Japan: The Land of Rising Sun & land of high-speed trains
I travelled in 2019: 6 nights Tokyo, 3 Night Kyoto, 2 Nights Osaka during cherry blossom.
It was amazing.
This is a detailed thread that will help you plan your next trip to Japan.
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I travelled in 2019: 6 nights Tokyo, 3 Night Kyoto, 2 Nights Osaka during cherry blossom.
It was amazing.
This is a detailed thread that will help you plan your next trip to Japan.
Bookmark it.
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Visa:
Fees: 500βΉ+650βΉ (VFS)
You can go through below links for details on Visa Process:
in.emb-japan.go.jp
Usual sets of documents required including
-flight confirmation
-NOC from employer
-Bank Statement (3months)
-Form 16
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Fees: 500βΉ+650βΉ (VFS)
You can go through below links for details on Visa Process:
in.emb-japan.go.jp
Usual sets of documents required including
-flight confirmation
-NOC from employer
-Bank Statement (3months)
-Form 16
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Go through the below links for detailed set of documents:
Single Entry: mofa.go.jp
Multiple Entry: mofa.go.jp
VFS: vfsglobal.com
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Single Entry: mofa.go.jp
Multiple Entry: mofa.go.jp
VFS: vfsglobal.com
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Best Time to Visit:
Cherry Blossom (Sakura season) is the best time to visit Japan, transforming the country into a sea of soft pink.
High Season: March to May and September to November
Shoulder Seasons: June to August and December
Low Season: January to March
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Cherry Blossom (Sakura season) is the best time to visit Japan, transforming the country into a sea of soft pink.
High Season: March to May and September to November
Shoulder Seasons: June to August and December
Low Season: January to March
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Flights:
If you prefer LCC like VietJet, then you can get a return flight for around 25-32K but with 7kg baggage.
From Delhi/Mumbai/Bengaluru - Flights around 52-62K during March/April with ANA/JAL/Cathay/Singapore.
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If you prefer LCC like VietJet, then you can get a return flight for around 25-32K but with 7kg baggage.
From Delhi/Mumbai/Bengaluru - Flights around 52-62K during March/April with ANA/JAL/Cathay/Singapore.
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Airport:
Most likely you will arrive/depart from Narita or Haneda airport in Tokyo.
There are plenty of options to reach city based on preference.
From Narita:
If you have JR pass you can take Narita express and reach in 53 mins.
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Most likely you will arrive/depart from Narita or Haneda airport in Tokyo.
There are plenty of options to reach city based on preference.
From Narita:
If you have JR pass you can take Narita express and reach in 53 mins.
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Places to visit:
Where to start other than Japan's capital, perfect mix of art, religion and technology, Tokyo
Tokyo: Imperial Palace, Asakusa, Takeshita dori Akihabara, Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Skytree, Sensoji Temple, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Yoyogi Park, Odaiba, Ginza.
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Where to start other than Japan's capital, perfect mix of art, religion and technology, Tokyo
Tokyo: Imperial Palace, Asakusa, Takeshita dori Akihabara, Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Skytree, Sensoji Temple, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Yoyogi Park, Odaiba, Ginza.
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You can also visit Disneyland and Disney Sea.
You can buy Tokyo subway tickets for 24/28/72 Hours from Klook at discounted prices.
Fun Fact: Tokyo has replica of the famous Statue of Liberty in Odaiba.
In Short TOKYO IS β₯οΈβ₯οΈβ₯οΈ.
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You can buy Tokyo subway tickets for 24/28/72 Hours from Klook at discounted prices.
Fun Fact: Tokyo has replica of the famous Statue of Liberty in Odaiba.
In Short TOKYO IS β₯οΈβ₯οΈβ₯οΈ.
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Kyoto: for over 1000 yeas the capital of Japan, Magical city.
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, Kinkakuji Temple, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Monkey park.
You can do a full day trip to Nara.
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Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, Kinkakuji Temple, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Monkey park.
You can do a full day trip to Nara.
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Osaka: The Modern Metropolis
Osaka Castle, Dotombori District, Kuromon Market.
You can also visit Universal Studio and/or Osaka Aquarium.
Day Trips:
Full day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima.
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Osaka Castle, Dotombori District, Kuromon Market.
You can also visit Universal Studio and/or Osaka Aquarium.
Day Trips:
Full day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima.
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Hiroshima is a must visit.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial park takes you back to the fateful day in 1945.
One of the most unmissable sights of Japan is the floating shrine and torii gate of Itsukushima popularly known as Miyajima.
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial park takes you back to the fateful day in 1945.
One of the most unmissable sights of Japan is the floating shrine and torii gate of Itsukushima popularly known as Miyajima.
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Mount Fuji:
You can travel from Tokyo to Mount Fuji via Gotemba using JR Pass.
Once at Gotemba station, take a bus to Subashiri 5th station, the gateway to climbing Mount Fuji.
Must Try: Black Eggs
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You can travel from Tokyo to Mount Fuji via Gotemba using JR Pass.
Once at Gotemba station, take a bus to Subashiri 5th station, the gateway to climbing Mount Fuji.
Must Try: Black Eggs
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Currency:
Japan is a cash dominated society, but credit cards and debit cards are accepted in most places in Japanese cities.
1 Japanese yen = 0.56 INR
Enable international transaction on your debit card if you are planning to withdraw money from ATM.
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Japan is a cash dominated society, but credit cards and debit cards are accepted in most places in Japanese cities.
1 Japanese yen = 0.56 INR
Enable international transaction on your debit card if you are planning to withdraw money from ATM.
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Food:
Japan is paradise for food lovers.
Sushi, Tempura, Ramen bowls, Bento boxes.
If you are vegetarian like me, there are plenty of options:
There are many ramen shop that sell vegan/vegetarian ramen bowls.
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Japan is paradise for food lovers.
Sushi, Tempura, Ramen bowls, Bento boxes.
If you are vegetarian like me, there are plenty of options:
There are many ramen shop that sell vegan/vegetarian ramen bowls.
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There are many Indian-Nepali restaurant that sell Indian food.
In Tokyo, you can stay in Nishikasai and Edogawa area.
There are plenty of Indian restaurants in this area.
There is Pizza Hut which has Margherita pizza.
For Safer side you can carry ready-to-eat from MTR.
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In Tokyo, you can stay in Nishikasai and Edogawa area.
There are plenty of Indian restaurants in this area.
There is Pizza Hut which has Margherita pizza.
For Safer side you can carry ready-to-eat from MTR.
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JR Pass:
With drastic price increase announced for JR Pass.
7 Days Pass -> 29,650 yen to 50,000 yen
14 Days Pass -> 47,250 yen to 80,000 yen
If you have trip planned in next month, try to purchase the JR pass before 30th Sep which can be used within 3 months.
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With drastic price increase announced for JR Pass.
7 Days Pass -> 29,650 yen to 50,000 yen
14 Days Pass -> 47,250 yen to 80,000 yen
If you have trip planned in next month, try to purchase the JR pass before 30th Sep which can be used within 3 months.
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If you are planning to visit only Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka then try to see if individual tickets make sense or flights are cheaper and based on that you can take decision whether to purchase JR Pass or Not.
Japan has super luxurious long-distance buses as well.
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Japan has super luxurious long-distance buses as well.
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Vending Machines:
You will find them everywhere in different colors, serving different purposes.
From beverages to apples to gifts to popcorn.
You will fall in love with them.
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You will find them everywhere in different colors, serving different purposes.
From beverages to apples to gifts to popcorn.
You will fall in love with them.
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