Random qns abt Tokyo

[xiaojing11]

Doing pre travel r&d is impt if u going to a place which Lang is a battle and u duno the location

And having a internet acces is a plus too

As. Can do.a online translation too

Or a OCR appl so u can snap and auto translate to the languages u needed

Jinger I duno if I got ask u before if u don't mind travel with another opps gender then it more easy too

Alone is good and freedom but feel lonely

So I kept myself occupied haja and tune in to my mp3 or jp fm radio as I got a sony mp3 Jp version so I can tune in to it

And internet acess too

Hmm, I am not getting data plan for holiday trip. I use hard copy maps one.
When I was in aust for holiday, the ang mor still taught me how to read map, so malu.

Ya, freedom, but I cannot b alone thruout the whole trip, unless 3-4days short trip still ok.

No gals come this thread.

I c how...

 

[fuzzybear]

Ask your gals friends lor if u got anyone to pei u Jing

Why not getting data plan ? Due to cost or ?

 

[xiaojing11]

Ask your gals friends lor if u got anyone to pei u Jing

Why not getting data plan ? Due to cost or ?

They married and hv kids le, seldom contact.
My ex-colleag got work commitment, canot go.

Anyway, i will still go ahead, at the most i jus stick to tokyo only, at least the pple there can speak basic eng, i think should b manageable. Thn i dun go mt fuji and hakone loh.

I wish to go tokyo since few years ago le, and traveling alone is something i wish to try at least once in my life (i believe should b an unique experience compared to traveling with pple).

Dun wan to live with regrets mah. Scared and worried also must try for once.

Reason i wan semi-travel becos i dun wan b alone thruout, a bit scared. But thn it's ok, if i manage to find a hostel, still can make some int'l frens, not so bad i hope.

Thanks all for the replies.

 

[zetsueix]

Well, if you never try you wont know! Just give it a go and see how solo travel went! I am also a solo female traveler, I embarked on my first solo trip last yr to Japan, oh well, more like a quasi-solo trip since I met up with my frens there on a few days and occasions but even if not, I still think I am perfectly fine with travelling on my own throughout. Do I feel lonely? Nope, not at, there is so much in Japan and so many new experiences to encounter. I just felt that it is when I am out on my own that I pay attention more to the surroundings and travelling experience. I tend to be more engaged in the companionship of my travelling partners than interacting with others but when I am on my own, I could focus on other aspects of travels.

If you are on ur own and you think travelling about Tokyo is fine, I think that is feasible too. If not, I think you can travel just out a bit to Kamakura or Enoshima or even Yokohama, Mt Takao etc. At least that is "abit out of Tokyo" so as to speak.

 

[SILLYTHING]

guys, quick qns. can i purchase disney tickets at narita? my gf wish to keep the physical tickets.. and not the e-tickets.

 

[cpuer]

Well, if you never try you wont know! Just give it a go and see how solo travel went! I am also a solo female traveler, I embarked on my first solo trip last yr to Japan, oh well, more like a quasi-solo trip since I met up with my frens there on a few days and occasions but even if not, I still think I am perfectly fine with travelling on my own throughout. Do I feel lonely? Nope, not at, there is so much in Japan and so many new experiences to encounter. I just felt that it is when I am out on my own that I pay attention more to the surroundings and travelling experience. I tend to be more engaged in the companionship of my travelling partners than interacting with others but when I am on my own, I could focus on other aspects of travels.

If you are on ur own and you think travelling about Tokyo is fine, I think that is feasible too. If not, I think you can travel just out a bit to Kamakura or Enoshima or even Yokohama, Mt Takao etc. At least that is "abit out of Tokyo" so as to speak.

Too bad we are not travelling within the same duration or I wont mind catching up with you in Japan for a meal or to do some side-trips or so!

Totally agree on the attention part. While my wife was doing her shopping, I did my own sightseeing alone. Its kind of lonely at times, but sure the observation and experience I had were very different when I traveled in group.

It s a nice break from group travelling i must say, it free me from worrying about someone is too near the train track, someone is taking too long a toilet break when the train is about to arrive, someone is monkeying around dangerously, watching out for all in a packed train and making sure all board and alight safely and timely etc, wah seh, damn tiring really.

 

[cancer81]

those things are the reason why small group travelling is best.

Or if budget allows... self-drive.

 

[xiaojing11]

Well, if you never try you wont know! Just give it a go and see how solo travel went! I am also a solo female traveler, I embarked on my first solo trip last yr to Japan, oh well, more like a quasi-solo trip since I met up with my frens there on a few days and occasions but even if not, I still think I am perfectly fine with travelling on my own throughout. Do I feel lonely? Nope, not at, there is so much in Japan and so many new experiences to encounter. I just felt that it is when I am out on my own that I pay attention more to the surroundings and travelling experience. I tend to be more engaged in the companionship of my travelling partners than interacting with others but when I am on my own, I could focus on other aspects of travels.

If you are on ur own and you think travelling about Tokyo is fine, I think that is feasible too. If not, I think you can travel just out a bit to Kamakura or Enoshima or even Yokohama, Mt Takao etc. At least that is "abit out of Tokyo" so as to speak.

Ya, of cos i know if i nv try i nv know.
Still reading abt hakone/mt fuji stuffs, if can of cos i will like to include these places. But i also dun wan to "gek kiang" mah. First solo trip dun b too adventuous. I am not street smart type.

1 thing abt solo travel is not only abt lonely and getting lost, it's when u c nice stuffs or beautiful scenery, no one to share the joy with, only ownself happy.

 

[anyhowsaysay]

1 thing abt solo travel is not only abt lonely and getting lost, it's when u c nice stuffs or beautiful scenery, no one to share the joy with, only ownself happy.

Bring a Camera,

Take a photo

You can share the joy when you are back in Facebook/Flickr etc~

 

[lostasor22]

Will be embarking on my first solo trip to jpn tis late apr - early may..

ya its will be a diff experience but im kinda looking forward to!

choose jpn as it is quite safe for a female solo traveller

 

[cpuer]

Will be embarking on my first solo trip to jpn tis late apr - early may..

ya its will be a diff experience but im kinda looking forward to!

choose jpn as it is quite safe for a female solo traveller

But still, don't put your guard down, quoting our police slogan "low crime doesn't mean no crime"

 

[Kirakun83]

Jr pass buy from Japan Rail Pass - Order Online Today from Japan Experience! , www, jrpass.com or local travel agency like prime follow me japan?

 

[lostasor22]

But still, don't put your guard down, quoting our police slogan "low crime doesn't mean no crime"

ya still got to be on alert

 

[fuzzybear]

Will be embarking on my first solo trip to jpn tis late apr - early may..

ya its will be a diff experience but im kinda looking forward to!

choose jpn as it is quite safe for a female solo traveller

Agreed
I got a few female friend go jp alone too

 

[[M]aiev]

For some reason, i prefer to solo trip to Japan. Other countries i do not mind travel with group..

 

[anyhowsaysay]

For some reason, i prefer to solo trip to Japan. Other countries i do not mind travel with group..

Solo Traveling is Good

Sense of Freedom is very overwhelming!

 

[xiaojing11]

Sob...
I canot find any accommodation... the b ikebukuro, toyoko inn, sakura house, kimi ryokan, family inn saiko, k house, etc... the dates almost fully booked!

Saw washington shinjuku got promo, ard $120/nite, but the review not gd.

Air ticket also no promo!

 

[anyhowsaysay]

Sob...
I canot find any accommodation... the b ikebukuro, toyoko inn, sakura house, kimi ryokan, family inn saiko, k house, etc... the dates almost fully booked!

Saw washington shinjuku got promo, ard $120/nite, but the review not gd.

Air ticket also no promo!

you are too late, booking for peak period 1 month beforehand

For flight you can use skyscanner
Compare Cheap Flights & Airline Tickets | Skyscanner Singapore

or take non promotional SQ flight (I can still see Super Deal or Sweet Deal at around 1k-1.2k)
Flexi saver still around at 1.4k (My previous two trips i also took Flexi even more expenisve!)


Washington Shinjuku, i never stay before
But i stayed in Gracery Ginza which is the same chain. It is still okay, a bit small and not exactly cheap.
You can check review of Shinjuku Washington Hotel here
http://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/Hotel...el-Shinjuku_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html

But to be honest, those that fully booked should also be of the same standard as Washington Hotel. (They are 2-3 stars maybe)

 

[cpuer]

Go for hostels
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[xiaojing11]

Go for hostels
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Yup, i am finding hostel also, saw this too.