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Originally Posted by ThinasLWD
Ohm y God overload on information haha. I'm really happy with this, I was afraid some things might be left unanswered.. Thanks a whole bunch the both of you !
Back on topic.. The limousine bus you say ? How much is that xd. It seems like a nice alternative to what you described as 'lugging around suitcases'. Just want to know the price etc.. If you can !
Apart from that, what exactly is the 'JR' ? And why is it only helpful for Shinkansen ? I think I'll be residing in Shibuya since it looks like an awesome place to shop. Also, are there bike shops in or around Shibuya that can hook me up with a bike for a decent price ? Just for rent !
I have one more question actually.. There's this huge intersection somewhere in Tokyo. I believe it's in Shibuya but I could be wrong. Maybe you can comfirm for me =X ? Thanks in advance, sorry if I'm being a handful, just know I really really appreciate everything you've guys helped me out on so far, which is basically everything  . |
Can't answer the bike question, never rented one.
JR = Japan Railway
Japan Railways Group - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia , they are the operator of the Shinkansen, and also the train line that you probably will use most around Tokyo is the "Yamanote" line, it loops around a bunch of major cities in Tokyo:
Yamanote Line - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia most of your innter tokyo attraction, entertainment, shopping are accessible by this line and the sobu/chuo line:
Sōbu Main Line - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Chūō Main Line - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The JR pass is a train pass that allow you unlimited ride on any train/bus and some ferrie soperated by the Japan Railway corporation. A rail pass can be purchased online OUTSIDE of Japan
Japan Rail Pass - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For comparison, a 21 day pass is about 600USD for standard car. A round trip between tokyo-kyoto is about 300 on reserved seat. So for travelers that hop between major cities, the pass will make sense.. but if you are staying just in one city, and rely solely on local transportation, the pass maybe overkill
The intersection you are referring to is probably known by most as Shibuya Crossing, yes its in shibuya, right in front of the station, close to the Hachiko statue (The dog statue)....
When are you goin? It seems that you will still need a lot of information before you can just take off and go, what is your budget like?