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vspecll_gtr · 15-12-2017, 05:48 PM

Dreamydreamzz wrote:

Ah ok! I will swap.

I’m travelling with my mum (in her 40s) and my Sister ( both of us early 20s) so it’s fine to do overnight travel .
However I checked the bus/train does not seems that cheap.

Like train if we want individual room twin it’s $100+ As JR pass does not cover room..
And bus I saw was like $40+ one way?

Considering the fact we can find accommodation like $180 per night for 3 it seems like that’s not much saved..

haa.. cos i was estimating for 1 room to be in the range of 300$ in prime area lol..

If that is the case, then perhaps you can stick with your JR pass plans..

The rest I think you can manage after swapping day 6/7.

Well you need to lug your luggage around eh.. thats a hassle unless you can drop it off at the tokyo hotel and inform them of your check in date.. and just bring 1 luggage for you 3 ppl =D

Dreamydreamzz · 16-12-2017, 07:07 PM

yeah! but actually in tokyo which is the better area to stay in? like which station is more convenient to go around tokyo (and have lots of shopping/food within walking distance) is shinjuku or shibuya better?

And Osaka?
Is it Dotonbori? Nara station area?

Windowlover · 16-12-2017, 07:32 PM

Dreamydreamzz wrote:

yeah! but actually in tokyo which is the better area to stay in? like which station is more convenient to go around tokyo (and have lots of shopping/food within walking distance) is shinjuku or shibuya better?

And Osaka?
Is it Dotonbori? Nara station area?

Have stayed in shinjuku area. Have few big shopping Malls and biggest station which daily can be busy station in Tokyo. Foods also have a lot near station. There is a bus interchange on TOP of building in case you plan to visit Mt Fuji.

thwysg · 16-12-2017, 08:42 PM

Dreamydreamzz wrote:

yeah! but actually in tokyo which is the better area to stay in? like which station is more convenient to go around tokyo (and have lots of shopping/food within walking distance) is shinjuku or shibuya better?

And Osaka?
Is it Dotonbori? Nara station area?

If you’ve got a tight budget, consider Asakusa, Ikebukuro or Ueno. Not everyone likes Shinjuku - too busy, too crowded.

I’ve stayed in some areas - Marunouchi, Shiodome, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Odaiba, Asakusa. Each has its cons and pros.

Dreamydreamzz · 16-12-2017, 09:16 PM

i think theres this "green" line that most of the sightseeing spot + shibuya is all on that line right? do you guys know what is the line called and the stations?

thwysg · 16-12-2017, 09:23 PM

Dreamydreamzz wrote:

i think theres this "green" line that most of the sightseeing spot + shibuya is all on that line right? do you guys know what is the line called and the stations?

JR Yamanote Line.

Dreamydreamzz · 16-12-2017, 10:54 PM

What about osaka?
which train station would you guys recommend? to get to USJ/Kyoto/Nara/Dotonbori/Shinsaibashi?

Is staying near Namba good? or Shinsaibashi Train station is better?

thwysg · 16-12-2017, 11:27 PM

Dreamydreamzz wrote:

What about osaka?
which train station would you guys recommend? to get to USJ/Kyoto/Nara/Dotonbori/Shinsaibashi?

Is staying near Namba good? or Shinsaibashi Train station is better?

Generally people prefer to stay either Namba or Umeda.

I stayed none of the above mentioned areas during my trip since my main aim at that time was on Tenjin Matsuri.

saffronsatire · 17-12-2017, 12:59 AM

Dreamydreamzz wrote:

What about osaka?
which train station would you guys recommend? to get to USJ/Kyoto/Nara/Dotonbori/Shinsaibashi?

Is staying near Namba good? or Shinsaibashi Train station is better?

Best choice should be umeda but namba (or tennoji) might have cheaper options.