Sunday, November 27, 2005

【其他】要帶的東西

衣物
  • 底面衫褲鞋襪
  • 頸巾
  • 手套
  • 帽(一定要帶!!小心俾雀屎dup中!)

日用品
  • 毛巾,牙刷牙膏
  • 沖涼洗頭用品
  • 指甲鉗...
  • 剃鬚用品(for男仕)

電器
  • 相機連charger&card reader,finger
  • DV連charger
  • 手機連charger(for香港團)
  • pda連charger
  • ipod/mp3 player連charger

藥物
  • panadol
  • 喉糖
  • 膠布
  • 最好有sore muscle既貼貼/藥膏,我覺得我一定賴野

旅行用品
  • passport
  • 機票
  • 地圖
  • JR pass receipt & 宮崎峻 receipt
  • 字典?
  • printout schedule,酒店地址(仲有咩要print請加上)
  • COPY OF PASSPORT & HKID!!!! 唔見左都可以用黎頂住先。

林林審審
  • 啤牌
  • 橡筋,較剪,膠紙
  • 洗衣袋(要唔要洗衣粉?_?)
  • 紙筆,記事本
  • 插蘇頭
  • umbrella
  • alarm clock

Tuesday, November 15, 2005

【行】十二月十日.土.富士急

時間 目的地
需時 到達 火車 # 費用
5:20 Hamacho Arrive at Hamacho Station and boarded on train 10 5:30 - -
5:35 Shinjyuku Train leaves Hamacho Station for Shinjuku (Toei) Station 17 5:52 503T 210
5:52 Shinjyuku Walk to Shinjuku Station 8 6:00 - -
6:07 Kitano Catch train from Shinjuku Station to Kitano (Tokyo) Station on Keio Line Local 47 6:54 2001 350
6:59 Takao Train leaves Kitano Station for Takao (Tokyo) Station, on Keio Line Local. Nb: Change of trains is required. 10 7:09 6113
7:25 Otsuki Train leaves Kitano Station for Otsuki Station, on JR Chuo Line. Nb: Change of trains is required. 48 8:13 525M 570
8:19 Fuji-Q Train leaves Otsuki Station for Fuji-Q, on Fuji Express Line. Nb: Change of trains is required. 47 9:06 9 1050
9:06 Fuji-Q Scaring ourselves shitless on the rides. 184 12:10 - 4500
12:19 Kawaguchiko Catch "Retro Bus" from Highland Resort Hotel to tour Kawaguchiko 38 12:57 - 1000
12:57 Kawaguchiko Play around Kawaguchiko 123 15:00 - -
15:07 Fuji-Q Catch "Retro Bus" back to Fuji-Q 38 15:44 - 1000
15:44 Fuji-Q Scare ourselves some more 211 19:15 - -
19:21 Otsuki Catch train from Fuji-Q station to Otsuki, on Fuji Express Line. 47 20:08 40 1050
20:17 Takao Train leaves Otsuki Station for Takao (Tokyo) Station, on JR Chuo Line. Nb: Change of train is required. 38 20:55 2026M 1450
21:08 Yotsuya Train leaves Takao Station for Yotsuya Station, on JR Chuo Line. Nb: Change of train is required. 47 21:55 2114T
21:58 Ichigaya Train leaves Yotsuya Station for Ichigaya Station, on JR Sobu Chuo Line. Nb: Change of train is required. 2 22:00 2104B
22:07 Hamacho Train leaves Ichigaya Station for Hamacho Station, on Toei Shinjuku Line. Nb: Change of train is required. 10 22:17 6896 210






11390

The time at which we leave Kawaguchiko is depended on where we catch the "Retro Bus" back to Fuji-Q. The following link is the timetable of the "Retro Bus"

http://www.fujisan.ne.jp/access/retrobus_K.asp

Also the following link is a good page that talks about what to do in Kawaguchiko.

http://www.fujisan.ne.jp/

Sunday, November 13, 2005

【豆知識】Japanese Taxis

To the average cost conscious traveler, taxis are an expensive and little attractive alternative to the efficient public transportation system of Japan's largest cities, at least during daytime and evenings.

In smaller cities and the countryside, however, public transportation is often much less efficient, and taking a taxi from the nearest train station to your final destination, for example, can be a good choice. If you travel in a group of three or more people, a taxi can also be an economical alternative.

Most train and bus services in Japan stop around midnight, resulting in a sudden increase in the demand for taxis around that time - especially on weekends. On Friday and Saturday nights, long lines at taxi stands in front of major train stations are not uncommon, and waiting times can be long.

Most taxis accommodate up to four passengers (not including the driver), while larger vehicles are able to accommodate an additional fifth passenger.

Taxi fares typically start around 600-700 Yen for the first two kilometers and increase by roughly 100 Yen for every additional 500 meters traveled. The cost also increases when the taxi is not moving for a prolonged time. Late in the evening, rates are raised by 20-30 percent.

A plate on the dashboard in the lower corner of the wind shield indicates whether a taxi is vacant or not. A red plate indicates that the taxi is vacant, while a green plate indicates the opposite (see illustration below). During the night a light on the roof of a taxi can indicate that the taxi is vacant.


Vacant

Occupied

When you board a taxi, note that the vehicle's left rear door is opened and closed remotely by the driver. You are not supposed to open or close it by yourself. Furthermore, you are not supposed to tip taxi drivers, as the service is included in the price.

If you do not speak Japanese, or your destination is not a well known place, it is recommended to give your driver the precise address of your destination on a piece of paper or, even better, point it out on a map, since the Japanese address system can be confusing even to local taxi drivers.


Lui and Eddy: we will need this when we get from Tokyo station to KITCHO

Thursday, November 10, 2005

【其他】Useful Numbers

Emergency

Police
110


Police General Information in English(Tourist / foreigner help line)
03-3501-0110

Fire / Ambulance
119


The Japan Helpline
0120-46-1997
0570-000-911
03-5780-1111
http://www.jhelp.com/
Medical Services

Medical Information Service (Himawari)
03-5285-8181, Mon. - Fri. (9:00 am - 8:00 pm)

AMDA International medical Information Center
03-5285-8088, Mon. - Fri. (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
http://www.amda.or.jp/eng/

【其他】IMPORTANT

11/10/2005
  • TourClub好似唔受late check-in (please check),即係話我地去完mura要返去check-in?
  • 要快手搞掂NEX

Wednesday, November 09, 2005

【行】十二月十四日.水.京都の二

時間 目的地
需時 費用
08:15 伏見稲荷大社 行去京都駅 9
08:25 搭JR奈良線去稲荷駅 5 140
08:30 行去伏見稲荷大社 5
08:35 伏見稲荷大社 60 0
09:35 清水寺 行去稲荷駅 5
09:40 搭JR奈良線去京都駅 4 140
09:49 1 搭市バス206去五条阪 14 220
09:50 2 搭洛バス100去五条阪 14 220
10:04 經五条阪行去清水寺(熱鬧,商店) 30
10:34 清水寺 139 400
12:53 南禪寺~銀閣寺 經茶碗阪行去五条阪站(靜,有塔睇) 30
13:23 搭洛バス100去東天王町 16 220
13:41 行去南禪寺 12
14:00 南禪寺 40
14:45 行去若王子神社 20
15:05 若王子神社 15 0
15:20 行去銀閣寺 15
15:35 銀閣寺 45 500
16:20 行去白沙村莊 10
16:30 白沙村莊 30 800
17:00 八阪神社 行去銀閣寺道 2
17:06 1 搭市バス203去祗園 10 220
17:03 2 搭洛バス100去祗園 18 220
17:21 四条通(食) 180
花見小路
新橋
八阪神社
20:30 祗園 行去祗園 15
20:30 祗園 90
22:03 Tourclub 搭市バス206去京都駅 17 220
22:20 行返去tourclub 9
22:29 Tourclub







1700






~NZD21.25

【行】十二月十三日.火.神戶

時間 目的地
需時 費用
08:00 神戸 出發行去京都駅 9
08:22 搭新幹線ひかり393号去新神戸厼駅 29 3040
09:03 人防災未來中心 搭神戸市営地下鉄西神山手線去三宮厼駅 2 200
09:05 由三宮厼駅行去三ノ宮厼駅 4
09:16 搭JR神戸線去灘 2 120
09:18 灘店南出口行去人與防災未來中心 10
09:30 人與防災未來中心 115 800
12:25 食晏 行去灘駅 10
12:39 搭JR神戸線去三ノ宮厼駅 2 120
12:41 在第一條班馬線過對面馬路再轉左向前行去ステーキランドKOBE 1
12:42 ステーキランド KOBE 48 3500
13:30 異人館 沿北野阪向北走至盡頭入天神阪走至盡頭 20
13:50 風見雞之館 85 300
魚鱗之家 1000
其他,或見京阪神P131 套票見京阪神
15:15 相樂園 行去JR神戸線三ノ宮駅 20
15:42 搭JR神戸線去元町厼駅 1 120
15:43 向北行去相樂園 10
15:53 相樂園 52 300
17:45 神戸ルミナリエ 行去神戸ルミナリエ 15
18:00 神戸ルミナリエ 150
20:30 京都 行去元町駅 15
20:49 搭JR学研都市・東西線去三ノ宮 2 120
20:51 行去三宮駅 4
21:00 搭神戸市営地下鉄西神山手線去新神戸 2 200
21:18 搭新幹線ひかり392号去京都駅 30 3040
21:48 行返去tourclub 9
21:57 Tourclub







6300






~NZD78.75
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【行】十二月十一日.日.京都の一

時間 目的地
需時 費用
07:50 京都 東京駅會合

08:06 搭新幹線ひかり403号去京都 157 13220
10:43 Tourclub 行去Tourclub 9
10:52 Tour club – drop luggage 30
11:22 太秦映畫村 行去京都駅 9
11:30 1 搭市バス75去太秦映畫村道 31 220
11:34 2 搭市バス205去西之京円町 24 220
12:04 搭市バス91/93去太秦映畫村道 7 220
11:38 3 搭JR嵯峨野線去太秦駅 14 190
11:52 行去太秦映畫村 13
12:11 太秦映畫村 229 2200
16:00 Tourclub 行去太秦駅 13
16:35 搭JR嵯峨野線去京都駅 14 190
16:49 行去Tourclub 9
16:58 Tour club – check in 30
17:30 大阪梅田 行去京都駅 9
17:47 搭JR京都線新快速去大阪 27 540
18:14 大阪梅田 225
22:00 京都 搭JR京都線新快速去京都駅 27 540
22:27 行返去tourclub 9
22:36 Tourclub







2200






~NZD27.5

Tuesday, November 01, 2005

【住】Tour Club.email

Hello. This is the Tour Club.
Thank you so much for your email.

At the moment, we have a large Japanese style room (five +extra) people available for the nights you requested.
*Tour Club is not a Hilton Hotel but a small guesthouse; we appreciate your understanding from the price 2,483yen+tax*6=14,900yen+tax for a room with private shower and toilet in this location (around Kyoto station) that means it may not be suitable suit for people who need large room space, bellboys and etc. All in all, we are always trying to give you the best value for the YEN and hoping you to have a wonderful time in Kyoto.

Please click here for the pictures of rooms.
http://www.kyotojp.com/photo.html

Rate:
For the first 4 nights 14,900yen+5%tax=15,645yen per room / night
After the 4th night 14,400yen+5%tax=15,120yen per room / night
150yen linen charge (per person) will be added only for one night guests (Free for more than one night guests)
Payment : by Cash, T/C (Yen, US$ or EUR), total sum upon your arrival (Sorry, no credit cards)

We have more info at the end of this email, so please have a read. If everything meets your needs, please make a reservation within 24 hours. (After 24 hours, please require about availability again.)

To make a reservation, please fill out below blanks (with credit card info) and send this page (only first page is OK) by FAX.
Alternatively,you can call (between 8:00 and 22:00) or email back (in this case, we recommend you to send by at least two emails for security- one with the first part of your credit card information, the other with the second part.) to us. Our computer itself is always protected by firewall program.

Name: Irene
Total number of people : 6 people
Check-in date: (10th of Dec.) arrival around **am, **pm (latest check in is 9:30pm*)
Check-out date: (15th of Dec. morning)
Length of stay: 5 nights

Credit card information (Only to guarantee reservation: We will not charge any money in advance.)
Holder's name: ****
Company: **VISA, Master, AMEX, JCB
Credit card number: **** **** **** ****
Expiry date: (month)**, (Year)**
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from outside Japan: +81-75-353-6968
from inside Japan: 075-353-6968

*Below is the reason why we are asking credit card number.
http://www.kyotojp.com/creditcard.html (English)
http://www.kyotojp.com/creditcard-big5.html (Chinese)

*Since our front desk is closed at 22:00 (check in time is by 22:00), if your plane arrives later than 19:00 at Kansai Airport, please take limited express ''Haruka'' train. (If you take other transportation, you can't be here by 22:00 and so we can't accept your reservation on your arrival date.)
Haruka's time table.
http://www.japanrail.com/2_rail/index.html

We will send you a confirmation email shortly after we receive your replay (with credit card info).
If you do not get our confirmation in 24 hours, please contact us again.

We hope you have a nice trip in Japan !

Yours sincerely,
Yuji Arita

Dorm rooms (furnished with bunk beds)
Capacity : 4 or 6 people in each room.
Common Bath & Toilet (Clean & spacious. The shower is for single use, not a group.)
*We make our best effort to keep the rooms single sex, but sometimes we have to shuffle guests around (which may result in a coed room) to fill the rooms. We have to fill all available beds to keep our low prices. We appreciate your understanding very much.

Japanese style private rooms
Furnished with tatami mats, futon (Floor) beds and a Japanese lantern.
There is a private bath & toilet (western style) inside the room

Internet (100yen for 15 min)
Rental bicycle (630yen/day)
Coin laundry (for washing 200yen, for drying 300yen)
Air-conditioning/heating in all rooms
Free coffee & tea service

*Soap, shampoo and hair dryer are provided free of charge, but you should bring your own towels.
(We rent towels. large 70yen small 30yen)

Check in: 16:00 to 21:30
*You can leave your baggage from 8:00am.

Check out : by 10:30

No Curfew for those in private rooms (We have a 23:00 curfew for the dorm)

(From Kyoto Sta.)
to Osaka 27 min by JR line
to Nara 45 min by JR or Kintetsu line
to Hiroshima 120min by JR line(shinkansen)

10 days prior to the cancelled date 10%
9-4days prior to the cancelled date 30%
3-2 days prior to the cancelled date 60%
The day before the cancelled date 80%
On the date of the cancelled date 90%
No show 100%

Cancellation
If you inform us about your cancellation (or schedule change) later than 10 days prior to your reservation days, you'll have to pay the cancellation charge as stated.
Please kindly note that we are cheaper even than youth hostels, and to keep our low price, we have to make effort to fill the rooms (beds) every night. So, if you want to cancel or change schedule, please tell us as earlier as possible.

PS.
*We are located north of Kyoto station.
If you arrive at Kyoto Station by train, please use Central Gate (not Shinkansen Central Gate. If you arrive by Shinkansen, go through the
Shinkansen Central Transfer and you will see signs directing you to the Central Gate).You will see the Kyoto Tower in front of you.

If you arrive by limousine bus, the drop off point is located on the south-side of the station. Please go through the station to the north-side, where the central gate and Kyoto tower are located.

*For those arriving at Kansai airport, here is a link to the airport website. Hope this helps.
http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/english/index.htm

*Below sites are quite useful for your trip.
Kyoto local maps in English (If you bring these maps, you do not have to
carry your guidebook during day time.)
http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/spn/kyoto/sightseeing/index.html
Kyoto temple fees and opening hours.
http://www.templefees.com
Train fare and time checker for all over Japan.
http://www.jorudan.co.jp/english/norikae/e-norikeyin.html
For cheap hostels all aver Japan, please visit
http://www.cheaphostelsjapan.com

You can always find these sites in our "Sight information links" page, also
if you have own website, we are welcome to exchange links.
www.kyotojp.com

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Japanese style guesthouse Tour Club www.kyotojp.com
The features
1. The Japanese style (Tatami bed room, futon + zen garden)
2. All private rooms have toilet and shower room inside.
3. Free yukata (summer kimono)dress up service (female only).
4. Wall (TFT) TV in every ensuit room.
5. Every staff speaks English.
6. Located near Kyoto station but very quiet at night.
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