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Answered 6 months ago

Tips Tohoku

Advice for buying rail passes (JR pass and resort shirakami)

Toraneko, Lived in Japan

You don't give your full schedule, but if it fits in your plans, you should also consider the JR East Tohoku Area Pass. It is way cheaper, and you might find it a better choice. More details of it are here.Nearly any major travel agency that sells air tickets to Japan can also sell rail passes. I...

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Answered 6 months ago

Tips Tohoku

Advice for buying rail passes (JR pass and resort shirakami)

Susumu Matt Matsumoto, Living in Japan

It’s covered by the JR pass. Seats can be booked through internet but you cannot select specific seat number and box seats. If you definitely want to reserve box seat, you have to physically come to ticket office at any JR stations and reserve it. 

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Answered 7 months ago

Food

Is it compulsory to participate in a minimum of 2? I am a solo traveller and Monday 1st April would be my last day here, it would be lovely to spend with locals but I don’t know anyone else to take with me :) can you let me know please?

Cristina Lorusso, Visited Japan Once

Thank you! When I tried to book it only gave me a choice of 2 or 3 people, I couldn’t book it as a solo traveler, that’s why I asked. I have already left Japan, but I will make sure to use The Hub next time I am there! :) I will check if there isn’t anything similar in London! 

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Answered 7 months ago

Culture

where exactly I can see geisha performance in tokyo and how ?

Goro, Lived in Japan

Hello. Maybe you know already to see the Geisha performance in a restaurant costs a lot. So I propose this service! Just one hour but i believe it would be a nice memory!! I could not find the site in English...https://www.veltra.com/jp/japan/tokyo/a/113987#

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Answered 7 months ago

Food

Is it compulsory to participate in a minimum of 2? I am a solo traveller and Monday 1st April would be my last day here, it would be lovely to spend with locals but I don’t know anyone else to take with me :) can you let me know please?

Yumie Kohara, Living in Japan

You mean you want to join meat and eat with alone? If you say so, I think it doesn’t matter. I met a solo traveler a year ago with alone:) If you mean something another event or festival, I need to know more information, so let me know. 

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Answered 7 months ago

Culture

The Yayoi Kusama museum is closed when I am in Tokyo, is there anywhere else I can see her work? My itinerary is Tokyo, Mt Fuji, Kyoto and Hiroshima. Thanks.

Goro, Lived in Japan

Hello. I don't know about her work but I heard you can watch and buy her items at Roppongi hilles art & design and Ginza six Tsutaya. Please check before visiting.https://www.roppongihills.com/shops_restaurants/shops/00095.htmlhttps://ginza6.tokyo.e.abf.hp.transer.com/shops/1230

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Answered 7 months ago

Tips

Should I bring a leather jacket for the end of March / early April in Tokyo and Osaka / Kyoto or will some thin jumpers do? I'm not sure how cold evenings feel!

Toraneko, Lived in Japan

See for yourself:https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2273.html

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Answered 7 months ago

Tips

Should I bring a leather jacket for the end of March / early April in Tokyo and Osaka / Kyoto or will some thin jumpers do? I'm not sure how cold evenings feel!

Nobu, Living in Japan

It might be cold in the morning or night. Are you going to see cherry blossoms at night? I guess you should have a jacket. You can buy a cheap one at fast fashion stores like Japanese Uniqlo. have fun!

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Answered 7 months ago

Shopping Cosmetics Snack Souvenir

Where can I buy cheap snack souvenirs (Tokyo Banana, Kitkat etc) or cosmetics (shishedo, kose, etc) in Tokyo and have lots stock of product? Thank you :)

Ariana Frost, Visited Japan Four times or more

I recommend don quixote, they have a great selection.

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Answered 7 months ago

Sights

What Sights should I see if I go to Japan?

Toraneko, Lived in Japan

That depends entirely on what season you are going to Japan, as well as your own interests.What interests you that you’d be going there? There are many aspects - arts, temples/shrines, castles, nature, hot springs, hiking, festivals, shopping, museums, gardens, folk crafts, pop culture, cuisine, ...

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Answered 7 months ago

Tips

What do I need to do to live in Japan for about three to five months?

Toraneko, Lived in Japan

You don't say what country you are from, but basically for most western countries, for any stay over 90 days you need a visa - either work, study, or some cultural activity. You can get more info from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan page on visas.

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Answered 7 months ago

Sights

Is there anywhere at Lake Kawaguchiko or Seto Inland Sea at Hiroshima you can hire your own power boat (we have a RYA license)? Thanks.

Hiroshi Ishizeki, Living in Japan

Is the boat that you are looking for like this? This will be a web site of Kawaguchiko's rental boat. (Only in Japanese.) http://www.lakesidecottage.jp/rental/

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Answered 7 months ago

Sights

Do you need to book for cherry blossom viewing at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto in April? If so, how? Can’t see how to book online and I’ve asked in the Facebook page but not had a response. Thanks, Alix

Toraneko, Lived in Japan

There is nothing to book - you just go there.But Kiyomizudera is not the best place to see cherry blossoms in the area. There are far better places in Kyoto. The thing is, all are pretty popular, so you might see more people than petals.If you really want to see cherry blossoms, you really need t...

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Answered 7 months ago

Culture

Will be in Tokyo from September 19 - 23 and would love to meet with local Japanese people.

Goro, Lived in Japan

Hello.In this web site, you can request “Meet and Eat” to have a fun with local Japanese. I would like to join once!!https://hubjapan.io/meetups

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Answered 8 months ago

Sights

Do you need to book for cherry blossom viewing at Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto in April? If so, how? Can’t see how to book online and I’ve asked in the Facebook page but not had a response. Thanks, Alix

Susumu Matt Matsumoto, Living in Japan

You can’t book anything. It’s open space. 

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