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Rugby World Cup 2019 Japan Travel etc...

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    #1412
    Hippo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,877 ✭✭✭Hippo


    peekachoo wrote: »
    I'll be on my way over in 24 hours! Straight over for a sumo match and then it's rugby rugby rugby for a month :D

    Really sorry to be missing the autumn basho, if only the RWC had been brought forward a week!


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    #1413
    emc2
    Registered Users Posts: 1,357 ✭✭✭emc2


    Anyone know with the JR pass can you just hop on the next train back to Tokyo after the Scotland game or do you need to book a specific train?


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    #1414
    Podge_irl
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 25,469 Mod ✭✭✭✭Podge_irl


    emc2 wrote: »
    Anyone know with the JR pass can you just hop on the next train back to Tokyo after the Scotland game or do you need to book a specific train?

    Just hop on (apart from the express Shinkansen which you can't use).


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    #1415
    Riskymove
    Registered Users Posts: 10,885 ✭✭✭✭Riskymove


    emc2 wrote: »
    Anyone know with the JR pass can you just hop on the next train back to Tokyo after the Scotland game or do you need to book a specific train?

    Yep

    There are specific reserved seat carriages and unreserved carriages


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    #1416
    emc2
    Registered Users Posts: 1,357 ✭✭✭emc2


    Riskymove wrote: »
    Yep

    There are specific reserved seat carriages and unreserved carriages

    So you can book but you don't have to.
    Thanks Guys.


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    #1417
    Riskymove
    Registered Users Posts: 10,885 ✭✭✭✭Riskymove


    emc2 wrote: »
    So you can book but you don't have to.
    Thanks Guys.

    yes also if you book a specific train but end up taking a different train for whatever reason you can still use that ticket on other trains but must use the unreserved seats


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    #1418
    bmcc10
    Registered Users Posts: 1,762 ✭✭✭bmcc10


    MikeCork2009 wrote: »
    Given we'll all be over here any of you fancy going for a few pints beforehand? Even if it's just on the day of the match! Like the first game, Ireland v Scotland.

    Is there much there from the day before for the nz south Africa game that's not going to it and going to the fan zone?


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    #1419
    finbarrk
    Registered Users Posts: 5,416 ✭✭✭finbarrk


    I'll be there on Friday afternoon. I'm not overly keen on fan zones. Prefer pubs.


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    #1420
    MikeCork2009
    Registered Users Posts: 1,208 ✭✭✭MikeCork2009


    finbarrk wrote: »
    I'll be there on Friday afternoon. I'm not overly keen on fan zones. Prefer pubs.

    I'll be in Yokohama Friday afternoon too. I just thought the Fanzone might have a bigger collection of locals for the Japan v Russia game. If we could find a good sports bar though I'd be up for that!


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    #1421
    AdamD
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    Has anyone managed to find any pictures of the fan zones? Wondering would they be the best bet to watch Saturday's games


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    #1422
    Boscoirl
    Registered Users Posts: 2,232 ✭✭✭Boscoirl


    Our tour operator has said it may be difficult to find places that show games


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    #1423
    Dav010
    Registered Users Posts: 14,068 ✭✭✭✭Dav010


    Boscoirl wrote: »
    Our tour operator has said it may be difficult to find places that show games

    Britt/Irish/Ozzy pubs will show them. Heading down to Yokohama early on Saturday to watch the matches before going to NZ v Sth A match.


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    #1424
    stotheototheb
    Registered Users Posts: 24 ✭stotheototheb


    emc2 wrote: »
    So you can book but you don't have to.
    Thanks Guys.

    Heading out next week - just on the JR rail booking process, is there a handy app seats can be reserved through or must you do it at an actual train station?


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    #1425
    BonnieSituation
    Registered Users Posts: 18,923 ✭✭✭✭BonnieSituation


    Dav010 wrote: »
    Britt/Irish/Ozzy pubs will show them. Heading down to Yokohama early on Saturday to watch the matches before going to NZ v Sth A match.

    We'll be doing something similar alright.

    I can't imagine it'll be hard to find them on in the aforementioned venues.

    Also, I would say they'll be on in and around the stadium before NZ-SA.

    I can't actually believe I'm heading on Thursday!


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    #1426
    BonnieSituation
    Registered Users Posts: 18,923 ✭✭✭✭BonnieSituation


    For those who have been a bit lackadaisical with organizing the passes, you can pick them up in Dublin in the following spots:

    JTB Corp.'s
    authorized travel
    agents
    UNIQUE JAPAN TOURS
    54 Dawson Street, 3rd Floor, Dublin 2
    TEL 01-6787008

    They quoted me €452 for a 14-day pass

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    Nippon Travel
    Agency's authorized
    travel agents
    Aviareps Ireland
    3 Upper Mount Street, Dublin 2, D02 VX32, Ireland
    TEL 353 1 6633933
    FAX 353 1 6789941

    They quoted me €405 for a 14-day pass
    7-day pass is €255


    http://www.japanrailpass.net/area_05.html

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    I'm actually splitting my trip now so I'll only need a 7-day one so I'm gonna check that out in the morning when I go into Mount St.

    I will update the thread.


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    #1427
    d.pop
    Registered Users Posts: 271 ✭✭d.pop


    Morning all, heading over tomorrow, anybody in Tokyo at moment could comment on the weather?
    I see on the weather apps it’s in the mid 20’s, i recall form my travels back in the day that sometimes 20’s in Asia can be a bit deceptive and not as warm compared to 20’s at home if you follow me... are we talking shorts and tee shirts folks? Have kids with me so trying to get the clothing right - unfortunately won’t be able to hide in bars from the heat or rain..
    Looks like weather is clearing a bit for Sunday’s game.
    Thanks.


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    #1428
    Batgurl
    Registered Users Posts: 1,208 ✭✭✭Batgurl


    d.pop wrote: »
    Morning all, heading over tomorrow, anybody in Tokyo at moment could comment on the weather?
    I see on the weather apps it’s in the mid 20’s, i recall form my travels back in the day that sometimes 20’s in Asia can be a bit deceptive and not as warm compared to 20’s at home if you follow me... are we talking shorts and tee shirts folks? Have kids with me so trying to get the clothing right - unfortunately won’t be able to hide in bars from the heat or rain..
    Looks like weather is clearing a bit for Sunday’s game.
    Thanks.

    Here now. It’s mild and wet. Definitely pack rain jackets. And lots of light layers. Fan zones look alright (if a bit small). Pack shorts and sweatshirts. Maybe a couple of pairs of tracksuits.


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    #1429
    MikeCork2009
    Registered Users Posts: 1,208 ✭✭✭MikeCork2009


    Batgurl wrote: »
    Here now. It’s mild and wet. Definitely pack rain jackets. And lots of light layers. Fan zones look alright (if a bit small). Pack shorts and sweatshirts. Maybe a couple of pairs of tracksuits.

    On rain jackets, you can get decent light ones in the hundred yen stores.


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    #1430
    d.pop
    Registered Users Posts: 271 ✭✭d.pop


    Thanks guys. Getting close now.... can’t wait.


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    #1431
    bigslick
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    BonnieSituation wrote: »
    For those who have been a bit lackadaisical with organizing the passes, you can pick them up in Dublin in the following spots:

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    Nippon Travel
    Agency's authorized
    travel agents
    Aviareps Ireland
    3 Upper Mount Street, Dublin 2, D02 VX32, Ireland
    TEL 353 1 6633933
    FAX 353 1 6789941

    They quoted me €405 for a 14-day pass


    http://www.japanrailpass.net/area_05.html

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    I'm actually splitting my trip now so I'll only need a 7-day one so I'm gonna check that out in the morning when I go into Mount St.

    I will update the thread.

    Would be looking to get 14 day pass as well, so id be interested to hear how you get on.


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    #1432
    bennyl10
    Registered Users Posts: 5,511 ✭✭✭bennyl10


    Any one who's in tokyo; how expensive in general is food/pints?
    nothing fancy food wise but still a decent feed..


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    #1433
    finbarrk
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    MikeCork2009 wrote: »
    I'll be in Yokohama Friday afternoon too. I just thought the Fanzone might have a bigger collection of locals for the Japan v Russia game. If we could find a good sports bar though I'd be up for that!

    I meant I'm in Tokyo on Friday afternoon Mike. Not going out to Yokohama until before Saturdays game. I must check out An Solas Pub.


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    #1434
    BonnieSituation
    Registered Users Posts: 18,923 ✭✭✭✭BonnieSituation


    bigslick wrote: »
    Would be looking to get 14 day pass as well, so id be interested to hear how you get on.

    Howya.

    Yeah went in and got the 7 day there and then at lunchtime.

    It cost me €255. It's not much more expensive than some of the online yokes. But handy all the same if you left it last minute like me.

    Only arduous task was the stairs to the top floor.


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    #1435
    BonnieSituation
    Registered Users Posts: 18,923 ✭✭✭✭BonnieSituation


    finbarrk wrote: »
    I meant I'm in Tokyo on Friday afternoon Mike. Not going out to Yokohama until before Saturdays game. I must check out An Solas Pub.

    Just had a gander at my tickets there and they say to give an hour to get into the stadium. Just a heads up.

    Wheres An Solas?


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    #1436
    carlop
    Registered Users Posts: 1,611 ✭✭✭carlop


    BonnieSituation wrote: »
    Howya.

    Yeah went in and got the 7 day there and then at lunchtime.

    It cost me €255. It's not much more expensive than some of the online yokes. But handy all the same if you left it last minute like me.

    Only arduous task was the stairs to the top floor.

    Can you just walk in and get one or do you need to send them over any information in advance? Would there be an issue getting on for someone else to do you think?

    Also going to go the 7 day option. Makes more sense as I'll be spending a few days in Tokyo at either end. Can't wait!


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    #1437
    Riskymove
    Registered Users Posts: 10,885 ✭✭✭✭Riskymove


    you could pay up to €100 more than buying online, just so you know


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    #1438
    Raisins
    Registered Users Posts: 522 ✭✭✭Raisins


    Riskymove wrote: »
    you could pay up to €100 more than buying online, just so you know

    From what site did you buy yours do you mind me asking?

    I was quoted €284 for a standard 7 day by unique japan tours on Dawson Street.


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    #1439
    Riskymove
    Registered Users Posts: 10,885 ✭✭✭✭Riskymove


    Raisins wrote: »
    From what site did you buy yours do you mind me asking?

    I was quoted €284 for a standard 7 day by unique japan tours on Dawson Street.

    jrpass.com

    a 7 day ordinary pass is 243 but there is a FedEx fee of 11

    so a saving of around €30 with delivery within 2 days

    (plus a free eBook on Japan)


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    #1440
    steam iron
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭steam iron


    BonnieSituation wrote: »
    Just had a gander at my tickets there and they say to give an hour to get into the stadium. Just a heads up.

    Wheres An Solas?

    An Solas is in Shibuya Tokyo.

    Am hoping to get there also as its only a 2k walk from our accomdation in Shujinku.


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    #1441
    un5byh7sqpd2x0
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,862 ✭✭✭un5byh7sqpd2x0


    Japan Experience is €242 with free next day delivery from FedEx for a 7 day pass


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