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Hello Japan thread I have simple questions this time around for my trip in late March. What's the best/cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Kyoto? Last time I visited Japan I stuck to Tokyo only so I'd like to visit Kyoto for a few days this time as well this time. Also if you guys have any onsen ryokan recommendations in either Tokyo or Kyoto I'm all ears, especially those that are for couples.
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Jan 23, 2016 21:56
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Thanks for those recommendations! It looks like the deal site is for a one way trip so buying the round trip would probably come out more than the JR Pass? e: After some thinking I think the JR Pass is worth it in order to expand where I visit for the time I'm there (about 2 weeks) so thanks for that recommendation. net work error fucked around with this message at 23:53 on Jan 23, 2016 |
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Jan 23, 2016 23:11
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Those options are new to me but yeah probably not the best. Anyone ever gone to Hashima Island and used one of the ferry companies to visit it? Since I'll be getting a JR Pass most likely I'm expanding my list of things to see.
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Jan 25, 2016 01:25
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peanut posted:Please elaborate on Hashima I've never heard of it tbh The wiki page can probably explain it better than I can but it's an old abandoned island that used to be used for mining. They have ferry tours around it and I guess you can actually go onto the island now and take pictures of cool abandoned buildings and that sort of thing. All very spooky 
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Jan 25, 2016 14:02
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Hello friends, I need a little help planning my trip as far as how many days to spend in each place. I'll be there for two weeks and so far on my agenda is Kyoto, Osaka, Gunkanjima so I guess Nagasaki, and Tokyo. I remember in the previous thread people mentioning that Osaka is only worth staying at for like two days or so max, is that still the case? I'm going to have a JR pass so I'm open to traveling more places as well. So far I'm thinking 3 days in Kyoto, 2 days in Osaka, 1 in Nagasaki and the rest in Tokyo and surrounding areas. Does that make sense at all?
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Jan 28, 2016 01:59
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peanut posted:Replace Osaka with Hiroshima. Why? I could always add it to my itinerary.
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Jan 28, 2016 03:45
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Tequila Sunrise posted:Come visit scenic Akita. Nestled in the Tohoku region of the barren North, we boast the highest rates of alcoholism and suicide, as well as being the prefecture with the highest average age. Let's enjoy! Are there lots of Akita breed dogs there?
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Jan 29, 2016 01:08
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Here's another question this time on Fukuoka! Instead of going straight from Hiroshima to Nagasaki, we figure we'll take a stop somewhere else along the way since there won't be any Gunkanjima ferries the days we were planning out. Anyways, how many days/nights would be worthwhile in Fukuoka? One day/night is what I was thinking then going over to Nagasaki the next day for the ferry. I know there are some goons in Fukuoka right? E: Here's another question, anyone gone to Tashirojima? I would like to see the cats. net work error fucked around with this message at 17:23 on Feb 7, 2016 |
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Feb 6, 2016 20:37
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Any Mt. Fuji tips? I was thinking of maybe spending a day or two near there. Not sure what the area is like in regards to tourism.
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Feb 10, 2016 00:04
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Do warmer years cause later or earlier blooms for cherry blossoms? I was hoping to catch some as well.
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Feb 17, 2016 14:54
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Subsist solely on plain 7-11 onigiri and soda.
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Feb 20, 2016 03:08
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I would like more info on the Kawasaki penis festival because that sounds cool. I'll be in Tokyo those days but it looks close enough.
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Feb 20, 2016 15:47
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How long do cherry blossom trees stay in bloom usually? Especially in the Tokyo area.
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Feb 25, 2016 05:51
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Neat, thanks.
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Feb 25, 2016 06:43
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caberham posted:HEY GOONS I JUST BOUGHT TICKETS TO TOKYO! AGAIN! FOR THE NTH TIME! Hello when will you be there
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Feb 29, 2016 19:43
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We'll (wife and I) be in Tokyo March 28 to Apr 2 and would like to hang out with other goons. We were looking at the penis festival too but really anytime should be good.
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Mar 2, 2016 00:39
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My Kyoto time got cut kind of short. Are there any sightseeing things I can do in Kyoto at nighttime or does the city tend to shut down?
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Mar 9, 2016 15:18
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caberham posted:You can walk around Gion for a little bit and some of the major temples but you are missing out. I'll have several hours the day after to look around as well but wanted to maximize my time there. Gion at nighttime sounds like it'll be really nice. Thanks.
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Mar 9, 2016 15:50
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DiscoJ posted:Fushimi Inari Shrine (shrine with thousands of the red torii gates) never actually closes. It's quite nice (if a little spooky in places) late at night. Much less people there too. Spooky is good! Zettace posted:Starting from late march, Nijou castle in Kyoto has a night cherry blossom viewing event going on. Do they have specific dates set for that yet? I'm not going to be there during the forecasted bloom but a few days before.
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Mar 9, 2016 21:05
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caberham posted:Actually you should go here and write a trip report I'm actually going here too although probably not offing myself because I'd miss the penis festival. Anyone ever gone to Fuji-Q Highland? I figured since I'm in the area I'd go and some of the attractions looked cool but if anyone has actually been I'd love to know their thoughts.
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Mar 11, 2016 14:42
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I'll be there in the Fuji area on a weekend so I'll expect a packed house. Thanks for the heads up.
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Mar 11, 2016 20:13
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Kyoto nighttime shrine exploring was super cool and only a little spooky so thanks for that recommendation.
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Mar 23, 2016 01:52
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caberham posted:See you goons next week! So excited Can I go?
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Mar 23, 2016 22:44
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Goon sakura viewing sounds like it'd be fun. Probably.
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Mar 24, 2016 02:31
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Count me in for a Tokyo goon meet if anyone is interested.
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Mar 28, 2016 13:55
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Whole lotta people looking at trees at Yoyogi Park.
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Mar 31, 2016 08:46
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caberham posted:Help me I'm in Akihabara I'm suffering culture shock from seeing all those gross anime nerds in their pilgrim clothes. Foreign or Japanese anime nerds? Both are there but I guess the foreign ones are worse.
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Mar 31, 2016 12:10
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peanut posted:What do you guys think Goku is very popular.
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Mar 31, 2016 13:24
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Speaking of Akihabara, they're having an Oktoberfest.
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Apr 1, 2016 03:57
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Anyone up to hang out tonight? I've been turning in too early.
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Apr 1, 2016 09:31
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caberham posted:Probably not unless you privately message goons beforehand or hang out in line. There are too many goons passing by Tokyo and only cool people like me hang out with locals and see cool poo poo. All good. Is there a group chat on line or something, I've never used it before.
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Apr 1, 2016 13:37
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Ned posted:I can't think of a single good reason for someone to work in Japan if they can work anywhere else - especially in the tech field. Even working remotely from Japan is going to be better than working for a company in Japan. If anyone here has worked for a US company remotely in Japan I'd be interested in hearing how taxes and stuff worked out. Do you pay both US and Japan taxes?
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Apr 5, 2016 07:04
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I saw a bunch of tourists grabbing branches at Shinjuku Gyoen and it definitely sucked.
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Apr 9, 2016 20:57
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Hyperdia is a great navigation app if you have mobile data.
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Apr 18, 2016 12:15
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Edit: Whoops wrong thread.
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Jun 28, 2016 13:55
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When my shoes fell apart on the plane to Tokyo I was able to get 11.5 US Nike's at ABC Mart so that would be another place to check.
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Dec 27, 2016 16:59
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Hi thread, I am in need of the help of someone traveling to Japan soon and returning to the US afterwards. I have some more details here in this SA Mart thread but long story short I can pay for a checked bag for someone in exchange for some help! https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3867345 I know it's kind of weird but this is my last idea, thanks thread!
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Aug 30, 2018 16:43
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