Author Topic: Japan Master Thread (Read 131212 times)

moish · « **Reply #220 on:** July 27, 2015, 05:26:19 PM »

Quote from: steve L on July 27, 2015, 05:24:57 PM

any chance for a trip report?

im so behind on my reports...

Tom Brady · « **Reply #221 on:** July 28, 2015, 06:56:14 PM »

Anybody have Rabbi Sudakevich's contact info? I sent him a message from Chabad.org a couple of days ago, but he hasn't responded yet, and I'm worried that he didn't get it. I'm going to be in Tokyo for Shabbos and I don't have a place to stay yet.

Drago · « **Reply #222 on:** September 06, 2015, 05:56:14 AM »

In general, if I want to travel outside the cities, is Japan highly priced, or can it be done affordably?
Also, what scenic areas aren't to be missed?
I know it's a general question, just trying to think of Asia plans for next year, and I've been spoiled by the low cost Asian countries.

Yehoshua · « **Reply #223 on:** September 06, 2015, 02:52:58 PM »

If the PH Tokyo is supposed to be the nicest Hyatt property in the city, how come the Andaz is a lower category hotel but costs more cash (yet less points) for a night? Has anyone stayed at both properties to compare?

Suave · « **Reply #224 on:** September 25, 2015, 08:39:18 AM »

Quote from: Drago on September 06, 2015, 05:56:14 AM

In general, if I want to travel outside the cities, is Japan highly priced, or can it be done affordably?
Also, what scenic areas aren't to be missed?
I know it's a general question, just trying to think of Asia plans for next year, and I've been spoiled by the low cost Asian countries.

I stayed away from the cities, I hit up the mountains and loved it. Japan was prohibitively expensive. I ended up sleeping in my hammock as even hostels are $60 per bed (in a room of 12).
I ended up spending over 1k for the 10 days I was there just on transport & food etc

Marco Polo · « **Reply #225 on:** September 25, 2015, 10:07:21 AM »

Quote from: Yehoshua on September 06, 2015, 02:52:58 PM

If the PH Tokyo is supposed to be the nicest Hyatt property in the city, how come the Andaz is a lower category hotel but costs more cash (yet less points) for a night? Has anyone stayed at both properties to compare?

Not sure what you are planning to do, or how long you are staying, but the PH is in the business district. How many nights are you staying?

Yehoshua · « **Reply #226 on:** September 25, 2015, 10:55:34 AM »

Quote from: Marco Polo on September 25, 2015, 10:07:21 AM

Not sure what you are planning to do, or how long you are staying, but the PH is in the business district. How many nights are you staying?

As of now, just one night. Landing 9pm in HND and leaving from NRT the next day at 5pm. It'll be winter.

Marco Polo · « **Reply #227 on:** September 25, 2015, 11:09:53 AM »

Quote from: Yehoshua on September 25, 2015, 10:55:34 AM

As of now, just one night. Landing 9pm in HND and leaving from NRT the next day at 5pm. It'll be winter.

If you want to maximize time, maybe stay in a different area.

Dan · « **Reply #228 on:** September 25, 2015, 11:12:55 AM »

I'd PH it, very special hotel.

Yehoshua · « **Reply #229 on:** September 25, 2015, 01:07:37 PM »

Quote from: Dan on September 25, 2015, 11:12:55 AM

I'd PH it, very special hotel.

That's my plan, I was just curious if anyone ever stayed at the other one.

liang9 · « **Reply #230 on:** October 10, 2015, 02:08:43 AM »

Hi, any suggestion on a Japanese style room with private in room onsen include Japanese style dinner and breakfast? around tokyo or osaka or in between or elsewhere? Thanks a lot in advance!

Yehoshua · « **Reply #231 on:** October 11, 2015, 02:02:28 AM »

Based on the recent OMAAT review, seems the Andaz is hands down better than the PH Tokyo. Anyone here feel differently?

shwarmabob · « **Reply #232 on:** October 11, 2015, 08:52:20 AM »

Quote from: liang9 on October 10, 2015, 02:08:43 AM

Hi, any suggestion on a Japanese style room with private in room onsen include Japanese style dinner and breakfast? around tokyo or osaka or in between or elsewhere? Thanks a lot in advance!

A friend of mine stayed at Arima Onsen in Kobe.

Dan · « **Reply #233 on:** October 11, 2015, 06:46:42 PM »

Quote from: Yehoshua on October 11, 2015, 02:02:28 AM

Based on the recent OMAAT review, seems the Andaz is hands down better than the PH Tokyo. Anyone here feel differently?

I was blown away by the PH, though after watching Lost in Translation, staying there was a no-brainer.

Yehoshua · « **Reply #234 on:** October 11, 2015, 07:45:02 PM »

Quote from: Dan on October 11, 2015, 06:46:42 PM

I was blown away by the PH, though after watching Lost in Translation, staying there was a no-brainer.

I never sat Lost in Translation, though I'd venture a guess that the Andaz was not around at that time, hence my question.

Dan · « **Reply #235 on:** October 11, 2015, 08:00:29 PM »

Can't imagine a better experience that what the PH offered.
Also: watch the movie before going, its a classic.

Yehoshua · « **Reply #236 on:** October 11, 2015, 08:14:29 PM »

Quote from: Dan on October 11, 2015, 08:00:29 PM

Can't imagine a better experience that what the PH offered.
Also: watch the movie before going, its a classic.

Ok, I'll try to watch the movie, but did you read Nick's review on OMAAT?

Dan · « **Reply #237 on:** October 11, 2015, 09:31:46 PM »

Link?

Yehoshua · « **Reply #238 on:** October 11, 2015, 09:57:43 PM »

Here

Dan · « **Reply #239 on:** October 11, 2015, 11:02:01 PM »

Not seeing anything in that review that wows me at all.
We had several wow moments in just one night at the PH.

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