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Originally Posted by eruchan
Sakesan,
Since this is the first time you come to Japan, the transportation system can be quite complicated. But, Tokyo's train system is really good, meaning you can basically go everywhere with the train or shinkansen. But, it is quite complicated, so, make sure you get a train map as soon as you come to tokyo. they are available in any stations.
Also, one thing you may think about getting is the Japan train pass where you can use specific shinkansen to go to places further out. The pass is much cheaper than if you buy the tickets separately. However, this pass must be purchased outside japan.
Learning some Japanese is a very good idea becoz generally people don't speak any here and street signs and shop signs are mostly in japanese.
Yeah, cash is fine. But, it's better if you bring a credit card with you since many places accept credit cards (just in case).
Hope you have a great time!  |
Thank you very much for your reply!^^
I will keep it all in mind, especially when I want to take the train.
It's probably a bit complicated, but yes I should buy a train map
to make it more easy to travel around.
Yes, I too figured that it's a good thing to learn the Japanese language.
Most people don't speak English in Japan, accept for airports and hotels, neeh?! I read that they can speak English in the hotel where I'm staying, so that's really nice.^^
Thank you for your reply again.
This information is very usefull to me.^^
Matane!