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Tokyo & Odaiba, Japan

June 7, 2016 by hollyGS

Japan Day 3: Tokyo, Odaiba and a Love Hotel Day three was filled with exploration! We woke up early and decided to explore Asakusa 浅草(where our hostel was). We walked to Senso-ji temple in the heart of Asakusa. It was a bit chilly and rainy so we decided to explore the mostly indoor wonder called Odaiba, situated on a man made island in Tokyo Harbour. In order to get to Odaiba you need to take the metro to Shimbashi station […]

Categories: Asia, Japan • Tags: asakusa, Japan, lovehotel, odaiba, shibuya, tokyo

Tokyo, Japan Arriving at Narita and JR Passes

June 7, 2016 by hollyGS

Japan Day 2: Arriving at Narita and JR Passes We landed at Narita airport in the early evening, and easily went through customs. As a Canadian citizen, you are only required to be carrying a passport that is valid for 6 months beyond your date of departure. Canadian citizens are granted a 90 day tourist visa upon arrival. Two months before we left for Japan, we purchase JR passes or “Japan Rail Passes” (To Book Train Travel in Japan Click […]

Categories: Asia, Japan • Tags: Japan, jivestime, JRpass, khaosanworldasakusa, Narita, therubyroom, tokyo

Jetting off to Tokyo

June 7, 2016 by hollyGS

Japan Day 1: Jetting off to Tokyo Our decision to buy a flight to Tokyo was a very fluid one. I was browsing flights online, as I do for fun, (everyone needs a weird hobby) and came across a very cheap flight to Tokyo. Toronto to Detroit to Tokyo/Narita…800$ USD with Delta !!! Jives had never been outside North America before, but when I approached him with the idea, he immediately said YES! So that same week my Otaku and […]

Categories: Asia, Japan • Tags: Asia, Japan, jivestime, Narita, otaku, shibuya, tokyo, travel

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Tokyo & Odaiba, Japan

Tokyo, Japan Arriving at Narita and JR Passes

Jetting off to Tokyo