Ajisai Edition

ー How do I travel by public transportation? ー
Use Google Maps within cities, install the Jorudan or Navitime app for intercity travel

ー What should I see in <place>? ー
https://www.wikivoyage.org/
https://www.japan-guide.com/
https://www.jnto.go.jp/
>Solid general guides - sights, sample itineraries, pre-travel considerations, etc
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1fmfaySQHmojbRGKWCwRecq6Ln1Bb2Xdh&ll=35.67928012473078%2C139.68638283648374&z=12
*You should check on google if a place is still in business before you plan to visit it*

ーJR Passー
Since JR has adjusted the prices for the pass, not really worth it anymore, unless you want to travel by train very extensively. You can plug in your itinerary in the links below and compare prices to the JR Pass.
>https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
>https://world.jorudan.co.jp/mln/en/
With the increased price of the JR Pass, local train passes might be good deals now.
>https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2357.html

New prices starting June 2025
>7 day Pass: ¥50,000
>14 day Pass: ¥80,000
>21 day Pass: ¥100,000
https://www.japan-guide.com/railpass/

ーInfo on Degeneracy ー
READ THE INFO LISTED HERE. STOP TALKING ABOUT IT IN THE THREAD.

>https://chn.cityheaven.net/
>https://rockitrisingsun.com
>https://paradise-tokyo.net
>https://hentaitokyo.com
>https://tokyoadultguide.com/

Previous: >>2789427

What is your preferred resource for researching, finding and booking hotels in Japan?
I've noticed booking,com is consistently the cheapest with the majority of hotels but cheaper ones exist through airline offers and special deals.
Do you chase a few dollars booking all over the internet or choose to benefit from having everything accessible on the same site?

I'm doing the golden route for my first trip to Japan this October...is it strange or a bad idea to start in Kyoto>Osaka> and go to Tokyo in the last week?

>>2794872
hi anon
third trip to Japan rn, this one is 1 month (2 weeks Tokyo, 2 weeks Kyoto Osaka)
my second trip was 1 week Tokyo 1 week Kyoto Osaka
I would say that Kyoto has a lot of tourists, but there is some cool stuff to see, if you want more nature then arashiyama (especially by the monkey park / the monkey park hike is so cool and u see monkeys) is rly nice (I'm in Kyoto rn and did it today)
in tokyo i rly enjoyed Shibuya because of alpaca boba, and the food is pretty good.
Walking to gotokuji temple (lucky cat) from Shibuya is a very pleasant walk and you should 1000000% visit lucky cat
osaka is ok but stay near dotonburi street if u wanna see it, its a big city
museum of housing and living in Osaka is rly cool,
if you can a day trip to Fuji Q is worth it (huge amusement park for adults, rly fast) and the KAIYUKAN AQUARIUM IN OSAKA IS RLY GOOD
but to actually answer your question, I would say there's more to do in Tokyo than Osaka if its your first time, and its a lot easier to figure stuff out in Tokyo. If you want nature I would say that Kyoto is worth it, but over tourism is real. I would start in Tokyo, get a suica card / figure stuff out, and look on Atlas Obscura for stuff you find interesting. Rainbow bridge walk is rly cool too would recommend

>>2794859
hotels.com only if you use it enough to get status
platinum can give you up to 50% off, or something like that and you get free drinks, breakfast, etc.,
(I got free cerulean lounge access bc I had spent like 5k or whatever on hotels.com when I stayed)
but if you aren't going to use one site enough to get status then booking locally is probably the best
as for finding hotels, id just find stuff you wanna do or the area you wanna be, then load up the hotels.com map or booking.com (basically same thing) or whatever map and shop around
in Japan a 3 star is nice, you get a bag of goodies and treated well

>>2794888
thank you for the input

Is 2k a month a reasonable budget for a decent stay in Tokyo and having a little fun? Not including flights.

What are the best times of year to go, if I want to do a ~90 day stay?

>>2794895
it'll be hard. you have to do capsule or hostels to lower accommodation costs as much as possible. and eat cheap as well.

40 dollars for room per night
20 dollars for food per day
10 dollars for transport per day

$70 x 30 = $2100

doable...but i think its too low anon

>>2794894
sorry for the rushed thoughts
the other thing too is are you going to land in HND (assuming) and take a Shinkansen right to Osaka/ Kyoto?
The easy thing if you are spending a week in Tokyo is that there's a lot to see, and it's frankly cheaper than Kyoto (not Osaka though), but way more friendly for a first time visitor.
Like you will want to spend more time in Tokyo because of the large amount of things to do (it's huge) alone, whereas Osaka in my opinion felt more like a working city, with some stuff to do by Dotonbori and a few shopping streets, but more mundane.
Kyoto has temples and a lot to see, but you can see a lot of it in a few days (1 week max in my opinion, and if you are shorter on cash it is more expensive, even just the accommodation tax.)
I also don't know if you want day trips, but if you are going to be in Kyoto/Osaka you should definitely see Nara, do not get food for the deer though they will bite you (t. bit)
If you want to see more of the Japan seen in photos, I would go to Shinjuku/Shibuya and walk around the city. It's incredibly safe. Like get out of Tokyo St., walk to the Imperial Palace/Garden thing, and just walk in the direction of the Tokyo Tower (Eiffel Tower) like its the North Star, you'll see stuff. Same with walking from Shibuya to Gotokuji, it's not only a pretty walk but you cross over a lot of more local shopping areas with good cafes and food.
Kyoto is a lot of tourism, and its only industry is tourism. Osaka felt more city to me outside of Dotonburi area, and the Aquarium is great, and Universal is cool (my gf loved it), but outside of that it just has less to do than Tokyo while feeling a lot of the same (It isn't a full week this third trip for that reason).
One more thing but these are the things I would do again if I could / visiting first time.
Gotokuji Temple (tokyo), Nara (osaka/kyoto), Arashiyama (kyoto), Hamarikyu Gardens (Tokyo), Rainbow bridge, Museum of Housing, Fuji Q

>>2794895
if you only take local trains and eat at cheap restaurants, yes.
that's 10k yen a day, a meal for one is like 2k a day if cheap (or 1.2k if machine kinda place), maybe 140-280 yen per transportation
the biggest costs for me wasn't food, it was arcades, amusement parks, Shinkansen ($150-$200 to Osaka from Tokyo for instance) and some other stuff imo
plus it depends on what you buy and what you want
drinks are expensive and can add up, if you're going to drink a decent amount, and do stuff I still think you'd be fine

>>2794895
>>2794901
forgot to add but the cheapest stay if you're not staying longtime is DiCE Internet cafes, capsule hotels can be more expensive than some cheap hotels too so just look, but money will be tight if you're not including outside money for accommodation outside of the 2k, if you're staying 90 days id get a job at Ichiran or something lol

>>2794898
>>2794901
I see a lot of medium term rentals in the $1000-$1200 a month range on AirBNB. Are there hidden fees or is it just cheaper to book an entire month? Looking at day to day prices on hotels, it would cost much more to do that.
I can't do a capsule hotel because I have to work remotely.

I guess that leaves me with $800 a month which is $26.66-$30 a day or ~3800-4300 yen. That's not a lot, but the $2k figure was just for accommodations, food, and local transport.
I'm aiming for $2500 a month after everything (including activities or whatever), but max $3000. Is that more doable?

>>2794906
if you dont need to be in the city center you can find a cheaper Airbnb, and longer stays are cheaper. i was assuming you were going out to eat like a tourist, but assuming you buy cheap groceries and cook at home you can definitely eat pretty cheaply. i think 2500-300 is a lot more doable.

>>2794906
accommodation tax (x amount per day), typically included in AirBNB pricing
just think about laundry, otherwise no hidden fees
if you are not taking the Shinkansen don't get JR pass, just do local trains, walk, or bike
if you don't wanna eat cheap id honestly just halve your trip, so 2 weeks
youll have a better time not worrying abt money for 2 weeks and its long enough imo than stressing abt cash for a month
or just eat every other day lol or eat cheap
I spend like 1.2-2k yen per day for food / drink but I eat once a day and just hit more local places, id budget for like 3-4k yen a day if its your first time and then youll def have excessive

Has anyone here hiked the Fujinomiya route?
Looking for a bit more hands-on info from anyone who has attempted it.

>>2794212
>>2793938

I came home bros
Riding the haruka to kyoto right now
And now i am thinking 20 days is nothing. I should have come for longer

>>2794923
Must eats in kyoto?

Anyone here spend any time in Nagano during December? I’m thinking about doing the Nakasendo trail from narai Juku to Nakatsugawa and just wondering about weather conditions.

I’ve heard December isn’t bad for snow but it could be icy. Some people say sneakers are fine and others are recommending crampons.

>>>>2793770
I just got bitten by mosquito on my way from airport to the hotel. Didn’t even stop walking
Is this normal?

>>2794946
No. Usually following a mosquito bite, people tend to collapse in agonising pain and an ambulance is summoned to carry them to the ICU.

>>2794859
Booking.com and then just usin whatever I stayed at previously, unless it's hiked up extortionally
Only booking.com

I want to meet a variety of Asian girls but only have to travel to Japan to do it?

What are the best Japanese cities to meet Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Filipino girls? Yes, I want to find a gf.

>>2794997
There’s a Japanese stats site that gives you the number of foreign residents by prefecture, although the stats are from 2018. Not sure how much they’ve changed.


Pic related is Vietnamese residents by prefecture.

>>2794999
Filipino residents by prefecture

>>2795001
Taiwanese residents by prefecture

>>2795002
Korean residents by prefecture

>>2795003
Chinese residents by prefecture

>>2794997
Chinatowns in Japan:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yokohama_Chinatown
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nankin-machi
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nagasaki_Shinchi_Chinatown
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikebukuro#Tokyo_Chinatown
Also a lot of Chinese in Shinjuku, Tokyo

Koreatowns in Japan:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utoro,_Uji
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ikuno_Korea_Town
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%8Ckubo,_Tokyo
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shimonoseki

Is Enoshima worth visiting? It might be silly to go there simply because my favorite anime is set in the surrounding area, but the gardens around the Sea Candle and the shrine seem cool. Not sure if anyone has visited the caves? I'm planning my trip for October, so it's not like I'll be able to enjoy the beach that much and the light show in the gardens isn't happening until December.

>>2795053
I dint know what anime but i like enoshima
Not the island but the surrounding area
It has black sand like in hawai and you can go in the water there. There is no shower tho

>>2794924
I am like 3 days in kyoto and Watched some vloggers damn
There is just way to many things i want to eat i would probably need over a week to try it all considering esting 3-4 times a day. Skip kyushu for food in kyoto? Or is traveling more worth it?

Whats a good summer plan to escape the heat and crowds? Im thinking small towns in Hakkaido, or a bicycle tour in Hakkaido? Any Hakkaido reccomendations?
Or some mountain town reccomendations to escape summer heat?

>>2794997

I basically have the same question but much less horny.

Which Japanese city has the best diverse variety of East Asians living in it? I’m just interested in East Asian culture in general and was hoping I could find a Japanese city that ISN’T Tokyo that has some presence of different part of East Asia.

>>2795096
Hokkaido is really nice in the summer. A lot of the stuff requires a car but Sapporo, otaru and Hakodate are easily accessible and quite nice. I was in Hakodate for 2 days in late July and the temperature was perfect, around 25 celsius with a nice breeze. Sapporo as a city can be a little boring but between those 3 places you could probably do a week pretty easily

>>2795104
Sweet thanks
>car
To get to the nice parks and nature and small towns im guessing?
Where else were you the rest of the summer?
Im just trying to see if I will have a good time if I go this summer, or if I should just go September/October..... or both summer and fall!! Yeah baby!!

>>2795127
There’s just a shit ton of hikes and parks out in the boonies.

I did 1 week Okinawa
1 week Hokkaido
Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Himeji, Nagoya. In hindsight I didn’t explore as much as I should have. Really wish I spent a week in Kyushu or went up to Kanazawa and Nagano.

For my next trip I’m doing Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Osaka, Kanazawa, Nagano and Tokyo.

Summer was super duper hot and humid but I loved it.

>>2795133
Sounds like a good trip
>super hot and humid
It usually kills me :/

>>2794997
Shanghai might be more your thing if you want WMAF

I found this brochure online for people wanting to climb Fuji for any route that is NOT the Yoshida trail.

It looks like you don't have to to pre-register, but on the day you will have to register in person before climbing. You should be hanging out at 5th station for a bit before climbing to acclimatize anyway, so I will probably do that.

https://www.fujisan-climb.jp/en/Regulation_Shizuoka.html

I think not pre-registering makes the most sense to me, cause if you pay in advance, you cannot cancel or refund the payment - nor change the date after confirmation. And since I got screwed over previously with a typhoon on the day I wanted to climb, I'm not willing to risk having a bulletproof itinerary on the weather, or any other outside factor.

I think this is the last time coming in summer
I dont even want to know what its like in august. How the japanese dont go crazy doing this every year?

Are the Japanese racist against hapas?

>>2795133
Is kyushu worth it? How to spend a week
Also i keep reading Hiroshima, whats there to see except the remains of the nuke

>>2795176
Kyushu:
Kagoshima - active volcano
Beppu + oita - onsen towns (open air onsen,) check hells of beppu, also Takasakiyama Natural Zoological Garden (small hike to see free range monkeys)
Kumamoto castle
Fukuoka - canal city mall, nanzoin temple, also the last remaining hub of street food in Japan. Search Fukuoka yatai on YouTube.


Hiroshima - peace park, miyajima island, Mazda museum and okonomiura (okonomoyaki village, building filled with different okonomoyaki restaurants)

>>2795096
Nagano Prefecture and the Hida region of Gifu Prefecture are highlands with low humidity,
so it can get hot in the daytime under the sun, but it can be cool in the shade, and the nights are cool as well.
You will have a "comfortable" summer, similar to European summers.

Is the Numazu/Mishima area worth a day trip?
Or is spending a bit more time to travel further south more rewarding?

Uh, lads?

>>2795104
>Hokkaido is really nice in the summer.
I went to Sapporo last year in August for work and it was fucking unbearable. Hot as shit and they have way less air conditioning than Tokyo because hot summers are a new thing for them.

>>2795178
>the last remaining hub of street food in Japan
this is so fucking depressing. one of the most annoying things about Japan for me. I don't care about fine dining, give me more street food

>>2795237
Does anyone even use agoda?
Also, whats the source on this?

>>2795253
https://soranews24.com/2025/06/19/major-japanese-hotel-chain-says-reservations-via-overseas-booking-sites-may-not-be-valid/

>>2795250
It exists it’s just not super prevalent like other southeast Asian countries. You can find it in shopping streets, temples like fushimi inari or sensoji, parks sometimes, festivals. But it’s kinda like touristy/theme park vibes. Like you can get fruit on a stick or skewered meat but it’s kind of expensive and not super duper amazing.

Fukuoka is where most of Japan’s food carts are at. I think they are super harsh on regulations and don’t really give out permits for any new yatai. You can find them here and there throughout Japan but I think theyre pretty rare outside of Fukuoka. I think Fukuoka might have 100-150ish? Can’t remember. Going in December though, I’m looking forward to eating a hot ramen outside on a cold night

why is jap whiskey so fucking expensive?

Whats the best onsen in jp with open air baths? private. HOnshu pls ideally in kanto region.

>>2795294
>private
small pp detected

>>2795294
Probably somewhere in Hakone? I went to Yama no Chiya with my wife for our honeymoon and it was the highlight of our trip.

I've been to a couple onsens and one thing I will say is the water doesn't feel minerally like they do in the western US. Usually you can feel the thick minerals coating your skin and it's a lot more rejuvenating than the springs in Japan.

>>2795284
Permanent food stalls are difficult to get permission from the health department because of sanitation issues.

>>2795225
>similar to european summer
Okay, thats what i find comfortable, thx

>>2795291
Because they have to pay Bill Murray for the advertisements

>>2795053
It's a nice day trip, it has a bit of everything (shrines, small shops, restaurants, sights, garden, caves).

>>2795301
>onsen doesnt minerally

Yeah im still on a quest for a more rich onsen, im guessing you gotta go to the "healing onsens" that are probabaly more busy and $

>>2795253
yes I use Agoda exclusive in Japan
what else would you use

>>2795250
street food is just a tourist scam
it taste bad and costs more

i dont know if Kyushu trip is worth it
i am still in my jetleg but if I waste more days I get behind my schedule

>>2795421
Have you had any instances where your hotel has not been booked correctly?

>>2795316
Northern parts of the northern Kanto region, such as Nasu Kogen, Nikko, and Kusatsu Onsen, are also cool.
On the other hand, the plains of northern Kanto and the southern part of Gifu Prefecture are hellishly hot, so make sure you don't go to the wrong place.

I went to Japan in December of last year, solo, and loved it. Was the best thing I'd ever decided to do, full stop.

Went for 2 weeks last time and this year I'm planning to go for 31 days. I'm struggling between retreading the steps I made last year, but going a bit slower and more methodical, seeing places I missed, or just completely going on a different route. Does anyone here have any advice?

>>2795432
If you want my advice, i would say do a little of both. Retrace your steps but put them in a little deeper, and also explore some new places that draw your interest, and it that doesnt work, follow your heart!

>>2794997
>>2795100
I've only looked at one school, so this might not be true everywhere, but I glanced at a Japanese language school in Okayama and there were a lot of SEA students. 2/3rds are Nepalese for some reason. Might be a good place to make some friends and get yourself established with the communities of local SEA immigrants.

>>2795436
>>2794997
>>2795100
Forgot the picture

>>2795432
Find some niche day trips from the golden route. Visit Hakone or kibune from Kyoto, or Kobe and minnoh falls from Osaka. But you have 31 days so you should get off the beaten path a little bit. There is so much to see and do beyond the golden route. If you’re into hiking there’s lots of multi day hiking trails across Japan where you can do some beautiful sightseeing and stay in traditional ryokans for cheap

>>2795438
Hikone* by Lake Biwa. Not hakone

>>2795432
Feels like I suggest this once per week, but it might be neat to drop by your city's sister city if you've got one. The city's international bureau(might be one guy who's half fluent in English) does think it is cool as shit when you drop by to say hi, and the rest of the city hall certainly won't complain. I went drinking with them, but I was also there as part of a delegation from my city so they did roll out the red carpet a tad.

>>2795442
My sister City is really small, but that was one of the first things I thought of as well. I think I might do it.

Holy shit, it's actually an interesting place, was where Japan built their first nuclear reactor.

>>2795443
My sister city is where I started really researching Japan. I started looking at the prefecture after that, then I found a news station that covers the prefecture and another next to it, and now I'm slowly chewing my way through the entire Chugoku region on wikipedia. I wouldn't have even close to the level of appreciation I do if it weren't for the sister city delegation.

>>2795438
I'll consider the day trips. When I was in Japan last year, I stayed as far away from the real touristy regions, for most of my trip I stayed in either a residential region of eastern Tokyo or Fukuoka, alongside a 3 day trip to Iki Island. I didn't see a single foreign besides myself for 85% of the trip, barring one incident in which I encountered a literal pack of Chinamen. See picture.

I'm not opposed to going to Osaka or the other more well trod conventional routes but I really want to live Japan, not treat it like an amusement park. I'll definitely think about the day trips though, since I didn't go on a single one last time.

>>2794924


Tō-ji no Kaeru Shokudō

You will need to make a reservation. I single chef runs the place and it only sits a few tables.

>>2795421
expedia nigga

>>2795448
>pack of chinamen
The tour groups are fucking hilarious. They’re inescapable. You are safe from the Chinese tour bus nowhere

I’m doing a portion of the Nakasendo from Narai-juku to Magome over 4 days this December and I’m super excited to get off the beaten path a bit.

>>2795432
well what did you do first time??

>>2795487
Spent 2 days in Tokyo, took the shinkansen down to Fukuoka where I hiked a few spots, stayed in a capsule hotel, ate decent food for 3 days. Went to Iki Island via ferry for 3 days, returned to Fukuoka for another 3 and then flew back to Tokyo to spend the remaining 6. Didn't really do much in the specific sense, spent a lot of time walking miles and miles through random neighborhoods, stores, restaurants, that sort of thing.

>>2795491
okay well you got tons of cool places to experience then anon

tokyo is endlessly interesting but theres tons of places to still see
hokkaido (niseko for snowboarding, weather is great in summer no rain and not too hot)
ginzan onsen
nikko
nii-jima island
hakone for onsen
mount fuji lake area
kamakura (sea side town, rent a bike)
izu peninsula go do the beach hikes
osaka endless food and attractions
nara deer
kyoto and uji for matcha and shrines
kanazawa, kamikochi, shirakawago for history and adventure
hiroshima and miyajima for history and views
kobe for food and chinatown
arima onsen for steak and relaxation
kinosaki onsen for relaxation
tottori for sand dunes and museum
amanohashidate and ine for beauty https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uScXTMI0st0
okinawa and ishigaki for a tropical adventure

why is the oden line so LOUD

I was recalling the last time I was in Akihabara and had a weird thought that I think needs other peoples' input to verify
>Maid touts start to appear in the afternoon
>A bit annoying but whatever
>Luckily I notice that almost none of them try to get my attention
>Conclude that they just typically leave gaijin alone since we likely can't talk or read the advert on their pamphlets
Am I right that they (generally) ignore gaijin or is my aura that repulsive that I naturally keep them away. Because that would make me feel a bit bad even though it actually worked to my advantage.

>>2795442
>The city's international bureau(might be one guy who's half fluent in English) does think it is cool as shit when you drop by to say hi, and the rest of the city hall certainly won't complain. I went drinking with them, but I was also there as part of a delegation from my city so they did roll out the red carpet a tad.
Damn that sounds cool.

>>2795442
>Live near Forth Worth
>Sister city is Nagaoka
Is Nagaoka an interesting place to visit?

>>2795491
Night walks must be great there

>>2795569
I'd say so. Walking around at night was the best, places were still open so you could grab a bite, but everything was calm, quiet. Mind numbingly cold I guess but didn't mind that much.

>>2795560
generally yeah, those aren't maids either they're con cafe girls.

>>2795253
For some reason, I solely use agoda. I have never had this issue and I've used agoda thrice to book hotels in Japan in the past. However, none of them were Tokyo Inn.

>>2795237
They probably did not honour reservations for Blacks

>oh we so sorry system error, we are furry booked. No bracks arrowed. Gomen Nasai

>>2795425
I only had 2 this year so far and no. And i booked 5 or 6 hotels/ hostels last summer and no problem so far

Day 3 now in kyoto
I dont know what to do anymore
Should i cityhopping or go to tokyo
I

Is kobe worth visiting? Just for the beef or anything else? Is the beef even worth visiting it for since they sell kobe beefe everywhere

>>2795672
What do you like to do? What do you want to see

>>2795672
Have you been to Kibune, Kurama, Ohara or other suburbs?
It's cooler and quieter than downtown Kyoto.

>>2795673
Rokkosan, Arima Onsen

>>2795680
Does it include the cute girl?

>>2795672
Arashiyama or a tea farm.

>>2795672
did you go to uji? how about kifune river? how about a nara day trip?

What are the best day trips from Tokyo. Even an overnight works.

I'm planning to finally climb Mt. Fuji this year before they close it off for winter. I don't really care about seeing the sunrise; my only concern with time is making it on time to the train to go home so I'd like to descend before too late.

How much money does it cost to climb itself (excluding transportation from home to the nearest train station)? Is entry/climbing itself free?
How long does it generally take to climb?
Should you rest in one of the lodges over night to split up the climb? Or is it doable in one go? How much does the overnight stay cost if you do?
How physically demanding is it? I haven't exercised a lot. I'm in ok condition but should I do some cardio or exercise first? My gf suggested maybe she wants to go to, but she fatigues very easily (getting to Disneyland and walking for like an hour makes her need to stop and rest). I'm struggling with if I should tell her to just not go.
How much does the temperature drop? Should I bring like a winter coat and shit even if its hot as balls at sea level?

>>2795670
When I went to Japan in December last year, I encountered a single negro sitting on a bench outside of a mall, taking photos with what looked like a film camera for half an hour. I wanted to go over and crush his skull in but you know.

>>2795726
These are a lot of questions a simple Google search would answer quite readily. You're really asking us for advice climbing the most trod upon mountain in the fucking world. You'll get more timely and accurate advice by going to a travel site.

>>2795729
>Google it
Here we go again...


1. I am Googling while waiting on a response in case there is something I can't find by Googling on my own.
2. Asking a human will result in more developed and complete answers rather than having to dissect each of my own questions into the binary-level information I'm looking for and search each of those one by one.
3. Asking a human who has experience means someone may be able to provide their own experience, advice or things I did not consider or think to ask, etc.
4. This is a discussion board and is made for discussion.

You.
Cocksucking.
Retarded.
Fucking.
Autisitic.
Piece.
of.
fucking.
stupid.
shit.

Kill yourself.

>>2795733
>Reddit spacing
You shouldn't be annoyed when you get called out for begging for the spoon, retard. Should you do cardio to prep to climb a mountain? How long does it take to climb? Is entry free(A question already answered in this thread)? Should I bring my weak, fat fuck girl friend who can't walk for a single hour? Literally the easiest questions to ever fucking find or seduce the answer to. Everything that you asked is pointless filler because you wanted someone to reinforce the takes you're already reading about online, right now, that requires absolutely zero so called experience. But keep sperging out.

>>2795733
You seem mad.

>>2795733
Again, I want to reiterate. Fuji is the mount traveled mountain on the planet. Google will tell you everything you need to know, full stop, from forum spaces to travel sites, which will easily cover the very basic questions you asked. I meant it in good faith the first time, and I mean it now, despite the niggerish sperg out.

>>2795733
didn't read but reddit

>>2795237
>>2795670
Haha yeah like when I walked into a hostel and ask if I can pay cash and check in and the chick working says "sorry we are full"
And i got kinda rude and loud and said "ok weird, it says availability online, i guess i will just check in there"
And shuts the fuck up and charges me the 4300 yen and lets me in
And no I am not a nigger and I am glad they try to be nationalistic
Next time I will clown harder on them when I see their bullshit to let them know i aint no nigger!!!

>>2795737
You seem to know a lot about reddit. I only heard the term "reddit spacing" after you faggots migrated over.
>making discussion and asking basic questions is begging
You are mentally retarded.
>easy to find and simple
The different routes appear to have different prices and I was seeking clarification and an expanded answer on what is entry, what other things to consider like if there is a cost to use toilets (something I didnt think of til I saw it mentioned in a google discussion. thats right, the evil "discussion" you are so deathly afraid of).
>keep sperging out
Yes, Im the one sperging by coming into a travel thread about Japan and asking simple questions about peoples experience with a travel related thing in a Japan travel thread like a normal human being, not you faggots talking about skull crushing niggers and cursing at people to google things. You are fucked in the brain.

>>2795740
>i was being nice the first time
lmao and your a schizo on top of it. As soon as I saw the word google, I was going to mention the same points but be civil, but you decided to curse and be a dick.

>>2795741
Genuinely, "no you." Nothing more reddit than you.

>>2795739
le u mad meme xd
Yes, when I ask a normal question and have autististic schizos sperging out and cursing at me, it is annoying yes.

The 2-3 of you are worthless wastes of oxygen and should genuinely load a glock into your mouths. No one will miss you

>>2795744
God damn, you really are mad.

>>2794859
durr google it

>>2794872
google it

>2794895
fucking google it

>>2794921
why dont you google it

>2794924
easily google-able

>>2794941
let me google that for you

>2794997
google

>>2795053
look at this autistic sperg, why wont he just google it

>2795096
use fucking google

>>2795100
google it

>2795175
google it

>>2795176
lrn 2 google

>2795228
fucking use google

>>2795291
lmgtfy

>2795294
use google sperg

>2795672
use google or wikitravel sperg

>2795673
fucking use google its right there

>>2795716
use fucking google

Now I'm posting like a real 4channer! I fit in now! Epic!

>>2795745
You are really fucking stupid.

Keep making posts about "wao guise i went to toe-kee-oh and went to a maid cafe it was super kawai and awesome!" you worthless faggot

>>2795744
>>2795747
You desperately need to go back to your reddit hugbox if you can't handle a few curse words brosef.

>>2795749
I live near Tokyo. Name a station, day, and time.
Come back your big mouth up.

>>2795748
Still steaming mad. I bet you're shaking right now, huh? Little heart is pounding? Maybe this bit of cardio will help you climb Fuji.

>>2795751
Name a station, day, and time.

Ill do it for you since you retarded faggots are so predictable with your childish memes

>LMAO HE SAID ILL FIGHT U FOR REAL NOT ONLINE SEE WHAT HAPPENS HES MAD
Because we all know your too pussy to do anything else

>>2795752
What, you gonna push me in front of a train? You must be really mentally unstable if you want to fight random people online, man...

>>2795756
>scared
what i thought

>>2795754
*You're

>>2795758
>scared
Yep, just keep running your mouth. It's all you you limp wristed, limp dicked weaboo faggots can do. Maybe this time the maid wont chuckle at your receding hairline and anime t-shirt

>>2795759
You do understand you're embarrassing yourself, right?

>silence
And that ladies and gentlemen, is your typical 20-25 year old reddit-to-4chan immigrant newfag in a nutshell.
>respond to normal person with vitriol, hate, and anger
>get it right back
>act offended that the person would dare treat you the same way
>spout generic meme insults
>lose argument and/or things get real
>keep deflecting with more insults/memes or leave the thread
Bitchmade

>>2795760
Keep talking buddy. The only thing embarrassing is your bitch ass who wants to start shit but run away when it gets real.

Just keep talking.

>>2795762
Oh that's it. That's why you got so fucking offended off of the back of nothing, why you're stooping down to highschool level 'meet me outside' tier shit.

You're a fucking nigger, huh?

If someone escalates an argument by threatening violence, they automatically take the L.

P.s. the whole reason I came to ask about Fuji here is because I know you retarded faggots don't know shit about anything beyond the likes of Tokyo, kyoto, Fuji, Akihabara, etc. And going through this thread to mock your google shit proved it.

>dude its the most popular thing ever
which is why I came to ask you all. I would never ask you retarded motherfuckers anything about Tohoku for example cause lord knows you cocksuckers dont know anything beyond To kee you and Kii yoh toe maid and cat cafes

>>2795765
You came here to ask questions about a place you thought we knew nothing about...and then proceeded to defend your bait questions as if they were earnest, is that right?

>>2795766
No, he's asking about Fuji because it's the ONLY place we'd know about. Or something. Idk

>>2795716
mount fuji lake kawaguchiko

kamakura and enoshima

hakone

nikko

ni-jiima island

mount takao

Karuizawa

yokohama

What are the best towns in Japan for skiing?

Many saunas, super public bathhouses, spas, and health centers in front of train stations offer overnight accommodations.
So they can be your final choice when you can't find a hotel.
https://www.supersento.com/kanto/tokyo/1_24hour.html

>>2795785
niseko
zao resort

>>2795789
Niseko hits back over being called ‘too expensive’ in recent media
https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15709631

>>2795791
its hella touristy, ive heard people say you see more foreigners there so yeah not surprised.

So i tore my ass and killed my legs to get to all viral food spots on kyoto and they were all either bad or not worth the price
Only maccha house was worth the price. I will never listen to vlogging shitters ever again

>>2795705
>nara
Only has the deers right? Not interested in that
>uji
Considering, it it worth it?
>kifune
Need to check it out
>>2795678
More traditional places that makes you feel like, yup i am in japan
Also the sea sides and hit the beach
>>2795679
No but i will check those out. I almost passed out yesterday a few times from the heat

>>2795733
Kek

>another general where no one answers on topic but jump on to baits
sad.

>>2795767
>>2795766
Yeah thats what I thought, keep walking pussies

I fucking hate kyoto
I need my ass back to tokyo

>>2795805
kifune is cool. its a mountainous shrine with a river. theres a small town there with restuants and some of them are over the river and they build seating over the water. you can then hike across the "Root path" to kurama-dera temple. and take the Eizan scenic train back. its a good little day trip thats not too far

uji is a small town south of main kyoto that is all about matcha, and it has the nintendo museum

>>2795805
>kanazawa
Kyoto but smaller and less tourists
>hikone
OG castle, less tourists
>matsumoto
Same
>nakasendo trail
Small rural post towns. Based. Ryokans with kaiseki and onsen. Based

>tfw going back to japan/tokyo for potentially a 4th time because of a concert
I cannot escape this place. Quite liked when I did an enoshima day trip so I will be going many day trips away from tokyo this time.

>>2795820
Byodoin Temple in Uji was used in the design of the 10-yen coin

If someone is obsessed with Japan and has been to most prefectutes, but has never visited Korea or China and doesn't care about them, is xe a fake Japan-enjoyer? Sure, Japan is obviously the superior culture, but Korea and China have a lot of history and offer so much context for Japan that it's kinda silly not to have seen say the Gyeong bokgung, Haeinsa Temple or Susoseowon in Korea or the Xian Mausoleum, Forbidden City, Summer Palaces, Confucius' birth town or the Suzhou gardens at least.

Kyoto Tachibana High School Marching Band, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto

If you meet these girls, you are luckier than if you meet a maiko
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVJ3Ho83Ksg

Does anyone know anything about Takehara, over by Hiroshima?

I've been in Japan since the beginning of June and my girlfriend (foreign) was bugging me about it.
She says there's good sake there.

Is there anything else though?

I'd really hate to go out of the way from Tokyo just to be bored by some town you only go to for the vibe.
It looks pretty, but I really want to know if it's worth it.

Thanks in advance.

>>2795831
It’s like cancer. I wanna visit china, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Korea. But I keep fucking going back

>>2795859
Takehara is home to Okunojima, famous for its rabbits, and is also close to Onomichi, the starting point of the Shimanami Kaido

>>2795875
Yeah?
What would you recommend doing there?
I think Okunojima could be good, and I know about Onomichi from the Yakuza series, but what about Takehara itself? Is it worth the trip?
Even without seeing Okunojima?

>>2795151
>almost $30 just to walk up a mountain one time
when did the chinese take over japan with this bullshit?

>>2795875
Where can i get this view
Preferably riding alongside it with a bike

>>2795932
when foreigners became a problem a problem on the mountain and have been carelessly hiking without preparation and it doubles as a mean of crowd control. Have you heard about that Chinese guy who got stuck on Mt. Fuji, then had to be rescued via helicopter? Well, that same retard had to go back to Fuji again to find his smartphone and then had to be helicoptered out of there again. It is that kind of bullshit. Also, from what I'm reading (as I'm also one of those retarded foreigners who plan on hiking Mt. Fuji this year) is that the Yoshida trail is crowded as fuck, which is a problem if you're hiking at 2 am to see the sunrise

>>2795726
You're lucky I caught this post as I'm preparing for my hike in late August. I can only speak for the Yoshida trail which is the easiest of the four. But tl;dr version is it isn't possible based on your requirements
>How much money does it cost to climb itself (excluding transportation from home to the nearest train station)? Is entry/climbing itself free?
lol no. it is 4000 yen per person for either the Fujinomiya trail or the Yoshida trail. Based off of your later question, I don't even suggest you go on the other two trails due to lack of accommodations.
>excluding transportation from home to the nearest train station
If you're coming from Tokyo, I heavily suggest you buy a round trip ticket in advance. This WILL bite you if you're not careful.
> How long does it generally take to climb?
For the Yoshida it is seven hours ascend. But like three hours descend. However, this does not include breaks taken in between. You'll need breaks due to adapting to altitude sickness
>Should you rest in one of the lodges over night to split up the climb? Or is it doable in one go?
Depends honestly. I've heard people splitting this climb to three days (two nights) mainly because the crater tour is pretty time consuming amongst other things (like heading back via the Gotemba route for additional sightseeing). It might be doable in one go, but that's not something many encourage and bullet climbing is definitely not encouraged.
cont.

>>2795953
>How much does the overnight stay cost if you do?
For mine (and I'm staying at a hut on the 8th station) it cost 12000 yen per person. However, it is too late for you. All the huts on the 8th station of the Yoshida trail have long been reserved. Yeah, you literally need to have this shit planned like back in February and then find out when huts are open for reservation and then take it when you get a chance. I looked at all the huts on all the reservation dates when they came live. I only came back with one and it isn't even the date I want to go hike the damn place.
>How physically demanding is it? I haven't exercised a lot. I'm in ok condition but should I do some cardio or exercise first? My gf suggested maybe she wants to go to, but she fatigues very easily (getting to Disneyland and walking for like an hour makes her need to stop and rest). I'm struggling with if I should tell her to just not go.
It isn't physically demanding from what I've read if you go at your own pace and take enough breaks, but in my opinion, you won't be as aware of how bad your condition will be due to altitude sickness even if you're fit and if you're not fit, I can imagine it would make it even more painful as you might not be as well aware of your physical limitation. I seriously do not suggest your gf to go.
>How much does the temperature drop? Should I bring like a winter coat and shit even if its hot as balls at sea level?
I spend like 10 USD for weather data on the top of Fuji. It is fucking wild. Like the weather is unpredictable. You can have days on the summit where it will with clear skies and then days where there can be rain, fog, heavy rain, and even rare occasion, light snow. Winter coat is one thing, but you should be treating this place like an alpine environment and prepare when needed. Also, you're forgetting wind. So your winter coat isn't going to protect you from wind seeping down through your neck. Better get a scarf.
cont.

>>2795954
One last thing is this.
>I don't really care about seeing the sunrise; my only concern with time is making it on time to the train to go home so I'd like to descend before too late.
This isn't possible and you're taking this part too lightly. Assuming you're in Tokyo and going only by train, it takes easily two hours to get from Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko station by train and then you need to take a bus to one of the Mt. Fuji 5th station which is another hour. The Fuji Excursion is a limited express only runs like five times a day and even if you did get onto the earilest one you won't get to the 5th station until easily 10 am, and since the last train leaves at...let's say 6 pm, which means you have like five hours to hike up Mt. Fuji and back which is impossible.

tl;dr. Your hike isn't possible. You'll have to try again some other time.

tfw one of the rokusan angel dancers gave me her number after the show

>>2795960
no fucking way

>>2795956
The bus timetable has been updated in last two weeks, should have plenty of time to do it in a day if you get on at the closest station. Assuming you're properly prepared.
Only applicable for Yoshida and Fujinomiya.
https://www.japan-guide.com/bus/fuji_season.html

My problem is I want to have a decent breakfast before I climb and everything is closed before first bus 6:30ish. My hotel breakfast starts 6:45 so I'm hoping they let me sneak in for a feed.

why does ever travel youtuber feel compelled as if at gun point to buy the expensive hangover "cure" and explain what it is

>>2795963
>My problem is I want to have a decent breakfast before I climb
Couldn't you just eat heavy the night before and get a light breakfast from the conbini instead?

>>2796009
Because it's an all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast that I've already paid for in the hotel price, plus a few munchables I could steal. I would assume I'm not the first person to do this and the hotel would have some sort of provision for early travelers. But I got no way of knowing until I get there.

>>2795999
It’s kind of funny, and it’s a novel thing to try. It’s weird walking into a 7/11 and seeing an entire fridge full of weird oriental supplement drinks and vitamin pouches.

It’s the type of shit you would expect to see in a stereotypical Chinese corner store or supplement shop. The type of shit middle aged white women would fall for.

I don’t know that any of it works but it’s kind of funny to try them when you don’t know what any of them are. They’re pretty cheap

>>2795877
Do you mean a day trip from Tokyo to visit the old town of Takehara?

I've been to Akiba 3 times now and I've noticed something.
The streets are littered with maid cafe girls and they are largely ignored by most people, I notice every now and then they only rope in some fat dude or drunk person. I have now climbed around 20ish towers and have observed they are all packed with young men spending hundreds of dollars on anime/vtuber merch. The people here would rather drop big money on plastic butts than pay to hang out with real girls. Quite based if I say so myself.

>>2795937
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KIdOBX2uoE

Planning on going to Japan soon. Is staying in a cheap hostel/guesthouse a good idea?

>>2795868
> I wanna visit Hong Kong
I came back from there back in May. I don't think you should. Hong Kong is pretty much just a glorified shopping mall. It is also hot and humid as fuck. If you want somewhere peaceful and isolated in that place, you're pretty much going to have to take a several hour bus ride to like a remote beach onto the other side of Hong Kong Island and that's a several hour timesink. But hey, if you're into shopping then go for it.

>>2795253
Yeah it's true. Overbooking has been happening since mid last year. The recommendation in the Asian travel circle is to call ahead to the hotel 3 days before the check in date to confirm they have your reservation on file.

>>2795560
the girls bars/cafes largely advertise to japanese. they can't really talk english, although some do.
i want the nigerians and thots to leave me alone about their shit

>>2796035
They’re cheap and safe. Some of them will give you lockers. Some require keycard access to enter a 10 man dorm. I would maybe be slightly wary of other foreigners but in the unlikely event something went missing it would be easier to narrow down who it could’ve been. They have everyone’s passports and shit on file.

For the most part everyone keeps to themselves. Just bring ear plugs cause there’ll be fat Americans snoring.

>>2796036
My Korean buddy went and raved about it but I feel like for a non Asian dude who’s not into freaky cuisine Taiwan would probably be friendlier, have tastier food and better sightseeing.

Part of me just wants to visit both before china really gets their hands on them though.

>>2795705
>>2795697
So did arashiyama today morning
I loved the kawa area. The bambo forest was ok not that special tho
I actually went to kodaji bambo forest first thinking that was the real one that they showed on tiktok lol. well now saw the real one
Aiming for uji on the afternoon after some rest. Any tips for uji?

>>2795868
I've done China, HK, Vietnam and Korea before and they are lovely. Would want to visit Taiwan. Id say perhaps visit one of those places for 4/5 days if you can during a japan trip

Bros, I miss my 730 yen Katsudon from Nakau and rosu katsu at Matsunoya and free namimori gohan. God fucking tier in terms of affordability.

How come all you fags do is walk around and hike? I mean, how poor are you faggots?

Also, have any of you tried that rent-a-girlfriend thing?

Fuck, i already know the answer to this because muh hiking faggots. I want to know if you can finger them...

>>2796067
I consider doing it
I saw a girl in tiktok who rent a boyfriend and she said it was fun and they talked through google translate lol

>>2796067
What else are we supposed to do? I still cry after the 5k yen burger i paid for yesterday. Was not worth it

>>2796067
I wonder if she'll go hiking with me.

>>2796067
You're thinking of paying to have a woman walk around with you while you pay for her food and entertainment? She won't speak english and she won't fuck you

>>2796067
I wouldn't know, I've never had to pay anyone for any form of affection.

>>2796071
Kek

>>2796067
It would only be useful if you had to do something with 2 people or you wanted to have someone help translate for you. Otherwise taking a girl out on a date in a city you dont live in is awkward

>>2796067
How dare you.
Does this look like a girl who has been fingered to you?

>>2795853
That is a video from seven years ago, and its members also competed in the American Rose Parade 2018.
The girl on the right in the last row, the flutist, had a prosthetic leg.

>>2795291
Many factors. Pre-2010s Whisky (Scottish Single Malt) was really affordable in comparison to the work/time that went into making it and then prices soared. I remember getting a bottle of Macallan 12 yo sherry oak for ~40€ when it was on sale. The same thing costs more than twice as much today. So you have this global whisky bubble with prices and demand growing rapidly combined with young companies (young in the sense that they were not around in the 19th century) which still do not have the endless stock of decade old barrels. Remember in order to have an 18yo Yamazaki you would have to have made it in 2007 and you simply cannot output 3 times as much and take out a massive loan for two decades as a gamble when the demand might not be there. Next reason is market structure. There are few distilleries that make whisky like this in japan and they are only competing against each other with a consumer market that buys up everything they put out immediately. So they can just put on a stupid price tag since enough buyers will just pay. Same story with any limited product. Now you might think we have been in this bubble for over a decade and other companies are hitching onto this train starting new distilleries and putting pressure onto this market and this is true but they are not yet there with the quality and age of their barrels. Also the demand hasn't shown any sign of slowing down. In fact the opposite seems to be the cause with India and China entering the bracket of luxury consumers who are thirsty for all kind of luxury products the world has to offer today. You might think these people are poor and you are right, most are. But if you have almost 3 billion people in these two countries and an upper class that can afford these expensive product you will statistically just have millions of consumers flooding in and buying out.
>tl;dr
"niche" market with too much demand in its region

>>2796092
that makes sense thank you fren. i wonder if duty free has decent rates or is a ripoff
in the west at least it seems like less people are drinking

>>2796089
Yes
Very much
In every hole

This place is pretty much dead
Where can i talk about japan more interactively?

>>2796102
ChatGPT.

How do i save money on an april trip?
Everything gets more expensive, flights, stays, even tickets and events during april.

For anyone who has taken non-reserved buses from Kawaguchiko / Fujisan / Gotemba / Shin-Fuji or Fujinomiya to their respective 5th stations (and back), is there a possibility they can sell out or the bus becomes too crowded if you're not there early enough?

>>2796112
I took a bus from fujisan station to gotemba in april at (i think) 10am. Didn't pre book and it wasn't full at all, had a seat to myself and space for luggage.
Ride did almost make me feel sick though, but thats on me for looking at my phone for a decent bit of it.

If you're wanting to go from tokyo to fujisan station then im not your guy to ask. I took a local train instead of a rapid on accident. The special express you need to prebook tickets and i couldnt wait till 3pm for the next one. Then on the rickety wooden board train to fujisan, i was sitting on the floor (tired me didnt want to stand for an hour)

>>2796113
April isn't climbing season so it doesn't surprise me the bus was empty. Specifically I'm looking for information about how crowded those buses can get and if it's possible to miss a trip because of it.

>>2796027
So we are currently staying in Tokyo, but we wouldn't mind staying a few days out near Hiroshima.
The problem is actually going there and having an itinerary.
My girlfriend keeps saying it will be so good to see Takehara, it will be so good, but I would honestly just be happy having some okonomiyaki and taking some pictures for Instagram.
Like what is there to do there aside from the bunny rabbits?

>>2796102
>more interactively

>>2795868
You know you can just split the trip, right? Whenever I go to Asia, I always fly into Japan first and stay for a few days, but then I branch out to other countries. For example, last year when I was in Kyushu, I took a ferry from Fukuoka to Busan and spent the next week in South Korea.
>>2796036
>Hong Kong Island
>several hour bus ride to a beach
bro just take a taxi or the train. your timeline doesn't even remotely make sense since most beaches are within 30 minutes from Central by car. and in the context of "peace and isolation", compare the green space of Hong Kong to the green space of Tokyo.

>>2796041
>before China really gets their hands on them though.
You're already about 6 to 10 years late with Hong Kong because it's gentrifying at a pretty rapid pace. I still think that it's worth visiting because some of the gritty atmosphere is still visible. You can also easily get to Shenzhen from there if you want to see Mainland China.

>some dude starts talking to me at akiba
>seems really nice, we exchange contact info
>he invites me out for dinner the next day, think "fuck it why not"
>start getting nervous and wonder if this is some kind of elaborate tout
>decide to not be paranoid and just go with it with caution
>meet with him and his friend
>we each at an awesome burger place called freshness burger
>on the train ride after one of the guys was talking to me about how buddha cured his leg after it was crushed by a car
>then they take me to a temple and we all prayed to buddha
>they gave me some Juzu beads and a prayer book
what a great couple of guys

>>2796160
Did they ask you for your information at the temple too?

It sounds like you got duped into joining the Kenshoukai lmao
They love doing that

>>2796035
I have been 2 hostels and one spar capsel hotel so far and i not much to complain
>>2796040
>to them self
Yeah i want to meet people at the hostel like in other countries and go out with then but i cant seem to connect to anyone. Most are chinese anyway

How do I find japanese gf bros? How do I even get into a conversation with them for the beginning ?
Serious question

>>2796170
>It sounds like you got duped into joining the Kenshoukai lmao
lets say I did, whats the worst thing that could happen?

Where can I have beach holiday? Except okinawa

>>2796178
They'll keep calling you and trying to get in touch with you until you finally block them.
I am assuming you are a tourist, so they won't send you mail, but if you did live here, you could expect that for the rest of your remaining life lol

>>2796183
Honestly, no worse than debt collectors constantly calling me so not bad.

>>2796183
fuckin kek it was the Kenshoukai I just checked their symbol and compared it to the prayer book they gave me

I have 3 days between Hiroshima and Tokyo. Thinking Kanazawa or Matsumoto. Any advice? It will be late November.

I just won the two month world advance lotto for the Japan Pavilion for the world expo. This shit better be worth it

>>2796208
Since it is late November, I would suggest any whichever place have better autumn leaves for viewing since it is in season. I would suggest Kyoto since it is between Hiroshima and Tokyo, but since you're picking Kanazawa or Matsumoto I'm guessing you're looking for more remote places.

location: japan, kamakura, meigetsu-in

>>2796187
Yeah, they're a big problem these days.
They got me when I first came here a few years ago.
They keep trying to get me now, but I'm used to their tricks.
It's always just some friendly guy who tries to just make small talk before making conversation.
They've even started attending social gatherings.
It's becoming a problem that, unfortunately, can't be really resolved until something major happens.

>>2796046
Monky

>>2796241
My plan is Osaka --> Kyoto --> Hiroshima --> Kanazawa/Matsumoto/Something else --> Tokyo.
Want to add something bit less touristy, but not too far away.

>>2796046
Doesn't help you now but when I was Arashiyama there was a temple near the top of the Hill that had it's own bamboo forest in the back and we had it all to ourselves and it was a lot cooler than the popular one.

>>2796252
How about the Mt. Fuji area? Since it isn't climbing season in November, maybe some of the other places that aren't Kawaguchiko wouldn't be as crowded. Hell, even if the five lake areas don't work, Fujinomiya in Shizuoka should be quiet. There's also Izu which is somewhat off the beaten path for foreigners.

Is it a good idea to stay in Tokyo instead of Osaka? I feel like Osaka doesn't habe a lot of bars that open until late compared to Tokyo.

I enjoy socializing with Japanese people so I tend to go to night bars a lot

>>2796254
Nice

>>2796278
>I enjoy socializing with Japanese people so I tend to go to night bars a lot
I'm an autistic fuck but I'd love to do this. You got any tips? I'm pretty okay at Japanese and I've been a few times. Back when I had friends we were able to have some encounters with locals that were pretty fun, but I've been getting more reclusive and weird as I'm getting older and uglier.

And I'm not even talking about picking up chicks or any stupid shit like that, I mean just drunkenly talking about whatever with anyone. Do you find that random dudes at bars are generally pretty reserved and just going about their day or are there a good amount that are open to entertaining a retarded gaijin such as myself in exchange for me being retarded or something? Going back in August, kind of excited. I'm really too poor to regularly go to bars here at home so I like to splurge on stuff when I'm in Japan.

AIYEEEEEE FUCKKKK I CANT DECIDE IF I SHOULD GO GET THE RAIL PASS AND GO TO KYUSHU OR TO TOKYO I HAVE NO WHERE TO STAY IN KYOYO FUCK

>>2796291
And it shows rain for the next days. Can I take this serious? So no cycling plans?

Planning on going March 10th-April 10th 2026
Is it really crowded during sakura season?

>>2796286
I'll be honest, my Japanese is conversational, but pretty basic (N3 JLPT level). Despite that, I have managed to get along with the people pretty OK, and I feel like they like you more because you are a foreigner. I do struggle understanding to people who slur their speech and speak really fast though. That sucks.

If I could go back to my last trip, I would definitely be more confident in speaking to random people at bars, especially the bartenders. I was pretty reserved last time and I lost a few oppotunities to socialize, make friends, etc... there.

Also make sure you have a LINE account lmao

>>2796286
Also if any bartender asks if they you can buy them a drink, be hesitant about that. Some bartenders will go overboard and buy $60 shots, because they think you are a rich foreigner lmao. I don't mind it much, but holy fuck dude.

>>2796152
>fly into Japan first, then branch to other countries

Do you return to Japan?
Customs doesnt care?
I went to Japan for a month last winter
And want to go for a month this fall
And then do a month this winter and fly to Thailand, and then back to japan for a month
Im just wondering if they will bust my balls about the whole 90/180 tourist visa stay? Someone said its kinda like doing visa runs in Thailand and keeps resettting and they will only bust your ballsack if you do it for years etc

>>2796304
>>2796303
Preciate the tips. Never had a bartender ask me to get him a drink, good to know.
>I do struggle understanding to people who slur their speech and speak really fast though
Same.

Yeah i think i can forget the 7 day trip with this wetter going on now

>>2796338
It was common when I was there. People who are older than you (senpai) will also buy drinks for you. It was great. Happened to me like 4 times

>>2796307
It depends. I usually don't, but I returned last year from Taiwan(in between a previous stay in Japan) and they just stamped my passport again at customs. There wont be an issue if you do it once in a year, but yeah I've heard that they're allegedly cracking down on people who do it over and over to stay in Japan indefinitely. I think you'll be fine in your situation.

>>2795442
holy shit you just unlocked a core childhood memory
>sister city is Kyoto
>Kyoto government decides to donate an ENTIRE HOUSE to Boston as a gift
>Boston government puts it inside of the Children's Museum
>went to the museum for a field trip back in the 1st grade right was I was starting to become interested with Japan and spent almost the entire time in the house
>the experience pretty much solidified my desire to visit Japan and I've been there 3 times since.

>>2796112
I second this question since climbing season starts in 2 weeks.

You guys probably get this question every week, but I want to do a 1 month stay in Japan next year, tentatively late summer. I'm told humidity is insane but I'm willing to give it a shot. I want to stick to rural areas and travel north-south or south-north by train, should I start working on learning some basic japanese or will I be good with just english?

any advice for tired feet? My feet hurt so much. I can't do shit anymore. Just switched hotel today and just lying around right now because I can't walk.
Any Japanese super medicine?

>>2796447
Yeah.
Onsens obviously. Duh.

>>2796448
in this heat?
also cooling is better than heating no?

>>2796446
English is fine you don’t need to talk to anyone. 99% of interactions will be someone providing service. Just learn the basics like please and thank you and they will appreciate it

>>2796447
Take a bath. They sell bath salts at the konbini. Maybe Advil too

Anybody here visited the expo in osaka?
Is it true that even if I buy a ticket I can't choose the pavilons which I want to visit, they will give me the pavilons which I can attend through a lottery?

>>2796447
You should see a doctor.

>>2796447
How many steps are you doing? I keep a 3ds in my backpack to get streetpass and count steps because i uninstalled the pedometer on my phone because it was usually 0 every day...
And as the other anon said onsens do wonders (not sure about summer heat though)

>>2796463
Some popular pavilions require advance reservations and may be selected by lottery on certain days.
Why don't you check the official Expo website?

>>2796479
>How many steps are you doing?
idc
I be out like 6 hours and rest for 12 hours. Kyoto had shit train connection so I walked 15 minutes to the places or used scooter/bike the last 3 days. last year I was out for 10-12 hours and it wasnt this bad
chatgpt told me to get voltaren but I cant even get to the drugstore or get some food
:(

>>2796478
where to find them? only in hospitals?

>>2796488
https://www.jnto.go.jp/emergency/eng/mi_guide.html

>>2796488
My girlfriend dropped into a pharmacy and got cheap over the counter pain meds super easily. Check google maps

>>2796487
Take more breaks before your feet get super sore. It’s a marathon not a sprint. Stop in cafes or malls or park benches here and there to hydrate and rest your feet for 5-10 minutes. Pachinko or arcades are good too, it’s really hot out and they always have super good A/C

>>2796488
Foreign travelers are not covered by Japanese health insurance and must pay the full 2,820 yen for the consultation fee.
(I think I heard that the fee is doubled for uninsured foreigners, but I am not sure if this is true or not.)
But if you see a doctor, he can write you a prescription for the appropriate medication.

If you have travel insurance, you can get discounts for medical treatment, hospitalization, medicine, etc.
https://www.jnto.go.jp/emergency/eng/do_travel_insurance05.html

>>2795805
Kifune is pretty chill, and you can do the hike anon mentiones at >>2795820

Nara is also nice, plenty of temples in the park, and the city is pretty quiet and full of interesting small places.

>>2796526
There is a one-hour trekking course from Kibune to Kurama and a three-hour trekking course from Kurama to Hieizan
Trekking shoes should be worn when walking these courses.

>uns puts Tesla to 215$ target 3 hours ago
>Tesla does +10%
get fucked lmao

I'm Asian (American-born Chinese). Is that a debuff for Japan tourism?

>>2796535
Did the Kibune to Kurama one. Yes, you should have Trekking shoes, or just confortable walking shoes. Once you get to the top, the down path is pretty chill. Its a shame the temple was under repairs when i went there.

>>2796563
Probably. I'm a whitoid and I stand out pretty hard when I'm in less touristy areas and I am not a fan of standing out. They'll probably pick up on the fact that you're a tourist in other ways but I imagine it makes things a little more comfortable.

When I enter a restaurant alone as a white man, they're probably thinking "gross gaijin LBH, LBH piggu go home." But at least when you enter a restaurant, they're probably thinking "stupid chuugokukei gaijin criminal go home" which is preferrable IMO

Gonna be in Okinawa for a week in July and this I planed so far:
>stay at hotel in Kokusai street as a hub
>eat really good Okinawan food (soba, sushi, etc.)
>buy Orion shirts as souvenir, maybe one of those miniature lions too
>take speedboat daytrip to Zamami for some beach fun
>take bus to American Village
>skip that famous aquarium because I'm not so interested in seeing live fish
>maybe add another speedboat day

The Japan I wanted, the Japan of the 2000s internet - no longer exists. This fantasy world I wanted to escape to no longer exists, and I don't even know if it existed in the first place or if it was just a PR fabrication
I no longer feel the warmth in my soul when consuming the Japanese media that used to light my spirit, and the more I learn about the real Tokyo and the more Japanese I learn, the less intrigued I become and the less excited I am to go over there
And yet I'm still spending hours every day trying to master Japanese, I still plan to buy a one way plane ticket to Tokyo and live off my savings until some freak of nature miracle makes things work out for me.
Because I'm the kind of mentally ill sperg that never has the humility to give up on dreams that don't make sense. Because I have nothing else going for me and life at home is a slow suicide
Knowing what I want, I'd be way happier in LATAM but I'm doing all this because I can't shake Japan even though I KNOW I'll never find what I'm looking for there

>>2796616
meds

yeah... japan sucks or something, well I'm only interested in the mountains and the rivers, I was looking at that capsule hotel thing and the apa hotels, are they any good?

>>2796616
>I have nothing else going for me and life at home is a slow suicide

This is your problem. I still learn Japanese but think it is very pointless. I do it to justify playing video games in my 30s since it makes me feel like I'm doing something worthwhile and sharpening my mind rather than rotting.

You do sound like a massive loser so I believe you will have a bad time in Japan. You need to find purpose and meaning at home before you will find contentment elsewhere. You will not be able to run from your failures and will just be a bigger failure abroad.

>>2796563
I have no idea if the locals can spot a Chinaman on sight but I had one or two instances of "sorry no english" and being shooed out of a restaurant on sight as a European. I guess it might also happen to you when it shows you can't speak Japanese, though.

>>2796625
>I had one or two instances of "sorry no english" and being shooed out of a restaurant on sight as a European.
that happens even if you speak broken japanese?

>>2796626
Hai.

>>2796626
Yes, actually in one of the (two) instances I had called "sureishimasu" (as people often do there when there's nobody at the counter) and the guy had replied "hai", immediately came over from the kitchen and then his face just turned upside down when he saw it was a gaijin. I don't hold it against him though, this was near Shinjuku Station so I imagine he's had some bad experiences with tourists or something.

>>2796629
I see broken japanese will not save me from getting kicked out of a place, I am planning to stay near kitasenju because a singer I like used to live there and I want to see several places he frequented, I guess I can at least take some pictures

>>2796616
if 2000s Japan is dead then explain all of the zoomers making Y2K TikTok montages of their trips with vintage cameras and Instagram filters

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHGsQK7TIW8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsKcE7MsSGk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8blsNjRMeU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYaX7sYP-lA

>>2796631
Don't let me make you think it's common. I must have gone to dozens of places and only got refused in that specific manner once in a very touristy area.

>>2796626
Even if you have the most jozu nihongo among the gaijin they will kick you out and mock you later they are cruel.

>>2796625
>>2796631
Rarely happens. I’ve spent a total of 3 months in Japan and gotten the “X” maybe 2 or 3 times.

It was kind of unclear whether it was a “no foreigners,” or “we’re full/you need reservations” kind of a situation but if you get the boot in a major city you’re within walking distance of 20 other restaurants so it doesn’t really matter

Social media really likes to exacerbate the “racism” shit for views. Be polite and use your manners and 99% of people will treat you well.

>>2795237
>>2796037
I just paid for a Toyoko Inn in Osaka on booking.com. I got confirmation emails, receipts and a message from the hotel itself.
Booking.com is owned by the same company that owns Agoda which was mentioned by name as a source for concern.
How boned am I?

>>2796644
Did you get an email from the hotel directly (from the hotel's domain), or the confirmation via booking.com?

>>2796645
>This email was sent by Booking.com
>The content of the message from Toyoko Inn was not generated by Booking.com, meaning Booking.com cannot be held accountable.
My bank hasn't been charged either, even though I selected Pay Now.
Yeah, I'm boned.

>>2796650
Just call the hotel directly. Their staff probably speaks English.

>>2796652
Surely there's an easier way to confirm. I'm booking like 9 hotels for my trip and my e-sim won't have a number included.

>>2796493
>Stop in cafes or malls or park benches here
yeah I have the problem that mosquitoes instantly attack me the second I sit down outside

>>2796663
Uh, email the hotel directly? Your receipt email was sent by booking.com, but booking.com should have contact information with the hotel itself or at least should show up on that email (assuming an invoice was attached)

>>2796689
Toyoko Inn is unreachable by email directly and have no contacts other than phone. I can only contact them through a booking.com email or the message system on the website/app.
I just wonder what other people do. Is it worth it to confirm every booking you make or just trust the system?

>>2796180
izu, amanohashidate, nii-jiima

>>2796644
phone them asap to confirm, best way and its a good practise

>>2796674
Just think of it as giving something back to the local ecosystem

>>2796611
look into ishigaki, onna, yoron island and Junglia

Did anyone do scuba diving in okinawa? Or anywhere else in japan?
I was at the aquarium today and got the great idea

Is going on holiday to Tokyo in late August or early September a risk due to typhoon or rainy weather?

>>2796727
How do you get to amanohashidate?
Google shows me to change 2 trains and ride the bus 2 hours from osaka

>>2796746
yeah its typhoon season. august is hot as fuck and humid. september is still hot and rainy too. be prepared

>>2796746
You can see the rough trajectory and fuck off on the bullet train for a day or two if it’s coming your way.

Not super likely but something to keep in mind nevertheless. Just get proper travel insurance so you’re covered if flights get fucked up, it’s pretty cheap.

>>2796747
JR Hashidate from Kyoto

or from Osaka Station on JR Kounotori, switch to JR Hashidate at Fukuchiyama station

theres also tours that go there, might be a decent option
https://www.getyourguide.com/osaka-l1204/from-osakakyoto-amanohashidate-day-tour-with-lunch-t768701/?ranking_uuid=e0df1773-c4c9-4801-9018-e423724e8a41

What is the osaka expo? I dont get it

In regards to:
>>2795237
>>2796644
>>2796697
The hotel replied using booking.com's messaging system. Pretty quickly too.
So maybe missed reservations are just an Agoda thing?

Is booking.com a good place to book?

>>2796750
I'm planning on heading to Saitama for le spooky July 5 prediction.
I know 90% its a nothingburger but I wanted to see some anime sites in the area anyway.

>>2796802
Nyoo..

I have 2 weeks left and dont know what to do anymore
Coming for 3 weeks the second year in a row was a mistake
They even sell the same figures and shit from last year
I kinda grow out of anime merch. Had still 3 packs of gunpla waifus and robots unopened from last year and didnt even display the bunny girl figures. Even nintendo store sells the same shit.
And the weather kinda sucks. And everything is super expensive even though the yen keeps losing value

>>2796823
>They even sell the same figures and shit from last year
have you checked AmiAmi?
found some absolute classic shit there, stuff I couldn't find anywhere else. wish I knew about it before I did the bulk of my buyfagging because now my luggage is going to be stuffed.

Why aren’t you mariokarting in Tokyo?

>>2796830
The mariokarting stuff looks scary af

>>2796830
For what purpose? Also its expensive

>>2796825
You mean the store?
I wasnt in tokyo yet but last year their stuff was expensive, but they didnt open the upper floors back then. Is it open now?

is Harukas 300 Observatory worth 9 euros?

>>2794857 (OP)
Is march break a good time to visit Japan? I've never been but its one of the few places left I actually wanna go. Ill be off for march this year so seems as good a time as any.
>tard vet visiting from /k/

>>2796895
The upper floors are now open. Their merch might seem expensive but it's on par with market values. I was there last week and a good chunk of it was unopened figurines with the boxes still in great condition.

>>2796631
For my first trip to Japan, what helped me was reaching out to my hotel concierges and having them book restaurant reservations for me. I didn’t realize until I got there that all the places they booked for me had someone there who spoke decent enough English. I also saw in Osaka and Kyoto people get turned away from the restaurants I was dining at, but it clearly was because of reservations since they let me in there. You may get turned away if you just walk in, but book ahead and you’ll have no trouble at all

>>2796421
>but yeah I heard theyre cracking down on people who do it over and over to stay in Japan indefinetely

Thanks bro, yeah i dont imagine they would see me staying 30 days in the fall, and then days days in the winter , then leaving for 20-30 days and then returning for about 30'days
And really the main reason for returning back to Japan at the final stay is so I can use the round trip tickets return , and for it to be a comfy direct flight instead of some crazy lay overs and shit

>>2796751
Thx but looks like a day trip not a beach trip

>>2796905
The price range is crazy across akiba
I bought the one miki fig in bunny outfit for 1500 yen. There were and still are stores like book off that sell it for 5000 yen

>>2796903
march and april are great times to visit, not too hot and plenty of sunshine before rainy season starts, depending on timing you might catch the cherry blossoms
>>2796823
get outside the city dude, i spent a winter holiday just chilling in a traditional japanese hut in the okayama mountains, went hiking everyday, was literally the only person there, great experience

>>2796802
booking.com is fine, i've used it domestically and internationally many times, oftentimes their policies are better than going directly with the hotel

>>2796928
Thanks anon its pretty good timing. Im looking at the schedule and their forecasting it to be early march in Kawazu. Which will line up to where Im off.

>>2796902
There's a bathroom with glass windows so you can take a leak while being on-top of Osaka. Worth it at night

>>2796925
I noticed that too, it's odd too because some stores had some figurines cheaper and some figurines more expensive than other stores. I'm glad I did a lot of browsing before buying anything so I could get a general grasp on what market prices are like. The Radio Kaikan building has some really rare figurines on the floor with the glass cases but their prices are insane.

Where can i find cafes like in the animes where these is the master with coffee passion that keeps rubbing the cups and it has delicious desserts?
Like where they always go after shopping.
Just went to hollys cafe because they showed pancakes but SHE LITERALLY FUCKING MICROWAVED this pancake in a plastic bag
What a huge let down

>>2796961
Lmao yeah thats also a factor. You cant say store x has the cheapest. I went arround various store for various items over 3 days to conpare the price for the ones i wanted

>>2796955
Hollys shit going up now then
Can i also take a dump there? I hold my shit since hours

>>2796928
>hiking

>>2796745
The creator of Yu-Gi-Oh did.
Maybe you can join him.

>>2796616
Acho mano pegate un tiro. LMAO jodio pendejo.

>>2796964
I went to Abeno harukas, it wasn't great for me.
Maybe i was over the view of cities because that was my 3rd tall object i was up. (tokyo tower was the best)
However, it had no crowd, so that was infinitly better than skytree which i went to on my second trip.

And its too late for me to answer about toilets, not only do i not remember, but you're already inside there no doubt.

>>2796964
i will be glorious anon
check it out
https://youtube.com/shorts/O1hAawcvyOM?si=Qkl8EA7BHD1tbWMt

>>2796981
So do i chill here until evening?
I am a bit early but i didnt want to wait
8 euros well spent

>>2796981
>you cant shit and piss while enjoying the view
One job osaka

What i dont get is the fist 16 foors ia departent stores and stuff but ia there anything on 17-60?

>>2796984
>>2796983
its just a simpler shibuya sky unfortunately. theres a museum onthe 16th floor, an outdoor garden and some food on one of the floors

>>2796985
Its nice
I am sitting here watching down on the ant sized humans and cars

>>2796981
Just took my piss in the sky anon

>>2796989
>>2796991
sensational

Should I stay in Setagaya or Shinjuku for my first week in japan?

Main goals is to check out some record stores (maybe in shibuya) and see jimbocho eventually

Oh and is shimokitazawa worth checking out

Would be nice to stay in a semi chill area with good food convenience around and near good stations

>>2797006
i would say shinjuku because it is much more connected honestly. the only thing is shinjuku can be a bit seedy and busy. maybe look into nakameguro, asakusa, ueno, kanda, Akasaka, shimbashi areas. shimokita is cool on the weekends, if you want to see cool little cafes, thrift stores and restaurants shimokita is exactly that.

>>2797006
Shinjuku isnt semi chill. If you want good food/convenience try a slightly smaller station, one station away. Everything immediately around Shinjuku station is gonna be busy as fuck. I wouldn’t really recommend staying there unless you’re there for the nightlife. Same with shibuya.

I don’t know where the music scene so you’ll have to look into that on your own. There’s good food everywhere, and as long as you’re near a train station it’s super easy to get around.

Ueno is kind of nice, good eats. Busy as fuck during the day but it quiets down at night

Which beaches do they go to in anime when they take the train on the beach episode

>>2797048
It's obviously the beach called UMIDA

>>2796616
Hehe same. Starting as a teenager always checking the Japan travel books in the store, sucking in each picture imagining being there. Watching all Japanese movies that appear on TV. Being a weeb before even knowing that word/meme. Eating 50 cent instant ramen thinking it's the real thing. Then later spending hours watching "tokyo night drive pov videos" on youtube or livestreams of railways. Simply magical. The first times being there it still had this magic. Dreams finally came true. The food, the people, the architecture, the sounds, etc. spot on amazing. Came home being depressed because I wanna be back so much.

Now after years of constant travel to Japan I feel like I've seen it all. I've tasted all foods (and with time you notice patterns of how everything tastes the same). Now it's so hyped up among normies.. everyone wants to go there. It's not the same as it was before. But I think that's something one need to accept. We grow up with that magic dream in the head but in reality it's just another country with the same people. Just in a different context, with some different cultures and views. Also part of leaving childhood.. I guess adult life is just more boring because our mind adapts more easily. I try to concentrate more on the small things now. Local artists, natural food. Small details can easily be very lovable and unique.

Thoughts on Nakano?
Thinking about staying here and then spending day time in Shinjuku
Is nakano generally good?

>>2797094
Big fan of the whole Chuo line, Nakano, Koenji, Kichijoji, etc. Easy to access Shinjuku, Tokyo station, Akihabara, etc. Good choice

I fucked up.
I'm leaving tomorrow.
I have no idea how I'm going to deal with my luggage when I go from Osaka to Fuji Five Lakes. This part of the trip was poorly planned, it's such a pain to get to for a two day trip...I still don't understand how I'm going to get there or how to book these bus tickets online (or if the small 40lb suitcase will even fit on the express bus!).
I don't understand IC cards. If I buy Suica, can I still use it in the Fuji Five Lakes area? Or Osaka?

>>2797131
Also, will small suitcases be permitted on something like a Fujikyu bus?
I thought travel would be easy. I'm a fucking idiot. I can't believe I sunk $10k into this.

>>2797131
A suitcase that large SHOULD be fine. You are an idiot for waiting until now to figure this shit out. A Suica card should work fine in Osaka and the Five Lakes.

Do more research next time, retard, especially when you dump that much cash. Five Lakes is a great spot though, have fun!

>>2797154
Itinerary:
- Two days on Naha
- Five days on Ishigakijima
- Six days in Osaka
- Two days in Oshino Village
- Six days in Tokyo
I'm confident in everything except the Oshino part. And worried the Peach flight from Ishigaki -> Osaka is gonna fuck me somehow.
Thank you for both being kind and justifiably calling me a retard.

>>2797158
Just double check,everything I said unless you wanna be left in the jump on some strangers advice. Flights in Japan are simple, every is simple, though of course luggage complicates things.

If you ever decided to go to Japan again or have more time to plan? entertaining one bagging it. My first 16 day trip to Japan was with a single 40L bag and I was totally stress free, could bring it everywhere with 0 issue.

Have fun though, that's not a bad spread of locations. Have you signed up to any day trips/tour guides or are you doing everything yourself?

>>2797169
Multiple tours.
My wife and I each have a single 40lb bag with us.
Really I'm just overreacting about the trip to Oshino. I can't find anything concrete about some of the local busses in the Oshino area but worst case scenario, we take an expensive as shit taxi from one of the other fuji train stations to the place in Oshino.

>>2796972
he died scuba diving in case you didn't know lmao

What restaurants do you guys recommend in Tokyo?

>>2796067
this stuff is not that fun. i went to a maid cafe when i was 19 and i don't really get the whole paying to talk to a girl thing.

miss my 立ちんぼ brats (some no longer brats)

>>2797131
Nigger how do you go on a trip without researching everything?
>I have no idea how I'm going to deal with my luggage when I go from Osaka to Fuji Five Lakes.
If you are going to be checking shit out before checking into your hotel find a coin locker and leave your luggage in there.
>I still don't understand how I'm going to get there or how to book these bus tickets online (or if the small 40lb suitcase will even fit on the express bus!).
Express bus tickets can be a little fucky because they are managed by different companies. I can't help you with going from Osaka to Fuji but just google your route and find out which bus company handles tickets. There will be a point A and point B, point A will usually be close to a train station and point B just has to be the closest to your hotel. Just find your route, enter your info and buy it. You will get a QR code by email and the bus driver will either scan it or just verify your details. These busses have room for luggage underneath and the drivers are very helpful.
>I don't understand IC cards. If I buy Suica, can I still use it in the Fuji Five Lakes area? Or Osaka?
You can use your IC card pretty much everywhere, but there are apparently still lines that use paper tickets but I have yet to encounter them. If you are entering a train station with a place to scan an IC card there will be a place to scan your IC card on exit.

>>2797181
You can travel without luggage if you have it delivered by Sagawa or Kuroneko.
Just go to the front desk of your staying hotel at the day before and leave your luggage there, and it will be delivered to your next destination the next day
(Next day delivery may not be possible to Okinawa and remote islands)

Anyone else going to see the new Kobayashi Dragon Maid movie tomorrow?

Going to tokyo soon

People keep warning me about the fucking earthquake

Nothing I can do about it because now is the only time I can really visit unless I want to delay an entire month

Quell any fears I may have about it

>>2797292
>quell my fears
Hypochondriacs are faggots

>>2797292
Most likely nothing happens.
And if it does happen, so what? There is nor was nothing you could do to stop it so why worry. Worst case scenario is you'll die. But as the lads of Monty Python once said "You come from nothing and you go back to nothing. What have you lost? Nothing!"

>>2797292
Because that manga? people really that stupid? The only fact we know from scientist is that there is a 90% chance of the big quake coming in the next 30 years. That's 1565 weeks. How many weeks you staying?

But I have to admit it's a constant fear of mine as well. I noticed some smaller ones in previous visits and it's damn spooky.

How is okinawa for 3 days? Anyone been and have advice on itinerary or where to stay?

Is Nabana no Sato worth visiting outside of the Winter Illumination periods?
Do they not even turn the lights on from June - October? I'm reading conflicting things on different websites.

>>2797302
I don't think it's just because of that manga I think it's because she apparently had an accurate prediction for the 2011 tsunamis as well.

thinking about staying at Takarajima 24, any anons have experience with it? if you get an overnight package can you leave the room or should you get a 24 hour package?

I just was in the onsen
It never gets not embarrassing showing my small dick arround

>>2797053
Exactly
There they go and scream umidaaaa

What things are essential to buy in Japan and bring back to murica?

Things that you cant get in murica and or would be expensive to import in

I may look for old jap mags for fun idk what else I should look out for thats unique to bring

>>2796616
Deja de ser tan lloron macho. Pagate un pasaje y anda, no te quedes con lo que lees en este sitio de mierda.
Stop beign such a crybaby dude. Pay up a trio and go, dont get only with what you read in this shithole.

>>2797009
Can vouch for Ueno. Good connections, have Akihabara nearby. I liked the place.

>>2797402
>Onaholes. The really good ones are hard to find, at least in Europe. I really need to find one of Ranka next time.
>Beer. Japanese beer tastes very good and the one sold oversee is usually also produced there (without rice).. so tastes different.
>Instant ramen. Those seasonal/limited ones you can find in some konbinis. Some taste really good.
>Magazines/Artbooks
>Japanese used CDs (jpop, 80s, ..)
But overall you can already get lots of things outside of Japan. I sometimes order from amazon.co.jp. I would focus more on souvenirs that you value. Things that you find in 10 years in your drawer and directly activate some memories

>>2797402
doujinshi, adult comics, anime vinyl

>>2797485
>tfw cant bring doujinshi back with me because I live in shithole Canada

what should I do? still stuck in Osaka. I wanted to do a Kyushu trip but I probably cant fit it in my schedule anymore and I am fucking busted. my body is exhausted already. but I want to at least do a comfy cycling day, have a beach day and visit an onsen city.
how do I fit this on my way to Tokyo?

i keep seeing videos on tiktok that people get food poisoning in Japan and stomage virus.
did anyone experience that here? what to avoid?
I saw cockroaches inside of a lawson yesterday

>>2797305
no only hiking faggots
not one goes to the beach here

>>2797542
>not one goes to the beach here
There's a very good reason why.
>beach
>diving
Dog shit. There are places 10000 fold better and cheaper than Japan if that's what you're looking for.
The smaller islands are better, but once again, you're better off in Thailand/Indonesia/Philippines if you're already in East Asia.
I live in Tokyo and I've been to Naha and Miyakojima, won't be coming back again, would rather fly to SEA. The plane ticket costs will be offset by accommodation and all other expenses.

t. travel for diving only

>>2797544
some of the best diving is in the red sea, believe it or not, i know the current geopolitics is fucking it up but still there are relatively cheap and amazing dives to be had in the red sea

>>2797544
>There are places 10000 fold better and cheaper than Japan
I dont get that logic
I already came here and I want to spent 1 day doing that. I wont fly 20 hours to Thailand to just dive/ beach. BUT I am already here in Japan where I can do it as well.

>>2797538
Is awaji shima worth a day trip or even biking to?

Bros I feel so fucking depressed after leaving japan. Every trip it gets worse. I miss the shitty daytime TV, the random chatter of schoolgirls, even the sounds of that robotic train lady voice.

>>2797554
Might be a good stopover as a relay point from Honshu to Shikoku.
Highlights include Nijigen no Mori, which anime otaku and children will love, and Awajishima Monkey Park, where you can see monkeys in the wild.

Awaji Island Monkey Center can be viewed via live camera.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsxYH2XQQCg

>>2797564
Funnily I started to find these shit annoying.
If a japanese girl talks near to me in her dumb "ugu kawaii x3" voice near me I feel like smashing her head. You get there by age I guess.

bros I am hanging in the hotel lobby since 4 hours. I cant decide if I should go get a JR Kansai Wide Area Pass to Amanohashidate, Amanohashidate Onsen and a beach day there or go to Tokyo directly
Already wasted most of the day here :(((

>>2797589
how are they bbq on the beach? do they bring everything with them from home?

>>2797587
Real Japanese high school girls are very different from those in the anime, and moreover, they don't talk to strangers in a rude manner like in the anime.

>>2797589
its 2pm, id go to tokyo now. youd still have a decent night time

is Yuigahama beach any good?

>>2797594
but my wildness/ seaside dream....

any onsen city worth visiting in the Amanohashidate region?

did I already ask if the JR Kansai Wide Area Pass is worth for 3 days? its 12k yen
still sitting in the lobby

>>2797596
Live Camera Japan H.View camera
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdGbuuC747o

>>2797594
wtf there is no hotel in Tokyo under 60 euros
i had a hotel here in osaka for 17 euros

>>2797600
wow that looks shit
dont Japanese use umbrellas or beach Shezlongs?

>>2797597
its far anon and it might be dark by then. i think you need to find another beach fren

>>2797598
kinosaki onsen, one of the best

>>2797603
>kinosaki onsen,
that was the name I was searching thx
but I am going to die in this hotel lobby otherwise bro
and by Shinkansen when I get the pass its also 2,5 hours. Tokyo is the same.

>>2797605
is there anything in osaka you want to do, night club, anime, food, arcade, ?

>>2797607
i have been here since 4 days now, I did everything I wanted already. at least of the things I know

>>2797602
The ocean won't open for a long time, and right now there are only surfers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPsbhPHAdv4

>>2797608
theres also arima onsen near kobe, but i remember it was pricey. also lake biwa near kyoto is sorta a beach

>>2797600
Few Japanese go all the way to the beach to sunbathe, even though they avoid UV rays all year round.

>>2797614
sorry I'm a retard thought it's tokyo

>>2797605
Miyazu Onsen overlooks Amanohashidate.

>>2797609
beach season didnt start yet? wtf its melting hot
i was in enoshima last year this time and there were plenty people swimming

>>2797613
>>2797609
so should I go to a water park instead?
what are some water parks like in anime?

>>2797619
The opening of the beach in Shonan is on July 1, when a ritual is held to pray for safety and watchmen are deployed, and all beach houses open at once.
People swimming there are simply swimming on their own.

>>2797621
chat gpt says yomiuri Land – Pool WAI is exactly as my anime wet dreams... is it true?

>>2797625
I think I can wait 4 more days then but which beach is like in my anime episodes tho

anywhere else like enoshima? where you can combine beach and exploring and even shopping and food?

>>2797500
does canada not allow porn?

Anyone done a tour here before?
It's just over an hour outside Tokyo and only costs ¥1000. But the website to book tickets and the tour itself is all in Japanese so I dunno if they're keen on foreigners doing it.

>>2797645
It appears to be English-compliant.
https://reserva.be/guidetour

>>2797634
It’s a first world country, porn is ok, just not pedophilia. Babyrapists should get shot with guns

>>2797541
If you buy sushi or sashimi from a convenience store or supermarket, take it back to your room and eat it immediately.
Or put it in the refrigerator immediately and definitely eat it on the same day.
Food tends to spoil easily in summer in Japan.

>>2797714
thats obvious tho. I am afraid of eating raw fish in this heat. I dont trust them to keep it cool but I dont think thats how they got it. some said from gyukatsu

>>2797634
there's a whole list of things that can be seen as "obscene materials" even if they are fictional.

Do IC cards have any use in Okinawa?

>>2797819
The monorail. Probably miscellaneous shit like combini and vending machines. The buses take coins. If you don’t have coins they can break a 1000 yen bill on the bus

Imai-cho, Kashihara City, Nara Prefecture, a forgotten town where no one comes despite having the highest concentration of Edo architecture in Japan

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePFguu9Bobs

Planning a trip to Japan in August for the first time, for 2 weeks. We want to climb Mount Tate (Tateyama) and ideally some other nearby peaks. We would like to get this done in one day of hiking. We would be arriving from Tokyo, or possibly from the Nikko region if there is an easy connection
Any suggestions for good base points or ways to do this?

>>2797292
>about the fucking earthquake
TLDR?

>>2797839
Usuki City, Oita Prefecture
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6NHvzDvBjU

i booked my hotel in Aoyama, $1120 total for 7 nights but i'm seeing a cheaper hotel (Sotetsu Fresa Inn Tokyo Roppongi) for only $714 for 7 nights, should i save the extra bucks? i thought Aoyama was the nicer neighborhood next to Omotesando

>>2797878
guess what anon, im going to soetsu in roppongi as well see u there

>>2797878
Consider how much time you'll actually be spending at the hotel and whether the price is worth it.
Hotels for me are a simple place to sleep, keep my luggage in a safe place, offer a decent location and have an unlimited breakfast available so I don't have to stop for lunch. I can justify spending less on hotels, but you might be different.

>>2797880
wanna hang out? i'll be in tokyo 7/17-7/24
>>2797881
good point anon, last time i stayed near the imperial garden in a very small but clean business hotel, i ended up doing 1AM and 1PM activity for a total of maybe 5-7 hours and spent the rest of the time in the hotel

>>2797882
shoot ill be there in october anon, have fun

>>2797851
Some chink wrote a manga that predicted the tohoku earthquake in 2011. She wrote another book that predicted a mega quake that in Kyushu for July of 2025 and people who forgot to take their meds and schizzing out over it

>>2797878
Unless you booked some fancy shit 90% of hotels are tiny and have the exact same amenities as each other. I normally go with apa for around $100/night, sometimes cheaper.

How do I avoid a soar throat from the hotels AC without boiling alive during summer?

>>2797919
humidifier, run a hot shower and let the steam in the room. open the windows. dont let it get too cool. lozenges, drink water

anon who wants to go to the beach, hit up Atami

>>2798048
If you're looking for beaches, the beaches in Numazu on the west side of the Izu Peninsula are beautiful.
West Izu is quieter and the sea is cleaner than in the more developed East Izu, but there are many rocky areas.

>>2797630
For example, there is Oarai. The eastern coastline of Kanto is a long sandy beach that is usually open for swimming, but you can't enjoy shopping or dining there. The exceptions are Oarai and Kamogawa.
If you like Enoshima, you'll also like Yuigahama in Kamakura. There is also a sandy beach on the west side of Enoshima. It's quite fun to go to Tsujido.
People from Osaka go south to Wakayama. Nanki Shirahama is popular with them.

Went to a club yesterday only to find out they don't accept cash in the entrance, what the fuck.
Had to walk two hours back home.
Anyways always buy tickets in advance.

>>2798258
>always buy tickets in advance
tell me about it.
>see ad for wataten popup store all over akiba opening on June 28
>make the trek to Shinjuku all the way from Chiba
>get there and get turned away at the entrance and told "come back at 7"
>don't feel like walking around shinjuku when its dark out so I just go hang out at akiba for the day
>find the website for the event, in the fineprint it says there is a pre lottery system for the weekend
I'm going back tomorrow but still fucking sucks taking an hour and a half train ride up there to be turned away.

>>2798309
Did you by any chance take a slow train from JR Chiba Station to Shinjuku? If so, you are wasting a lot of time.
Normally, one would take the Sobu Rapid from Chiba to Tokyo, then transfer to the Chuo Rapid at Tokyo to go to Shinjuku.
It takes a little over an hour, and the fare is the same as a local train.

Dumb question. I have read across different sites that a student visa requires proof that you have 2M yen in savings, but does that amount depend on the country or is the same for all of them?

It seems everyone is waiting for the next thread, so I made one.
>>2798512