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OFFICIAL TRAVEL GUIDE: JAPAN
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Planning to head over to Tokyo for the WEC 6 Hours of Fuji mid-October. Haven't been at that time of the year. Hope they honor the air miles on my credit card so I get to fly over for free this time around. 
F1's Japanese GP happens on the weekend before, but Suzuka is just so far away.
F1's Japanese GP happens on the weekend before, but Suzuka is just so far away.
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What is WEC 6?
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This (the World Endurance Championship 6 Hours of Fuji Endurance Race), but the 2016 edition.
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Right, WEC stands for an MMA league as well (World Extreme Cagefighting, if I remember correctly). I meant I was going to attend the motorsport event.
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In terms of booking hotels, what are some suggestions as to where one should stay?
I heard anything on the JR Yamanote Train Line is good. Can anyone confirm?
I heard anything on the JR Yamanote Train Line is good. Can anyone confirm?
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it runs in a big circle and stops at many of the top stations in tokyo. depending on what you want to do, it could be the only train you ride during your entire stay.
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how much does a trip cost on average?
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Man, I just saw a flight from JFK to Tokyo for under 700
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Bump for a later trip this month.
HK -> Tokyo -> Kyoto -> Osaka
Will read through.
HK -> Tokyo -> Kyoto -> Osaka
Will read through.
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Been all those places
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For all the Japan regulars or familiar with the subways, some quick questions.
Going to be in Tokyo Thursday 9/1 from HK.
Then headed to Kyoto Tuesday 9/6.
Then headed to Osaka Friday 9/9.
Then headed back to the U.S. Saturday 9/10.
So in total 10 days.
Thoughts on the best way to get around? The JR rail is 29,110yen for 7 days so we would have to adjust as needed for the other 3 days. We do not need to head back to Tokyo so just seeing if it is worth it to get the JR 7 day pass at all.
One way Nozomi from Tokyo to Kyoto is 13710 yen 2 hour 20 min ride
One way Hikari from Tokyo to Kyoto is 13400 yen 2 hour 40 min ride (Can use japan rail)
JR Kyoto Line for Osaka Station 560 yen 28 min ride
What are ya'lls thoughts?
Going to be in Tokyo Thursday 9/1 from HK.
Then headed to Kyoto Tuesday 9/6.
Then headed to Osaka Friday 9/9.
Then headed back to the U.S. Saturday 9/10.
So in total 10 days.
Thoughts on the best way to get around? The JR rail is 29,110yen for 7 days so we would have to adjust as needed for the other 3 days. We do not need to head back to Tokyo so just seeing if it is worth it to get the JR 7 day pass at all.
One way Nozomi from Tokyo to Kyoto is 13710 yen 2 hour 20 min ride
One way Hikari from Tokyo to Kyoto is 13400 yen 2 hour 40 min ride (Can use japan rail)
JR Kyoto Line for Osaka Station 560 yen 28 min ride
What are ya'lls thoughts?
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Look up the tourist subway passes
Does not include jr
Also i think theres a tourist price for the shinkansen
Also look into the over night bus from tokyo to osaka
Does not include jr
Also i think theres a tourist price for the shinkansen
Also look into the over night bus from tokyo to osaka
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The thing is that in Osaka and especially Kyoto, JR lines aren't much of a presence as they are in Tokyo. You would still need to carry some cash for the local subways. Don't buy the kyoto pass because it doesn't even include some of the other lines, so you are better off paying individually. For Tokyo, Jr lines should be fine as they cover a lot of ground but there are some local lines that not covered by it so the 72 hour metro pass might be worth it depending how much you want to avoid walking.
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I think you should get your Groupon
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Heading to Japan at the end of april for about 14 days.
Thinking about 6 days in Tokyo, 3 or 4 in kyoto, 4 in osaka
what y'all think? Also should i get the all access train pass?
Any must see places?
Should i go to Mt FUji
Thinking about 6 days in Tokyo, 3 or 4 in kyoto, 4 in osaka
what y'all think? Also should i get the all access train pass?
Any must see places?
Should i go to Mt FUji
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3-4 in kyoto if you stay in the city seems a bit too much IMO (though it depends on what you want to do).
6-3-5 seems better.
Fuji can be nice if you plan on doing some activities (I didn't do any because i was budget travelling).
For myself it wasn't worth to buy the All access train pass because i didn't move around enough. I was walking ALOT though.
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I copped train passes while I was there last year. It was definitely worth it. We hit Tokyo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima.
I was only there 10 or 11 days. I feel like we did 5 days in Tokyo, 2 or 3 in Kyoto, 1 in Hiroshima, returned back to Tokyo, did a day at Mt Fuji, and then departed. Definitely was a great trip.
I was only there 10 or 11 days. I feel like we did 5 days in Tokyo, 2 or 3 in Kyoto, 1 in Hiroshima, returned back to Tokyo, did a day at Mt Fuji, and then departed. Definitely was a great trip.
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2 days in kyoto is good
I did Kyoto as a day trip when I was in Osaka
I did Kyoto as a day trip when I was in Osaka
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gonna be there in the beginning of april for cherry blossom season. friends and i plan on doing that maricar tour/experience amongst many other things. april cant get here any sooner
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i would suggest you guys hit up nakameguro in cherry blossom season just to walk around and soak up the vibe. there's a really good ramen spot by the nakameguro train station called afuri. they put yuzu in the broth and the chashu is grilled.
nakameguro (not my pic)
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spicy yuzu ramen from afuri (not my pic)
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one thing to not for those bound for kyoto: you travel mostly by bus in kyoto (if you don't catch a cab) and you pay when you get off the bus with the amount being dependent on how far you went.
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good looking out. I'll do 2 days, 3 nights in kyoto (i think i'll be getting free hotel stays there) and then maybe head to osaka from there.
any must see/do stuff in osaka? is 4 days good?
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repped for the recommendation. will def check those places out, think we may have had that on our itinerary actually. anyone have a chance to stay at a capsule hotel?
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Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka are great but if you have the time, I'd highly recommend heading north to Hokkaido. Sapporo, Otaru, Biei and Noboribetsu were all awesome places. Great places to check out with a less touristy vibe, awesome nature and the best seafood in all of Japan.
