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bo1ng in japan

travel question

Mar 09, 2006 16:39

my husband and i are thinking of travelling to Japan in the summer, we know this is not the ideal time of year to visit, but it's the only time we have....so.. for a 10day visit (2 are travel days) what is do-able, any recommendations, or if there is another LJ to peruse, if anyone could put us in the right direction, anything goes, we've both ( Read more... )

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bo1ng March 10 2006, 00:56:27 UTC

we're leaning towards Kyoto for sure (just by reading up, etc.), we'll be flying into Tokyo, so while there, we'll want to probably see a few things... we're v. interested in cultural and historical types of things... thanks!

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bo1ng March 10 2006, 00:58:23 UTC

have you bought your tickets yet? we're thinking more for sometime in Aug. as it's the only time we have off.. we know the weather will be ferocious! :O) how are rates looking on your end, if i may ask. thank you.

bo1ng March 10 2006, 00:57:26 UTC

are japanese rail passes and/or city passes worth it? just wondering, thanks

mopedronin March 12 2006, 05:50:31 UTC

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the jrp is anyway, i have no idea what the city passes are. any way you can save money... DO IT! JAPAN. IS. EX.PEN.SIVE. I recommend having at least $400 to $500 for travelling expenses (more if you plan on using the Bullet Train for more than the one round trip between Tokyo and Kyoto), $60 per person per day for food, $100/150 per person, per night for a hotel room if you are staying at a well-known place (places frequented by foreigners), $60 if you are staying at the places the Japanese normally stay at. Note, this is USD, I'm not sure where you are from.