I'm Going To Japan

Tu_triky wrote:Here's a list of tour operators...check out their websites


http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2275.html

Thanks for the links, I'll check them out!

Wynter wrote:

Thanks for the links, I'll check them out!

yup ;)

Wynter wrote:Alrighty, so my plan to visit Japan in March 2009 is actually 90% on the go. Right now, for 9-10 days, I'm looking at $3200. Is that expensive? Or in ithe right ball park? I wanna know if I'm being ripped off. Here's the Itinerary:

Considering you're going during spring break, it's really cheap. I haven't seen anything below $1800 and that's only for the plane tickets. Since you're going with a group, it's surely cheaper than if you took the package alone.

Am I too late go to your school to join your group? I can skip the math and geography classes, but I could use a few refresher courses of home economics. :sweat: :beaten:

tabana wrote:
Considering you're going during spring break, it's really cheap. I haven't seen anything below $1800 and that's only for the plane tickets.

1800! :shocked: that's fuggin' nuts :shakehead:

I haven't check those out in 6 months tho. Probably cheaper now. I know some people who went to South Korea 2 months ago and their tickets were almost $2000.

A one way trip is cheaper tho. :mrgreen:

tabana wrote:I haven't check those out in 6 months tho. Probably cheaper now. I know some people who went to South Korea 2 months ago and their tickets were almost $2000.

A one way trip is cheaper tho. :mrgreen:

how 'bout north korea?

That's cheaper. 1 bag of corn (to feed the chicken in the plane), 1 bag of rice (for the movie and headphones), 1 bottle of hair gel - industrial strength (for the great leader), 1 corpse (to make burgers for the population) and one kilo of weapon grade uranium to pay for the trip. :)

tabana wrote:That's cheaper. 1 bag of corn (to feed the chicken in the plane), 1 bag of rice (for the movie and headphones), 1 bottle of hair gel - industrial strength (for the great leader), 1 corpse (to make burgers for the population) and one kilo of weapon grade uranium to pay for the trip. :)

i see you found the state sponsored tour package

@Wynter: I don't know which agency you inquired at, but if you didn't, try IACE. The Toronto number is (416) 324-9101, http://www.iace-canada.com/ (in Japanese). I'm sure they are able to speak English. They might have better/cheaper tour packages. If I remember more, I'll post them here. Most of the ones I know are based in America.

Right now, airfare from Toronto to Japan can be found for less than $900 CND, 7-day advanced bookings. Honestly, I don't think it will be significantly higher during the spring time. Now for summer....that's a different question.

My ticket was about $1,000 US roundtrip from San Francisco to Tokyo (Narita).

Note that certain seasons such as New Years, Cherry Blossom, and Golden Week are more crowded and hence, more expensive.



Cheers, :drink:
PCM

Giving serious consideration to going to Tokyo Disney Park & Tokyo Disney Sea for New Year's Eve, since almost everything worth seeing and doing in Tokyo is closed on (12/30 - 1/3). :beaten:



Cheers, :drink:
PCM

pcmodem wrote:Giving serious consideration to going to Tokyo Disney Park & Tokyo Disney Sea for New Year's Eve, since almost everything worth seeing and doing in Tokyo is closed on (12/30 - 1/3). :beaten:

Personally, I would. But maybe that's just me.

For anyone traveling to Japan before the middle of January (2008) and would like to tour Akihabara, there is a free tour available:
http://www.akihabara-tour.com/en/index.htm

The tour lasts two hours and it happens on Saturdays only.

dochira wrote:@Wynter: I don't know which agency you inquired at, but if you didn't, try IACE. The Toronto number is (416) 324-9101, http://www.iace-canada.com/ (in Japanese). I'm sure they are able to speak English. They might have better/cheaper tour packages. If I remember more, I'll post them here. Most of the ones I know are based in America.

Right now, airfare from Toronto to Japan can be found for less than $900 CND, 7-day advanced bookings. Honestly, I don't think it will be significantly higher during the spring time. Now for summer....that's a different question.

OMG Thank you! I'll try calling them tomorrow. :good:

Wynter wrote:
OMG Thank you! I'll try calling them tomorrow. :good:

Cool, hopefully you'll be able to save some moohla.

I like Villa Fontaine hotels - I stayed always in the Shiodome branch when in Tokyo
http://www.hvf.jp/eng/index.html

I also recommend Sunrise Tours, a travel service for foreigners travelling in Japan (can be booked only in Japan) - I found it often cheaper than organising trips by myself.

http://www.jtbgmt.com/sunrisetour/index.aspx

well...it seems interesting to go to Japan, i can't wait...wish i could be there someday to look for Kenji Kohashi...can anybody tell me pieces of him? i need informations...thank you. :woot:

i have some more pictures from when i was in Japan

Here some Japan pictures when i was in Tokyo,Yokohama,Narita and going to My Wifes Mother and Fathers

In Tokyo going to My Wifes Mom and dads
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Yokohama
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i got more when i was in Narita

Stevie wrote:
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What is that?