Author Topic: Japan Master Thread (Read 171437 times)

Suave · « **Reply #180 on:** May 18, 2015, 09:18:35 AM »

Quote from: Marco Polo on May 17, 2015, 11:05:42 PM

Did that work for all the different lines?

It worked on all JR lines besides for the express and shinkansen, I think it worked on the hokkaido lines too.

PS, I do recall people telling me that I should have purchased a real pass while overseas. (it seems to average about $240 for an unlimited 7 day pass that covers the shinkansen as well, seems like a good deal to me if you will be doing more than one cross country trip)

Marco Polo · « **Reply #181 on:** May 18, 2015, 09:19:56 AM »

Quote from: Suave on May 18, 2015, 09:18:35 AM

It worked on all JR lines besides for the express and shinkansen, I think it worked on the hokkaido lines too.

I tried looking into something like that, but there did not seem to be a pass that included the subway, trains etc. So would have needed passes for each line.

Suave · « **Reply #182 on:** May 18, 2015, 09:24:25 AM »

Quote from: Marco Polo on May 18, 2015, 09:19:56 AM

I tried looking into something like that, but there did not seem to be a pass that included the subway, trains etc. So would have needed passes for each line.

JR coveres most of the country.
http://www.japanrailpass.net/en/

BTW, I was able to catch a few express trains too, I played the dumb tourist and all was good.

shimshieT · « **Reply #183 on:** May 19, 2015, 02:03:08 AM »

Quote from: Suave on May 18, 2015, 09:24:25 AM

JR coveres most of the country.
http://www.japanrailpass.net/en/

BTW, I was able to catch a few express trains too, I played the dumb tourist and all was good.

I love it, lol, guy from DDF playing dumb tourist, we are a pretty informed species of tourist, but it's all good

IsraelGuy · « **Reply #184 on:** June 23, 2015, 06:20:38 AM »

Thinking about stopping over in Tokyo Tlv - west cost. Flight would get in at 7:30am, leave at 5:30pm- enough time to make a stopover in Tokyo worth it?

Dan · « **Reply #185 on:** June 23, 2015, 08:57:16 AM »

IsraelGuy · « **Reply #186 on:** June 24, 2015, 12:44:56 PM »

Quote from: Dan on June 23, 2015, 08:57:16 AM

Yes

Recommendations for such a short stopover?

Also anywhere in NRT to store hand luggage?
I'm hoping OS to ANA we won't have to pick up our luggage and recheckin....

AJK · « **Reply #187 on:** June 24, 2015, 01:05:44 PM »

Meal at chabad; sumo if possible; buy pearls; pick a garden, etc.

Shouldn't be an issue to through check luggage.

moish · « **Reply #188 on:** June 24, 2015, 05:32:20 PM »

i would disagree about the meal at chabad. imo, it should not be a priority for a shortish stopover

AJK · « **Reply #189 on:** June 24, 2015, 05:41:45 PM »

I found the meal at main chabad to be very good food; a made-to-order super fresh meal.

Not to mention that the felafel at the restaurant is excellent.

Thoughts, @Dan?

robbie · « **Reply #190 on:** June 24, 2015, 05:52:22 PM »

speaking of short stopovers, I have one for 6 hours, is that possible? worth it?

AJK · « **Reply #191 on:** June 24, 2015, 06:00:26 PM »

Quote from: robbie on June 24, 2015, 05:52:22 PM

speaking of short stopovers, I have one for 6 hours, is that possible? worth it?

Won't be able to do a lot in 6 hours, not if you're flying into NRT.

robbie · « **Reply #192 on:** June 24, 2015, 06:04:23 PM »

Quote from: AJK on June 24, 2015, 06:00:26 PM

Won't be able to do a lot in 6 hours, not if you're flying into NRT.

just curios reason being long lines? far from city?

AJK · « **Reply #193 on:** June 24, 2015, 06:12:16 PM »

Quote from: robbie on June 24, 2015, 06:04:23 PM

just curios reason being long lines? far from city?

90-120 mins from city by train.

Dan · « **Reply #194 on:** June 24, 2015, 07:25:23 PM »

Quote from: AJK on June 24, 2015, 05:41:45 PM

I found the meal at main chabad to be very good food; a made-to-order super fresh meal.

Not to mention that the felafel at the restaurant is excellent.

Thoughts, @Dan?

Yup, both are fresh and quite delicious. Would definitely hit up one on a 10 hour stop

At chabad they really are open to making anything and the chef is quite talented. Felt like being on one of these food shows watching them invent and whip up a dish on the spot.

Dan · « **Reply #195 on:** June 24, 2015, 07:25:54 PM »

Quote from: AJK on June 24, 2015, 06:12:16 PM

90-120 mins from city by train.

Depends where. It's just 55 minutes from NRT to Tokyo Tower. Chabad was 90.

Marco Polo · « **Reply #196 on:** June 24, 2015, 07:39:29 PM »

Quote from: Dan on June 24, 2015, 07:25:23 PM

Yup, both are fresh and quite delicious. Would definitely hit up one on a 10 hour stop

At chabad they really are open to making anything and the chef is quite talented. Felt like being on one of these food shows watching them invent and whip up a dish on the spot.

If only they had a better view into the kitchen.

moish · « **Reply #197 on:** June 25, 2015, 02:51:11 AM »

Quote from: Dan on June 24, 2015, 07:25:23 PM

Yup, both are fresh and quite delicious. Would definitely hit up one on a 10 hour stop

At chabad they really are open to making anything and the chef is quite talented. Felt like being on one of these food shows watching them invent and whip up a dish on the spot.

i was there (not by falafel) twice and had everything on the menu both times (different menus). very hit and miss. some things were delicious while some were borderline inedible.

either way, imo, shouldnt be a priority

shwarmabob · « **Reply #198 on:** June 25, 2015, 07:44:06 AM »

Anyone spent Shabbos at one of the Chabad places? Any feedback?

Dan · « **Reply #199 on:** June 25, 2015, 08:24:32 AM »

Menu? What menu?
They just asked us what we liked and the food was quite good.

It's not a must see attraction, but the train line from NRT to chabad is very inexpensive and if you have 10 hours I don't see why its not worth a stop.

Topic Wiki

Author Topic: Japan Master Thread (Read 171437 times)