In two weeks around Japan by train
Published: Aug, 2020 | Travel Date: May - Jun 2019
DESCRIPTION
Safe, clean, fast - that's train travel in Japan. For a total of two weeks we explored the country with backpack and train. And we were thrilled: In Japan you can find everything - beautiful natural landscapes for hiking, pulsating big cities, an interesting and extraordinary culture, incredibly friendly people and also a few crazies and curiosities - at least for us Europeans. A visit to Japan is worthwhile for everyone! It's best to buy a Suica card right at the start, because you can use this rechargeable money card to travel by train, subway and bus in Japan. If you also want to take the train more often, you should definitely buy the Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass) from your home country. der-japan-rail-pass.de The train connections can be found on the following page: hyperdia.com
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General Information
To get an overview of Tokyo at the beginning, you can use the Hop on Hop off Bus for one day. So you can get through the whole city, get on and off whenever you want and get an initial orientation.
Accommodation
Agora Place Asakusa, 2 Chome, 2-9, Kotobuki
Very nice and clean hotel. In general, you should book hotels as early as possible, otherwise the prices can get very high.
Activities and Sights
Sensoji Temple old five-story pagoda mark, 2 Chome, 3, Asakusa
Beautiful temple complex. From 9 am to 6 pm there is a market in front of it with many souvenir and food stalls.
Tokyo Tower, 4 Chome, 2-8, Shibakoen
We didn't find the Skytree that special and didn't go up there either
Tsukiji Hongan-ji, 3 Chome, 15-1, Tsukiji
Hop on Hop off Bus Tokyo
Tickets for the Hop on Hop off bus can be easily booked using the Getyourguide app.
Zojoji Temple
There are large numbers of Jizu statues on the site: small, colorfully decorated stone dolls that can also be found in many other temples in Japan. Most Jizo statues can be found in cemeteries.
Akihabara Japan Shop, 1 Chome, 21-11, Central
It is best to go there in the evening so that you can experience the area with all its lights.
Ueno Park, 8, Uenokōen, Taito City
When we were there there was a bonsai exhibition.
Tokyo Imperial Palace, 1-1, Chiyoda, Chiyoda City
Unfortunately, the palace can only be viewed from a great distance. Access to the park was blocked.
Shibuya Crossing, 2 Chome, 2-1, Dogenzaka
Shibuya Crossing is a world famous landmark of Tokyo. When it is green, pedestrians flow in all directions - even diagonally - across the street, allegedly up to 15,000 per green phase at peak times. The best view from above is either from the Starbucks window or, even better, from the roof terrace of the "Magnet by Shibuya109" shopping center, which can be found on google maps under the name "Crossing Photo".
Tokyo Sky Tree, 1 Chome, 1-2, Oshiage
We only drove by here on the Hop on Hop off bus
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, 2 Chome, 8-1, Nishishinjuku
In the Rauthaus there is a free viewing platform with a great view over the city. How to get there: The subway station (Tochōmae Station; accessible with the Ōedo Line) is about 5 minutes walk away. Opening times: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., last entry 30 minutes before closing
Tokyo on foot
Simply explore the city on foot every now and then and of course try out various delicacies such as the sushi travel corners from the Family Market or 7 Eleven. (There is also a cheap and delicious coffee here)
Transportation to next station
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We went to Kawaguchiko by coach. You can find detailed information here: japanbusonline.com/en/AreaSearch2/3130000/4194301001/?afcd=MDI=
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USEFUL APPS
- hyperdia.com
- Tokio Subway Navigation App
SUMMARY
The two weeks in Japan were a great experience! Of course the trip was exhausting, but we really saw a lot. The culture and the people in Japan are very special and we will certainly travel to Japan again.
