Devil 1,179 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 Can anyone give me any travel advice for travelling to Japan? I know it doesn't seen you standard destination hence why I'm kind of looking for advice really. Ideally I'd like to go to two place Ozaka and Tokyo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,330 Posted March 18, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted March 18, 2021 Ask @Toinho, he's our resident Japanology expert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beelzebub 2,508 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 What's their fastest train these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadLinesman 5,938 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 21 minutes ago, nudge said: Ask @Toinho, he's our resident Japanology expert. I heard he taught English there? Only mentioned it the once, so I can’t quite remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey 1,192 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 @Toinho is banned from returning to Japan, so best to avoid whatever he says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,330 Posted March 18, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted March 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, DeadLinesman said: I heard he taught English there? Only mentioned it the once, so I can’t quite remember. Not sure, better ask him again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,633 Posted March 18, 2021 Moderator Share Posted March 18, 2021 Wikitravel usually helps with quite a bit. https://wikitravel.org/en/Japan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,330 Posted March 18, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted March 18, 2021 16 minutes ago, Tommy said: Wikitravel usually helps with quite a bit. https://wikitravel.org/en/Japan Wikitravel is extremely outdated, better off using Wikivoyage... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toinho 2,210 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Devil said: Can anyone give me any travel advice for travelling to Japan? I know it doesn't seen you standard destination hence why I'm kind of looking for advice really. Ideally I'd like to go to two place Ozaka and Tokyo. This for 2022 or later? Haha What do you want to know? Osaka and Tokyo are definitely two of the most popular destinations. I’ve only been to Osaka once but I lived not too far from Tokyo so happy to field any questions. @DeadLinesman For the record, I didn’t just “teach English” there, I was a primary school teacher at an International School Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Viva la FCB+ 2,561 Posted March 18, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted March 18, 2021 I was there for about 2 weeks almost a decade ago, I have two cousins that live there (married/divorced with kids) one lives in Osaka and the other Chigasaki. My brothers been there 4 or 5 times as well, I can try and help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil 1,179 Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 36 minutes ago, Toinho said: This for 2022 or later? Haha What do you want to know? Osaka and Tokyo are definitely two of the most popular destinations. I’ve only been to Osaka once but I lived not too far from Tokyo so happy to field any questions. @DeadLinesman For the record, I didn’t just “teach English” there, I was a primary school teacher at an International School I'd be taking my kids and wife, my teenager is obsessed with Japan so I thought as a reward for making into the Uni she wanted I'd look into a trip to Japan. 2022 hopefully. I'd like to go to Ozaka because we love theme parks and Universal is there and Mario land. Truth be told I don't even know where to start, I know Emirates can do you a package but I wouldn't know where is best to go or stay as a tourist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil 1,179 Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 58 minutes ago, Tommy said: Wikitravel usually helps with quite a bit. https://wikitravel.org/en/Japan Will read that tomorrow in my free time, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Viva la FCB+ 2,561 Posted March 18, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted March 18, 2021 20 minutes ago, Devil said: I'd be taking my kids and wife, my teenager is obsessed with Japan so I thought as a reward for making into the Uni she wanted I'd look into a trip to Japan. 2022 hopefully. I'd like to go to Ozaka because we love theme parks and Universal is there and Mario land. Truth be told I don't even know where to start, I know Emirates can do you a package but I wouldn't know where is best to go or stay as a tourist. You can easily spend a couple weeks in Tokyo. You mention a teenager, how old is the other kid(s)? Disney Sea is a place for all ages anyways I would say thats worth a day itself, just outside of Tokyo if memory serves, teenager + oriented, they did an absolutely amazing show in the water at night as well as some cool rides and themes. In Tokyo my buddy did a mario cart ride at night looked pretty sweet. I was able to see a sumo tourne in Tokyo while I was there idk anything about schedules or timing if it lines up but that was something super unique Id highly recommend. Kyoto is beautiful - the big place for temples theres alot to see there as well. The Japanese train system is super efficient but highly confusing. The bullet trains though if youre traveling throughout Japan are the way to go for example I did a day trip to Hiroshima - at the time I want to say was about 100 cad for the ticket and there was 2 different ranges and speeds you could go on a faster one too If i recall but it was super efficient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo 8,199 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 29 minutes ago, Devil said: I'd be taking my kids and wife, my teenager is obsessed with Japan so I thought as a reward for making into the Uni she wanted I'd look into a trip to Japan. 2022 hopefully. I'd like to go to Ozaka because we love theme parks and Universal is there and Mario land. Truth be told I don't even know where to start, I know Emirates can do you a package but I wouldn't know where is best to go or stay as a tourist. From what I've heard from a few people that've been to Japan, getting around the country is pretty fucking easy - so you could probably easily swing seeing both places you want to see. And probably more, time permitting. I've always wanted to go, but I've never been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadLinesman 5,938 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Toinho said: @DeadLinesman For the record, I didn’t just “teach English” there, I was a primary school teacher at an International School Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,633 Posted March 18, 2021 Moderator Share Posted March 18, 2021 Now there's a whole generation of Japanese kids calling each other "cunt" and "mate". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 5,107 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Tommy said: Now there's a whole generation of Japanese kids calling each other "cunt" and "mate". yeah but don't tell my wife about that, cheers cunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toinho 2,210 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Devil said: I'd be taking my kids and wife, my teenager is obsessed with Japan so I thought as a reward for making into the Uni she wanted I'd look into a trip to Japan. 2022 hopefully. I'd like to go to Ozaka because we love theme parks and Universal is there and Mario land. Truth be told I don't even know where to start, I know Emirates can do you a package but I wouldn't know where is best to go or stay as a tourist. Yeah Mario Land is due to open or just has. Osaka is a wonderful place. How long would you be going for? @Viva la FCB has given some pretty good advice. Not sure about the UK, but in Australia there is access to a train pass. after work today I’ll have a look and give some suggestions depending on your time frame. Sure companies can do packages and trips for you but I’ve always built my own trips as I find that fun and you can go where you want and when you want etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil 1,179 Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Toinho said: Yeah Mario Land is due to open or just has. Osaka is a wonderful place. How long would you be going for? @Viva la FCB has given some pretty good advice. Not sure about the UK, but in Australia there is access to a train pass. after work today I’ll have a look and give some suggestions depending on your time frame. Sure companies can do packages and trips for you but I’ve always built my own trips as I find that fun and you can go where you want and when you want etc. I would only be going for two weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toinho 2,210 Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 What time of year will you be going? This would impact my suggestions @Devil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadLinesman 5,938 Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 7 hours ago, Toinho said: What time of year will you be going? This would impact my suggestions @Devil He’s not going in school term time if that’s what you’re asking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toinho 2,210 Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 7 minutes ago, DeadLinesman said: He’s not going in school term time if that’s what you’re asking That was shite from you. I expect better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil 1,179 Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 8 hours ago, Toinho said: What time of year will you be going? This would impact my suggestions @Devil What time of the year would you advise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toinho 2,210 Posted April 2, 2021 Share Posted April 2, 2021 46 minutes ago, Devil said: What time of the year would you advise? depends what you’re after spring for the cherry blossoms and nice weather summer for traditional festivals and great weather for mountains/beaches etc autumn for the foliage winter for snowboarding/skiing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil 1,179 Posted April 2, 2021 Author Share Posted April 2, 2021 10 hours ago, Toinho said: depends what you’re after spring for the cherry blossoms and nice weather summer for traditional festivals and great weather for mountains/beaches etc autumn for the foliage winter for snowboarding/skiing If I was going it would be to sight see so I'd want good weather, winter ruled out. Spring sounds nice as I'd imagine it's a very busy place during the summer months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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