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= Trip to Japan 2017 =
= Trip to Japan 2017 =
== Dates ==
== Dates ==
24/03/2017 - 10/04/2017
24/03/2017 - 10/04/2017
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* Alasdair
* Alasdair
* Zolty
* Zolty
* Maria
* Dave (Yakushima only)
* Dexter
* (Maria)
* (Dexter)


=== Checklist ===
=== Checklist ===
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| '''Japanese fluency achieved'''
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| '''Phone that works in Japan'''  
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| '''Travel Insurance '''  
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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, Maria, Dexter
*** 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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*** Vehicle class: A CLASS Nonsmoking（Sedan）- Total rental charges: 29,808 yen (tax included)
*** Vehicle class: A CLASS Nonsmoking（Sedan）- Total rental charges: 29,808 yen (tax included)
* Should be getting a pickup from airport.
* Should be getting a pickup from airport.
* Evening: Baths. 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)
(1 or 2 evenings)
** Low tides are approximately midday and midnight. Nighttime visit to Hirauchi would be incredibly cool, though probably relies on car hire.
* 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.
* 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
* Spending night in Yakushima


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* Yakushima day 1
* Yakushima day 1
** Day: walk up to the top of the mountain
** Day: walk up to the top of the mountain
** Evening: baths
*** 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)
* No dinner at our accommodation this night, we will have to eat out (IIRC there is a restaurant just down the road from them)
** 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.
* Spending night in Yakushima
* Spending night in Yakushima


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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/.
*** 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.
*** 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
* 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  
* 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.
** 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.


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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
* Spending night in Kyoto
* 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/  
** Booked two Private Dormitory Rooms for 8 people at Seibido Inn. 37,000 yen per day. http://www.kyoto-seibidoinn.com/
** Checkin 3PM-9PM
** Checkin 3PM-9PM


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* Kyoto day 2
* Kyoto day 2
* Spending night in Kyoto
* 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/  
** 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
** Checkout 10AM on Tuesday


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** 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.
** 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
*** Half board
*** shuttle service from Gora Station is available between 15:00-18:00. Please call the property upon arrival at the station.  
*** 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
*** Please note that the property does not cater to vegetarian meal requests. The property serves traditional Japanese kaiseki multi-course meals for dinner


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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.
**** Rooms: 3 rooms (2 twins + a quad) for 8 people. Room number allocation is at Taito Ryokan's option, please.
*** 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
*** Rate : JPY3,000 a night a person including tax
**** Payment: Japanese yen in cash (total sum of JPY96,000) at your arrival, please.
*** Payment : Japanese yen in cash (total sum of JPY72,000) at your arrival, please.


=== Fri, 07/04/2017 ===
=== Fri, 07/04/2017 ===
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