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== Misc Planning Area == | == Misc Planning Area == | ||
* JR passes are best bought from https://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-rail-pass-all/ | * JR passes are best bought from https://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-rail-pass-all/ | ||
** Plan is to get 2-week passes, exchange them at Haneda on the 25th but with validity not starting until the 29th. | |||
** Getting a passmo card is a good idea for convenience - it's not any cheaper than buying paper subway tickets but it's easier | |||
* We have agreed to take suitcases but ensure they are wheeled enough to transport between hotels and train stations easily. | * We have agreed to take suitcases but ensure they are wheeled enough to transport between hotels and train stations easily. | ||
* Last time I got a travel SIM from www.ekit.com which worked pretty well | |||
** Don't buy a travel phone from them as their model can't use Japanese frequencies | |||
== Pre-Trip Meetup == | |||
=== Sat, 18/02/2017 === | |||
* 12:45: Meetup around Leicester Square Station? | |||
* Lunch at http://misato.eu/? | |||
* 15:00 - 17:00: Karaoke at http://www.karaokebox.co.uk/mayfair/bookings/ | |||
** There is a minimum of a drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) per person to be bought at the bar. | |||
** For Japanese songs, please have the song title/artist in Japanese handy (so we can look it up easily if the machine uses a song book) | |||
** If you want to sing Japanese songs but can't read Japanese well, it may help to have a hard copy of the romanised lyrics. The room will be at basement level so mobile reception may be poor. | |||
* Dinner at Flat Iron? | |||
* Hang out at lmms. | |||
== Flight details == | == Flight details == | ||
* Lmm: Arriving 2017-03-24 12:05 HND, departing 2017-04-10 14:00 NRT (via Shanghai) | * Lmm: Arriving 2017-03-24 12:05 HND on NH972, departing 2017-04-10 14:00 NRT (via Shanghai) | ||
* Alasdair: arriving 2017-03-24 10:00 NRT, departing 2017-04-10 11:00 NRT (via Helsinki) | * Alasdair: arriving 2017-03-24 10:00 NRT, departing 2017-04-10 11:00 NRT (via Helsinki) | ||
* Zolty: Arriving 2017-03-24 8:55 NRT, departing 2017-04-10 10:25 NRT | * Zolty: Arriving 2017-03-24 8:55 NRT, departing 2017-04-10 10:25 NRT | ||
* YYY, MarkP, MarkH: Arriving 2017-03-24 10:35 NRT, departing 2017-04-10 12:35 NRT | * YYY, MarkP, MarkH: Arriving 2017-03-24 10:35 NRT Terminal 2, departing 2017-04-10 12:35 NRT | ||
* Maria, Dexter: Arriving 2017-03-24 10:40 NRT, departing 2017-04-10 11:40 NRT (via Copenhagen) | * Maria, Dexter: Arriving 2017-03-24 10:40 NRT, departing 2017-04-10 11:40 NRT (via Copenhagen) | ||
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* Morning and early afternoon | * Morning and early afternoon | ||
** Arrive in Japan and meet up. | ** Arrive in Japan and meet up. | ||
*** Narita Arrivals: Zolty, Alasdair, YYY, MP, MarkH, | *** Narita Arrivals: Zolty, Alasdair, YYY, MP, MarkH | ||
*** Haneda Arrivals: Lmm | **** Meetup at Terminal 2, Floor B1, "Doutor Coffee Shop". https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/guide/map/?terminal=2&map=8 | ||
* Any suggestions for a meeting point? Probably a case of having a late lunch? | **** Wait at most 'til noon, then make own way to hostel. | ||
** Haneda Arrivals: Lmm | |||
** Any suggestions for a meeting point? Probably a case of having a late lunch? | |||
* Late afternoon we can get a quick taste of Tokyo and enjoy some culture shock | * Late afternoon we can get a quick taste of Tokyo and enjoy some culture shock | ||
* Spending night in Tokyo | * Spending night in Tokyo - Emblem Hostel Nishiarai, Tokyo Umejima 3-33-6, Adachi-ku, Tokyo, Japan | ||
=== Sat, 25/03/2017 === | === Sat, 25/03/2017 === | ||
* Morning: Possibly a little tourism in Tokyo. Get brunch, as we're flying at lunchtime. | * Morning: Possibly a little tourism in Tokyo. Get brunch, as we're flying at lunchtime. | ||
* Lunchtime: Fly to Yakushima | * Lunchtime: Fly to Yakushima | ||
** Exchange JR passes at the airport: JR EAST Travel Service Center (Tokyo Monorail 2F Ticket Gate/Arrival lobby). http://www.japanrailpass.net/img/purchase/file/exchange_station.pdf . But ask for validity to not start until Wed 29th. | |||
* Flight from Tokyo to Yakushima: 13:20 to 17:35 on Saturday 25th of March. | * Flight from Tokyo to Yakushima: 13:20 to 17:35 on Saturday 25th of March. | ||
** We should make a point of booking our tickets for the ferries when we arrive, as the tourist office is near the airport | ** We should make a point of booking our tickets for the ferries when we arrive, as the tourist office is near the airport | ||
* Meet up with Dave. | |||
** TODO: Confirm his travel arrangements. | |||
* ORIX Rent a Car | * ORIX Rent a Car | ||
** Pick-up site: Yakushima Airport Rental Site | ** Pick-up site: Yakushima Airport Rental Site | ||
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* Ferries: http://www.yesyakushima.com/getting-to-yakushima/by-sea/ | * Ferries: http://www.yesyakushima.com/getting-to-yakushima/by-sea/ | ||
** These are a pain to book from outside, I suggest we book them when we arrive (on the Saturday). They don't tend to fill up AIUI, but best not to be relying on it. | ** These are a pain to book from outside, I suggest we book them when we arrive (on the Saturday). They don't tend to fill up AIUI, but best not to be relying on it. | ||
* Part with Dave. | |||
* Tanegashima | * Tanegashima | ||
** Morning: Ferry to Tanegashima at 10:00 from Miyanoura to Nishinoomote (arriving 10:50). Return cars at port. Jetfoil timetable is https://www.tykousoku.jp/fare_time/. | ** Morning: Ferry to Tanegashima at 10:00 from Miyanoura to Nishinoomote (arriving 10:50). Return cars at port. Jetfoil timetable is https://www.tykousoku.jp/fare_time/. | ||
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** A friend recommended a tour of the Mitsubishi(?) fully automated factory. | ** A friend recommended a tour of the Mitsubishi(?) fully automated factory. | ||
* Spending night in Hiroshima | * Spending night in Hiroshima | ||
* Reservations: 1 Room, 2 Nights | |||
Check in: March 31, 2017 (after 03:00 PM) | |||
Check out: April 2, 2017 (before 11:00 AM) | |||
Booking ID: 116007071 | |||
Lead Guest: Dexter Lowe | |||
Occupancy: 2 Adults | |||
Total price: JPY 18,171 | |||
(to be charged on March 28, 2017) | |||
* Reservations: 1 Room, 2 Nights | |||
Check in: March 31, 2017 (after 03:00 PM) | |||
Check out: April 2, 2017 (before 11:00 AM) | |||
Booking ID: 116007048 | |||
Lead Guest: Michael Donaghy | |||
Occupancy: 6 Adults | |||
Breakfast: Not Included | |||
Total price: JPY 46,600 | |||
You'll pay Omotenashi Hostel Miyajima in the property's local currency (JPY). | |||
=== Sat, 01/04/2017 === | === Sat, 01/04/2017 === | ||
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** Kyoto station - 10 or 12 story escalator paradise, with a little wedding chapel sticking out the top with a great view over the city. | ** Kyoto station - 10 or 12 story escalator paradise, with a little wedding chapel sticking out the top with a great view over the city. | ||
** Animu tourism: http://likeafishinwater.com/2016/04/29/pilgrimage-to-uji-for-hibike-euphonium/ --lmm (with due regret) | ** Animu tourism: http://likeafishinwater.com/2016/04/29/pilgrimage-to-uji-for-hibike-euphonium/ --lmm (with due regret) | ||
** Kyoani shop? http://www.kyotoanimation.co.jp/en/shop/ | |||
** A friend recommends Arashiyama and/or Nara if we want to go beyond the city proper. | ** A friend recommends Arashiyama and/or Nara if we want to go beyond the city proper. | ||
* This is the day of the Kawasaki penis festival, but attending is probably impractical | * This is the day of the Kawasaki penis festival, but attending is probably impractical | ||
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** Spending night in Tokyo | ** Spending night in Tokyo | ||
*** [http://www.libertyhouse.gr.jp/ Taito Ryoukan] booked for 06/04/2017 to 10/04/2017. | *** [http://www.libertyhouse.gr.jp/ Taito Ryoukan] booked for 06/04/2017 to 10/04/2017. | ||
*** | *** Room : 2 rooms (a twin + a quad) for 6 people. Room number allocation is at Taito Ryokan's option, please. | ||
*** Rate : JPY3,000 a night a person including tax | |||
*** Payment : Japanese yen in cash (total sum of JPY72,000) at your arrival, please. | |||
=== Fri, 07/04/2017 === | === Fri, 07/04/2017 === | ||