Author: Dan

From Tokyo To Fujinomiya: By Bus

From Tokyo To Fujinomiya: By Bus

During Mt. Fuji Hiking Season (summer), buses run throughout the day from the Tokyo Station JR Express Bus Terminal. You can purchase a ticket from Tokyo to Fujinomiya (cities around Mt. Fuji) for 2570JPY.  

Haneda Airport to Tokyo Central by Airport Limousine Bus

Haneda Airport to Tokyo Central by Airport Limousine Bus

You can take public transit into Tokyo from Haneda airport for around 800JPY with a few transfers.  But in my experience, transiting through Tokyo with luggage is an unnecessary world of anxiety.  For 1230JPY, you can get on the Tokyo Haneda Airport Limousine Bus and 

Award Booking Strategies: Los Angeles to Tokyo in ANA Economy

Award Booking Strategies: Los Angeles to Tokyo in ANA Economy

Flying from LA to Tokyo again in ANA economy (All Nippon Air).  I’d fly with them over AA or United any day since the overall experience is pretty good.

How To Travel Around Sapporo, Japan

How To Travel Around Sapporo, Japan

You’ll probably figure out that once you land in Chitose airport, you’ll need to take the train into town.  It’s about 45 minutes ride between the airport and Sapporo station.

Award Flight Booking Strategies: Tokyo to Sapporo on JAL

Award Flight Booking Strategies: Tokyo to Sapporo on JAL

The best value with avios is short distanced flights.  For only 4500 avios and $2.56 USD, I flew from Tokyo to Sapporo and back.

Hinoya Curry: The Legendary Curry of Japan

Hinoya Curry: The Legendary Curry of Japan

I love Japanese Curry and end up mostly eating at Coco Ichibanya.  But, as I was walking around Tokyo I found a place called Hinoya Curry that served an amazing plate of curry.

The ANA Intercontinental Tokyo: A Relic of Fanciness

The ANA Intercontinental Tokyo: A Relic of Fanciness

The ANA Intercontinental Tokyo is very old and isn’t as modern as their sister property the Intercontinental Osaka.  I regret wasting my IHG free night at this location.

How To Use The Subways, Trains and Buses in Japan

How To Use The Subways, Trains and Buses in Japan

The amount of subway lines in the Tokyo Metro system is significantly more complex than you would find in Osaka, Sapporo and other parts of Japan.  It would actually be easier to understand if you tried to learn the subway system in any other city 

Staying In A Japanese Capsule Hotel: Tokyo

Staying In A Japanese Capsule Hotel: Tokyo

The capsule hotels I’ve seen have been much nicer than hostels and more private.  I found an amazing last minute deal on Agoda (30% off) and booked a stay at the Centurion Hotel Residential Cabin Tower in Tokyo for $13/night. With only two nights left 

Kabuki Show in Tokyo, Japan: Boring!

Kabuki Show in Tokyo, Japan: Boring!

On a bright Saturday morning, I made my way towards Ginza for the Kabuki theater in Tokyo.  I haven’t seen a kabuki show before nor have I researched what that type of show was about.  Surprise me!