Japan Vacations

Japan vacation packages

admin — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 21:56:21 +0000

Japan vacation packages take much of the stress and hassle out of planning a trip to a foreign country. One of the wonderful things in my mind about Japan is that it truly is quite different from the USA or Europe. For example, when taking a trip to the UK, for those from the US, I think most find like I did that things don’t seem all that different. Take a trip to asia, especially Japan, and I find things to be much more exciting, interesting, and unusual. But unless you’ve been there several times, or know people who live in Japan, or are a seasoned world traveler, Japan can seem from afar to be a little difficult to visit.

For a first time visitor, indeed Japan can seem a little overwhelming. Tokyo is a huge and bustling metropolis, with their own unique way of doing things. But also keep in mind that the Japanese people are generally extremely friendly and helpful and Japan is a much safer country than many other places in the world. But still, I can understand one wishing to take the package route, especially on their first trip over there.

When your looking for all inclusive vacation packages to Tokyo where to start? There are several possibilities. One is going through the airlines. If you’re looking for a vacation packages deal, those might be the best choice as they’re often offereing deals like an extra hotel night free and such. And given their great size, they have good bargaining power so can get good deals for their customers. Still, going through the airlines can sometimes feel a bit impersonal, though they are typically very helpful in setting up Tokyo vacation packages.

Another good way to find a vacation packages to Japan is through travel agents. Yes, real, live travel agents. They do still exist, particularly for luxury travel. Their expertise is invaluable in setting up a complex vacation package to Tokyo. There are lots of different types of Japanese vacation packages. So a travel agent can help guide you through these. But researching the packages on the internet is a good way to go as well.

One of the first choices to make when selecting individual or family vacation packages to Japan is how inclusive you want your package to be. Are you looking just to combine airfare and hotel to get a good deal, or do you want meals, side excursions, a tour guide, transportation to and from the airport or airports, etc… all included. Also, if you do want a guide, is it a guide that stays with you and the entire group for the entire duration of the trip, and even stays in the same hotel? Participating in all the same activities, in country flights or train rides, or other transfers, as you do? Or is having guides who just come in for the day ok, and may switch from day to day, not accompanying the group on all legs of the journey?

Once you’ve selected your package, I recommend getting a travel guide book online. They’re fun to read on the plane (and it is a pretty long flight to Japan from the US), and a book will provide good background on this extremely interesting country. There is so much there to see.

I’ve tried to provide some introductory info in the other posts on the website. Hope you find it useful and informative. Japan is a truly fun country to visit. Great food, people, and sights. And it isn’t that expensive anymore. Also, if you are able to take an asian airline carrier there, all the better as I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised by their service and dedication to making your japan vacation a great one. Best of luck in your search for Japan vacation packages and have a great trip.

Yamanote line Tokyo

admin — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 03:02:39 +0000

A lot of great activites are within easy reach by taking the JR Yamanote line. This train line is a continuous loop. So you can actually ride it around multiple times if you so choose. It takes about an hour to cover the whole loop. You buy the ticket ahead of time at one of the vending machines within a station. While the fare depends on how many stops you are going, you can also just buy the max fare (which is just a few hundred Yen – a few dollars), and then you can get off wherever you choose. Put the ticket into the ticket machine, and take it after you pass the turn stile. Choose a direction around the loop, find the right line, and then ride the train. Hold on to your ticket since you’ll need it to exit. When exiting the station, put the ticket into the machine again, pass through, and this time the machine won’t return the ticket. If you did buy too small a ticket, you can also adjust it by paying more on the way out with the attendant.

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Narita arrivals, train, and bus

admin — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 03:01:51 +0000

After deplaning, there is a long walk to immigration. At this point you will only have your carry on items with you. The wait in the immigration lounge is typically a half hour or so, though it can be more if many planes arrived just before yours. Once through immigration, you’ll pick up your luggage and go through customs. Once you exit the doors, you will be faced with a choice on how to get to your hotel: take the limo buses or take the train (the Narita express or NEX). The bus is often slower as it may encounter traffic, but stops at individual hotels. The train is faster, but buying a ticket, and then getting from the train station to the hotel may require a taxi ride. So for first time visitors, the limo bus is likely the way to go.

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Flights to Japan from USA

admin — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 02:58:56 +0000

Yes, it is a long flight. But if you fly on one of the asian carriers such as ANA and JAL, I believe you will be pleasantly surprised by the experience. Their service is typically much better than US domestic carriers. If you are departing from the US west coast, I recommend flying out of San Francisco (SFO), as opposed to Los Angeles (LAX). A common saying is that friends don’t let friends fly through LAX. Assuming your going to Tokyo / Narita airport, the flight will be about 11.5 hours going over, and only 9 hours back home (the jetstream acts as a stong tailwind on the return).

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Airlines to Japan

admin — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 02:55:44 +0000

Choosing an airline to Japan. Once you have selected approximate travel dates, and know what airport you’d like to depart from, it’s time to get an idea of the flight schedule and prices by checking the major travel sites. While many US carriers fly to Japan, I suggest you try to select one of the asian carriers, particularly one of the Japan ones: either ANA or JAL. Both offer service and general quality of flight the far surpasses what US carriers offer their passengers.

Shinjuku hotels

admin — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 02:53:49 +0000

Now that you’ve selected Shinjuku as your home base, it’s time to select a hotel. My favorite hotel is the Hyatt Regency Tokyo (formerly known as the Century Hyatt). A great spacious lobby welcomes you to a hotel that’s not too big and not too small, but just right. It has a good workout facility, from which you can occassionaly see Mount Fuji (also known as Fuji-san). In the basement of the building next door is a McDonalds if you crave a taste of home during your stay. Another good choice near the Hyatt is the Keio Plaza. A larger hotel similarly upscape to the Hyatt, Keio Plaza is more popular with Japanese, and is busier than Hyatt.

Shinjuku Japan

admin — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 02:52:45 +0000

Tokyo has many different neighborhoods such as Shinjuku, Ginza, and Roppongi, any of which can make a great location in which to stay. Shinjuku is the area I recommend for first time visitors to Japan. Great hotels, shopping, entertainment choices, and restaurants abound here. Many foreigners stay in this area. However, you will still mostly see Japanese people in Shinjuku as it is a busy business area.