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JAPAN DESTINATION GUIDE

The Land of the Rising Sun, of the secret world of the Geisha, of the mysterious Samurai, and then again of anime, technology and the bullet train. Japan is a fascinating land of contrasts, of day to day paradoxes that manage to baffle even the most well travelled among us.
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JAPAN RAIL

There is simply no better way to get around Japan than on the world-famous Shinkansen, or ‘bullet’ trains, which whizz you effortlessly from the southern tip of Kyushu to the northern tip of Honshu at speeds of up to 300km/h. Not just fast, these wonderful trains are super-efficient, almost silent and depart so punctually you could set your watch to the exact second!
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JAPAN RAIL PRICING

 

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2nd Class (‘Ordinary’)
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1st Class (‘Green’)
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7 consecutive days

R3,760

R5,025

14 consecutive days

R5,990

R8,119

21 consecutive days

R7,655

R10,565
 
Tokyo Plaza Hotel
Tokyo Plaza Hotel is located a 2-minute walk from Shin Okubo Station and a 12-minute drive from Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. It offers a cafe, massage services and rooms with free internet. Guest rooms offer both air conditioning and heating facilities. Each room is equipped with a fridge, fax facilities and a flat-screen TV. Luggage storage can be found at the 24-hour front desk. Dry cleaning services are available upon request.
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Sunlite Shinjuku
Just 800 m from Shinjuku Station, Hotel Sunlite offers contemporary air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV, free wired internet and an en suite bathroom. A breakfast buffet is served. Free-use internet terminals are located in the lobby. Restaurant Floret offers Japanese foods for breakfast, and Western-style lunches and dinners.
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Grand House Chang Tee
An 8-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station, Grand House Chang Tee Hotel offers Western and Japanese-style rooms. The hotel has free Wi-Fi and self-service laundry facilities. From Ikebukuro Station it takes less than 15 minutes by train to downtown areas Shinjuku, Harajuku and Shibuya. Grand House Hotel is close to shops, restaurants and a convenience store.
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Japan Fast Facts

Languages Spoken

The official language spoken in Japan is Japanese, however you will also find minority languages such as Ainu

Currency

Name: Japanese Yen
Code: JPY
Symbol: ¥

Time Zone

Time Zone: Japan Standard Time (UTC+09:00)

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JAPAN ON A SHOESTRING

FR. R14,659
  • 1 Country | 6 DaysTop cities: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka
  • Enjoy an orientation walk in Tokyo
  • Travel to picturesque Takayama and take in the quaint streets of the old town
  • Board a train to Japan's imperial capital, Kyoto
  • Explore the culturally-rich city of Kyoto
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EPIC JAPAN

FR. R23,970SAVE R4,229
  • 1 Country | 11 DaysTop cities: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka
  • Enjoy an orientation walk in Tokyo
  • Travel to picturesque Takayama and take in the quaint streets of the old town
  • Board a train to Japan's imperial capital, Kyoto
  • Explore the culturally-rich city of Kyoto
  • Take a ferry to the sacred island of Miyajima to see the famous floating torii gate
  • Board a train to Osaka, one of Japan's culinary capitals and explore
  • 7 day Japan Rail Pass included
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Top cities in Japan

Japan is a place where the ancient and the futuristic seem to coexist in complete harmony, where an elaborate temple may sit side by side a skyscraper and where traditional clothing can be seen next to the latest fashion trends. Get ready to pack your bags and experience the neon lights of Tokyo or explore Kyoto's Geisha culture with our handy city travel guides.
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Kyoto

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Osaka

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Hiroshima

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Japan Fast Facts

Beers

The typical cost of a beer in a restaurant in Japan will be between ¥500 – ¥600, but if you're going to a convenience store to get one you're looking at a lower cost of ¥100 – ¥200.

Meals

The cost of a meal in Japan can range from ¥800 – ¥3000, with a bowl of ramen costing around ¥500. Top tip: if you're looking for a quick and inexpensive meal such as soba and domburi, keep your eyes peeled around large train stations.

Taxi Ride

Looking to catch a cab? a normal taxi tariff starts at ¥300 depending on where you're going.

Transport

One of the best things about Japan is its transportation, with the cost of an adult 1-day subway ticket costing around ¥800.

Hostels

Looking for a hostel in Japan? the average cost per night is around ¥3000.

Hotels

Japan has a range of accommodation to choose from, including both traditional rooms and Western style hotels, with the average cost of a night being around ¥2000.

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