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Rhyme · 05-28-2009, 04:09 PM

You don't need a Visa if you are staying less than 3 months

See link:

http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/02.html

I would not suggest staying in Narita. This capsule hotel in Asakusa district in Japan was fairly easy to get to from the airport, is ~ $30 CDN/night, and accepts tourist (a few don't).

http://www.asakusa-capsule.jp/english/

Don't be put off by the capsule, it's more like a bunk bed than a coffin. And it's an experience that any young tourist should have in Tokyo. Asakusa a nice area to explore just off the plain. It's an older area and is a little quieter than some other areas in Tokyo.

There's also a famous site in the area, well two. There's the Sensoji temple, which is known for the giant latern at its gate, and there's the golden turd (you'll see what I mean if you go there) on the top of the Asaka beer building (it's supposed to be the froth of a pint).

It's also a short train ride to Ueno park, which is a nice park to walk through while your working off the jetlag. You can find the National Museum in park if you're into art and history. Between the park and the train station is a shopping district that I really like. All street vendors down narrow streets framed by signs and neon.

05-28-2009, 04:09 PM	#17
Rhyme Farm Team Player Join Date: Mar 2009 Exp:	You don't need a Visa if you are staying less than 3 months See link: http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/02.html I would not suggest staying in Narita. This capsule hotel in Asakusa district in Japan was fairly easy to get to from the airport, is ~ $30 CDN/night, and accepts tourist (a few don't). http://www.asakusa-capsule.jp/english/ Don't be put off by the capsule, it's more like a bunk bed than a coffin. And it's an experience that any young tourist should have in Tokyo. Asakusa a nice area to explore just off the plain. It's an older area and is a little quieter than some other areas in Tokyo. There's also a famous site in the area, well two. There's the Sensoji temple, which is known for the giant latern at its gate, and there's the golden turd (you'll see what I mean if you go there) on the top of the Asaka beer building (it's supposed to be the froth of a pint). It's also a short train ride to Ueno park, which is a nice park to walk through while your working off the jetlag. You can find the National Museum in park if you're into art and history. Between the park and the train station is a shopping district that I really like. All street vendors down narrow streets framed by signs and neon.