Yeah 3 more weeks until my next tripOriginally Posted by goaliepersempre
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Yeah 3 more weeks until my next trip
Off to Honkers
Shenzhen right near by
Any messages required for Ledman??
Off to Japan in a few weeks, my first time to the land of the rising sun. Any tips on what I need to see/do there? Visiting Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Looking at day trip down to Hiroshima as well, only 1.5 hours on the train from Kyoto.
Also have tickets to Gamba Osaka vs Kashiwa Reysol which should be great.
have you got a japan rail pass mate?
unbelievably good value, pays for itself after about 2 trips.
in kyoto - after you've done all the temples and shit, go to kyoto ramen street on the top floor of the Isetan department store before you get back on the train, farken killer
defo go to hiroshima - the a-bomb museum is depressing as hell but it's an amazing city, the food is off the chain. go to miyajima while you're there - see some deer and shit.
few restaurants i always go to when there:
en shinjuku ten: https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Resta...ure_Kanto.html
shinjuku ramen tomiya: just near the station, place rips, the chick is heaps hot too: https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/Resta...ure_Kanto.html
there's a video darts place down the road called "darts up". video darts slaps, the greatest booze sport in the world
if you get to fukuoka, this place is mad: https://www.tripadvisor.com.au/ShowU...u_Okinawa.html
try and get to korakuen hall for an NJPW event if you can
Cheers mate, those are some great tips!
Yeah have a 7 day rail pass, doing the trains as much as I can.
Would be awesome to catch an NJPW event, this is happening my last night in Tokyo. I'm a huge wrestling fan but can't say the same for my girlfriend...
she'll enjoy it even if she's not a fan, it's a ripper night out.Would be awesome to catch an NJPW event, this is happening my last night in Tokyo. I'm a huge wrestling fan but can't say the same for my girlfriend...
"a cultural experience"
Q-man is bang on the money there.
Japan is a beautiful country.
Hiroshima is a must do, and if you can get over to miyajima then it’s well worth it.
Don’t bother trying to see Fuji-san unless it is a crystal clear day. Save your legs.
Osaka is legit one of the all time nights out. The canal area for a feed and drinks on a Saturday night is legit amazing. Plague Jnr watching a sing off across the canal between 2 all girl pop groups was something to behold.
If there’s baseball on get to a game. A great night out even if you aren’t a fan of the game.
Best bit about the country is the people. Talk to the locals, flash them a smile and if you need help they will do their darndest to help. The old folk don’t know much English but most peeps under 25 is pretty good.
Also, never ever ever even try and eat western, the local food everywhere is delicious.
Oh and take plenty of cash or access to cash. Not many places take credit card.
God damn I’m so jealous right now. If the Jets make ACL and draw a Japanese team in first one on the plane.
Enjoy the trip.
Oh and Ueno is perfect for a feed and walk around in Tokyo, the zoo in Ueno is epic (PANDAS!!!!!!) and if someone tells you to go to shinigawa or roppongi Hills they are not your friend.
7/11 is the best place to get cash out, pretty much all of them have international ATMs
ING direct only charge 2.50 for an international ATM withdrawal. if you use the card for purchases overseas it charges you 2.5% though - so yeah, cash is king
Thanks for that plague! Baseball schedule doesn't look favorable unfortunately, have seen a couple of games in the States (Giants vs Dodgers on Opening Day two years ago was amazing) so would have been cool to see how it compares.
Miyajima is definitely on the cards!
Funny thing is while I'm in Tokyo Sydney FC are playing there against Kashima Antlers. Thought it would be a good opportunity to go see the smurfs get a flogging but apparently getting from Tokyo out to Kashima is absolute hell so going to give that a miss.
But yeah if this trip goes well and the Jets are there next year I might have to be in on that.
Yeah i was over there last year and loved it.
Agree with everything the guys have said. Definitely see Miyajima if you can, it was probably my favourite place apart from Osaka.
Otherwise Nara is good for a bit of wildlife and culture. Not far from Kyoto or Osaka on the train.
How long are you going for? I was there for 2 weeks but wish it was longer. I barely scratched the surface.
There for 12 days - 6 in Tokyo, 3 in Kyoto and 3 in Osaka.
Off to Singapore and Koh Samui for three weeks.
Member, got any tips?
Singapore is dear as poison GTFO ASAP
As for Thailand
Dont fight the locals or get into an argument Walk away They fight 30 on 1
Learn a couple of phrases of Thai
It convinces the locals you smarter than the average farang
Eat the local food it is fantastic
When the ladyboys approach you if ypu not intetested just smile and endure their harassment
As for the local women Do Not trust any of them
You are a man
Lead the way FFS
I'm in Singapore for a disc golf tournament and catching up with some friends who moved there from Sydney, so should be pretty relaxed. Only plan is a possible trip to the zoo on one of my free days.
Koh Samui should hopefully be a shit load different to mainland.
Not been to Samui
Have a mate who raves about it but I not convinced
Currently in a Bkk RnT as we speak
Off to Phuket in a few days time
Not that I rate that either
It a shithole of Bogan trash these days but Samui is a little higher up in my eyes
There are hundred or so islands off the coast in the Bay of Thailand
Samui and Phuket are the 2 least interesting to visit in my eyes
As for your phrases
Pom Dong Jai Towroy Cup
How much do I pay
That one ****s the locals as Few tourists bother with it
Hong Naam You Tee Nai Cup
Where is the toilet
That enough to get you out of shit
Samui has two disc golf tournaments, again the primary reason for the visit.
Bugger, Grim, I'm in Singapore in 10 days time for a week.
Would have loved to catch that disc golf comp.
Thoroughly enjoyed Singapore....best zoo I've been too. Yes, booze is expensive once the add all the taxes, especially around Clarke Quay. Offset by the cheap eats you can get if you look.
Not all about money when you are on hols....I threw away plenty.
Singapore is awesome. The Gardens by the Bay lightshow is outstanding;and how good is the metro !
And super safe..
I’d love to go to the F1 GP there.
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