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sup /trv/

my friend and i might go to tokyo sometime next year, probably in the middle of march. we have approximately $5500 to spend while there, after flight costs. neither of us speak japanese or know anything about japanese culture.

with this sort of budget, any suggestions on where we should stay and what we should eat? any amazing things to do that we should not miss out on? whats the best way to get around the city? anything to avoid?

i myself have never been out of the country before. anything i should be wary of?

post good japan traveling stories here, too
>> Anonymous
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>> Anonymous
penis pillars
>> Anonymous
you should get the foreigners Travel pass, it allows you to get around Japan on any local train/subway. it does not work on bullet trains, but it gives discounts for the price of tickets.

That would be a good start, also if your playing to travel alot in Japan, book a cheap hotel at osaka, osaka is a central train stop location, that branches out in all directions, you can ride a train to different areas of japan each day your there.

If your confined to Tokyo, you should just travel by walking, or if you can spend the money, by trains/subways.
>> Anonymous
Just don't expect Japan to be like the United States or you won't have fun ):
>> Anonymous
You don't mention how long you plan to stay. $5500 is quite enough for a short time trip.
>> Anonymous
>>42857
oops, yes, we're planning to stay for one week
>> Anonymous
OP here, another question. what's the ideal way to pay for things abroad (specifically japan)? i have access to a credit card and a debit card, if those are useful. i'd prefer not to use the credit card.

>>42855
thanks for the advice, will do. :)
>> Anonymous
>>42861
>>42861
Exchange your money at the airport. They were very nice to me when I messed up on my addition and was off by $50, the guy couldve just pocketed it for his own gain but he didnt. Some american fag probably wouldve.

Also exchange your money in japan & keep some notes and coins if you want. Dont come back to america and exchange them. In atlanta they bought yen at 91 for every dollar in japan it was at 106. So exchange before you leave or you will be a bit pissed.
>> Anonymous
>>42870
what about paying for a hotel? do they accept cash?
>> Anonymous
why did OP post a bunch of giant stone cocks
>> Anonymous
tokyo is fucking shit to go for a trip, seriously. it's fun to hang out, but a trip is shit. if you like asia, go to beijing, much more interesting tourist stuff.
>> Anonymous
>>42870
Are you sure that's right? By your numbers you would be better off exchanging your yen when you got back here.
>> Anonymous
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>>42870
Exchanging money at your local gold and bullion exchange is superior. Carry lots of money. It's always safe (but do watch out for niggers)

Also, I spent a month there, and it cost $5000 in total.
$1000 airfare
$1000 JR Pass, other tickets
$2000 food and accomodations
$1000 things I bought

If you do get a JR pass, go everywhere on it and see what the real Japan is like.

If you don't need to get a JR pass, get a Suica & N'EX that gets you from the airport to Tokyo and you can reload with money.
>> Anonymous
>>42853
>>42887
i lol'd
>> Anonymous
>>42872
Rule of thumb is that you pay everywhere with cash.
Credit cards may or may not be accepted but never assume they are.
>> Anonymous
>>42900
Seriously. I mean, why would a temple/building thing have giant cocks around it? I'm honestly curious now.
>> Anonymous
>>42929

It's a picture of the Mara Kannon temple in Yamaguchi, look it up.
>> =))
is that dream place for females? =))
>> Anonymous
>>42898
thanks, that JR pass looks interesting.
>>42901
excellent :)
>>42894
i think we're looking more to hang out more than have a typical touristy experience

are there any interesting, more offbeat places to go outside tokyo on one of the trains?
>> Anonymous
If you have the slightest bit of hay fever etc - honestly reconsider going at that time. Or load up on antihistamines etc.
>> Anonymous
Locals are pretty nice depending on the area. Around the military bases people tend to be alittle more on edge. Food is excellent and fairly cheap. i'd recommend trying soba soup. one of my favorite japanese dishes.
>> Anonymous
Go skiing/snowboarding.

Holy shit. The snow is so good.
>> Anonymous
>>43274
The Japanese ski season usually starts late Dec and finishes some time around May. I think...