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Tickets on sale atStations where the Skyliner stops ( Narita
Airport Terminal 1 Station, Narita Airport Terminal 2 Station,
Nippori, Ueno )Keisei Ueno Information Center ( Ueno Station )Hours
of operation:Liner Ticket Counter: 7:00am to 10:30pmTicket counter
in the arrivals lobby: 7:00am to 9:00pmKeisei Ueno Information
Center: 9:30am to 6:30pm
On-sale dateTickets go on sale one month prior to the departure
date.
FaresRouteStations where the train will stopTravel
timeFareSkyliner Fare
Narita SKY ACCESS LineSkyliner(Narita Airport Terminal 1 Station
Narita Airport Terminal 2 Station Nippori -
Ueno)41min.*1,240**1,230**
*Shortest time required between Ueno Station and Narita Airport
Terminal 2 Station (Terminal 2)**The Skyliner fare will be 2,465
yen (ticket 1,235 yen + Skyliner ticket 1,230 yen) when using an
approved IC card (PASMO or Suica, etc.) at the ticket gate
*Major credit cards can be used to purchase either the Skyliner
ticket alone or a combined base fare and Skyliner ticket.*Please
use the machines located outside the ticket gate when using the
Skyliner Ticket Machine to purchase tickets.*Some ticket windows
may not sell certain Skyliner tickets.
March 17 2015 TuesCheck in. 1) Recki Odakyu Mall for Hakone pass
n JR pass. 2) Chk Ueno Stn to Narita Airport JR ticket. 3).Impt:
Check luggage for Ueno Htl n Luggage @ Uneno Station (Keisei Ueno
Station has 75 large lockers.)Lockers list of near Ueno Station 1
Keisei Skyliner line stand ticket outside the ticket gate next to
parking, taxi stand Directions surface passage316 355 575 (mm)
300164 pieces
550 355 575 (mm) (carry bag available) 400Seventeen
843 355 575 (mm) (Allowed suitcase) 600Seventy
1153 355 575 (mm) (Allowed suitcase) 600Five
Pasmo cash From the first train to the last train A 2 subway
Ginza Line Ueno Park district ticket wicket outside the ticket
office next to Ueno Marui mouth 5b exit immediately316 355 575 (mm)
300Ten
404 355 575 (mm) 300Twelve
550 355 575 (mm) (carry bag available) 400Nine
843 355 575 (mm) (Allowed suitcase) 500Three
Pasmo cash From the first train to the last train
Recki Shinjuku.March 18 2015 Wed1) 9am Tsukiji Mkt.2) Shibuya -
Harajuku
Suica is the prepaid IC card by JR East for JR trains in the
Greater Tokyo, Niigata and Sendai regions.
- Pasmo is the prepaid IC card of Tokyo's railway, subway and
bus operators other than JR.HOTEL WASHINGTON MAR 17 19From Tokyo
StationThe frequently departing, orange trains on theJR Chuo
Line(Rapid Service) take less than 15 minutes and cost 200 yen
fromTokyo Stationto Shinjuku Station.From Ueno StationByJR Yamanote
Lineit takes 25 minutes and costs 200 yen to get from Ueno to
Shinjuku. A slightly faster alternative is to take the JR Yamanote
orJR Keihin-TohokuLine from Ueno to Kanda Station, and then theJR
Chuo Linefrom Kanda to Shinjuku.
SHINJUKUWest of the station is Shinjuku'sskyscraper district,
home to many ofTokyo's tallest buildings, including several premier
hotels and the twin towers of theMetropolitan Government Office,
whose observation decks are open to the public for free.Northeast
of the station liesKabukicho, Japan's largest and wildest red light
district, while department stores, subterranean malls and
electronic shops surround Shinjuku Station on all four sides,
including the recently redeveloped Southern Terrace.
Shinjuku Skyscraper DistrictRestaurants: Hours vary but are
typically from 11:00 to 23:00. Some restaurants close for a few
hours between lunch and dinner.The area west of Shinjuku Station is
home to a large number of skyscrapers including theTokyo
Metropolitan Government Buildingand leading hotels such as the Keio
Plaza, Hilton, Hyatt Regency and Park Hyatt (featured inLost in
Translation). Several of the skyscrapers have shops and restaurants
on their ground floors and additional restaurants with great views
of the city on their top floors.
Omoide Yokocho
Restaurants: Typically from 17:00 to 24:00 (some are open for
lunch)Closed: Irregular closing days
Omoide Yokocho (lit. memory lane), also known under its more
colorful nickname Piss Alley, is a small network of alleyways along
the tracks northwest of Shinjuku Station. The narrow lanes are
filled with dozens of tiny eateries
servingramen,soba,sushi,yakitoriand kushiyaki. Many restaurants
consist of just one counter with some chairs, while others have a
couple of tables.Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office(more
details)Hours: 9:30 to 23:00 (South Observatory until 17:30)Closed:
Dec 29 to Jan 3 (except Jan 1) and occasional inspection days, the
2nd and 4th Mondays (North Observatory) and the 1st and 3rd
Tuesdays (South Observatory) of each month except
onholidaysAdmission: FreeThe 243 meter talltwin towersand
surrounding buildings contain the offices and the assembly hall of
the metropolitan government ofTokyo, as well as observatories on
the 45th floor of each tower. The view from the southern tower is
considered slightly more interesting.Shinjuku Gyoen(more
details)
Hours: 9:00 to 16:30 (entry until 16:00)Closed: Mondays (or the
next day if Monday is aholiday), and December 29 to January 3.
There are no closure days from late March to late April (cherry
blossoms) and in the first half of November
(chrysanthemums).Admission: 200 yen
Shinjuku Gyoenis one of Tokyo's largest and most
pleasantparksand one of the city's bestcherry blossomviewing
spotsSHIBUYATake the JR Yamanote line to Shibuya station, Hachiko
exit. 1. Starbucks at Shibuya Crossing21-6 Udagawa-cho,
Shibuya,Tokyo,Japan;81-(0)3-3770-2301 2. Tokyu Food ShowTokyu
Department Store, B1 Flo,2-24-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku (Shibuya
Station),TokyoJapan;81-(0)3-3477-3111 3. Shibuya 1092-29-1
Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku,Tokyo,Japan;81-(0)3-3477-5111 Shibuya
Crossing - take a walk across the famous intersection outside
Shibuya Station. When the lights turn red at this busy junction,
they all turn red at the same time in every direction. Traffic
stops completely and pedestrians surge into the intersection from
all sides, from the second-story window of the Starbucks in the
Tsutaya building on the crossing's north side. follow the trendy
teens into Shibuya 109, a big shiny mall with more than 100
boutiques. into Shibuya Station and down to the bustling Tokyu Food
Show for an elegant array of gourmet eats and an education in local
tastes: grilled eel, fried pork, tiny fish salad, octopus on a
stick, seafood-and-rice seaweed Omotesando Hills and Kiddyland, a
5-floor toy store.
Omotesando is located beenGaienmaeandShibuyaonAoyama Dori. It's
also close toHarajuku. The contrast been Omotesando and Harajuku is
striking. Harajuku is filled with cheap shops and eateries that
target young teenagers. Omotesando targets big spenders and is the
second most prominent fashion neighborhood in Tokyo
afterGinza.Yoyogi Park is the fourth biggest park in Tokyo (134
acres). It's besideMeiji Shrine Tokyo's best known shrine (175
acres). . It attracts musicians, artists, sports enthusiasts,
cosplayers, fashion cliques and party goers. It's a lively spot
(especially on Sundays in good weather) The best way to get to
Yoyogi park is to take the JR Yamanote line train to Harajuku
station. At the station exit take a right and walk about 200 meters
you will see the entrance to the park on your right.Summer Hours:
5:00 to 20:00 (May to September)Winter Hours: 5:00 to 17:00
(October to April)There are no admission fees or closed days.1.
Takeshita Street is a pedestrian-only street lined with fashion
boutiques, cafes and restaurants in Harajuku Jingumae, Shibuya,
Tokyo 150-0001, Japan2. 3.
Daiso-100-yen-store-takeshita-dori-harajuku-tokyo/Everything for
100 Yen (+5% tax),
Tsukiji mkt (5 Chome-2-1 Tsukiji, Chuo, Tokyo 104-0045,
Japan)Take the Oedo line to Tsukiji-Shijo station, exit A1. You can
also take the Hibiya line of the Tokyo Metro to Tsukiji
station.Tsukiji Market is just above Tsukiji Shijo Station on the
Oedo Subway Line. Alternatively, it can be reached in a five minute
walk from Tsukiji Station on the Hibiya Subway Line. The
closestJRstation is Shimbashi, from where you can walk to the
market in about 15 minutes.From Tokyo StationTake the Marunouchi
Subway Line fromTokyotoGinza(3 minutes) and transfer to the Hibiya
Subway Line to get to Tsukiji Station (3 minutes). The fare is 170
yen.From Shinjuku StationTake the Oedo Subway Line directly
fromShinjukuStation to Tsukiji Shijo Station. The one way trip
takes 20 minutes and costs 260 yen.A basic map of Tsukiji
Market:
There are plenty of sushi counters here, but to find best ones,
you need to wend your way to the restaurant area near the wholesale
fruit and vegetable market, just inside the main gate off
Shin-ohashi Street. To get there, walk in from the gate, with the
fruit and vegetable market on your right, pass the off-limits
loading zone (with its stacks of polystyrene boxes) and turn left
at the main road. Walk three short blocks, then turn left again
down a small side street. Sushi Dai is the second shop on your
right. Look for the faded green doorway curtains and very long line
out front. Daiwa-Zushi, a bit farther down on the same side of the
street (curtains are red), is just as good. Expect to pay between
300 and 800 yen per generously cut, amazingly fresh piece. Order
thechu toro(fatty tuna). To help get your bearings, click
onTsukiji's outer market, a warren of narrow streets packed with
stalls selling fresh seafood and other specialty items, such as
real wasabi.Outer Market: varies by shop, typically 5:00 to
14:00Wholesale Area: open to visitors after 9:00amClose some
Wednesdays (see "English Links"
21,22 closed 17, 18 open
Gotemba Premium OutletsYou can visit this venue if you have
bought the Hakone two day pass . If shopping is your thing you will
find most of the large global big name brands here . A example for
price comparison a Ralph Lauren polo shirt on the day we where
there was exactly same price as in the USA premium outlets but it
was on a special . I think overall the USA is cheaper than here .
Also if you are looking for bigger sizes forget it as they don't
have bigger sizes at all . There are some great views of Mount Fuji
from the outlet and various places you can eat . The bus trip back
to Tokyo takes around 2 and half hours .The best in Japan and
probably within the top 10 worldwide. Outstanding in terms of
luxury and popular brand coverage from Japan, European and US. The
good buys are the Japanese brand/made which usually are close to
half the price of equivalent European brands. Organised layout of
stores that make roaming easy for this massive 200+ stores outlet.
One of the most pleasant outlet mall I had visited with view of
Mount Fuji on a clear day. Good supporting services like
English/Chinese speaking information center, locker services,
cafeteria, handicap friendly, direction signage etc. Is about 1.5
hours from Tokyo and do check their website for transportation
guidance as they provide direct bus services from many major
locations in Tokyo, Hakone, Yokohama etc. It also provide free
shuttle services from the Gotemba train station.Visited December
2014We took the "T" line bus from Hakoneyumoto bus station which is
just outside the train station. Scenic route all the way. Journey
about an hour but only 2 departure time per day so can't be
late.
The Outlet itself provides nice scenery with Mt.Fuji as the
backdrop. Nice walk in the big area during end-winter and the blue
sky with bright sunshine makes for a lovely day trip.
Shopping is not much cheaper but lots and lots of brands even
the likes of Bottega
HAKONE Mar 19,20 2015 Thurs, FriTo use them, a Hakone Free Pass
is recommended:http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2358_008.htmlWhat's
the best way to get to Hakone from Shinjuku?By direct trains of
Odakyu Railways. The round trip from Shinjuku can be included in
the above mentioned Hakone Free Pass.However, if you have a Japan
Rail Pass, you can save some money by getting from Tokyo to Odawara
by JR trains and then use a Hakone Free Pass from Odawara.In order
to get from Shinjuku to Odawara by JR trains, take either a direct
train on the Shinjuku Shonan Line or take the Tokaido Shinkansen
from Tokyo Station to Odawara Station (take orange Chuo Line from
Shinjuku to Tokyo).Uji, which is quicker/better:- direct train on
the Shinjuku Shonan Line to Odawara- Tokaido Shinkansen from Tokyo
Station to Odawara Station (take orange Chuo Line from Shinjuku to
Tokyo)Hakone-Tozan LineThe fastest and most expensive method of
reaching Hakone from Tokyo is to take aTokaido ShinkansenKodama()
train from Tokyo toOdawara, then transfer to theHakone-Tozan
Linefor the run to Hakone-Yumoto (trains operated by Odakyu
Railway). The one-way ride lasts one hour with a good connection,
and costs 3430, but if you use theJapan Rail Pass, you need only to
pay 300 for the Hakone-Tozan line. There is no longer a discount
for JR Pass holders.Be aware that theJR EastRail Passdoes not
provide access to the Tokaido Shinkansen and to make use of this
pass you will need to ride the regular Tokaido Main Line to
Odawara. From Tokyo, a convenient choice that is valid with the JR
East Pass is the "Odoriko" limited express train service. These
trains have bigger windows and better seating than the regular
commuter trains, and seat reservations can be made. As of March
2007, there are at least four daily runs, arriving in Odawara one
hour later; there may also be additional runs on certain days. All
trains make a pickup stop atYokohama, while a few also stop
atShinagawaandKawasakistations.You also have the option of boarding
comfortable Green Car seats on regular JR commuter train runs.
These seats are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and
you can purchase light snacks and drinks at your seat. You should
purchase a Green Car fare ticket prior to boarding, which is done
electronically using a SUICA card: Once you purchase the Green Car
fare from a special machine, you wave the SUICA card over the seat
that you wish to sit in and the light above you will turn from red
to green. The fare for these seats between Tokyo and Odawara is 950
on weekdays and 750 on weekends and holidays; you can also purchase
a Green Car seat on the train for an additional 250 surcharge.
Holders of theGreen CarJapan Rail Pass and JR East Pass can use
these seats at no additional charge, and with no fare tickets
required: simply board a train with a Green Car, show your Green
Car pass to the attendant and inform him/her of your
destination.Without any sort of JR pass, the regular fare from
Tokyo to Odawara is 1450 (additional for the Green Car); the trip
takes about 70 minutes.The affordable method of reaching Hakone
from Tokyo is to take theOdakyu Odawara LinefromShinjukustation.
The fastest train on the Odakyu Line is theHakone() Limited Express
train (tokky), which runs twice an hour for most of the day. The
85-minute journey makes only two stops enroute and costs 2020. Note
that some trains, calledSuper Hakone(), use newer train equipment,
while evening rush hour runs from Shinjuku are calledHome Way().
The slower Odakyu express train (kyk) runs twice an hour at a cost
of only 1150, reaching Hakone in two hours.Rail connections can be
made at Odawara fromNagoya(2 1/2 hrs),Kyoto(3 hrs) and other
locations throughout Japan.
Pirate ship on Lake Ashi (SimplyAshinokoin Japanese)Modes of
transport in the Hakone region are many and varied. Your options
include: The scenicHakone-Tozan Linemountain railway from Odawara
to Gora via Hakone-Yumoto. This line can be crowded with limited
views. Bus or car might be a better option as it can be over
flowing with tour groups. TheHakone-Tozan Cablecarup the
mountainside from Gora to Sounzan TheHakone Ropewayfrom Sounzan
down to Togendai on Lake Ashinoko via the boiling sulphur pits of
Owakudani TheHakone Sightseeing Ships, decked out like Disneyland
versions of pirate ships, sailing across the lake from Togendai to
Moto-Hakone and Hakone-machi And positively dull in comparison,
theHakone Tozan Busback to Hakone-Yumoto or OdawaraPortions of the
above circuit may close for a short period of time in the winter
for maintenance, but shuttle buses replace the closed services, so
this won't ruin your trip.Most people opt for theOdakyu Hakone Free
Pass[2], which includes a return trip from Shinjuku and allows
unlimited use of all of the above forms of transport for several
days. In addition, pass holders can receive discounts at many hot
springs, museums, restaurants, and other locations by showing their
pass.The 2-day Free Pass costs 5140 from Shinjuku and 4000 from
Odawara. A 3-day pass can be purchased for an extra 500.
Additionally, if you have a Free Pass from Shinjuku you can use
theHakoneLimited Express train by paying a surcharge of 890 each
way. Holders of the Japan Rail Pass and JR East Rail Pass should
travel to Odawara station by JR using the methods described
earlier, and pay for the Free Pass from Odawara.
Something's cooking at OwakudaniThe volcanically
activeFuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, centered aroundLake Ashinoko,
is a popular tourist attraction well known for its onsen (hot
springs) and its views ofMount Fuji. TheGreat Boiling
Valley(wakudani) is a volcanic hot spot full of sulphurous springs.
Owakudani can be reached by cablecar from Sounzan and the lake. Try
theblack eggs(kuro-tamago) at Owakudani. Boiled on site, their
shells are a mottled black due to a chemical reaction with the
sulphurous water, but the inside is quite tasty. According to
Japanese legend, every one you eat will add seven years to your
life. 5 eggs (and hence 35 years) will set you back just 500. If
you've been in Japan for a while and miss the taste of a warm
brownie, try themountain browniesat Sagamiya. The shop is a few
steps away from the tourist information center, right in front of
the bus stops. You can't miss the smell, as they are made on site!!
Hakone Jinja Shrine, nestled on the south shore of the lake, close
to Moto-Hakone, is a picturesque Shinto shrine withtoriigates in
water. Lake Ashi(Ashinoko) offers beautiful views of Mount Fuji but
only on a clear day. As many tourists have found out, a visit to
Lake Ashinoko does not guarantee a view of the mountain. The lake
is crisscrossed by cartoonishly decorated "pirate ships". Hakone
Open Air Museum[3]displays a wide variety of sculptures and artwork
within a beautiful parkland setting. Includes a Picasso exhibition
(paintings and pottery).
Shinjuku Odawara2006/2/22 21:35
JR Shonan line: direct train 1.34 h Yen 1440, Odakyu line:
direct train nearly same but only Yen 850.Shinjuku - JR Chuo 20
minTokyo 10 min transfer - JR shinkansen 30 min Odawara total
around 1 h Yen 3700 paid or free with JR Pass.
- direct train on the Shinjuku Shonan Line to OdawaraAs for pure
travel time (assuming a good connection at Tokyo station), the
shinkansen version is slightly faster (60 vs. 80 minutes). But with
a bad connection, it is basically about the same.Then again, there
is only about one direct train on the Shonan-Shinjuku Line to
Odawara per hour, compared to two shinkansen connections.
Furthermore, the Shonan-Shinjuku Line is one of the most unreliable
train lines in Japan, frequently being affected by delays due to
accidents and technical troubles.If you have the Japan Rail Pass, I
recommend to take the shinkansen
Location: Situated on Lake Kawaguchi with stunning views of Mt.
Fuji from every room. Access: We took the a train from Tokyo to
Kawaguchiko Station and the hotel shuttle bus
Palace Hotel Hakone1245 Sengokuhara Hakonemachi Ashigarashimogun
, Gora / Sengokuhara, Hakone, Japan 250-0631 (Show on map)
Palace Hotel Hakone250-0631 Kanagawa, Hakone, Sengokuhara 1245,
Japan
[ By Hakone Tozan Bus for Togendai (Route Bus) ] From Yumoto
station: about 30 min. From Odawara station: about 50 min. Get off
at Palace Hotel Hakone Mae bus stop in front of hotel / [ By Odakyu
Hakone Highway Bus ] From Gotemba station: about 40 min. From
Haneda Airport (Tokyo International Airport): about 2 hour 30 min.
Get off at Palace Hotel Hakone Mae bus stop in front of hotel. From
Shinjuku station: about 2 hours. Bus departs from in front of
Odakyu Halc Department Store. Get off at Minami-onsenso Mae bus
stop, 5 min walk to hotel / [ By Car ] From Tomei Expressway
Gotemba I.C., about 30 min via Route 138 Lv for Tokyo Ueno
Mar 21,22 Sat, Sun UenoUeno Park, shoppingMar 22 SunTsukiji Mkt,
Shopping
Mar 23 Mon to Airport
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