Tokyo Dec 2013 Itinerary

[cpuer]

Guys,
Please comment. Tried my best to arrange them. I am especially headache on Tokyo city side of the sight-seeings. I think i could have squeezed too many sites on each day.

Dec 8 (Sun) Arriving from SIN-TPE via Scoot. Buy N’EX+SUICA at 5500 Yen and check in Shin Okubo Hotel Empire. After a late lunch, Buy Enoshima/Kamakura Freepass from Odakyu Travel Office for tomorrow. Hanging out and recce Shinjuku and go to Tokyo Gov Building to have night view of Tokyo.

Dec 9 (Mon) Go to Kamakura-Enoshima with the Odakyu Freepass. Buy Kanto Area Pass at 8000 yen. Make full use of the Freepass (1430 Yen) for Enoden commune between Kamakura and Enoshima. Aim to catch some Koyo where Kamakura is said to be one of the few places with some late Koyo (Autumn Leaves) possible in early Dec.

Enoshima-Kamakura Freepass | Economical Excursion Tickets | Odakyu Electric Railway

Dec 10 (Tue) Go to Nikko with Kanto Area Pass. Aim to cover the 3 World Heritage sites

Nikko Travel Guide

Dec 11 (Wed) Go to Karuizawa via Shinkansen. Fully covered by Kanto Area Pass. Aim to have a relaxing ride around town with the rented bicycles. Hope to see and play a bit with snow.

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Dec 12 (Thu) Go to Takaosan. Possible to use Kanto Area pass but must use consecutively with the other 2 long distance trips. Buy Odakyu Hakone Freepass for Dec 16

Tokyo Travel: Takaosan (Mount Takao)

Dec 13 (Fri) Go to Kawagoe and Iruma Outlets. Ladies may stay on at Iruma for shopping. I will leave the group for Arakawa Toden line stations hop and rejoin with them at Ikebukuro or Iruma.

Highlight | Welcome to KAWAGOE

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Toden Arakawa Line - Tokyo from the inside out on 160 yen

Dec 14 (Sat) Tokyo city tour. Southern Tokyo: Sengakuji(47Ronin Festival)->Zojoji Temple->Tokyo Tower->Odaiba->Roppongi

Tokyo Travel: Southern Tokyo (Shinagawa, Minato)

Dec 15 (Sun) Tokyo city tour. Central Tokyo:Imperial Palace->Yasukuni Jinja->Ginza/Kabukiza->Akihabara

Tokyo Travel: Central Tokyo (Chiyoda, Chuo)

Dec 16 (Mon) Hakone-Gotenba. Use Odakyu Hakone Freepass 5000Yen. Pay 900Yen for using the non Freepass pass top up to return to Shinjuku from Gotemba.

Hakone Freepass | Economical Excursion Tickets | Odakyu Electric Railway

Dec 17 (Tue) Tokyo city tour. Northern Tokyo:Nippori(Yanaka)->Ueno(Ameyoko)->Asakusa(Sensoji)->Skytree->Ryogoku(Sumo Museum)

Tokyo Travel: Northern Tokyo (Ueno, Asakusa, Ikebukuro)

Dec 18 (Wed) Yokohama city tour.

Yokohama City Guide

Dec 19 (Thu) Tokyo city tour. Western Tokyo: Shinjuku->Meiji Jingu->Harajuku->Omotesando->Shibuya

Tokyo Travel: Western Tokyo (Shinjuku, Shibuya)

Dec 20 (Fri) Flying back to SIN


Source: 1n103e | A Singapore Family Travelogue

 

[saltydog]

Guys,
Please comment. Tried my best to arrange them. I am especially headache on Tokyo city side of the sight-seeings. I think i could have squeezed too many sites on each day.

Dec 8 (Sun) Arriving from SIN-TPE via Scoot. Buy N’EX+SUICA at 5500 Yen and check in Shin Okubo Hotel Empire. After a late lunch, Buy Enoshima/Kamakura Freepass from Odakyu Travel Office for tomorrow. Hanging out and recce Shinjuku and go to Tokyo Gov Building to have night view of Tokyo.

Dec 9 (Mon) Go to Kamakura-Enoshima with the Odakyu Freepass. Buy Kanto Area Pass at 8000 yen. Make full use of the Freepass (1430 Yen) for Enoden commune between Kamakura and Enoshima. Aim to catch some Koyo where Kamakura is said to be one of the few places with some late Koyo (Autumn Leaves) possible in early Dec.Enoshima-Kamakura Freepass | Economical Excursion Tickets | Odakyu Electric Railway

Dec 10 (Tue) Go to Nikko with Kanto Area Pass. Aim to cover the 3 World Heritage sites

Nikko Travel Guide

Dec 11 (Wed) Go to Karuizawa via Shinkansen. Fully covered by Kanto Area Pass. Aim to have a relaxing ride around town with the rented bicycles. Hope to see and play a bit with snow.

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Dec 12 (Thu) Go to Takaosan. Possible to use Kanto Area pass but must use consecutively with the other 2 long distance trips. Buy Odakyu Hakone Freepass for Dec 16

Tokyo Travel: Takaosan (Mount Takao)

Dec 13 (Fri) Go to Kawagoe and Iruma Outlets. Ladies may stay on at Iruma for shopping. I will leave the group for Arakawa Toden line stations hop and rejoin with them at Ikebukuro or Iruma.

Highlight | Welcome to KAWAGOE

??????????? ???MOP?

Toden Arakawa Line - Tokyo from the inside out on 160 yen

Dec 14 (Sat) Tokyo city tour. Southern Tokyo: Sengakuji(47Ronin Festival)->Zojoji Temple->Tokyo Tower->Odaiba->Roppongi

Tokyo Travel: Southern Tokyo (Shinagawa, Minato)

Dec 15 (Sun) Tokyo city tour. Central Tokyo:Imperial Palace->Yasukuni Jinja->Ginza/Kabukiza->Akihabara

Tokyo Travel: Central Tokyo (Chiyoda, Chuo)

Dec 16 (Mon) Hakone-Gotenba. Use Odakyu Hakone Freepass 5000Yen. Pay 900Yen for using the non Freepass pass top up to return to Shinjuku from Gotemba.

Hakone Freepass | Economical Excursion Tickets | Odakyu Electric Railway

Dec 17 (Tue) Tokyo city tour. Northern Tokyo:Nippori(Yanaka)->Ueno(Ameyoko)->Asakusa(Sensoji)->Skytree->Ryogoku(Sumo Museum)

Tokyo Travel: Northern Tokyo (Ueno, Asakusa, Ikebukuro)

Dec 18 (Wed) Yokohama city tour.

Yokohama City Guide

Dec 19 (Thu) Tokyo city tour. Western Tokyo: Shinjuku->Meiji Jingu->Harajuku->Omotesando->Shibuya

Tokyo Travel: Western Tokyo (Shinjuku, Shibuya)

Dec 20 (Fri) Flying back to SIN


Source: 1n103e | A Singapore Family Travelogue

are chiu sure chiu huan to go to karuizawa during winter??

 

[darkmatt]

are chiu sure chiu huan to go to karuizawa during winter??

cannot ar?

 

[kifo]

Is it possible to have a relaxing ride on bicycles in the snow?

 

[samtcy]

I took the Shinkansen from Tokyo towards Nagano last year 22 Dec, and I didn't see any snow when the train went past Karuizawa station.

 

[saltydog]

according to moi jp fwen, nobody goes there during winter. all the shops closed etc

 

[cpuer]

Karuizawa would be covered with snow in early Dec? Can be interesting sights still. But it'll be a pity if we cannot cycle there

According a 2009 report, there isnt snow until January or Feb:
http://www.japan-guide.com/forum/quereadisplay.html?0+68954

Karuizawa Part 2 – Things to do | Adele Allegories and Anecdotes

 

[kifo]

Erm even if there isn't snow, I would think it is too cold to cycle comfortably?

I know there is an annual Winter festival in Karuizawa but I have no idea when it starts.

 

[cpuer]

Erm even if there isn't snow, I would think it is too cold to cycle comfortably?

I know there is an annual Winter festival in Karuizawa but I have no idea when it starts.

yes, i guess that's the problem of winter time travel. those chilling wind is really a pain. I just keep my fingers crossed that we can tahan it.

 

[cpuer]

Didn't realize the Korea Town that I am going to stay is so happening
http://www.thebackstreetguides.com/places-to-see-in-tokyo/a-bit-of-korea-in-tokyo/

 

[buzzmario]

book mark this when it come to my tokyo part, still in progress my kyoto planning.

 

[purpleberry]

Dec 14 (Sat) Tokyo city tour. Southern Tokyo: Sengakuji(47Ronin Festival)->Zojoji Temple->Tokyo Tower->Odaiba->Roppongi

Your day 14 seems quite packed. Odaiba is slightly out of the way compared to other Tokyo sights but unless you are just skimming the surface it should be sufficient. If you're into shopping, it might not be enough. Ladies could spend literally a day at Venus Fort... and maybe half-day for the guys in Gundam mall.

 

[cpuer]

Your day 14 seems quite packed. Odaiba is slightly out of the way compared to other Tokyo sights but unless you are just skimming the surface it should be sufficient. If you're into shopping, it might not be enough. Ladies could spend literally a day at Venus Fort... and maybe half-day for the guys in Gundam mall.

thanks bro. yes, when i looked through my itinerary, I worry about my knees

Anyway, we are those easy travel type very 随性。Will drop destinations once the bodies, time or circumstances don't allow us to move on any further.

 

[cpuer]

I think I am going to fix this now. Getting a bit tired. Any mistake I make or suggestion for amendment?

Dec 8 (Sun) Arriving from SIN-TPE via Scoot. Buy N’EX+SUICA at 5500 Yen and check in Shin Okubo Hotel Empire. After a late lunch, Buy Kanto Area Pass (8000Yen) from JR Travel Office for tomorrow & buy Odakyu Hakone Freepass for Dec 16 at Shinjuku. Hanging out and recce Shinjuku and go to Tokyo Metro Gov Building to have night view of Tokyo.

https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/suica-nex/index.html

Tokyo Travel: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (Tocho)

Shin-Okubo:Korea Town

Visit Korea Town in Tokyo | The Backstreet Guides

Dec 9 (Mon) Go to Kamakura-Enoshima with the Kanto Area Pass. Alight at Ofuna and buy the Kamakura-Enoshima Pass (680Yen) for Enoden & Shonan Monorail commune between Kamakura and Enoshima. Take Enoden towards Enoshima, hop off to temple visits along the way. Return to Ofuna via Shonan Monorail from Enoshima. Aim to catch some Koyo where Kamakura is said to be one of the few places with some late Koyo (Autumn Leaves) possible in early Dec. If still time, we can travel further with the Kanto Area Pass to Atami in Izu. But this could be too tiring and the sky could be dark. KIV.

Kamakura-Enoshima Pass | Fares & Passes | JR-EAST

Visiting Kamakura - Time Out Tokyo

Dec 10 (Tue) Go to Nikko with Kanto Area Pass. Aim to cover the 3 World Heritage sites. This place could be colder than Tokyo.

Nikko Travel Guide

Dec 11 (Wed) Go to Karuizawa via Shinkansen. Fully covered by Kanto Area Pass. Aim to have a relaxing ride around town with the rented bicycles. Hope to see and play a bit with snow at the nearby ski resort. We will shop at Prince Outlet when the sun sets at 4.30.

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Dec 12 (Thu) Go to Takaosan.

Buy the Keio Takaosan return tickets at Shinjuku for 1320 Yen. It gives a 20% discount to the cable cars rides in Takaosan too.

Mt. Takao Round-trip Discount Ticket (Keio Line Fares Table) - Keio Corporation

Tokyo Travel: Takaosan (Mount Takao)

Dec 13 (Fri) Go to Kawagoe then Arakawa Toden line stations hop and and end at Ikebukuro

Highlight | Welcome to KAWAGOE

Tokyo Travel: Ikebukuro

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Toden Arakawa Line - Tokyo from the inside out on 160 yen

Dec 14 (Sat) Tokyo city tour. Southern Tokyo: Sengakuji(47Ronin Festival)->Zojoji Temple->Tokyo Tower->Odaiba->Roppongi

Tokyo Travel: Southern Tokyo (Shinagawa, Minato)

Dec 15 (Sun) Tokyo city tour. Central Tokyo:Imperial Palace->Yasukuni Jinja->Ginza/Ricoh/Kabukiza->Akihabara

Tokyo Travel: Central Tokyo (Chiyoda, Chuo)

Lunch at Nihonbashi:

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Dec 16 (Mon) Hakone-Gotenba. Use Odakyu Hakone Freepass 5000Yen. Pay 900Yen for using the non Freepass pass top up to return to Shinjuku from Gotemba.

Hakone Freepass | Economical Excursion Tickets | Odakyu Electric Railway

Dec 17 (Tue) Tokyo city tour. Northern Tokyo:Nippori(Yanaka)->Ueno(Ameyoko)->Asakusa(Sensoji)->Skytree->Ryogoku(Sumo Museum). KIV Shibamata

Visit Shibamata near Tokyo | The Backstreet Guides

Tokyo Travel: Northern Tokyo (Ueno, Asakusa, Ikebukuro)

Dec 18 (Wed) Yokohama city tour. From Shibuya buy the Toyoko line Minatomirai return discount tickets for 840Yen

Minatomirai Ticket | TOKYU CORPORATION

Yokohama City Guide

Dec 19 (Thu) Tokyo city tour. Western Tokyo: Shinjuku->Meiji Jingu->Harajuku->Omotesando->Shibuya

Tokyo Travel: Western Tokyo (Shinjuku, Shibuya)

Must try: Mannenyu near Shin-Okubo

Mannenyu | Sento Guide

Dec 20 (Fri) Flying back to SIN

Special Note: Must try Ichi Ran Ramen. Shinjuku East Exit has one 24Hrs outlet

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Must try tempura: Shinjuku Tsunahachi

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My travel blog:
Visit Tokyo Dec 2013 | 1n103e

 

[kifo]

Just one comment, your itinerary in Tokyo is like way over ambitious every day. You are going to be very tired everyday rushing from place to place. While you can probably touch and go every location, I think you can have a more enjoyable time if you spend more time in each area.

 

[cpuer]

Just one comment, your itinerary in Tokyo is like way over ambitious every day. You are going to be very tired everyday rushing from place to place. While you can probably touch and go every location, I think you can have a more enjoyable time if you spend more time in each area.

yes, i am aware of the busy schedule. As I am not sure how interesting each places are, so I just list all within the same area. We will drop these places off as we go. But our aim is to do open air sightseeing while there's still sun light. Once the sun is down, it will be all shopping and malls hopping only. It will be very physically draining and we need to really prepare for it.

 

[hawkwind]

Meiji Shrine should go first thing in the morning when it's not too crowded. Doubt if shops are opened yet if you head to Shinjuku first. On the other day, Odaiba might be a good place to end your day with dinner at the Decks - chose a restaurant with a view of the bay and bridge. Quite nice compared with Rappongi.

 

[cpuer]

Meiji Shrine should go first thing in the morning when it's not too crowded. Doubt if shops are opened yet if you head to Shinjuku first. On the other day, Odaiba might be a good place to end your day with dinner at the Decks - chose a restaurant with a view of the bay and bridge. Quite nice compared with Rappongi.

Thanks for the reminder. Yes, I don't intend to go to Roppongi Hill. Since we will be passing by Shinjuku almost daily, maybe there's no need to specifically designate some time for it.

 

[cpuer]

Guys, Finally my Japan vacation came and gone. Was trying to write a simple trip report, but after reading so many excellent reports, I doubt I can ever match up the current high standard. So I will just leave my photos around and I input some comments randomly in the pictures. lazy man trip report.

My limited skill in photography and poor writing cannot do justice to the true beauty of Japan. If you have anything to clarify, feel free to contact me.

Tokyo Dec 2013 - a set on Flickr WIP. Will take a while to complete.

 

[anyhowsaysay]

Guys, Finally my Japan vacation came and gone. Was trying to write a simple trip report, but after reading so many excellent reports, I doubt I can ever match up the current high standard. So I will just leave my photos around and I input some comments randomly in the pictures. lazy man trip report.

My limited skill in photography and poor writing cannot do justice to the true beauty of Japan. If you have anything to clarify, feel free to contact me.

Tokyo Dec 2013 - a set on Flickr WIP. Will take a while to complete.

Great Photo. Followed u in Flickr