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Originally Posted by MissMisa
Well, once I have a more detailed idea of where I want to go, then it'll be worth asking whether or not to get a rail pass, right?
I have a book on street fashion and it said to look at the Shibuya 109 building. My friend went there but she said she felt intimidated because she was dressed touristy and everyone was really pristine, haha. But I really want to see it.
I've been told to visit Harajuku on a Sunday, since I'm a cosplayer I'd love to see everyone else! I'm planning to wear normal clothes (I don't want to stick out like a sore thumb, particularly as I've been told people get changed in Harajuku and back again before going home.)
And of course my main passion is video games so Akiba is a must. 
Thank you for your advice, JohnBraden and godwine.
(I've suddenly become all excited, weee! Holiday! Yay! Haha.) |
Yeah, a more detail itinerary will definitely help to decide whether you need a rail pass or not. As others have pointed out, a 7 day pass cost roughly the same as a single trip to Kyoto, but if you are just going to stay in one region, then there may not be a point in getting a rail pass. If you really want to be detail, go on hyperdia after you know where you want to go, calculate the overall cost of all the travelling you will be doing, then come up with the sum of all JR cost, if its less than the pass, then skip the pass
I say try to hit both Harajuku AND Akihabara on a Sunday if you want to see other cosplayer. You can probably visit Harajuku late morningish and early afternoon, and move to Akiba after.
109 is a bit beyond street fashion, its not formal, but its definitely a place wher you will get something more expensive and "up scale". I don't know how to describe it, its just not your average street clothes, but don't be intimidated by it, a lot of tourist shop there. There is also a 109-2 that said "MEN" on it, but the last time I was there, they do have a couple of nice stores for the ladies, do check that out too....
Jeans mate in Takeshita Dori will probably where you will find your street clothes