03-05-2015, 11:42 PM
not really bike related, so forgive me..
I booked a flight to Japan for two weeks in Aug/Sep I am traveling alone and need some input/advice from those that have been there. I decided Japan because I always wanted to go there, I heard it’s relatively safe and it’s a birthday gift to me “). I have always been fascinated with their culture and history and I love their import cars and bikes.
1: I’m looking for opinions on housing while I’m there, a friend told me about using something called couch surfing or air bnb if I’m going to be traveling alone it’s a good way to possibly meet people, other options are hostels or some kind of business cube hotels. have you guys had any experience with any of these or recommend anything else, also I plan to travel a lot and I’m not sure whether it would be wise to have a place paid for 2 weeks in Tokyo if I’m not going to be there often and might actually be staying at another part of the country for a day or two.
2: places to go, I have been looking at websites and stuff so I do have some ideas of places to visit, but do you guys have any car/bike related places w/address or just general places/events to check out? I also found this on google how accurate is this map?
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer...BucPZz3bRc
3: I also want to see if I can get my hands on some jdm goods while I’m there, have you guys had any experience buying car/bikes parts there and taking them back home via checked luggage, or should I be looking at getting things shipped separate? Also any information on salvage yards/ pull a parts yards I can visit? =D
4: since its summer I plan to dress accordingly but how hot does it get?
5: commuting, am I able to rent a car, should I rent a car? How is commuting from place to place? Can I rent a motorcycle? I would like to be able to ride the country side on a motorcycle.
6: how hard is it to get money out a card out there, should I just bring money from here already converted or is card accepted widely around there?
7: I will be updating this periodically, but anything you guys can add or suggest would be greatly appreciated.
I booked a flight to Japan for two weeks in Aug/Sep I am traveling alone and need some input/advice from those that have been there. I decided Japan because I always wanted to go there, I heard it’s relatively safe and it’s a birthday gift to me “). I have always been fascinated with their culture and history and I love their import cars and bikes.
1: I’m looking for opinions on housing while I’m there, a friend told me about using something called couch surfing or air bnb if I’m going to be traveling alone it’s a good way to possibly meet people, other options are hostels or some kind of business cube hotels. have you guys had any experience with any of these or recommend anything else, also I plan to travel a lot and I’m not sure whether it would be wise to have a place paid for 2 weeks in Tokyo if I’m not going to be there often and might actually be staying at another part of the country for a day or two.
2: places to go, I have been looking at websites and stuff so I do have some ideas of places to visit, but do you guys have any car/bike related places w/address or just general places/events to check out? I also found this on google how accurate is this map?
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer...BucPZz3bRc
3: I also want to see if I can get my hands on some jdm goods while I’m there, have you guys had any experience buying car/bikes parts there and taking them back home via checked luggage, or should I be looking at getting things shipped separate? Also any information on salvage yards/ pull a parts yards I can visit? =D
4: since its summer I plan to dress accordingly but how hot does it get?
5: commuting, am I able to rent a car, should I rent a car? How is commuting from place to place? Can I rent a motorcycle? I would like to be able to ride the country side on a motorcycle.
6: how hard is it to get money out a card out there, should I just bring money from here already converted or is card accepted widely around there?
7: I will be updating this periodically, but anything you guys can add or suggest would be greatly appreciated.