Guest lustfortravel Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Might actually get to see it this time. There's a tentative plan to visit this October so am keeping my fingers crossed. Always been a Tokyo boy for the simple reason that my family lives there but Kyoto is a place I've always wanted to visit. It's really worth the trip and the long hours in the shinkansen. I love Kyoto- well, actually I love Japan! I got lost on my first day since I didn't count on their intricate subway system plus I couldn't speak a word of Japanese but I actually enjoyed getting lost since I wasn't in a hurry and I eventually got to my destination, anyway. Quote Link to comment
mayk_bam Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Hey guys just curious on who on the forums has been to Japan. What sites and tourist areas would you recomend? How can you get cheap hotels or ryokans, plus which air carier would be more reasonable? Also what can you expect in terms of food and other stuff. Para naman we could easily calculate our expenses and plan our trips to Japan. :thumbsupsmiley: I was in Japan last year for only a week but I'm telling you, it's the best country that I've visited so far, and I would go back there again if i have the moolah. I stayed in Yokohama at the Bay Sheraton Hotel and I was only able to go to Tokyo, to Shinjuku and Akihabara. Quote Link to comment
Duckie4120 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 It's really worth the trip and the long hours in the shinkansen. I love Kyoto- well, actually I love Japan! I got lost on my first day since I didn't count on their intricate subway system plus I couldn't speak a word of Japanese but I actually enjoyed getting lost since I wasn't in a hurry and I eventually got to my destination, anyway. You are far more adventurous than I am! I never ventured farther than a station or two from our house there on my own. I would always go with my mom and I can speak SOME Japanese. Ikebukuro for example, scares the hell out of me. Can't figure which line to take. lolLast time I visited (2000), there were more english signs which made it slightly easier so it might be better this time. Quote Link to comment
Duckie4120 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I was in Japan last year for only a week but I'm telling you, it's the best country that I've visited so far, and I would go back there again if i have the moolah. I stayed in Yokohama at the Bay Sheraton Hotel and I was only able to go to Tokyo, to Shinjuku and Akihabara. Have to agree with you on that one. Japan is quite different from other Asian countries in a very unique way. Akihabra can be a very confusing place simply because there is so much to see and buy. Quote Link to comment
Guest lustfortravel Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 You are far more adventurous than I am! I never ventured farther than a station or two from our house there on my own. I would always go with my mom and I can speak SOME Japanese. Ikebukuro for example, scares the hell out of me. Can't figure which line to take. lolLast time I visited (2000), there were more english signs which made it slightly easier so it might be better this time. there are english signs, yes, but if you get in a wrong train, some trains don't have english translations at all on what stations they are going to ; that's part of the fun and i was carrying a railpass so it didn't matter to me how many trains i had to take to get to my destination. i actually enjoy the adventures that come with getting lost. i remember getting off on one station and i dropped by the ladies room to pee. when i entered the cubicle, there was no toilet bowl - just this ceramic thing on the floor where you had to squat to pee. as soon as my pee hit the water, the darn thing started talking to me in japanese ! i had no idea what it was saying but i deduced it had something to do with flushing. i tried to check for a button to press to flush but couldnt find any. then i noticed this red sensor by the wall with the picture of a hand. as soon as i waved my hand over it, lo and behold! it flushed! awesome! you have to hand it to the japanese to come up with such things Quote Link to comment
Duckie4120 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 there are english signs, yes, but if you get in a wrong train, some trains don't have english translations at all on what stations they are going to ; that's part of the fun and i was carrying a railpass so it didn't matter to me how many trains i had to take to get to my destination. i actually enjoy the adventures that come with getting lost. i remember getting off on one station and i dropped by the ladies room to pee. when i entered the cubicle, there was no toilet bowl - just this ceramic thing on the floor where you had to squat to pee. as soon as my pee hit the water, the darn thing started talking to me in japanese ! i had no idea what it was saying but i deduced it had something to do with flushing. i tried to check for a button to press to flush but couldnt find any. then i noticed this red sensor by the wall with the picture of a hand. as soon as i waved my hand over it, lo and behold! it flushed! awesome! you have to hand it to the japanese to come up with such things I know exactly what you speak of! Hahaha. I think we need to warn people here about how technologically advanced Japan is with respect to their rest rooms, particularly their toilet bowls. What you want to do when you get in one (it's commonly referred to as Otearai by the way) is to look for a sign that says WESTERN STYLE. This is means the bowl is what we are more accustomed to. Should you make the mistake, you will end up squatting on the floor. The one we have in the house has a bidet with a water spout that adjusts the temp of the water and angle! Much like you, I had to learn the hard way how to operate it. No need to tell you what adventures I got into in there with that damn bidet. Quote Link to comment
dencio Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 It's only in Japan where i've encountered toilet bowls with buttons for the bidet, for piped in music and for a cubicle deodorizer. :thumbsupsmiley: :thumbsupsmiley: :thumbsupsmiley: Quote Link to comment
Guest lustfortravel Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 The one we have in the house has a bidet with a water spout that adjusts the temp of the water and angle! Much like you, I had to learn the hard way how to operate it. No need to tell you what adventures I got into in there with that damn bidet. It's only in Japan where i've encountered toilet bowls with buttons for the bidet, for piped in music and for a cubicle deodorizer. :thumbsupsmiley: :thumbsupsmiley: :thumbsupsmiley: and don't forget, guys, only in japan can you get heated toilet bowl seats so you don't freeze your butt when you pee in the middle of the night. well, at least for us females! Quote Link to comment
MTBfreaK Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I was in Narita area last Monday...just a overnite layover/stay...i was planning to go to Tokyo...but got rained out and I forgot to get yen errrrr :glare: I stayed in Radisson Narita, highly recommended hotel, daming stewardees doon...lol...I think the NWA crew stay there...I met up some pinay stewardees from northwest and they showed me around Narita...went to Naritasan Temples and the train stations...and ate at this ramen place, forgot the name... thats about it...my Narita experience...lol hopefully next layover... Quote Link to comment
RuinasLasCorazon Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 i love japan,, but ive never been there.. Quote Link to comment
coleman Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Guys, will be going to shinjuku this 23.any suggestion? Be staying at keio hotel... Quote Link to comment
jetlag143 Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 been to tokyo - shinjuku, akihabahara, ueno, tokyo disneyland, kyoto, chiba, saitama, yokohama, nagoya, osaka, fukuoka, kobe, gifu, himeji, plus other cities...gosh, been more to japan than our own country .... Quote Link to comment
shadowspy Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 and don't forget, guys, only in japan can you get heated toilet bowl seats so you don't freeze your butt when you pee in the middle of the night. well, at least for us females! I totally agree! Even mga public toilets dito eh electronic....adjustable seat temperature, nozzle location, water pressure....the works! kulang na lang may kamay na lalabas para magpunas ng pwet! hahaha! on another topic, for menyaks na mapapadpad sa akihabara, try to go to Love Mercy. It's several floors of erotic stuff....name it meron. First 2 floors are for everyone pero the upper floors are for guys only (don't know why). Dito ako nakakita ng robotic hand pang masturbate (for guys). Geez, how lazy can you get? Pero siguro useful yun for Japanese coz they need both hands to hold the porn mag they are reading. Na-curious tuloy ako pano nila ginawa yung product testing and quality control nung robotic hand na yun. :thumbsupsmiley: :upside: Quote Link to comment
shadowspy Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 planning to go this year. ano na ba mga airlines na pwede from manila? which is the cheapest currently? if you're going to Tokyo/Narita....your choices for a direct flight is PAL, JAL or Northwest. Cheapest ang Northwest, most expensive JAL. If you're going to Osaka/Kansai, starting this November may Cebu Pacific flight na to Osaka! Sobrang mura! Quote Link to comment
shadowspy Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 (edited) I've been in Japan when I was 16yrs old. Japan is very clean and people are very disciplined. Anywhere in Tokyo is a good place...Okinawa, Nagasaki, Shinagawa, Daiwa Roynet Osaki and a lot more!!!! are very nice place to visit. shempre andon ang Tokyo Disney resort (Disneylan)n ginaya ng Hongkong hahaha! And gawa n ang Disney sea, hopefully I can visit Japan soon :thumbsupsmiley: Just came from Disney Sea a few weeks back. Not recommended! Konti lang choices ng rides tapos ang haba pa ng mga pila kasi nga konti choices. Although the shows were better than Disneyland. Mas may thrill lang yung rides sa Disney Sea like Indiana Jones and Raging Spirits (may loop). Kung first time, mas recommended ko pa rin Disneyland. Mas enjoy! Edited October 31, 2008 by shadowspy Quote Link to comment
green3r Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 worked in japan for 3 and a half years - sendai, tokyo, yokohama, yokosuka, nagoya, osaka, kyoto, kobe, narra, hiroshima, shikoku, etc. very safe na bansa. and i miss the very fast internet at yung mga hi tech na toilets :thumbsupsmiley: Quote Link to comment
agent_tom Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 i also worked in nagoya for 1.5 yrs. bilis ng internet... ng kapit bahay.hehelibre tuloy ako. :thumbsupsmiley: Quote Link to comment
alex1955 Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 worked in japan for 3 and a half years - sendai, tokyo, yokohama, yokosuka, nagoya, osaka, kyoto, kobe, narra, hiroshima, shikoku, etc. very safe na bansa. and i miss the very fast internet at yung mga hi tech na toilets :thumbsupsmiley: And you will be surprised at water supply. You can drink water even at CR at a small public park all over Japan. It is quite safe. :thumbsupsmiley: :thumbsupsmiley: :thumbsupsmiley: Quote Link to comment
adikted Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 japan japan sagot sa kahirapan ano kaya ang chances na makakuha ng visitor visa dito? al take advantage of cebu pacifics lowest airfare going to japan Quote Link to comment
rusticlizard Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 worked in tokyo as an engineer for 3+ years, until a couple of years ago. i miss it still. Quote Link to comment
Guest lustfortravel Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 i have very fond memories of japan. i love the place, the people, the food, everything about it! i hope i find time to travel to japan during the sakura season this coming year. Quote Link to comment
kaminero Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 went to tokyo for disneyland, stayed 5 days at sofitel tokyo. a very beautiful country Quote Link to comment
grinchx452 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 just in-transit to the US (Nagoya and Narita). hope to visit friend in Okinawa Quote Link to comment
alex1955 Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 just in-transit to the US (Nagoya and Narita). hope to visit friend in Okinawa Are you one of those who have experienced the air pocket near Narita, recently ? Quote Link to comment
jhn888 Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 on a business trip, used shinkanzen (bullet train), from tokyo to osaka, kasukabe, niigata, yokohama, every places i been to, people are disciplined, people are so quiet and friendly,the surroundings are so clean, in short no pollution dun, in fact bawal diesel engine in tokyo, sarap pa and fresh yung mga food dun. mahal lang cost of living dun, i stayed on a 3star hotel @ peso equivalent of 13,000 per nite. mahal lang babae dun 10 lapad yen100,000 for a china girl lang pala or php42,000. Quote Link to comment
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