to worry about charging/losing is a pretty good thing I guess!
Robot Carnival
Member
pretty sure a lot of restaurants, hotels and even subway stations have free WiFi. thou I just pay to have a portable wifi hotspot along with me for the duration of my tour.
Hey guys, I'm thinking of going to the Fuji Shibazakura Festival and I was wondering where was the best place to stay close to it? Hakone or maybe some other area? Is it reachable by train?
Laevateinn
Member
Anyone know of a place in Kansai where you can get retro PC stuff (X68000/MSX/PC98)?
Free wifi is everywhere, yes. I turned my data off and have been using wifi exclusively via the hostel I'm staying at, all the Tokyo Metro and JR stations, almost all restaurant and convenience stores, etc.
Robot Carnival
Member
I picked the one at the OP link
http://japan-wireless.com/
they mailed it over to the Narita Airport post office and I just go pick it up after I arrived. price is not bad and speed is good too.
clay_ghost
Member
Great, thanks!
MikeHattsu
Member
No, no problems but direct just has my preference
Alright. Remember that you can't take Nozomi trains if you have an JR Pass.
Depends on how much data you need.
The best place would probably be somewhere near Lake Kawaguchi. Hakone is too far away to be viable. Even staying in Tokyo would probably be faster if you got an JR Pass or take the Shinkansen than Hakone
UnluckyKate
Member
I'm spending the week end near... I'll add this to the list of potential places to visit with my dad during the 2 days were are near Fuji san
Only 3 hours left and then I am going to take off to Tokyo. Excited, but also a little bit nervous, I don't like long flights, I feel like they are very exhausting. I guess I will have to play Vita all flight long
Hope you have a great time!
Robot Carnival
Member
Only 3 hours left and then I am going to take off to Tokyo. Excited, but also a little bit nervous, I don't like long flights, I feel like they are very exhausting. I guess I will have to play Vita all flight long
everyone deals with long flights differently, personally depends on my arrival time at the destination, I either watch movies all flight or sleep all flight. the on board alcohol would help with the later.
what's your schedule over there like? only staying in Tokyo or you going to other places?
Only 3 hours left and then I am going to take off to Tokyo. Excited, but also a little bit nervous, I don't like long flights, I feel like they are very exhausting. I guess I will have to play Vita all flight long
Good luck!
I'm flying out in about 4 hours, I'm so nervous for the flight, but I just gotta remember that it'll be worth it
)Owlowiscious
Member
I did +$5 for international roaming on my phone one year, under 48 hours trip I thought it was great.
did it again this year, 3 week trip, it was terrible? and super lucky my friends got the hot spots.
I highly suggest just renting a hotspot
did it again this year, 3 week trip, it was terrible? and super lucky my friends got the hot spots.
I highly suggest just renting a hotspot
Ah, I'm there for 3 weeks. I'll test out the +$5 international roaming for like a day or two to see how it is, and if I'm not happy, I'll just rent a hotspot I guess 😊
Laevateinn
Member
I've been going through my photos from my last two trips and getting super hyped up. It almost makes me want to plan things a bit this time.
MikeHattsu
Member
Well, what are you there to do?
In Kawaguchiko was were planning to get some decent views of Fuji (weather permitting of course) and go up the Kachi Kachi Ropeway and on the lake pleasure cruise.
Just take in some scenery really.
MikeHattsu
Member
Well, if you want to get the best chance of getting good views of Mt. Fuji, you should go to Kawaguchiko. If you're more interested in onsens then Hakone probably got better ones.