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ecaesar
Canada106 Posts
Ima going to be blogging the trip and pics and all that jazz. Quick question for TL who travelled to Japan before, my food and housing costs are taken care of 90% of the time. How much should I budget for transportation? Obviously shopping and recreation is personal budget. Thanks! :D  | ||
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Catch]22
Sweden2683 Posts
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Kamais_Ookin
Canada4218 Posts
Have lots of fun!  | ||
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edc
United States666 Posts
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Catch]22
Sweden2683 Posts
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HaNdFisH
Australia119 Posts
In terms of subway/JR costs, it was about $10 (~1000 Yen) AU/US to travel one-way from Kyoto to Osaka on the JR line (standard above ground rail). This is about an hours travel, however it is relatively slow train, also depends if you take the express or not. Smaller single trip's on the subway system were about $2~5 (200~500 Yen), depending on the number of stops. A Rail Pass in Tokyo will get you everywhere, (rail pass covers JR lines + standard shinkansen, not subway) which is covered by the JR lines. Without one it is similar prices to the subway. Other cities (like Kyoto are covered by a subway system which is not part of the JR lines). Really depends on what you are planning to do, a rail pass is something to definitely think about though. They are a relativity expensive initial payment before you leave (must get them before you leave for Japan) of a few hundred dollars (not 100% sure, a friend organised this + flights etc and I just gave him a lump sum for it). It can easily pay for itself quickly however, if you are travelling on the JR lines a lot or planning some long distance trips using the shinkansen. Subway travel is NOT covered by a rail pass however. + you get a flashy card and get waved through the ticket gates like a VIP | ||
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deathly rat
United Kingdom911 Posts
If you are travelling between big cities (like Tokyo to Osaka) then taking a coach is a cheaper option than the Train. On the other hand if you were traveling to Hokkaido then you would probably want to invest in a Shinkansen or plane ticket. Where in Japan are you going? | ||
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coplice_
Canada128 Posts
Where in Japan are you going? This, also how is your foods and housing covered? Family/friend in Japan? How long? July and august doesn't mean anything. What is the purpose of your travel? Get a Pasmo pass for the subway, you load it from time to time and when you are leaving, they give you what remain on the pass. Get a JR pass for tourist since you are over there for 2 months(?): http://www.japanrailpass.net/eng/en003.html A trip to Kyoto from Tokyo is about 12000 yens. Give us more info! There is many ppl willing to give tips. | ||
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SilverSkyLark
Philippines8437 Posts
- don't ask them about what they did during ww2 (cuz they don't know about it but some are interested) but I bet you know that already. - don't plug in your laptop at restaurants (unless they're the fastfood type) and even if you see others doing it, ask permission from the owner. Try to PM Mani. :D | ||
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ecaesar
Canada106 Posts
On June 13 2011 06:56 coplice_ wrote: This, also how is your foods and housing covered? Family/friend in Japan? How long? July and august doesn't mean anything. What is the purpose of your travel? Get a Pasmo pass for the subway, you load it from time to time and when you are leaving, they give you what remain on the pass. Get a JR pass for tourist since you are over there for 2 months(?): http://www.japanrailpass.net/eng/en003.html A trip to Kyoto from Tokyo is about 12000 yens. Give us more info! There is many ppl willing to give tips. Thanks for the replies everyone :D Living with friend for entirety of trip. I dont have to worry about food and housing. By food I mean very basic 3 meals a day, etc. Ill still budget for when I eat out. Im travelling for the sake of travelling, just seeing more of the world ^^ I don't think I will be taking subway much. I will arrive in Tokyo, stay at Mt Fuji with a friend for 2 weeks, then Kyoto for 2 weeks, then Nikko until I come home. Mostly visiting alot of people. I was mostly worried about travelling between these three places and whether to get a rail pass or not. | ||
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Endymion
United States3701 Posts
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ecaesar
Canada106 Posts
On June 13 2011 08:41 Endymion wrote: Be sure to hit up the arcades and challenge some Japanese newbies to some MvC2, be sure to bet a few thousand yen that you'll perfect against them. Will do, but whats MvC2? | ||
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mizU
United States12125 Posts
Marvel vs Capcom! | ||
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ecaesar
Canada106 Posts
Oh o.O is it big there? Ima start practicing then  | ||
Manifesto7
Osaka27097 Posts
What are you going to do for two weeks at Mt. Fuji? | ||
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don_kyuhote
3006 Posts
On June 13 2011 11:13 Manifesto7 wrote: What are you going to do for two weeks at Mt. Fuji? Mt. Fuji is worth going to once but not twice. I wouldn't recommend anyone to stay there for 2 weeks. | ||
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ecaesar
Canada106 Posts
On June 13 2011 11:17 don_kyuhote wrote: Mt. Fuji is worth going to once but not twice. I wouldn't recommend anyone to stay there for 2 weeks. Im staying with a friend and catching up, helping him,etc. Mt Fuji is not the main point. | ||
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Disregard
China10252 Posts
edit: (Desperately hopes to visit Sapporo and Hokkaido some day.)  | ||
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deathly rat
United Kingdom911 Posts
"I'm sorry, Hige sori!" I think this must be the funniest thing ever in Japan. | ||
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