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== YYY's Rough Plan ==
== Misc Planning Area ==
* 24/03/2017: Arrive in Tokyo.
* JR passes are best bought from https://www.insidejapantours.com/japan-rail-pass-all/
* Possibly do some stuff in Tokyo for a day or two (so that I can recover from travelling)? Meet up with James. Leave on Sunday afternoon?
** Plan is to get 2-week passes, exchange them at Haneda on the 25th but with validity not starting until the 29th.
** [http://www.tokyohostelskyoto.com/hostel_tokyo/tokyo-cheap-hostel.html bAKpAK Tokyo Hostel] I've stayed here twice before; it's relatively cheap and cheerful. I don't mind if people want to stay in different in Tokyo. I would prefer that we all stay in the same place whilst we are travelling through other the parts of Japan though.
** Getting a passmo card is a good idea for convenience - it's not any cheaper than buying paper subway tickets but it's easier
* Shinkansen down to Kyushu?
* We have agreed to take suitcases but ensure they are wheeled enough to transport between hotels and train stations easily.
** Fukuoka - stay 1 night?
* Last time I got a travel SIM from www.ekit.com which worked pretty well
*** There's really not much there (or if there is then my group didn't find it) - I'd rather go straight on to Nagasaki. Also consider flying - there are flights Tokyo-Kagoshima for about GBP70, which would save most of a day of travel time (remember we can't use the Nozomi shinkansen without paying a supplement). --lmm
** Don't buy a travel phone from them as their model can't use Japanese frequencies
**** GBP70 seems reasonable for a flight. There wasn't anything in particular I wanted to do in Fukuoka so going straight to Nagasaki may be preferable.
* Nagasaki - stay 2 nights?
** Kagoshima - stay 1 night?
*** Again I don't remember there being much there - would sooner proceed directly to Yakushima --lmm
* Yakushima - stay 2 nights?
** I'd argue for 3 nights if we end up with enough time - my group liked Yakushima a lot last time. --lmm
** http://www.h3.dion.ne.jp/~yasuakim/english.html is where we stayed last time.
* Shinkansen  to Chugoku?
** Hiroshima - stay 2 night?
*** Is there 2 nights' worth of stuff to do there? --lmm
**** Possibly, James said we could spend one day doing Peace Park and the other going to Miyajima.
***** Had missed that Miyajima was there. Sounds like a plan.
* Shinkansen to Kansai? Meet up with Dave?
* Shinkansen to Kanto?
** Hakone - stay 2 nights?
*** [http://fun2drive-japan.com/car-tours/ fun2drive] is the original JDM sports car entertainment company near Mount Fuji, only 2 hours from Tokyo. Conveniently located at a gateway to the greatest touges (mountain passes) in Japan, we offer the largest fleet of JDM sports cars from NISSAN: Skyline GT-R & Fairlady Z, HONDA: NSX, TOYOTA: Supra & AE86, MAZDA: RX-7, MITSUBISHI: Lancer Evolution, SUBARU: Impreza WRX, and more. Whichever JDM sports car you choose, experience it on a variety of touges in Hakone, a mecca of car enthusiasts in japan, while enjoying the stunning scenery of Mount Fuji, landscapes, lakes, oceans, etc…
*** Considering the [http://fun2drive-japan.com/car-tours/Ultimate_Hakone_Drive.html Ultimate Hakone Drive] in the GT-R R35.
*** If more people do it, then we can swap cars (for a fee).
**** Put me down as interested - I guess the RX-7 would be my first choice --lmm
**** Alasdair: I have some interest in this - if I'm reading the price list right it comes to under 50,000 JPY? I'd be happy with most cars, as long as it has power steering and manual transmission. S2000 looks suitably bling, but the Super 7 looks hilarious.
** Hakone is famous hot spring country, apparently --lmm
** Tokyo:
*** [http://ms-bunny.com/en Rabbit and hedgehog cafe]
*** [https://gurunavi.com/en/g584700/rst/?<u>ngt</u>=TT0c773e930001ac1e4a112ceMZnqYSN_EjdcS3aCnP12g Kujiraya - Whale meat restaurant]
*** Perhaps the LittleBSD cafe, having seen the advertising and been amused.
* Shinkansen to Hokkaido? We almost definitely don't have enough days for it to be worth it.
** I have a vague interest in taking the sleeper train and going to the underwater station. Might well not be worth it in terms of the time though. --lmm
*** No sleeper trains to Hokkaido. Underwater stations also now shut.
* 10/04/2017: Leave Japan.


== Things people want to see or do ==
== Pre-Trip Meetup ==
* Kyoto
=== Sat, 18/02/2017 ===
** Shrines
* 12:45: Meetup around Leicester Square Station?
** Traditional theatre
* Lunch at http://misato.eu/?
* Nagasaki
* 15:00 - 17:00: Karaoke at http://www.karaokebox.co.uk/mayfair/bookings/
** Dejima --Lmm
** There is a minimum of a drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) per person to be bought at the bar.
* Mahjong in some suitably fancy way (Gemma has offered to arrange) --Lmm
** 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)
* Tokyo
** 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.
** Akiharbara etc. (possibly best as a non-group activity)
* Dinner at Flat Iron?
* Pop concerts if there are any at the right time? --Lmm
* Hang out at lmms.
** Basically impossible to book from outside with the possible exception of entering the AKB48 lotteries.
* The last remaining sleeper train, Tokyo - Okoyama: http://jprail.com/trains/sort-by-type/limited-express/sunrise-izumo.html
* Yakushima (1-2 full days, plus arrival and departure days)
** Walk up to the summit and look down on the whole island (1 daytime really)
** Perhaps do one of the other walks to see more ancient cedar trees
** Hot springs, the local baths and/or the JR hotel (1000 yen). List at http://www.yesyakushima.com/yakushima-activities/yakushima-onsen-hot-springs/ (1 or 2 evenings)


== Flight details ==
== Flight details ==
* Lmm: Arriving 2017-03-24 12:05 HND, departing 2017-04-10 14:00 NRT
* Lmm: Arriving 2017-03-24 12:05 HND on NH972, departing 2017-04-10 14:00 NRT (via Shanghai)
* YYY: Arriving 2017-03-24 10:35 NRT, departing 2017-04-10 12:35 NRT
* 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 (cheap flights through 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 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)


== Itinerary ==
== Itinerary ==
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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
*** 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
* Based on current flights, meet for lunch somewhere near Haneda?
**** Wait at most 'til noon, then make own way to hostel.
** I think it would be better to meet somewhere more centralised. -YYY
** 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
* Spending night in Tokyo - Emblem Hostel Nishiarai, Tokyo  Umejima 3-33-6, Adachi-ku, Tokyo, Japan
 
=== Sat, 25/03/2017 ===
=== Sat, 25/03/2017 ===
* Do stuff in Tokyo
* Morning: Possibly a little tourism in Tokyo. Get brunch, as we're flying at lunchtime.
* 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.
** 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
** Pick-up site: Yakushima Airport Rental Site
** Drop-off site: Yakushima Miyanoura Counter
** Rental date: Saturday, March 25, 2017 17:30 - Tuesday, March 28, 2017 9:30
** Vehicles:
*** Vehicle class: WA CLASS Nonsmoking（Wagon）- Total rental charges: 55,350 yen (tax included)
*** Vehicle class: A CLASS Nonsmoking（Sedan）- Total rental charges: 29,808 yen (tax included)
* Should be getting a pickup from airport.
(1 or 2 evenings)
* Stay in Yakushima for 3 nights, at http://www.h3.dion.ne.jp/~yasuakim/english.html . 7000yen/night each (I think hope), 5000 on Sunday as dinner will not be served.
* Midnight-ish trip to seaside onsen at low tide: http://www.yesyakushima.com/about-yakushima-yakushima-english-services-home/yakushima-seaside-onsens-hot-springs/
** Bring towels, and carrier bags for clothes.
** Low tides are approximately midday and midnight
** Saturday probably best for this as the jetlag will work in our favour and low tide is earlier (23:50 on Saturday, 00:30 on Monday, 1:05 on Tuesday)
* Spending night in Yakushima
 
=== Sun, 26/03/2017 ===
=== Sun, 26/03/2017 ===
* Yakushima day 1
** Day: walk up to the top of the mountain
*** Evening: Baths. Local baths and/or the JR hotel (1000 yen). List at http://www.yesyakushima.com/yakushima-activities/yakushima-onsen-hot-springs/
* No dinner at our accommodation this night, we will have to eat out (IIRC there is a restaurant just down the road from them)
* Spending night in Yakushima
=== Mon, 27/03/2017 ===
=== Mon, 27/03/2017 ===
* Yakushima day 2
** Day: walk around the old cedar trees
** Visit Senpiro's waterfall?
** Alternately: http://kuchinoerabu-jima.org/eng/profile.html
* Spending night in Yakushima
=== Tue, 28/03/2017 ===
=== Tue, 28/03/2017 ===
* 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.
* Part with Dave.
* 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/.
*** Our only realistic option is car hire. Try Nippon-rent-a-car (who have an office in Nishinoomote) or Orix. 75 minutes' drive between port and space center.
* Day: space centre tour http://global.jaxa.jp/about/centers/tnsc/index.html .  Guided tours are 11:00 to 12:15, 13:30 to 14:45 or 15:30 to 16:45
* Spending night in Tanegashima
** Booked Tanegashima Araki Hotel. 3 japanese-style rooms of up to 4 people each for one night. Check in March 28 (after 2pm), check out March 29 (before 10am). Total JPY 58,356 with my coupon.
=== Wed, 29/03/2017 ===
=== Wed, 29/03/2017 ===
* Nagasaki day 1
** Morning: travel there (Note that this takes around 3:30 from Kagoshimachuo, a little longer from Kagoshima central. Sakura shinkansen should be ok with the JR pass).
*** Jetfoil to Kagoshima - 07:00 arriving 08:35 or 08:00 arriving 09:35 (makes sense if we're going to the station ticket office for 10AM).
*** Thought about JR pass logistics: assuming we use the subway etc. to/from the airport in tokyo, we can probably defer activating them until the Tuesday, meaning they'll be live for the whole rest of our trip if we do get bored in Tokyo on the last Sunday and want to head out into the country or some such. --lmm
*** We can activate at Kagoshima-Chūō, though the office is only open from 10AM. May be better off activating at the airport, but we'd better all agree dates beforehand in that case. --lmm
* Afternoon: Stuff.
* Dejima: http://nagasakidejima.jp/en/
* Spending night in Nagasaki
** Nagasaki International Hostel Akari - 1 Triple Room for 4, 1 Double Room for 3, 1 Double Room for 2. Total price 62,000JPY.
=== Thu, 30/03/2017 ===
=== Thu, 30/03/2017 ===
* Nagasaki day 2
* Spending night in Nagasaki
** Nagasaki International Hostel Akari
=== Fri, 31/03/2017 ===
=== Fri, 31/03/2017 ===
* Hiroshima day 1
** Morning: travel there - again around 3:30
** Afternoon: museum and peace park
** A friend recommended a tour of the Mitsubishi(?) fully automated factory.
* 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 ===
* Hiroshima day 2
** Miyajima
*** http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3454.html - Go to Miyajimaguchi Station. Take JR Ferry to Miyajima. JR Passes valid for ferry.
* Spending night in Hiroshima(?)
=== Sun, 02/04/2017 ===
=== Sun, 02/04/2017 ===
* Kyoto day 1
** Shrines
*** Fushimi Inari Shrine- I've done it twice before but I'm up for it again if people are interested. The mountain trails are spectacular and you get great views of Kyoto. - MP
*** Kiyomizudera- big temple famous for its huge stage jutting out over the hill. Adjacent to a number of other temples and the traditional touristy Higashiyama District. -MP
* Traditional theatre
** Nijo Castle- Tokugawa Ieyasu's pad. Inner castle is usually closed but the gardens look very nice and include a variety of cherry trees that should be blooming when we're there. - MP
** 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)
** 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.
* This is the day of the Kawasaki penis festival, but attending is probably impractical
* Spending night in Kyoto
** Booked two Private Dormitory Rooms for 8 people at Seibido Inn. 37,000 yen per day. http://www.kyoto-seibidoinn.com/
** Checkin 3PM-9PM
=== Mon, 03/04/2017 ===
=== Mon, 03/04/2017 ===
* Kyoto day 2
* Spending night in Kyoto
** Booked two Private Dormitory Rooms for 8 people at Seibido Inn. 37,000 yen per day. http://www.kyoto-seibidoinn.com/
** Checkout 10AM on Tuesday
=== Tue, 04/04/2017 ===
=== Tue, 04/04/2017 ===
* Hakone day 1
** Daytime: ???
*** Is there two days worth of stuff here, especially for non-drivers? Hakone Shrine looks fun but what else? -MP
**** The Hakone Tozan Railway looks interesting, and I would interested in seeing the Botanical Gardens or one of the art museums. - YYY
** http://www.polamuseum.or.jp/english/
*** Hakone Ropeway
* Evening: Baths? (to relax and prepare for driving)
** Maybe look at booking a bath if we are quorate - otherwise they tend to be segregated
* Spending night in Hakone
** Booked http://www.wro-hotels.com/merveille-hakone-gora -JAPANESE-STYLE FAMILY ROOM for 4 people at 116,000 yen for 2 nights and ROOM WITH TAMAMI AREA WITH OPEN-AIR BATH for 4 people at 140,000 yen for 2 nights.
*** Half board
*** shuttle service from Gora Station is available between 15:00-18:00. Please call the property upon arrival at the station.
*** Please note that the property does not cater to vegetarian meal requests. The property serves traditional Japanese kaiseki multi-course meals for dinner
=== Wed, 05/04/2017 ===
=== Wed, 05/04/2017 ===
* Hakone day 2
** Team drivers:
*** [http://fun2drive-japan.com/car-tours/Ultimate_Hakone_Drive.html Ultimate Hakone Drive]
**** Michael (RX-7)/Alasdair (S2000)/Yingke (GT-R R35) booked
**** CAN I COME WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY? Yes, your friends and family are welcome to ride together free of charge as long as your car's capacity allows. Children are welcome and we have a rental child seat available. However, for safety reasons we do not recommend children under the age of 24 months attend this tour. Pets are not allowed.
**** Cars have capacity for 3 additional people (NOT enough for all of us). You won't fit in the back of the GT-R unless you amputate your legs.
* Team others:
** ???
* Spending night in Hakone
=== Thu, 06/04/2017 ===
=== Thu, 06/04/2017 ===
* Tokyo day 1
** [http://ms-bunny.com/en Rabbit and hedgehog cafe]
*** You need to book this > 1 week ahead of time. I can handle this if you let me know how many people. They might not be able to fit everyone at once. - JN
* [https://gurunavi.com/en/g584700/rst/?<u>ngt</u>=TT0c773e930001ac1e4a112ceMZnqYSN_EjdcS3aCnP12g Kujiraya - Whale meat restaurant]
** Perhaps the LittleBSD cafe, having seen the advertising and been amused.
** [http://www.nasu-oukoku.com/contents/english2015.html Nasu Animal Kingdom] In Tochigi Prefecture. You get to feed Capybara!
** Mahjong in some suitably fancy way (Gemma has offered to arrange) --Lmm
** Akiharbara etc. (possibly best as a non-group activity)
** Skytree- again, I've done it before, but fantastic view. - MP
** Ueno Park- over one thousand cherry trees so likely great at this season. Features museums and a zoo. - MP
*** I always find Shinjuku Park more spectacular than Ueno. You have to pay 200 yen or so to get in, but it's more grassy and much bigger so you don't have to wade through drunk Japanese people & big American tourists - JN
* Pop concert calendar https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=jhqrtl9na3gev1vihqnpt3qvgo@group.calendar.google.com
** Spending night in Tokyo
*** [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 ===
* Tokyo day 2
=== Sat, 08/04/2017 ===
=== Sat, 08/04/2017 ===
* Tokyo day 3
** Weekend is presumably the best time to see the cosplayers? (I've heard evening too)
** Flower Notes at Future Seven - 1pm or 5pm.
=== Sun, 09/04/2017 ===
=== Sun, 09/04/2017 ===
* Suggest we make this a shopping day in Akihabara, to minimize the amount of carrying stuff around. Unless shops shut on Sundays? Also bearing in mind our JR passes will presumably be 14-day.
* Tokyo day 4
** Suggest we make this a shopping day in Akihabara, to minimize the amount of carrying stuff around. Unless shops shut on Sundays?
 
=== Mon, 10/04/2017 ===
=== Mon, 10/04/2017 ===
* Part ways
* Part ways


Latest revision as of 23:35, 9 May 2021

Trip to Japan 2017

Dates

24/03/2017 - 10/04/2017

Who's Going

  • YYY - Yingke
  • Mark P
  • lmm
  • Mark H
  • Alasdair
  • Zolty
  • Dave (Yakushima only)
  • (Maria)
  • (Dexter)

Checklist

Handle Annual Leave Taken International Plane tickets purchased Domestic Plane tickets purchased JR Pass purchased  Passmo card purchased International Driving Permit acquired JPY exchanged Phone that works in Japan Travel Insurance
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Mark P (./) (./) (./) (./) (./) (./) (./)
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Mark H (./) (./) (./) (./)
Alasdair (./) (./) (./) (./) (./) (./) (./)
Zolty (./) (./) (./)
Maria (./) (./) (./)
Dexter (./) (./) (./)

Misc Planning Area

  • 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.
  • 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

  • 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)
  • 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 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)

Itinerary

Fri, 24/03/2017

  • Morning and early afternoon
    • Arrive in Japan and meet up.
    • 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
  • Spending night in Tokyo - Emblem Hostel Nishiarai, Tokyo Umejima 3-33-6, Adachi-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Sat, 25/03/2017

  • Morning: Possibly a little tourism in Tokyo. Get brunch, as we're flying at lunchtime.
  • Lunchtime: Fly to Yakushima
  • 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
  • Meet up with Dave.
    • TODO: Confirm his travel arrangements.
  • ORIX Rent a Car
    • Pick-up site: Yakushima Airport Rental Site
    • Drop-off site: Yakushima Miyanoura Counter
    • Rental date: Saturday, March 25, 2017 17:30 - Tuesday, March 28, 2017 9:30
    • Vehicles:
      • Vehicle class: WA CLASS Nonsmoking（Wagon）- Total rental charges: 55,350 yen (tax included)
      • Vehicle class: A CLASS Nonsmoking（Sedan）- Total rental charges: 29,808 yen (tax included)
  • Should be getting a pickup from airport.
(1 or 2 evenings)

Sun, 26/03/2017

Mon, 27/03/2017

Tue, 28/03/2017

  • 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.
  • Part with Dave.
  • 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/.
      • Our only realistic option is car hire. Try Nippon-rent-a-car (who have an office in Nishinoomote) or Orix. 75 minutes' drive between port and space center.
  • Day: space centre tour http://global.jaxa.jp/about/centers/tnsc/index.html . Guided tours are 11:00 to 12:15, 13:30 to 14:45 or 15:30 to 16:45
  • Spending night in Tanegashima
    • Booked Tanegashima Araki Hotel. 3 japanese-style rooms of up to 4 people each for one night. Check in March 28 (after 2pm), check out March 29 (before 10am). Total JPY 58,356 with my coupon.

Wed, 29/03/2017

  • Nagasaki day 1
    • Morning: travel there (Note that this takes around 3:30 from Kagoshimachuo, a little longer from Kagoshima central. Sakura shinkansen should be ok with the JR pass).
      • Jetfoil to Kagoshima - 07:00 arriving 08:35 or 08:00 arriving 09:35 (makes sense if we're going to the station ticket office for 10AM).
      • Thought about JR pass logistics: assuming we use the subway etc. to/from the airport in tokyo, we can probably defer activating them until the Tuesday, meaning they'll be live for the whole rest of our trip if we do get bored in Tokyo on the last Sunday and want to head out into the country or some such. --lmm
      • We can activate at Kagoshima-Chūō, though the office is only open from 10AM. May be better off activating at the airport, but we'd better all agree dates beforehand in that case. --lmm
  • Afternoon: Stuff.
  • Dejima: http://nagasakidejima.jp/en/
  • Spending night in Nagasaki
    • Nagasaki International Hostel Akari - 1 Triple Room for 4, 1 Double Room for 3, 1 Double Room for 2. Total price 62,000JPY.

Thu, 30/03/2017

  • Nagasaki day 2
  • Spending night in Nagasaki
    • Nagasaki International Hostel Akari

Fri, 31/03/2017

  • Hiroshima day 1
    • Morning: travel there - again around 3:30
    • Afternoon: museum and peace park
    • A friend recommended a tour of the Mitsubishi(?) fully automated factory.
  • 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

Sun, 02/04/2017

  • Kyoto day 1
    • Shrines
      • Fushimi Inari Shrine- I've done it twice before but I'm up for it again if people are interested. The mountain trails are spectacular and you get great views of Kyoto. - MP
      • Kiyomizudera- big temple famous for its huge stage jutting out over the hill. Adjacent to a number of other temples and the traditional touristy Higashiyama District. -MP
  • Traditional theatre
  • This is the day of the Kawasaki penis festival, but attending is probably impractical
  • Spending night in Kyoto

Mon, 03/04/2017

  • Kyoto day 2
  • Spending night in Kyoto

Tue, 04/04/2017

  • Hakone day 1
    • Daytime: ???
      • Is there two days worth of stuff here, especially for non-drivers? Hakone Shrine looks fun but what else? -MP
        • The Hakone Tozan Railway looks interesting, and I would interested in seeing the Botanical Gardens or one of the art museums. - YYY
    • http://www.polamuseum.or.jp/english/
      • Hakone Ropeway
  • Evening: Baths? (to relax and prepare for driving)
    • Maybe look at booking a bath if we are quorate - otherwise they tend to be segregated
  • Spending night in Hakone
    • Booked http://www.wro-hotels.com/merveille-hakone-gora -JAPANESE-STYLE FAMILY ROOM for 4 people at 116,000 yen for 2 nights and ROOM WITH TAMAMI AREA WITH OPEN-AIR BATH for 4 people at 140,000 yen for 2 nights.
      • Half board
      • shuttle service from Gora Station is available between 15:00-18:00. Please call the property upon arrival at the station.
      • Please note that the property does not cater to vegetarian meal requests. The property serves traditional Japanese kaiseki multi-course meals for dinner

Wed, 05/04/2017

  • Hakone day 2
    • Team drivers:
      • Ultimate Hakone Drive
        • Michael (RX-7)/Alasdair (S2000)/Yingke (GT-R R35) booked
        • CAN I COME WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY? Yes, your friends and family are welcome to ride together free of charge as long as your car's capacity allows. Children are welcome and we have a rental child seat available. However, for safety reasons we do not recommend children under the age of 24 months attend this tour. Pets are not allowed.
        • Cars have capacity for 3 additional people (NOT enough for all of us). You won't fit in the back of the GT-R unless you amputate your legs.
  • Team others:
    • ???
  • Spending night in Hakone

Thu, 06/04/2017

  • Tokyo day 1
    • Rabbit and hedgehog cafe
      • You need to book this > 1 week ahead of time. I can handle this if you let me know how many people. They might not be able to fit everyone at once. - JN
  • ngt=TT0c773e930001ac1e4a112ceMZnqYSN_EjdcS3aCnP12g Kujiraya - Whale meat restaurant
    • Perhaps the LittleBSD cafe, having seen the advertising and been amused.
    • Nasu Animal Kingdom In Tochigi Prefecture. You get to feed Capybara!
    • Mahjong in some suitably fancy way (Gemma has offered to arrange) --Lmm
    • Akiharbara etc. (possibly best as a non-group activity)
    • Skytree- again, I've done it before, but fantastic view. - MP
    • Ueno Park- over one thousand cherry trees so likely great at this season. Features museums and a zoo. - MP
      • I always find Shinjuku Park more spectacular than Ueno. You have to pay 200 yen or so to get in, but it's more grassy and much bigger so you don't have to wade through drunk Japanese people & big American tourists - JN
  • Pop concert calendar https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=jhqrtl9na3gev1vihqnpt3qvgo@group.calendar.google.com
    • Spending night in Tokyo
      • 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

  • Tokyo day 2

Sat, 08/04/2017

  • Tokyo day 3
    • Weekend is presumably the best time to see the cosplayers? (I've heard evening too)
    • Flower Notes at Future Seven - 1pm or 5pm.

Sun, 09/04/2017

  • Tokyo day 4
    • Suggest we make this a shopping day in Akihabara, to minimize the amount of carrying stuff around. Unless shops shut on Sundays?

Mon, 10/04/2017

  • Part ways
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