November 2024

[pulsar wasp]

Are fish bowls supposed to be this small

[spare wind]

no

is this the aqua art museum

in tokyo

[pulsar wasp]

Yeh

[viscid orbit]

Average salaryman behaviour tbh

At least they didn’t… 👈

[raw plinth]

@sacred yoke 👋 where are you

[sacred yoke]

Im at sensoji

[night gazelle]

Hey again all,
Staying my last night in Japan in Yokohama. If anyone wants to meet up later, let me know!

[sacred yoke]

@raw plinth I can head to akihabara anytime just wandering around atm

[raw plinth]

okay it will take around 30 mins for me to reach there

[granite warren]

Ueno park pond ain't lookin too hot
Guess this is a spring/summer attraction

[grim salmon]

Good morning yall

in shibuya parco rn. I love these clothes but so expensiveeee

[crude holly]

You can try Koishikawa Korakuen garden. It's an all season thing

[radiant yew]

@tough storm

Your wagyu rec is a bust

[tough storm]

lol sorry. Can't predict that

[lime inlet]

everything closed on tuesdays

[radiant yew]

I'll see what else you have on the map for Miyazaki

[radiant yew]

Damn can't eat then

[tough storm]

Soba I think

[radiant yew]

I'll try my luck with a new place. I want Miyazaki beef for lunch and I'm leaving later

[tough storm]

?

[zealous peak]

It's their username

[tough storm]

Oh

[lavish flame]

love the blending in wooden vending machine

[zealous peak]

All the cakes and pastries are so neat and perfectly made

[ionic wave]

Ryukyo canyon was beautiful 🤩

The hike ended early tho, so i backtracked to kinugawa onsen for one last dip in a random hotel, but it was awesome

(Not my photo dw took it from the hotel website)

[shut flower]

Very nice!

[tough storm]

I will take a picture of an onsen if its a private one. One where the door is locked behind me so I know 100% no one is coming in.

I don't do it of course for public onsens, no matter if they are empty

[ionic wave]

It was a public one so yea i didnt

Just wanted to share how great it was

[ionic wave]

^

[tough storm]

Its quite stunning

[tough storm]

Oh I saw. I was just adding my 2 cents

[ionic wave]

All g!

Looks as good as the photo ngl

Today’s skies are absolutely clear

Hotel Sunshine in Kinugawa Onsen

Right next to Kinutateiwaotsuri Bridge, you can kinda see it from the outdoor bath too

Oh, bonus point the onsen opened at 11 so i was the first and only one till i was about to get out

[sacred yoke]

I'm in akihabara!

[scenic jackal]

https://toos.co.jp/basementbar/

there’s a “secret” concert tonight in Shimo that looks cool (and free)

[granite warren]

@raw plinth @sacred yoke @viral sapphire
Scrollling up this seems to be everyone in east tokyo rn
Anyone down for yakiniku? I wasn't hungry but then I strolled through ameyokocho

[sacred yoke]

@granite warren totally

[lavish flame]

should I do Kyoto national museum or just keep doing shrines

[zealous peak]

Anyone around Shinjuku or Shibuya wanna meet up?

[radiant yew]

I went to grill my own yakiniku. It's okay

[granite warren]

@sacred yoke a cursory search is showing this place as a good option
https://maps.app.goo.gl/sTdYfgqrhrdTizSL7
I'll hold out for a bit to see if the others respond

[pulsar wasp]

When

[zealous peak]

Where at?

[granite warren]

As soon as we can all get together

[sacred yoke]

Looks good. I have to be back in Shinjuku by 8pm

[granite warren]

Tabelog is showing reservations starting at 5
I wonder if that means there's nothing available until 5 or they just don't take reservations until then
I wasn't sure if reserving was necessary just checking

[radiant yew]

Go to Kyoto railway museum

[pulsar wasp]

Looks like staff lunch break is at 3 and they reopen for dinner

[radiant yew]

Do it

[lavish flame]

are you sure

This is my only full day here

[lime inlet]

See you there

It is free but you should be prepared to put a tip in the box if you enjoy the show

[radiant yew]

Or just go to another shrine. Only you can decide

[pulsar wasp]

I'll probably arrive there around 1:30 if you're fine with waiting until then

[lavish flame]

is the national museum not worth it, I saw some confusing stuff about the permanent collection not usually being on display

[pulsar wasp]

Or 5 if youre waiting for dinner

[idle roost]

Probably later in Nov

[granite warren]

Might be easier to wait for dinner

[worthy wadi]

You guys are giving me major FOMO right now 🫠

I don’t arrive till 11/25

[pulsar wasp]

Don't worry fall leaves barely started

[granite warren]

But it also might be hard to get a head count for a reservation
Hmmm
We'll play it by ear

[pulsar wasp]

Still green

[worthy wadi]

Hopefully in a few weeks it will be all red

[lavish flame]

one foliage

[slate laurel]

What are you looking to do

[raw plinth]

@sacred yoke where you at

[slate laurel]

Been here since the 2nd and leaving on the 14th. If anyone is interested in meeting up around tokyo hmu

[raw plinth]

Sure I can try that

[idle roost]

Only place I saw red/yellow leaves so far was Nikko

And there was still quite a lot of green

[granite warren]

@pulsar wasp @sacred yoke @raw plinth
Yeah with them closing at 3 it's best to make a reservation when they reopen at 5
I'll make a mental headcount for now but I'll check back here later before I make the reservation at 3 or 4
Might make a separate thread for this too so it doesn't get lost in the chat

[pulsar wasp]

Yeh I'm down to eat there at 5

[raw plinth]

Yo I am full right now

[zealous peak]

Not sure, maybe grab something to eat?

[slate laurel]

Sure

[sacred yoke]

@alien I'm at akihabara radiokaikan

[zealous peak]

Are you in Shinjuku?

[slate laurel]

@zealous peak just realized I'm an hour away 😅

[zealous peak]

Nvm lol

[slate laurel]

Yeah lol

[maiden gale]

Oof, I just left there haha

[sacred yoke]

Are you still in the area?

[maiden gale]

Unfortunately not, about to walk into my hotel in Hamamatsucho with my haul to see if it fits in my luggage

[spiral latch]

Hey chat

if I bought tax free clothing

Can I wear it

[maiden gale]

Yes

https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1052472382440353792/1298256565605765120/tax-free-in-japan.png?ex=6733ede5&is=67329c65&hm=4729cddb67dcf49eb4dd45ad83ccd40f82f590103c9d18c955b2a3578833eb14&

[sinful iron]

Went and did a second fortune. One was grand fortune and the other was excellent.

[pulsar wasp]

Anyone around ginza?

[storm cove]

I’ll be in akihabara later if you’re still gonna be there

Just doing the samurai museum

[storm cove]

Can I join this? 💀 I just spotted it

[pulsar wasp]

Walked past it yesterday, worth going?

[storm cove]

I’ll let you know I walked pass it earlier and said fuck it and booked a ticket for 14:00

[night gazelle]

Forget these plans probably. Forgot my backpack on the train. And wouldn’t you know it, has my passport in it too. F*ck me

[pulsar wasp]

Worst nightmare

I should put my tile tag in my backpack to prevent this lol

[slate laurel]

dude im so sorry

[radiant yew]

I feel so guilty picking up pastries to eat but I know I've earned it.

[tranquil sun]

Go to a station attendant and tell them. You’ll get them back in no time.

Likely will be sent to the terminal first though

[radiant yew]

Yeah you will probably get it the next day?

[nocturne path]

Anyone in Kanazawa?

[night gazelle]

I already went as well as submitted the inquiry with all the necessary info

[sacred temple]

Sorry to jump in...any space for 2 more ppl?

[granite warren]

I'll make a separate thread in an hour or so to get an accurate headcount

[grim salmon]

falling asleep rn in yoyogi park🤣gotta run to the hotel for a power nap

[errant otter]

Is it just me or are harajuku second hand stores kind of expensive

[ashen quail]

All of tokyo second hand stores are expensive

[errant otter]

So im just poor

[lavish flame]

a few times I've walked into an interesting looking store and instantly realized that I'm in the wrong socioeconomic class for it

sadly not going to be buying any 800,000 yen dragon paintings this trip

[zealous peak]

The pokemon center in Shibuya is crazy crowded

[fringe rapids]

Ayo does anyone know a good gym with a daypass in: Osaka, Shikitsu, Higashi

[pulsar wasp]

That's every Pokemon center

[mild wagon]

lmao imma bout to cry i cant find my exit in shinjuku station 🥹

[lime inlet]

It was nice knowing you

[idle roost]

Had that happen to me yesterday

Just take a random one

Also, Hakone is mid

Too early for fall colors

Guess I'll wake up at ~6am for nice pics and no crowds around the torii

[lime inlet]

At least try to get out on the west or east side depending on where you're going. If you come out of west when you need east then you'll probably have to go back into the station to cross over

[tough storm]

https://tenor.com/view/rocky-iv-dolph-lundgren-captain-ivan-drago-if-he-dies-he-dies-dies-gif-4956349

[idle roost]

Chill a bit until tenzan onsen opens, then go to Kyoto

[torpid scarab]

I'd be down for this too!

[errant otter]

I keep getting mistaken as Japanese

And then i have to awkward respond in English

It’s so hot here I’m sweating bullets

[radiant yew]

Is it hot in Tokyo?

[chrome leaf]

Is anyone else going to this down to meet up before?

[zealous peak]

It's like 20c

[errant otter]

Its windy so not that hot, but I was walking under the sun

[radiant yew]

Yeah if the sun is out it be warm yeh

[ionic wave]

Today we travelled around the world

[ashen quail]

Maybe, But its well known tokyo osaka and kyoto have absolutely skyrocketing thrift/vintage prices

[radiant yew]

I know where this is

[ionic wave]

Yea, vatican city

[tough storm]

depends on what you consider hot

I don't think its hot until its 38 C/100 F

[normal quarry]

I thought the rumours about it were exaggerated
And then I went through it myself yesterday and now I understand

[radiant yew]

If you angle your selfies just right you can make it look like you've been to all those places

[normal quarry]

It’s about 20 degrees and sunny, but also quite breezy. Perfect t-shirt weather

Anyone for Golden Gai later? My last night in Tokyo and I haven’t given it a look yet

[ionic wave]

This is the best i’ve done so far that doesnt look too awful

[cosmic oriole]

Got an hour massage earlier for 4500, what a deal

[night gazelle]

UPDATE: they found my bag!

It’s in tochigi, which… im in yokohama lol

[shut flower]

Wow

Nikko

LOL

[young idol]

yep I got mine back in NRT

[young idol]

New trip to nikko

Next time get a neck wallet

Just for your passport

And important belongings

Dare I say, any other country everyone would just shrug

[storm cove]

I forgot who asked me about the samurai museum

But yes it’s worth it

Good fun

[uneven willow]

Does anyone know where I can buy a ps5 disk drive in akihabara? Unfortunately they are sold in germany, hope to buy one here and then use it on my ps5 Pro at home 🥲

[storm cove]

Oh geez at least they found it

The museum is part experience, part brief history lesson so if you know nothing about samurai history / feudal system in Japan it’s basically a free class

[pulsar wasp]

Got it, do they allow you to buy tickets same day?

[storm cove]

Yes but buy online for 300 yen off

[pulsar wasp]

Got it, will probably go tomorrow then

[sacred yoke]

We still doing yakiniku?

[plucky fjord]

Few more days till I leave for my trip!

[pulsar wasp]

Yeh at 5 I think

[granite warren]

I'll make the thread now
But tbh this is looking like a party larger than I'm comfortable wrangling lmao

[whole smelt]

You got this.

@ionic wave ain't here so someone else has to organize.

[granite warren]

https://discord.com/channels/440956791426383882/1305782575205191700

[night gazelle]

The ONE TIME it’s not in my inner coat pocket, I forgot it. Figures right?

[young idol]

Are you traveling solo

Or maybe you got distracted

Guess what, it gets worse when you get older

So you gotta figure out “a system”

[night gazelle]

I put it in the over head bars then when I had to transfer i quickly left forgetting it

[shut flower]

Rip

[young idol]

Have a long leash and clutch your bag

[shut flower]

It happens

[young idol]

Or just check overhead bins each time

For the rest of your life

[night gazelle]

It’s in utsunomiya station which is far but at least I know where it is

[young idol]

Always double check overhead bins and doors

[young idol]

And no one ransacked your wallet

Travel as a group, be on a look out for other people’s stuff too

This is why I always go for Japan tourism. It’s just safe

Leave your bag on the train, or leave your shit on the beach

[night gazelle]

Luckily I have my wallet on me

[young idol]

Passport > all

Get a neck wallet

[shut flower]

1.75 hrs from Shinjuku whee

[young idol]

Pass out like this guy and still have his wallet

Wrapped around him

[sweet veldt]

Been over a week since I lost my wallet in Kyoto just called the police station still not turned in gone forever 🥲

[young idol]

I need a hall of fame of lost wallets

[orchid vector]

Looking for someone that wants to go to Fuji q and take on the labyrinth of fear preferably before the nov 23 when rail pass runs out

[jagged flare]

Anyone in or around shibuya tonight and tomorrow?

[frozen crane]

I’m in Yokohama tonight!

[cosmic oriole]

Damn, sorry for that

[grim salmon]

Is it just me or is kabukicho not as sketchy as everyone says? Or is it just bc i'm used to san francisco type nightlife with homeless ppl yelling at you on every corner lmao

[lime inlet]

Group of us going to Shimokitazawa today which is 1 stop away

[lime inlet]

Kabukicho is only dangerous if you follow a tout. Otherwise it's just boring

[lime inlet]

#1225745917911765062 message

[sweet veldt]

all good could have been worse like losing my camera or passport all in all only lost 12k 😅

[cosmic oriole]

After walking through, kinda agree

Relatively not too bad lol

[dreamy kestrel]

Hi everyone. Anyone here going to still be in Japan into December? My dates are Nov 23 to Dec 14

[frozen crane]

It is quite sketchy tbh

[night gazelle]

If I get back at a reasonable time, maybe we can get a drink lol

[normal quarry]

Kabukicho is Japan-sketchy, which is way less sketchy than Europe or NA-sketchy

[lime inlet]

Hey look at this! #1294957773372657684

[spiral latch]

sf is crazy

I saw homeless shitting on a street

And another doing crack

Near tenderloin

[grim salmon]

LOOOL yeah i'm from the bay area so when i think "sketchy" i think the usual tenderloin and being catcalled while stepping over a pile of shit

🤷‍♀️

[pulsar wasp]

SF is wild, aren't car breaks in common there?

[grim salmon]

oh yeah people do it in broad daylight

[spiral latch]

lol yah park your car and valuables are gone 30 seconds after

[pulsar wasp]

Near my home city people are starting to steal car wheels and airbags, but not in broad daylight lol

[grim salmon]

SIGH i don't wanna go home to that lmao

[pulsar wasp]

Yeh, a lot of organized crime in the US

[lime inlet]

btw anyone coming to the show in Shimokitazawa, there's food at the venue so you don't have to eat beforehand necessarily

[grim salmon]

heading to shibuya sky woohoo

[normal quarry]

Enjoy

I couldn’t get a sunset ticket, but the night views were stunning

[tranquil sun]

Wrong. Kabukicho is sketchy by most standards.

It’s a dangerous misconception to think that Kabukicho is safer than the safe neighbourhoods in any random place in Europe. Not sure about USA.

[normal quarry]

Where did I say it’s safer than a safe place in Europe?

[slate laurel]

Nighttime is the way

[normal quarry]

ye

[radiant yew]

Kabukicho is just dirty

Safety is relative

[normal quarry]

Less clean than other areas, perhaps, but compared to where I live I can’t call it dirty

[ivory ledge]

im going!!

[tough storm]

Safer than USA in that I don't have to worry about getting shot

[ashen quail]

Safer than math class

[chrome leaf]

nice I should be there for 6:30

[normal quarry]

Anyone for Golden Gai tonight?

[errant otter]

Am I crazy

This sweater is 8 dollars?

[errant otter]

Down

[slate laurel]

84% such a random number as well

[normal quarry]

It’s approximately 5/6, which could be why

Still a bit random

[zealous peak]

Sure

[young idol]

Japanese person spotted

ABUNAI

[tranquil sun]

It’s actually an unsafe place

Laugh all you want

It takes only one incident to change it

[young idol]

It’s unsafe

[night gazelle]

Status: Bag Retrieved

[young idol]

Did you get a small gift for the train staff

[fluid crystal]

mee

[lime inlet]

Did you go all the way to Nikko?!

[young idol]

Hey thanks guys, here have some snacks or something

[lime inlet]

C’mon guys there’s a good party you don’t need to go to golden Gai

[young idol]

Red tags and golden gai

[normal quarry]

First time in Japan and I’m leaving Tokyo tomorrow
I can’t not go

[lime inlet]

…you can

[ashen quail]

why is that crazy?

probably been sitting there for ages

[ashen quail]

You absolutely can avoid it lol, its not a must do nor is it good

[errant otter]

It’s too big which is why it’s so cheap

[fluid crystal]

hi @errant otter

i just landed 😵‍💫

[night gazelle]

Utsunoimya yeah

[vestal topaz]

Might get some candy from 7/11 tbh

[lime inlet]

otsukare to you

[tough storm]

I would tell you to go there and walk around for 10 minutes

and then leave the place

because its pretty much the same as drinking in a dive bar in your own city

Every bar is just packed full of tourists

The Japanese ones won't let you in

[normal quarry]

My city doesn’t even have dives

[lime inlet]

okay they get the idea we don’t need to keep bashing

[tranquil sun]

It’s not a place to see once in life. Could as well live without any memories of seeing that dump

[shut flower]

the izakayas there that are good wont let you in lol, the rest are shite

[vestal topaz]

It’s worth checking out once at least to say you’ve done it 🤭

[tough storm]

That's like saying you got herpes once so you can say you've gotten it 😛

[vestal topaz]

I’ve got the golden gai herpes 😔

[tough storm]

Its okay

You can purge it by going to coco ichiban and ordering level 20 curry

[vestal topaz]

No way

Level 4 hurts enough

😩

[errant otter]

How about shinjuku batting center https://maps.app.goo.gl/tjRXPYUJwS6VPk4G7?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

It’s also near golden Gai

[tough storm]

Only if you have a talking cat

[errant otter]

Why do I need a talking cat to hit some balls

[sweet veldt]

I love spicy food is this super spicy curry?

[tough storm]

lol persona 5 reference

[tough storm]

Level 20? Yeah it'll burn you out

[sweet veldt]

gonna do this tn I’ll report back

[tough storm]

Take pictures

[vestal topaz]

Level 20 will make your butt burn in a day

[sweet veldt]

don’t threaten me with a good time

[grim salmon]

OMG shibuya sky is stunning

[tranquil sun]

It’s just dumb capsaicin, not a tasty curry and spice

[cosmic oriole]

The size of the bathrooms at the golden gai bars was more intriguing to me

[slate laurel]

make sure to go to the corner that overlooks shibuya crossing too!

cant believe they made the place from jjk into a real location

[sweet veldt]

not worth it then? damn was excited might still give it a go or maybe I’ll see if there’s anything similar nearby

[sinful iron]

This limited express train has a squatty potty

[young idol]

You live in a village

[drifting elm]

Is anyone going for drinks in Shibuya/shinjuku? Or interested

[tranquil sun]

I’m still puzzled why is it on everybody’s itinerary. It’s not worth it of course unless you are heavily into drinking with other tourists

Must be those cookie cutter itineraries which put it in mindlessly

[maiden gale]

I love my coco but that’s just because it’s comfort food really

[tough storm]

Golden Gai is a tourist trap. Its a bunch of super tiny dive bars that serve alcohol at an outrageous markup, several times higher than normal.

Tourists like to go there and talk with the barkeeps so they can feel like they are talking to "locals"

[sweet veldt]

oh no I was talking about coco I went to golden gai for 5 min last year, got approached by a tout and left immediately after 😂

[tough storm]

You can find izakayas all over the city which have better drinks and food and are far less expensive

[tough storm]

Oh!

Yeah that's just pure heat, no flavor

Its basically this

https://tenor.com/view/ralph-wiggum-taste-like-burning-dying-food-poison-the-simpsons-gif-8656424

[sweet veldt]

Hahahahahah I think I’m gonna do it just for the hell of it today is my write off day anyway

[tough storm]

lol take pics and tell us how it goes

Document it please

[sweet veldt]

I will before and after 😂😂

[maiden gale]

[normal quarry]

We don’t need pics of everything tho
Leave a little to the imagination, I beg of you

[alpine bison]

pics of everything please, not everyone has imagination

[lime inlet]

Doors at 6:30 #1225745917911765062 message

Drinks and people AND music AND it’s free (but you should tip the artists if you enjoy)

[tranquil sun]

Go to habo’s parties

It’s quality entertainment with real locals, not bartenders who rip you off

[young idol]

please drink namazake in Tokyo https://maps.app.goo.gl/BLCfqu36JSFTbVx19?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

[gloomy juniper]

Absolutely is!

[errant otter]

Anyone wanna get this for dinner

[pseudo iris]

Same tbh, I just bought a really pricey cardigan at Hep 5 😭

[errant otter]

https://maps.google.com?q=Gyukatsu Motomura Shinjuku South exit Store, モトビル B1F 3 Chome-32-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan&ftid=0x0:0x8e5fe78ebe0fab7d&entry=gps&lucs=,94244542,94242508,94224825,94227247,94227248,47071704,47069508,94218641,94233073,94203019,47084304,94208458,94208447&g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

[pseudo iris]

I will say, I went to Kinji this arvo and got a dress for about ¥1300 which isn't bad

[errant otter]

Thinking of going soon to avoid lines during dinner time

[zealous peak]

What camera is that?

[gloomy juniper]

a7c!

[jagged flare]

If it were closer sure.

[zealous peak]

I am about 15 minutes walking distance if you don't mind waiting

[tough storm]

Also way easier on your wallet

[tranquil sun]

And next to no risk of being roofied

[whole smelt]

@vestal topaz @uncut jackal @ionic wave yall going out tonight?

[vestal topaz]

Where’s our leader

Maskedapple

[gloomy juniper]

arent u the leader

[vestal topaz]

I’m just a peon

[errant otter]

Oh just realized I’m kinda far lol

Are you near shibuya at all? There’s also one near there

Or I can start heading over to the shinjuku branch it’ll be 15 20 mins by metro

[zealous peak]

I am in Shinjuku, Shibuya would be like 25 mins

[errant otter]

Kk heading over to shinjuku branch

Hopefully there’s no line, but if there is whoever is there first can line up

Cya there :)))

[orchid vector]

I’m here as well

[ionic wave]

If i head out i’ll probably go to the gig habo posted

That being said im still on the train back to tokyo so

@lime inlet how crowded is it at basement if you’re there already? Im sitll on the way back to tokyo from nikko

[lime inlet]

Opens at 6:30 so not there yet

[errant otter]

I fucked up im in ikebukoro now give me another 10 mins sorry 😢

[whole smelt]

Word prob keep it a chill night then.

Get like 2 lunches tomorrow and catch my flight.

[ionic wave]

Ah yea, im keeping it simple tonight too cause i got another early day tomorrow

[uneven willow]

does the concert start at 7?

[lime inlet]

Yes

Well there’s no official start time but we can assume so

[ionic wave]

i realise i need another hour or so to get to shimokita from my place

[whole smelt]

Till next time 🫡

[uneven willow]

Then I could make it just in time, thanks

[earnest folio]

where in shinjuku are yall at? I'll prob be out in an hr or so

[normal quarry]

I’m just chilling in my hotel a couple of minutes away from the Toho building and Kabukicho Tower

Could be persuaded to head out

[earnest folio]

Yes dooo it I'm just wrapping up laundry

[normal quarry]

Got anywhere in mind?

[jagged flare]

Anyone at the basement bar yet?

[earnest folio]

I wanted to go to space at somepoint

[normal quarry]

Hm. Nightclubs aren’t really my vibe

[earnest folio]

fair, i'm down for golden gai even if it's touristy. I am a tourist after all

[grim salmon]

I so want to go clubbing but i'm scared how much a taxi from shibuya to akasaka would be😭

[earnest folio]

no regerts

[zealous peak]

There is no line, gonna wander let me know when you are near

[errant otter]

Be there in 10!! Sorry

5-10

[normal quarry]

I do at least want to have a bit of a poke around, maybe snap a few pics, even if I don’t stay there long

[lime inlet]

I am at Basement Bar now

so ping me if you’re lost and lonely

[jagged flare]

I'm here

[ivory ledge]

im walking there now!

[lime inlet]

I’ve got a blue tote bag on my right arm

[chrome leaf]

I'm almost there

[ionic wave]

Got charged 1600 yen to my IC card at ikebukuro station because i forgot to show the officer my tokyo wide pass

[normal quarry]

Unfortunate

[ionic wave]

🫡 next time g!

Nah just stupid on my part, i thought showing him my reserved seat was enough. Then i realised it but it was too late

Charge already went through on the card

Tbh i should have tapped out earlier at nikko then re-enter with my pass but oh well, lesson learned for tomorrow

[earnest folio]

is everyone mostly at basement bar then?

[storm cove]

Restraining myself from going out tonight so I get up at 4 for Nikko tomorrow

💀💀💀

[glacial obsidian]

Anyone in kyoto?

[errant otter]

@zealous peak here

[zealous peak]

One second getting some cash from 7/11 around the corner

[drifting elm]

Trying my luck again, anyone up for going drinking somewhere in tokyo?

[errant otter]

There’s a giant line lol

I’m the Asian girl wearing a white shirt

[errant otter]

I think a group is at a live house, another wants to do something at golden gai

[idle roost]

Why 4am

How long is your train ride?

[storm cove]

3hrs and I wanna get there as early as I can

[idle roost]

Temples don't open before 9

[lavish flame]

well, it was only one day but I think I did kyoto pretty well. fushimi inari->kiyomizu dera->sanjusangendo->chishakuin->kinkakuji->ryoanji->ninnaji

[normal quarry]

Where abouts are you?

[idle roost]

You should aim to be queueing for toshogu at ~8:30

[storm cove]

See 💀

[idle roost]

Oh rip

[normal quarry]

Oof

[idle roost]

At this point just check if there isn't a limited express with tickets still available

Spacia X cockpit lounge was great

But those are surely out of stock

Revaty trains are like ~10€ on top of the basic fare (or the pass if you have it)

[cosmic oriole]

I'm taking the spacia x up to Nikko tomorrow

[idle roost]

Took it on the way back

Super comfy

[cosmic oriole]

Couldn't get the cocktail lounge seating though

[idle roost]

Their coffee was really good

[cosmic oriole]

I'll try it

[idle roost]

I guess it spoiled me comfort wise, tomorrow's shinkansen will probably be disappointing

[fluid sorrel]

I’m in Akihabara right now, I’m thinking of going to Mogra for a bit since it’s an a-pop night, I think

[drifting elm]

Skytree. But up for anything in a reasonable distance. Shinjuku Shibuya works too

[vast mica]

Back in October we had dedicated threads for shibuya & Shinjuku for nights out.
Might be useful for organising instead of the main monthly thread

[tough storm]

Never ride gran class 😄

[earnest folio]

I'm down to commit to golden gai as a starting point

[tough storm]

Have you done golden gai before?

[earnest folio]

Only walked through it never actually sat down

[idle roost]

These seats look comfy

[tough storm]

I would say its a bad idea to drink there, but if you're determined, I hope everything turns out all right

[cosmic oriole]

The high cover charge and expensive drinks don't make golden gai worth it

[earnest folio]

If not enough interest i'll just head to the basement then

[tough storm]

Yeah the drinks in golden gai can be like 3-5x more than normal

[normal quarry]

I thought it was just overpriced, but you’re making it sound dangerous

[normal quarry]

I’d be down for a bit of Golden Gai

[tough storm]

kabukicho itself is pretty sketchy and dangerous if you aren't careful

Golden Gai isn't dangerous really, but its extremely overpriced and not very enjoyable I feel

[vast mica]

Just ignore the touts in kabukicho and you're good

[normal quarry]

I do wanna at least have a look round, if for no other reason than there’s nothing like it where I live

[earnest folio]

Meh I'm from florida I ain't afraid

[tough storm]

Looking is fine

[earnest folio]

we are born without fear or common sense

[tough storm]

Its just not much to see in my opinion

[ionic wave]

@storm cove go on KKday and buy toshogu tickets now

Save 30 mins of queuing tonorrow

[tough storm]

Its a few alley ways that are very cramped and swarming with tourists

Nearly every small bar will be packed with tourists

The legitimate Japanese spots will typically have their doors closed and only members/locals will be allowed in

[remote quail]

I’d be down to go out in Shibuya

[earnest folio]

what time do you wanna go?

[normal quarry]

Could go any time, really. I’m like a 5-minute walk away

[drifting elm]

Works for me, but would also be down to join the others for golden gai

[earnest folio]

Now works for me already out wandering

[storm cove]

Smart

Trying to figurrr ex out when to book my return ticket for cause I’m not fuckin doing 7 hours of travel to see some leaves

💀

[ionic wave]

Nah lmao i just did it myself to save some hassle, but when i saw the queue holy moly

[storm cove]

That’s insane

[ionic wave]

Well if you’re going to travel around nikko it takes some time

I found myself wanting to explore the UNESCO temples more, and i was there for 2 hours ish

Then the bus to Kegon Falls was another hour

[storm cove]

I don’t think I’m gonna do the falls so

[ionic wave]

Ah well

[storm cove]

Realistically if I get there at 8:30…leaving at 14:30 doesn’t seem unrealistic

[ionic wave]

There’s other spots near the temples tho

Or some trials if you’re up for a little hike

Otherwise going back to tokyo early isnt too bad either, dont have to fight for space on the bus 😂

[storm cove]

Yee did u book a ticket for the way back

[ionic wave]

Yea i reserved both

But mine was straifhtforward, i used spacia to ikebukuro/shinjuku direct

Only one train each way per day

[storm cove]

Ahh

[ionic wave]

So 9.30am there, 4.30pm back

[willow idol]

oh FUCK I left my laundry in kyoto

[storm cove]

4:30 is the ideal time to return but there’s no goddam seat left

[willow idol]

I am currently in hakone 💀

[normal quarry]

I can head out now, unless we wanna wait for any others to join us

[ionic wave]

On the spacia? Yea given the crowds at nikko im not surprised

[normal quarry]

Might be a tad early anyway

[ionic wave]

There are other non-straightforward ways back to tokyo though

Anyway @lime inlet i’ll be there in a bit

[lime inlet]

Coooool

[ionic wave]

Hows the crowd?

[lavish flame]

free clothes for the next guy

just shop more

[storm cove]

Ye but if I do that , just in getting to Tokyo and back it’s 7 hours of travel

😂😂😂

[ionic wave]

😂😂😂

Are you planning to board from asakusa?

[idle roost]

Rough

Revaty trains are all full?

[storm cove]

Which is fuckin insane even coming from the psycho who did Nagano stuff

[storm cove]

Yup

[ionic wave]

To be fair though nikko is such a popular spot in november its kinda hard to go on a whin

Whim

In terms of getting tickets and stuff

[storm cove]

Oh no it makes total sense

It’s my stupidity for not planning

[ionic wave]

Nah ur all good

[storm cove]

But equally I don’t think it’s a smart move

[ionic wave]

Can you consider staying a night?

[storm cove]

To try and force it now

I would but it’s my last 4 days in Japan

[ionic wave]

Mhmmmm

[idle roost]

There isn't much to do on the 2nd day

[storm cove]

And also , everything is full

[ionic wave]

You can go to tobu world square

[storm cove]

Not just tomorrow

[storm cove]

The entire week is completely fully booked

[ionic wave]

Hel yeaaaaaa

@storm cove would you like another suggestion if you wanna see the leaves mainly?

[storm cove]

Yee

I’m all ears lol

[ionic wave]

I say this with no idea how it will look cause i havent been there but

Consider hiking up mount takao

Its not that tough

And probably the closest nature-y spot i can think of

[lavish flame]

are you sure you didn't get lost and end up in vatican city

[ionic wave]

Oh i went to so many countries today

[slate laurel]

Yeah it's not tough at all, very nice all the way up

[lavish flame]

too bad japan doesn't have any fake subcountries, I like visiting those

[ionic wave]

They do

Wait

Wdym by sub countries

[lavish flame]

places like the vatican or monaco

[idle roost]

Vatican/Monaco

I guess

[ionic wave]

Oh

Was gonna say there’s a UK-themed village somewhere in kyoto

😂

[cosmic oriole]

Thought there's a German themed park around here

[storm cove]

Oh that’s a shout

I need to go and find the fall foliage cast for it tho

[lavish flame]

Monaco is so fucked, they have the entirety of their outside on 24/7 video surveillance

like everywhere outside in the whole country

[ionic wave]

Idk how res the leaves are rn but yea, its not a tough hike from what ive read

Like its relatively easy

[idle roost]

I wonder how is Nikko supposed to look at peak colours

[ionic wave]

That being said, sorry idk how it would look rn

[ionic wave]

Same tbh

But i think of the crowds and yea i think

[lavish flame]

peak

[ionic wave]

Quite okay with the current timeframe

😂

[idle roost]

Some trees were already yellow and red but idk

[ionic wave]

But i went up to ryukyo canyons today where it was quiet

Amazing

[idle roost]

Where is that?

[ionic wave]

Further up north from nikko

[slate laurel]

I did it a few years back and it's not tough even without using the chair lifts

[ionic wave]

I stayed the night at kinugawa onsen, then its a few stops up

[ionic wave]

I was going to do takao, but my friend told me takao was easy and recommended me to do oyama instead

[idle roost]

Oh

[ionic wave]

Not that im some avid hiker but i was looking for a 2-3h climb

[storm cove]

So according to the cast it hasn’t changed sadly. Gunma apparently is peak peak tho

[idle roost]

Did odashirogahara up there, was cool

But no leaves

A few red and yellow trees on the trail up to tochikubo

[ionic wave]

Thats closer to Chuzenji right?

[idle roost]

But most trees were naked already

[storm cove]

You know it’s bad when it’s quicker for me to go to Gunma then it is to Nikko

[storm cove]

It’s past peak

[idle roost]

Went down from yudaki falls to ryuzu falls iirc

Yeah it's higher up

[ionic wave]

Oh yea flakes

You might have missed it just now but i forgot to show my tokyo wide pass when i got off at ikebukuro

And the station officer charged my ic card 1600yen

[idle roost]

Rip

[ionic wave]

At least it wasnt a full reserved ticket price

[grim salmon]

Yall i've been up in shibuya sky for 2 and a half hours🤣 it's breathtaking

[idle roost]

Painful mistake

[grim salmon]

i'm only leaving cuz i'm thirsty

[idle roost]

Stayed around 2h too

It was a bit cloudy that day sadly

[ionic wave]

1600yen is two beers at the bar

So 2 less beers

We good

[radiant yew]

Where the f is a beer 800 yen

[ionic wave]

Bars that have no cover charge

its expensive dont get me wrong

Anyway im joking around, just trying to give my station charge an analogy

[radiant yew]

Actually I see that the smallest coin lockers at stations are 600 yen now. It makes me sadge

[ionic wave]

Analogy? Ok idk the term

[radiant yew]

Even out here on Kyushu

[idle roost]

Too many pics, can't find the one I was looking for

[lavish flame]

sunset + moon cameo

[storm cove]

I’ve given up @ionic wave 💀 kamakura it is tomorrow

I’m not doing the equivalent of flying to New York for leaves

[sinful iron]

So how packed is it @lime inlet

[idle roost]

Damn sending pics using the data saving mode makes them really light, didnt pay attention

Quality probably shit

[radiant yew]

It's fine for phones

[lime inlet]

Pretty busy!!!

[idle roost]

Think I'll revisit Shinjuku gyoen before going back home in 11-13 days

Might still be early for Tokyo

Shit missed my bus stop kek

[radiant yew]

Bodied

[idle roost]

Oh well I was 1-2km away from my 20k daily steps anyways

[radiant yew]

Yeah get walking

[idle roost]

Got the motohakone streets all for myself now

Thought that station was the terminus

Lesson learned, less discord while on busses

[shut flower]

Nice!

[leaden kite]

Anyone in Osaka tonight

Just landed & would love to meet with some of u guys

[remote quail]

What time are people going to golden gai?

[fringe rapids]

me!

[vast mica]

Look up the Osaka thread in meetups, it's pretty active there

I'm down to wander round golden gai whenever

[remote quail]

Sweet I gotta swing by my hotel but I can be there in an hour

[zealous peak]

Anyone at Golden gai yet?

[drifting elm]

I am already outside, heading to shibuya, last 2 days and just want to see the sheer amount of people again. Let me know when you guys are about to meet up

[grim salmon]

i just tried pocari sweat for the first time. i downed the whole thing in 30 seconds and then immediately went back in and bought another HAHHA

[bitter delta]

The pocari heaven, welcome to the squad

[maiden gale]

Pocari is too good

[vast mica]

Anyone headed to golden gai, 9:30 sound good?

[storm cove]

This queue for the beef in shibuya better be worth

[tough storm]

Which place

or are you going to the beef bowl spot?

[storm cove]

It’s the beef bowl spot

[tough storm]

have you had it before?

[storm cove]

Nope

I mean beef bowl yes but not here lol

[tough storm]

I typically recommend

Medium or largge if you're hungry

but the addons

1. Garlic Rice (You have to get this)
2. Mashed Potatoes
3. Salad
4. Grated Cheese

[storm cove]

Cheers

Had the cola earlier btw

Was insane

Coming back tomorrow for some more

[remote quail]

Sounds like we’ll be there at 9:30

[tough storm]

Try their house soda at the beef bowl place

Its like a better calpis, if you're into milk drinks like that

[storm cove]

I can’t have milk so gonna have to pass on that 😭

[tough storm]

kk

[full hatch]

I’m down to meetup at 9:30

[ashen quail]

No craft milk stand or akihabara milk bar, I wouldnt be able to go on

[storm cove]

I actually had the akihabars milk bar 💀 but that’s as much as my body can tolerate this week

It was a risk worth taking

[ashen quail]

https://g.co/kgs/ABEJjvt

peak

[storm cove]

I might just have to get that before my flight

…

14 hours to kick it off

[ashen quail]

you should, just shit yourself on the plane

something to do

[storm cove]

Xactly

I’m creating a route map for all those shops btw lol

[storm cove]

Got a list of what I need and gonna make it work 💀

[drifting elm]

Cheers, will be in the area at 9.30. Any specific meeting point?

[vast mica]

@full hatch @remote quail @floral loom @drifting elm
Meet outside here at 9:30ish?
https://maps.app.goo.gl/UEFBt6hodQFcP6aS8

[remote quail]

Perfect

[sweet veldt]

Doesn’t look so bad gonna try to dome it no water wish me luck

[normal quarry]

I’m in Bar Rockaholic Shinjuku if anyone fancies

https://maps.app.goo.gl/SkuVPcKqR1two62r5?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

[fluid crystal]

anyone staying late out today? just landed and settled

[sacred flame]

Can Hokkaido be visited this time of the year ?? As in is it good to visit , or is the winter harsh !!?

Hey , I'm also down for meeting up. Good food and good drinks are on the list !!

[tawdry crown]

I just got back from Hokkaido. It isn’t harsh if you wear enough clothes.

[sacred flame]

How was it ??

[sacred flame]

Which part of Tokyo are you at ??

[tawdry crown]

I went there specifically for a hotel. It was a good experience but I don’t know how others tourist destinations are.

[fluid crystal]

near shinjuku

ill just head to golden gai i think

not familiar with nightlife

[sacred flame]

@tawdry crown noice !!! I so badly wanted to go to Hokkaido just to see how the villages are !!!

[vast mica]

You wanna join our group in golden gai?

[fluid crystal]

ya sure what time yall meeting?

[full hatch]

9:30

[vast mica]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/UEFBt6hodQFcP6aS8
Here at 9:30

[sweet veldt]

Hands down worst curry I’ve had in Japan but hey cool experience my ears are popping lol

[west glade]

Hi everyone, who is doing what? I'm in Yokohama going back to shinjuku/ Takadanobaba

[tawdry crown]

There are also lots of natural hot springs. If you are into that, maybe you will enjoy it.

[west glade]

Last night in Japan, up for some drinks 🙂

[brave sonnet]

Anyone in Fukuoka right now?

[rocky wind]

I could go to Shinjuku since it's my last night as well

[tough storm]

Tell me how the meal was

[west glade]

I think a group is in golden gai we can try but last time I went was full full....

[rocky wind]

We could go however I'm still in Ueno so I'll be in Shinjuku in around 30 minutes

[vast mica]

We may be too big a group for golden gai 😂 but there's other options if needs be

[west glade]

I'm going to stop in Shinjuku and let's see where everyone is 🙂

[storm cove]

It was good! Could have easily done the mega tho … only took the XL

[rocky wind]

Should I take a healthy dose of Fuckitall and come as well?

[normal quarry]

Can recommend Rockaholic behind the Toho building for anyone who likes rock and metal

[west glade]

Exactly!! Last night bro

[vast mica]

That's the spirit! 😁

[lavish flame]

is that good

[rocky wind]

Hell yeah omw to Shinjuku then

no

[normal quarry]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/SkuVPcKqR1two62r5?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy
it’s this place and I’m here now if anyone’s interested

[sacred flame]

@sweet veldt lord , everyone is meeting up today....can we expect something this huge this Friday as well ??😀

[tough storm]

Oh jeez lol

[storm cove]

It’s not that big 😅

[sacred flame]

Folks , please do share a gathering picture 🫂🥹

[plucky fjord]

I’ll be in Japan the 15th to the 5th

[storm cove]

I’ll be down Friday night

[sacred flame]

I hope this thread heats up !! For an epic meet up ! 🔥

[west glade]

On my way on my way 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[normal quarry]

On your way where?

[remote quail]

Underestimated the transit time to golden gai 😬 be there closer to 10

[west glade]

I was in Yokohama and in the train now to shinjuku. When I'm there I'll check who is where 🙂

[drifting elm]

I am already in front of it. Grey zip hoody, blueish oants, causasian man.

[west glade]

Front of what?

[drifting elm]

The family mart

[west glade]

In Shinjuku you mean?

[drifting elm]

Yes

[fluid crystal]

o im here

[west glade]

Ok I think I have maybe 15min more..

[fluid crystal]

brown cardigan

[west glade]

I like when everyone is meeting without knowing what we look like 🤩

[rocky wind]

Still another 20 min for me c:

[grim salmon]

does anyone know if those vitamin gel packet thingies from convenience stores need to stay chilled or nah

the drinkable ones

[rocky wind]

Sike I'm at Shinjuku station rn

Where you boys at?

[rocky wind]

Still here?

[west glade]

Shibuya now waiting for yamanote to stop to shinjuku

[grim otter]

😎

[west glade]

Soon Shinjuku

Which exit?

Who is everyone?

[rocky wind]

I'm at the south exit rn

[west glade]

Going for central west exist

Still at South?

[rocky wind]

Yeah

[west glade]

And the others?

[rocky wind]

No idea I'm alone

[west glade]

Coming to you

[rocky wind]

Okok

[remote quail]

I think I’m at the south exit?

[rocky wind]

I'm here

[west glade]

With this Shinjuku under construction it's so hard to exit hahaha

[rocky wind]

I'm a tall Asian guy with glasses, wearing a bomber jack with a red tag on my left arm

[rocky wind]

Yeah had that problem too lmao

[west glade]

I'm very close

From your picture

Need to cross

[west glade]

You there?

[west glade]

Where are you guys?

[remote quail]

Yeah we’re here

[ionic wave]

Best to stay chilled

Just buy them tomorrow

[west glade]

Where are you?

[west glade]

At the bar?

[rocky wind]

We're right next to this sign

[grim salmon]

oh🤣i was thinking abt bringing some home with me but not if they're gonna get gross haha

[normal quarry]

Rockaholic, ye

[ionic wave]

Oh i tjink its fine

Just refrigerate them when you get back

[west glade]

From lumine 2 side?

[rocky wind]

Yep

Look for the big yellow sign

[west glade]

Ok so I cross for nothing haha crossing again

[west glade]

Coming

[normal quarry]

All right. I’m the redhead sitting at the bar with a blue shirt and grey shoes

[radiant yew]

Did someone really get the spiciest curry at cocos

[hoary gust]

Anyone in goldengai

?

[fluid sorrel]

Do you guys ever stay out until morning train? It feels like I’m not ready to go home yet haha but midnight feels so close

[willow idol]

wouldn't that fuck with whatever schedule you have for the next day 🤔

[remote quail]

Where’d you guys end up

[dreamy kestrel]

Noted. 🙂 What's your itinerary look like?

[granite warren]

My solution is to not be out drinking over an hour's walk from my lodging

Trains aren't real

[plucky fjord]

Honestly mostly wing it lol. I'll be in tokyo for 2 nights, then flying to fukuoka, then to osaka and back to tokyo on the 24th

[brisk finch]

Anyone looking to drink tonight in Ikebukuro?

Sorry! I completely missed this 😔

[still sedge]

Arrived in France... Goodbye y'all have a nice trip it's back to the routine for me

[brisk finch]

Nice meeting you my man, glad you made it safe, wishing you all the best and may we meet up in Japan again 🙏

Next year I’m coming to stay here for 2 years and enroll to language school

Going to make it happen

[still sedge]

Wishing you the best

[west glade]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/SkuVPcKqR1two62r5?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

We are here if anyone wants to join

[upbeat scarab]

I just got into Tokyo tonight but keen to do something tomorrow if anyone's keen.

[drifting elm]

Fuck, didn't check my messages again. I am on my way home. Rest is in a place that is hard to find

[uneven willow]

Still at the bar? 🥹

[west glade]

Yes come

[rocky wind]

Cmere u

[grim otter]

Still in shinjuku

[rocky wind]

If u still up for some drinks and chill come to us!

https://maps.app.goo.gl/6dU6eYeLSb6AKgiP9?g_st=ac

[lime inlet]

god that was fun

[stable wing]

Congrats on the success from a fellow promoter

Looks like a party!

[grim otter]

Where you at?

Ignore that I just opened my eyes lol

[rocky wind]

If ur here we're directly to the left

[lime inlet]

Not my event, it’s just good stuff which is why I tell everyone to come

My event is #1294957773372657684 :)

[stable wing]

Ahh, I see! Well kudos to the organizers no matter, and good luck with your one! Hoping for a great success!

[grim otter]

We walking over in probably 10

[rocky wind]

Awesome!

[west glade]

Perfect 👍🏻

[dreamy kestrel]

Haha that's me as well. I have my hotel booked for 4 nights in Tokyo, i know my last city will be Osaka and other than that, winging it too.

[reef hazel]

Finally all packed. Bloody stressful

Like 12 hours to flight

[plucky fjord]

Yep only thing I booked are hotels lol. I’ll be back in Tokyo on the 24th so totally down to hang out and do something!

[plucky fjord]

Good luck! My flight is Thursday afternoon

[reef hazel]

I find packing and everything up to getting on the plane the worst part of travel

Just lots of stress and anxiety

[dreamy kestrel]

Last time, i only booked hotels two stops ahead of myself and it was no problem at all. Yes, let's do do that. I'll PM you.

[plucky fjord]

I agree lol. I’m even debating which luggage to bring lol. I want to not have so much but have a ton to bring back lol

[wild linden]

I got one hour before my flight from Chicago takes off

Cant wait to chug thru this ~13hr flight

[reef hazel]

I've probably overpacked. Had to cut a few toiletries out to meet the weight limit

[plucky fjord]

I’m not worried about toiletries cause I can always buy there unless it’s things specific for me like contacts etc lol

[reef hazel]

Ya, cut out sunscreen etc that I assume will be easy to find (hopefully in the convenience stores)

[plucky fjord]

I’m sure it will be lol

[upbeat lark]

Currently on my flight. Gotta love JAL

[idle roost]

Can the fog go away quicker please?

[maiden gale]

What a time to be at Heiwa no Torii

[idle roost]

I was there yesterday too but too crowded

Now I have it all for myself but it'll prob still be too foggy for hours

[zealous peak]

Still very beautiful with the fog

[idle roost]

Yeah it has some otherworldly vibe

[spiral latch]

going there on thursday 😮‍💨

was there line to take pic

[prime thorn]

Don’t go to kawaguchiko! Crowded AF

Nice views of fiji though

[maiden gale]

Heh. Fiji

[gusty otter]

Damn mt fuji be looking exposed af without that snow on it

[willow idol]

dang what time did u wake up

it'd take me an hour just to get there on bus

[wet sonnet]

I hope it’s not insanely rainy when we get there

Also still 70F…guess I don’t have to dress as warmly as I thought

[prime thorn]

Yeah it’s a crazy sight! Almost unrecognizable

[wet sonnet]

Igor what time did you get up to get there?

[prime thorn]

I was awake at 0430 due to bad hostel haha, but was pretty packed at 0630 on top at the viewpoint with sunrise photographers

I rented a motorcycle though so I’m cruising through this area

[willow idol]

bruh

[wet sonnet]

[prime thorn]

Took me 5 minutes by bike

[wet sonnet]

Oh wow motorcycle sounds hella chill

[prime thorn]

Yeah in this weather it’s great!

Perfect eacape from the crowds as well

[wet sonnet]

I’m planning a day trip so that will be interesting lol

[prime thorn]

😬

[wet sonnet]

Have fun and bike safe

Hopefully it’ll be doable

[prime thorn]

Thanks!

[wet sonnet]

And not cope

[prime thorn]

When are you going

And what times?

[wet sonnet]

11/17 to 12/7

Oh

Lmao

[prime thorn]

Hahah

[prime thorn]

Gonna be peak foliage!

Great timing

[wet sonnet]

Ideally 12/4 is the day trip date but can adjust if needed

Yeah I cannot wait to see some peak leaves

[prime thorn]

What time do you get the train from tokyo? Or how are you going

[prime thorn]

From where?!

[wet sonnet]

Lmao ok you’ve exposed the holes in my day trip plan. I still need to buy the train tickets

Is your hostel just in the mt fuji area?

[prime thorn]

Hahah that’s no problem, you can buy a standing non reserved ticket right before you board anyway

[wet sonnet]

Oh nice

My plans were legit: wake up early and get an early train and just spend the day in the area

See the Lawson and hopefully fuji

[prime thorn]

Yeah I’m staying attt cabin & lounge highland

[prime thorn]

The Lawson is a supermarket? Or what do you mean haha

[wet sonnet]

riding the bike around the country too?

Yeah the touristy Lawson in front of mt fuji

[crude holly]

Yoooo that's hype. I don't mind crowds if they're all just there to get The Shot. A few steps to the side it's empty. I was near Maple Corridor and it was not bad in most parts

[prime thorn]

Yeah so train takes you around 1 hour 45 to this area from Shinjuku

[prime thorn]

Fair!

[wet sonnet]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/NmEsE9uRh8eNPVg86?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

[willow idol]

gora

[prime thorn]

Bruh haha why?

[wet sonnet]

just kinda cool

[prime thorn]

🤣🤣

You can rent bicycles here so that would be good

Maybe get the 07:30 train from Shinjuku

It goes once an hour untill 10:30 or 11:30

[prime thorn]

Likes this one better!

[crude holly]

Asama Shrine? Yea that's where I'm headed next.

Now that's a shot!

[molten ginkgo]

From a few days ago

Unfortunately I heard that this spot is closing to tourists soon🥲

[prime thorn]

Naah this one https://maps.app.goo.gl/aviggVxjirkYnhiu8?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

[crude holly]

I can understand why. Yesterday I drove past The Lawson and it was hella busy

[prime thorn]

Aaah nice!!

[prime thorn]

Great tip though! Will check it out as well

[wet sonnet]

I forgot the sun sets so damn early so will have to keep that in mind

[prime thorn]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/WUPz695i9AxZNtz77?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy this one supposedly is good as well

[prime thorn]

Yeah that’s fucked up haha

[crude holly]

If you go up the trail there's also a pretty waterfall. Bit of a hike though

[wet sonnet]

Do you know how soon? Not within the month hopefully? Also where is this lmao

[molten ginkgo]

https://maps.app.goo.gl/SczZRoeFDpKVak9m8

Honestly I have no idea just heard that the city council is doing things

[wet sonnet]

Nice thanks!!

Another one to my insanely long list

[molten ginkgo]

When I passed through the bridge there was a construction site

[molten ginkgo]

But they let everyone through

[idle roost]

Slept at motohakone

So 10m walk

[wet sonnet]

[willow idol]

ahh yeah that's probs the only way to avoid crowds

[crude holly]

Fujisan looks so naked without the snow 😭

[willow idol]

public transport is so dogshit

[idle roost]

Heading back to the torii hoping it's not too crowded already

[willow idol]

I should clarify that this is for Hakone specificiayly

[wet sonnet]

oh okay

That makes more sense

[idle roost]

Yeah

Very unfrequent

[molten ginkgo]

Maybe I just look like japanese local so they let me through

[wet sonnet]

Looking forward to someone potentially thinking I’m Japanese and then realize I already pulled out the google translate listening to them talk

[willow idol]

I've already had multiple instances where I say something in Japanese and they rapid fire back

[molten ginkgo]

Me too

[willow idol]

help I can't keep up with your native speech 😭

[molten ginkgo]

They don't speak with subtitles either

[willow idol]

maybe we need some VR glasses

with live translation

[molten ginkgo]

I have only taken japanese classes from duolingo😭

[willow idol]

duolingo
my condolences

[wet sonnet]

I took Japanese in senior of hs to fill out credits and I copied the underclassmen’s hw

[molten ginkgo]

Once you started there's no leaving

[wet sonnet]

It’s been pretty warm there huh

[idle roost]

Next to no queue

[spiral latch]

me on Thursday

[prime thorn]

Where’s this

[idle roost]

Lake Ashi in Hakone

Heiwa no torii

[orchid vector]

Hello looking for someone to take on the labyrinth of fear at the Fuji q theme part before the 23 when rail pass runs out anyone available that would be great just him me up as I can’t go alone as a single traveler

[idle roost]

Queues already starting to form

[vestal topaz]

If you speak in Japanese they respond in Japanese 😩

[vestal topaz]

Whoa excellent picture

[idle roost]

Better quality

Don't really need the data saving option anymore

Looks like discord automatically downscales it tho, the original is like 9mb

[prime thorn]

Gonna be awake at 04 anyway tomorrow so will try to go early, thanks!!

[ionic wave]

I just made it to Karuizawa and BRRRRR its cold

[prime thorn]

Awesome!

[idle roost]

Before ~7:30-8am it's quite foggy

That was at ~6:20

But then you have to reach motohakone early

[tranquil sun]

Just stay the night in the forest

[idle roost]

Then the torii (~10mins away)

[willow idol]

looks like I'll get to the shrine at 10, looking forward to the massive crowds lol

[idle roost]

Yup most likely

[tranquil sun]

Just cough really bad

[idle roost]

There were already 30ppl when I was done

[willow idol]

curse my ryokan for not having earlier breakfast times

breakfast was at 7.30am

clearly not early enough lmao

[idle roost]

Lovely family of 4 chinese people that took the spot for 15 mins

[radiant yew]

Good morning