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I will be traveling to Japan in March and will be using an all Japan Rail pass for the extensive use of trains while we are there. Almost 30% of this travel will be using Shinkasen for long-haul trips between distant cities. I am very concerned about having to acquire a Shinkasen ticket at the st...

Group Three Sorry I just reread your question and thought I may not have clearly answered your question.You cannot get Shinkansen tickets online. You can order and receive a voucher online that you will have to personally redeem for your railpass at one of the major train stations after you arrive in Japan. ... Continue

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Questioned 9 months ago

Culture

I heard there is Kabuki in English, do I have to book online if so, which web site? or I have to buy ticket at the kabuki theatre

Goro Hello.I found private Kabuki tour. I could not find web site in English. But you can get pdf doc. for details. Web site http://www.jtb.co.jp/luxurytravel/global/ PDF http://www.jtb.co.jp/luxurytravel/global/pdf/Private_Kabuki_Entertainment201806.pdf Continue

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Questioned 10 months ago

Sights

I want to know which onsen around Tokyo best in winter

Kana Asada My recommend is Kusatsu, Takaragawa, Kamimoku. ☆ Kusatsu access ① bus 4h from shinjuku in tokyo to kusatsu ◇ time table https://touch.navitime.co.jp/highwaybusDiagram/searchlist?lineId=00008966&companyId=00001031&direction=down ②train and bus, about 3h Ueno Station → (Appr... Continue

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Questioned 10 months ago

Food

Hi, is it possible to register for a meet a local dinner without a facebook account.

Susumu Matt Matsumoto They need Facebook account to confirm your age and etc. Continue

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Questioned 10 months ago

Nightlife

Where should I go for dinner and drinks near Ryogoku

Mari Takahashi I love this beer bar POPEYE https://www.facebook.com/70beersontap/?rf=207163745980807They have great selections of Japanese and worldwide beers on tap! Continue

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Questioned 10 months ago

Food

What food should I try first vegetarian or non vegetarian

garhirley This is a very interesting and useful topic that I have read today, thank you very much..GoMovies Continue

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Questioned 10 months ago

Food

16-hour layover on Dec 30 arrives at 4pm...leavwvthe next morning...suggestions!

Chika Shomura Can you go out from the airport ?And which airport will you arrive? Continue

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Questioned 10 months ago

Nightlife

What are the Best bars/clubs in shibuya?

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Questioned 10 months ago

Sights

Me and my family are planning to go to Japan in mid January. Mostly we'll be staying at Tokyo, other than Tokyo are there any side trips near Tokyo that you suggest ? (maybe smwhere that has ryokans/onsen)

Toraneko There is no shortage of places for day trips - Nikko, Hakone, the Fuji 5 Lakes area, Karuizawa, Kusatsu, Izu, Kamamura/Enoshima, Kawagoe, Takao, Okutama, Yokohama, the Ushiku Great Buddha, Nokogiriyama, Minakami, Showa Kinen Park, and more. There are regional rail passes you can get for nearly al... Continue

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Questioned 10 months ago

Food

Where is the best gyoza in Shibuya or Harajuku?

Goro Hello. I like Harajuku Gyouzarou.The restaurant is next to Meijijingumae station.Here is the details.https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1306/A130601/13001284/ Continue

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Questioned 10 months ago

Food

Where is the best Taiyaki in Shibuya?

Yuka Kato I think Narutotaiyakihinnpo at yoyogie st. It is near Shibuya! Continue

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Questioned 11 months ago

Food

Good morning . Travelling today from.niseko to Tokyo and want to do make.a.stop over mid.way..you suggest sendai or morioka.or any other spot ?

Akio Maeda I recommend you to stop over at Sendai.You can get nice food’Gyutan’ it’s kind of grilled Ox tongue. Continue

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Questioned 11 months ago

Shopping

Where can I find hair dye cream: Lumina Magic S , made by Aura Comestics in Tokyo ?

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Questioned 11 months ago

Shopping

What brands matcha powders are the best to buy in Tokyo?

Hi. This is my first question here. I would like to know what brands are the best matcha, and where can I find and buy them in Tokyo? I will be visiting Japan in December. Thank you~

Goro Most famous Maccha are coming from Kyoto, Aichi and Shizuoka.There are many kind and tast as you know so difficult to choose but I like the best is from Tsujiri and Fukujuen. I could not find the site in English so please use translate page! Tujiri shop, you can find it herehttps://www.kataoka.co... Continue

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Questioned 11 months ago

Shopping

Who many shops in Japan sell manga and which store sells them cheap oh and which store is most popular

Sayaka Horiuchi If the condition of the book is not bothered. Secondhand bookstores are cheap, there are many kinds. There are a lot of mangas in the used book store.If you permit the condition, I can recommend it! Continue

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