Wow

[rkold]

I use to think the best bargain in Japan was a JR Pass if you're traveling, I've since learned there is an even better bargain in Japan, Takyuubin. Takyuubin is a package delivery service that allows one to send boxes or suitcases all over Japan. For just 1800 yen, I was able to send my 60 pound suitcase from Tokyo to Osaka with next day arrival. That is just amazing to me. (I think it's like 300+ miles between Tokyo and Osaka) I am also madly in love with Densha Otoko and need both the OST and the DVDs if it is licensed. I am just so in awe.

I need to make a long post detailing my trip, or at least sharing more than I have. I also need to write post cards. >>;

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[lovelycoconuts.livejournal.com]

Here goes with my ignorance of traveling abroad - all I have is a passport. We're certainly not going to study, just stay with a friends brother so I need to go get a tourist visa? >_o

And yes the point would be so we can go see some of Japan outside of Tokyo. ^__^

[rkold.livejournal.com]

No, as long as you are not staying longer than 90 days, you do not need any sort of visa. (well other than the credit card type lol)

I think if getting a pass, it's important to put it to its best use and get it for the shortest amount of time necessary. If say you're going for 2 weeks, you can get a 1 week pass and sandwich it between a few days in Tokyo on either end. Another option is starting in Tokyo and ending elsewhere. This past trip, my husband flew into Tokyo but out of KIX.

[lovelycoconuts.livejournal.com]

Eee, I'm glad we don't have to get Visa's then. XD

We're probably only going to get it for a week. Do you know where you can get it from - is there some place online or can I go pick it up in person? *_*

(sorry to be commenting again on this so much later, school distracted me from travel plans but I am now freaking out about getting stuff for Japan ready. *_*)

[rkold.livejournal.com]

If it's not too much trouble drop me an email (yuutafan)(at)(gmail)(com)

I find it much easier to respond in an email than a LJ post sometimes ^^;;

But in brief, you order the Rail Pass online and they charge you for FedEx whether you need it or not. I would recommend if you and a friend are going together to have your rail passed sent together to save on the shipping charge.