@naksx thanks for the info.. might I trouble you to be the one that keeps track on the girls and update us as soon as possible ?

i can try, but as i'm not on the forums often, and exams are coming soon, i might not be reliable. virgin hall tour i found out abit late as well and now i'm on the 2nd floor 4th row. =S

but i can try.

naksx wrote:i can try, but as i'm not on the forums often, and exams are coming soon, i might not be reliable. virgin hall tour i found out abit late as well and now i'm on the 2nd floor 4th row. =S

but i can try.

ok, thanks~ dun worry I will keep an eye at their sites too.

naksx wrote:

Serenula wrote:

naksx wrote:i can try, but as i'm not on the forums often, and exams are coming soon, i might not be reliable. virgin hall tour i found out abit late as well and now i'm on the 2nd floor 4th row. =S

but i can try.

ok, thanks~ dun worry I will keep an eye at their sites too.

teamwork teamwork!! .clap. .clap.

thats how this trip is going to work :D .cool.

Serenula wrote:

Makoto wrote:count me in!!! LOLS the trains in japan are not too hard to understand! i got it after a while... too bad i couldnt find any free wifi until now ! currently i:m in sapporo hotel gracery hahaha！heading to tokyo tmr... will be heading over to shibuya to see if i can catch scandal there... too bad i:m unable to get the tickets beforehand... oh and i found myself showing the SGSH logo at my back... haha on razor TV lols!!! cheer for SCANDAL!!!! twist ! twist ! twist! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Makoto! Ohisashiburi!, Genki? Do keep me updated., Lol this trip here was because of the small thought you and me had ~ and look how it has grown? :D


@tempostorm cheaper will be in terms of lodging and transportation. With a group, we can rent an apartment which will be cheaper as the cost will be shared. 2ndly, transportation. There is a member who has offered to be our driver. This will reduce our cost on JR-rail passes or other private lines for that matter.
Lastly, if we get a reasonable amount of people, air-fare too can be negotiated.

@darksteel not that hard, if you want I can be your financial planner till you get around 2k or so :D all I need is your monthly allowance and what are the things you MUST pay like phone bills etc


:D any more questions?

I'll be the one driving IF I get my license (already on my way to getting it), apply for International Driving Permit(IDP) incase they dont recognise Singapore's driving license, and obviously you guys/girls must trust my driving~ xD

naksx wrote:the first time i went for dreamer tour, i didn't know bout this and just got the tickets... which ended up with me queuing from 1pm till 7pm just to find out that i cant go in first because my ticket number is 2267... =(

Heh I did the same thing too the first time I went. Thats one of the reasons I'd suggest saving a lot of money for the ticket, so you can buy one at auction with a low ticket number.

maybe this site will help you guys out:

http://www.englishfriendlyjapan.com/

You can see, for example, the bus and trains link, very very helpful, and overall the website is great.

Edit: please refrain yourself from posts like:

"teamwork!" or "i hope this trip works" if you wanna chat you can use the shoutbox! .clap.

SonicFiringZ wrote:
I'll be the one driving IF I get my license (already on my way to getting it), apply for International Driving Permit(IDP) incase they dont recognise Singapore's driving license, and obviously you guys/girls must trust my driving~ xD

They don't recognize Singapore's driving license so you're right with the IDP requirement.

Is it cheaper/easier to go by car? Japan's rail system is really quite good, at least compared to the US.

320x200 wrote:

SonicFiringZ wrote:
I'll be the one driving IF I get my license (already on my way to getting it), apply for International Driving Permit(IDP) incase they dont recognise Singapore's driving license, and obviously you guys/girls must trust my driving~ xD

They don't recognize Singapore's driving license so you're right with the IDP requirement.

Is it cheaper/easier to go by car? Japan's rail system is really quite good, at least compared to the US.

From my experience, its gonna cost us a lot with the jump train and the some train system are private which our JR-east pass won't cover.. and if I remember, station to station will cost you around 200 yen per ride cheapest

320x200 wrote:

SonicFiringZ wrote:
I'll be the one driving IF I get my license (already on my way to getting it), apply for International Driving Permit(IDP) incase they dont recognise Singapore's driving license, and obviously you guys/girls must trust my driving~ xD

They don't recognize Singapore's driving license so you're right with the IDP requirement.

Is it cheaper/easier to go by car? Japan's rail system is really quite good, at least compared to the US.

I think its cheaper compared to taking the train. I've no idea how much I spent at Japan just on their rail service...their fares are INSANE!

Mostly likely confirmed
1) Serenula
2) turtle-san
3) HirumaKyo
4) naKsx
5) Makoto
6) luckless
7)Shift123

Still considering/persuading parents etc
1) Matteroll
2) cyberdoll
3) boonlenglbl
4) Scandal_Rina93
5) 7350legend
6)tempostorm
7) Rinalcardi
8)ScandalLover

Just log in and saw this thread. Cant wait to go support the girls in japan.

Hmm maybe, although I'm skeptical. I do remember fees being about 120 to 200 yen, all depends on distance of course.

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2024.html
Cheapest car they list is 6,000 yen per day. If you can fit 5 people in one car that comes out to be the same as 6 train rides per person per day at 200 yen each ride.

But that doesn't include parking or fuel costs, so it'll cost more than 6,000 per day for a car. I'm trying to find a definite estimate of parking costs in Tokyo... so far I've just found general descriptions which say the cost is "astronomical"

320x200 wrote:Hmm maybe, although I'm skeptical. I do remember fees being about 120 to 200 yen, all depends on distance of course.

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2024.html
Cheapest car they list is 6,000 yen per day. If you can fit 5 people in one car that comes out to be the same as 6 train rides per person per day at 200 yen each ride.

But that doesn't include parking or fuel costs, so it'll cost more than 6,000 per day for a car. I'm trying to find a definite estimate of parking costs in Tokyo... so far I've just found general descriptions which say the cost is "astronomical"

of course we are not going to do 200 yen rides now are we~ but yes, this will depend on where we are staying and where are we going etc...

i could get a IDP anytime , (just pay a stupid 28 dollars) anyways, i personally recommend NOT renting cars.... we might have more than 5 going so thats 2 cars? from what i know here , car parks are at 200-300 yen per 30mins-1hr... so is NOT cheap to park ur cars...to rent cars, it requires alot of planning, trains are much more simple as tokyo train system is like..... singapore city hall... lol.... seems difficuit but actually easy..however buses are not cheap too... a rough 15 mins ride on a bus can cost u up to 5-6 dollars, so like i said, gotta see how many going, den plan our budget, or else everyone is just gonna overspend like hell.. lols..

Makoto wrote:i could get a IDP anytime , (just pay a stupid 28 dollars) anyways, i personally recommend NOT renting cars.... we might have more than 5 going so thats 2 cars? from what i know here , car parks are at 200-300 yen per 30mins-1hr... so is NOT cheap to park ur cars...to rent cars, it requires alot of planning, trains are much more simple as tokyo train system is like..... singapore city hall... lol.... seems difficuit but actually easy..however buses are not cheap too... a rough 15 mins ride on a bus can cost u up to 5-6 dollars, so like i said, gotta see how many going, den plan our budget, or else everyone is just gonna overspend like hell.. lols..

exactly what I meant. We have MANY choices in fact on traveling. As I said, we can also get the JR-East pass which warrents unlimted travel on all JR-eat lines and buses, prices are as followed
5- day 20,000 yen which will be
20,000.00 JPY = 342.175 SGD as of current exchange rate. Do take note, this is ONLY for 5 days, unless we plan to stay longer then that, there is also one for 10 days but I highly doubt we might stay so long. I can always go check with JR-east resellers near my house at Raffles Place for other details during the weekends.

2ndly, we can also do what the Japanese do and get a Suica Card~ . similar to our Ez-link, the Suica is a top-up card. Here is what JR is currently offering..

Suica & N'EX 5,500yen which will be
5,500.00 JPY = 94.0885 SGD

The N'EX also known as the Narita Express is a shinkansen which brings us from Narita international Airport to major locations around Tokyo, bellow in red shows you where N'EX goes to.


The price above is breaked down into this table



Do remember that there are LOTS of private lines.. for example, the most famous Ginza Subway line, which are not link to JR and will be additional cost too.. But don't worry, as I showed in the previous post, prices are easy to get. I use hyperdai.com to get full updates on train schedue and cost. Yes, in Japan, the trains HAVE schedues...

I hope this helps !

Personally I'm a fan of the Suica cards since you can put some cash on it and then use any of the JR or private lines in Tokyo. I had mixed results with it in Osaka, some lines took it, some didn't. Some vending machines and convenience stores will take Suica cards too.

The NEX trains are good for getting to and from Narita. Depending on where you stay there is also a bus service from Narita that costs about the same amount. If you end up staying at one of the hotels covered by the bus service it's a very easy way to get from Narita to the city since it will drop you off right at the hotel. Probably not a big factor if traveling with a group, but if anyone is arriving alone and meeting the group in Tokyo the bus is easier to figure out if you don't have experience with the Japanese trains already.

320x200 wrote:but if anyone is arriving alone and meeting the group in Tokyo the bus is easier to figure out if you don't have experience with the Japanese trains already.

I would suggest everyone meet on the same day at least, and at most and hour or so in difference.. seeing that we come from all over the world.. we really need to think about flight timing.. This is to avoid people getting lost or loosing contact. Unless you KNOW your Tokyo very well, I suggest to meet at Narita Internation

on a side note, I would like a list.. Who prefers June and who prefers March for the trip

then shall we start the list for preference and confirmation?

Mostly likely confirmed
1) Serenula
2) turtle-san
3) HirumaKyo
4) naKsx
5) Makoto
6) luckless
7)Shift123

Still considering/persuading parents etc
1) Matteroll
2) cyberdoll
3) boonlenglbl
4) Scandal_Rina93
5) 7350legend
6)tempostorm
7) Rinalcardi
8)ScandalLover

March preferred trip
1) HirumaKyo
2)
3)
4)
5)

June preferred trip
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)

side note: in case you guys want to go for cars as transportation and IF i can get my driving license, i could help out... but you guys will need to trust my driving too.. .chesttap.

HirumaKyo wrote:side note: in case you guys want to go for cars as transportation and IF i can get my driving license, i could help out... but you guys will need to trust my driving too.. .chesttap.

Thanks :D. If we decide on that, I am asking my Japanese friend on prices relating to that, she says it is still better to stick to Sucia card (they can't buy JR pass). Parking is a hassle and takes a lot of time.

I think ultimately have to see SCANDAL's schedule but I'm more for later time of the year so I have more time to save up.

turtle-san wrote:I think ultimately have to see SCANDAL's schedule but I'm more for later time of the year so I have more time to save up.

true, but having a list first is always better, I am sure SCANDAL will have events on these 2 months..

Don't mind if I mod the list abit then:

Mostly likely confirmed
1) Serenula
2) turtle-san (June or later of the year preferred)
3) HirumaKyo (March preferred)
4) naKsx
5) Makoto
6) luckless
7)Shift123

Still considering/persuading parents etc
1) Matteroll
2) cyberdoll
3) boonlenglbl
4) Scandal_Rina93
5) 7350legend
6)tempostorm
7) Rinalcardi
8)ScandalLover

thats neater thanks

Mostly likely confirmed
1) Serenula (June preferred)
2) turtle-san (June or later of the year preferred)
3) HirumaKyo (March preferred)
4) naKsx
5) Makoto
6) luckless
7)Shift123

Still considering/persuading parents etc
1) Matteroll
2) cyberdoll
3) boonlenglbl
4) Scandal_Rina93
5) 7350legend
6)tempostorm
7) Rinalcardi
8)ScandalLover

Mostly likely confirmed
1) Serenula (June preferred)
2) turtle-san (June or later of the year preferred)
3) HirumaKyo (March preferred)
4) naKsx
5) Makoto
6) luckless
7)Shift123

Still considering/persuading parents etc
1) Matteroll
2) cyberdoll (June or later of the year preferred)
3) boonlenglbl
4) Scandal_Rina93
5) 7350legend
6)tempostorm
7) Rinalcardi
8)ScandalLover

Mostly likely confirmed
1) Serenula (June preferred)
2) turtle-san (June or later of the year preferred)
3) HirumaKyo (March preferred)
4) naKsx
5) Makoto
6) luckless
7) Shift123
8) 320x200

Still considering/persuading parents etc
1) Matteroll
2) cyberdoll (June or later of the year preferred)
3) boonlenglbl
4) Scandal_Rina93
5) 7350legend
6)tempostorm
7) Rinalcardi
8)ScandalLover