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anakha posted:Thanks for the advice regarding the Kyushu JR pass. It looks like I'd still spend less on individual tickets than the pass. Suica/Icoca/Sugoca can be used across most of Japan, with exceptions for less visited cities that aren't on your itinerary.
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In March I led two tour groups of 25/47 people and my observation is that from an airline perspective, it's better to use one big suitcase instead of two small suitcases. If you are great at packing light and won't do any shopping and have very tight transfers, then you can do carry-on only. But if you are traveling with anyone else and even one of you needs to check a bag, then you will be waiting at baggage claim anyway, so you might as well take advantage of the baggage allowance. Some economy fares allow two suitcases, some only allow one, so check your policy before you pack.
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bovis posted:For something a bit different, if you're into doing a bit of light hiking (honestly would barely call it that) I went up to Sandankyo Gorge for a day trip last year and it was a good time. Some really beautiful views and I had a great curry at the little restaurant/rest stop partway through the walk. Would take up your whole day so you'll probably want to be spending a couple days here and not just visiting for a day. quoting this so I can find you when the time is right
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Teppanyaki steak course, lots of options in Ginza/Yurakucho area, including upscale hotels. High level but casual sushi under the tracks at Kanda station https://maps.app.goo.gl/Tb9AB5HG7yi2LHC5A Fugu and Kaiseki at Shinbashi station https://maps.app.goo.gl/k35TxR9PQKSFTinb9 peanut fucked around with this message at 10:51 on Apr 9, 2024 |
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field balm posted:I've got a trip coming up in September, I don't really understand but what are the chances the yen stays the same until then? I saw today that we're at 100 yen to 1 aud, which is insane. Should I just change a couple thousand bucks now? I've always just used the ATM's over there previously but that's like 20 percent higher than last time i went over. If we could predict exchange rates we would all be rich rn. If you think it's good then just go for it, it will probably be the same in September.
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Alan_Shore posted:This doesn't seem to be working well for me but I'll Google monthly rentals. Thanks for the link. I just wondered if anyone had some cheap recommendations or hacks first! Based on my previous searches, monthly rentals are restricted to legal residents, and not available for tourists. Either your company needs to rent it for you, or just use AirBnB which has apartments and "extended stay" hotel listings.
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some kinda jackal posted:Tamachi stn. area this time. Never done anything around there, but it's right off Yamanote so can't go wrong either way. . I've walked through the maze of old bars between Tamachi and Mita station and thought it would be cool to explore at night.
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Apr 10, 2024 23:00
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When people ask me how I became fluent in Japanese, I tell them that first in the US I was a huge nerd then I took classes for 2 years then I moved to rural Japan and worked at normal Japanese kindergarten for 15 years and also having a good mother in law is important.
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harperdc posted:Also, get tickets for right field/left field, (外野), those are the standing/singing sections at Japanese pro baseball games. It will at least be noisy and feel exciting to go along, and doing so means spending half the game cheering/singing.
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Good Listener posted:I might've missed it but do most places in Tokyo take all major US credit cards? I just wanna make sure it won't be an issue when I use my Visa to check in to hotels and the like. Everything on this list https://www.hotels.com/go/japan/best-temples-and-shrines-tokyo plus: Zojo-ji Yasukuni Jinja Tsukiji outer market area (and Namiyoke Jinja if you're in the area) Ameyoko shopping street RE: Cash and cards Bring a debit (ATM) card and a credit card. Some card readers don't like the small chip on my US card, so always carry cash as a backup. For big withdrawals, I recommend 7-11 atms because they let you take out up to 100,000 yen/transaction.
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Apr 15, 2024 09:50
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Shrines are often 24 hrs so you can also go at night. The shops will be closed but the gorgeous architecture will still be there (Senso-ji too!)
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154 yen to 1 usd 
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The actual IDP is just a translation of your US license with your photo, signed by Debbie in Florida.
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Common sense isn't common
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Otoh I did that in the US and got a nod of appproval from the grizzled biker casheir so I felt very accomplished.
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It used to be Ameyoko, then it was Nakameguro, and now it's probably back to Ameyoko again. Asakusa side streets also have a lot of everything including those Kewpie dolls with yakuza tattoos https://maps.app.goo.gl/85oN4MsyiHeoG7AR9
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Apr 19, 2024 08:28
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Sukajan means "Yokosuka jacket" (US military base neighborhood) and they're a variation of bomber/baseball jacket.
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Apr 20, 2024 03:50
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Goshuin is fun and cool and I highly recommend it unless you're traveling in a large group (15+) in which case the goshuin collectors slow everything down
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Apr 25, 2024 23:17
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Green tea kit kats and norishio potato chips, big boxes of souvenir snacks designed to be left in office break rooms, Family Mart socks and lucky charms from shrines for your most important people.
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Apr 26, 2024 05:18
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Tabelog includes number of seats in the "Seats/facilities" section of the restaurant information, under the days/hours and whether they accept credit cards or not.
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Apr 26, 2024 13:22
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It's fine, Kyoto is basically a commonwealth colony at this point.
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Apr 28, 2024 09:45
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The monkey park in Arashiyama is a safe place to see monkeys. It's 20 minutes up the trail to the top of the mountain so it's closed on rainy days.
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Apr 30, 2024 06:31
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This one
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Apr 30, 2024 08:04
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Or this one, lol, lmao
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Apr 30, 2024 08:05
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In summaryquote:Public transport within Greater Tokyo is dominated by the world's most extensive urban rail network (as of May 2014, the article Tokyo rail list lists 158 lines, 48 operators, 4,714.5 km of operational track and 2,210 stations [although stations are recounted for each operator]) of suburban trains and subways run by a variety of operators, with buses, trams, monorails, and other modes supporting the railway lines. The above figures do not include any Shinkansen services.
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Apr 30, 2024 08:09
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Now I'm trying to find a map with all 200 exits of Shinjuku station, but human technology hasn't found a way to imbed this information in a 2D image yet
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Apr 30, 2024 08:15
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drink chuhais on the sidewalk for safety
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May 3, 2024 23:14
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Confirmed, make friends with jolly yakuza looking guys and they'll pay for everything
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May 4, 2024 14:25
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no, there's nothing, i'm sorry
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May 6, 2024 13:18
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Odawara is also a museum in castle shape. It's gorgeous from the outside but the inside is completely modern because it was built in 1960. The samurai vibe in the castle grounds is excellent. Himeji castle is the top choice. Okayama castle is modernized with authentic elements. Matsuyama Castle is all wood and narrow stairs in the best way.
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May 6, 2024 23:35
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Yes, 10th at 18:00. Good luck! https://kirbycafe-reserve.com/guest/tokyo/ ご予約につきましては、毎月10日18:00に翌月のお席の受付を開始いたします。
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May 9, 2024 22:52
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Based on my experience, Bank of America doesn't have travel notifications anymore, they just let AI flag suspicious activity. If you need to unlock it you need to call their customer service, which is also automated, as an international call. They didn't let me use an ATM in Vietnam even though I booked my flight and hotel with the same account. 
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Get a paper travel guide from a bookstore or library
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