#traveling ## Day Plan for Arrival in Tokyo from Narita #### June 27, 2024 (Thursday) **Summary**: This plan includes arriving at Narita Airport, going through border check, traveling to Tokyo, checking in at the Airbnb, and doing some shopping and meal preparation. #### Morning and Early Afternoon 1. **Arrival at Narita Airport** - **Time**: 2:45 PM 2. **Border Check and Luggage Claim** - **Time**: 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM - **Duration**: 1 hour - **Location**: Narita Airport - **Price**: Free 3. **Travel to Tokyo** - **Time**: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM - **Duration**: 1.5 hours - **Transportation**: Narita Express Train or Airport Limousine Bus - **Price**: ¥3,000 per person (Narita Express) or ¥3,200 per person (Limousine Bus) - **Details**: Purchase tickets at the airport. The Narita Express is faster and more direct to central Tokyo. #### Late Afternoon 4. **Check-in at Airbnb** - **Time**: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM - **Location**: [Airbnb Location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/SNqjPGJsBczC2eJQA) - **Price**: Already booked 5. **Shopping in Ikebukuro** - **Time**: 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM - **Location**: Ikebukuro - **Price**: Shopping expenses vary - **Details**: Visit popular stores like Muji. 6. **Visit Supermarket** - **Time**: 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM - **Location**: [Supermarket](https://maps.app.goo.gl/niUeaTjbYL5cxZQGA) - **Price**: Groceries expenses vary - **Details**: Buy drinks and food for the next few days. #### Evening 7. **Cook Dinner at Airbnb** - **Time**: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM - **Location**: Airbnb - **Price**: Included in grocery expenses 8. **Relax and Settle In** - **Time**: 8:30 PM onwards - **Location**: Airbnb - **Price**: Free ### Total Estimated Costs - **Border Check**: Free - **Transportation (Narita to Tokyo)**: ¥3,000 per person (Narita Express) or ¥3,200 per person (Limousine Bus) - **Shopping**: Varies - **Groceries**: Varies - **Total for One Person**: Approx. ¥3,000 - ¥3,200 (excluding shopping and groceries) - **Total for Two People**: Approx. ¥6,000 - ¥6,400 (excluding shopping and groceries) ### Detailed Schedule | Time | Activity | Location | Price | |-------------|---------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|----------------------| | 2:45 PM | Arrival at Narita Airport | Narita Airport | Free | | 2:45 PM | Border Check and Luggage Claim | Narita Airport | Free | | 4:00 PM | Travel to Tokyo | Narita Express or Limousine Bus | ¥3,000 per person | | 5:30 PM | Check-in at Airbnb | [Airbnb Location](https://maps.app.goo.gl/SNqjPGJsBczC2eJQA)| Already booked | | 6:30 PM | Shopping in Ikebukuro | Ikebukuro | Varies | | 7:00 PM | Visit Supermarket | [Supermarket](https://maps.app.goo.gl/niUeaTjbYL5cxZQGA) | Varies | | 7:30 PM | Cook Dinner at Airbnb | Airbnb | Included in groceries| | 8:30 PM | Relax and Settle In | Airbnb | Free | This updated schedule ensures that you have ample time to visit the supermarket earlier in the evening. Let me know if you need any further adjustments or additional information! --- ## Revised Day Trip to Hakone and Gotemba Outlet from Tokyo ### June 28, 2024 (Friday) **Summary**: This day trip includes visiting Hakone's key attractions, enjoying the scenic beauty, and shopping at Gotemba Outlet. The trip is self-driven with an 8:30 AM start. ### Morning 1. **Car Pickup** - **Time**: 8:30 AM - **Duration**: 30 minutes - **Location**: Car rental service in Tokyo - **Price**: Rental cost (approx. ¥10,000/day, varies by rental service) 2. **Departure from Tokyo** - **Time**: 9:00 AM - **Duration**: 2 hours - **Price**: Fuel and tolls (approx. ¥4,000 one way) 3. **Arrival in Hakone** - **Time**: 11:00 AM 4. **Hakone Shrine** - **Time**: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM - **Location**: [Hakone Shrine](https://goo.gl/maps/Pf9vY7avDoYjv6i98) - **Price**: Free - **Details**: Explore the serene shrine and its torii gate on the shores of Lake Ashi. ### Afternoon 5. **Lunch at a Local Restaurant** - **Time**: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM - **Location**: [Amazake Chaya](https://goo.gl/maps/Lf9xF8TcZxp) - **Price**: ¥2,000 per person - **Details**: Enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine at this historic tea house. 6. **Lake Ashi Sightseeing Cruise** - **Time**: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - **Location**: [Cruise Dock](https://goo.gl/maps/4Fb8cC6M6XJ2) - **Price**: ¥1,000 per person - **Details**: Enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Ashi with views of Mt. Fuji (weather permitting). 7. **Owakudani Valley** - **Time**: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - **Location**: [Owakudani Valley](https://goo.gl/maps/xnT1r2vL8rE2) - **Price**: Free (Parking may cost ¥500) - **Details**: Explore the volcanic valley, enjoy views, and try the famous black eggs. ### Evening 8. **Shopping at Gotemba Premium Outlets** - **Time**: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM - **Location**: [Gotemba Premium Outlets](https://goo.gl/maps/Mg9fJ6JxVh52) - **Price**: Shopping expenses vary - **Details**: Shop at various international and Japanese brand stores. 9. **Dinner at Gotemba Outlets** - **Time**: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM - **Location**: Restaurants within Gotemba Premium Outlets - **Price**: ¥2,000 per person - **Details**: Enjoy dinner at one of the outlet's many dining options. 10. **Return to Tokyo** - **Time**: 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM - **Price**: Fuel and tolls (approx. ¥4,000 one way) ### Total Estimated Costs - **Car Rental**: ¥10,000 - **Fuel and Tolls**: ¥8,000 (round trip) - **Lake Ashi Cruise**: ¥1,000 per person - **Lunch**: ¥2,000 per person - **Owakudani Parking**: ¥500 - **Dinner**: ¥2,000 per person - **Total for One Person**: ¥13,500 (excluding shopping) - **Total for Two People**: ¥18,000 (excluding shopping) ### Detailed Schedule | Time | Activity | Location | Price | |-------------|---------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|----------------| | 8:30 AM | Pick up rental car | - | ¥10,000 | | 9:00 AM | Depart from Tokyo | - | ¥4,000 | | 11:00 AM | Arrive in Hakone | - | - | | 11:15 AM | Visit Hakone Shrine | [Hakone Shrine](https://goo.gl/maps/Pf9vY7avDoYjv6i98)| Free | | 12:30 PM | Lunch at Amazake Chaya | [Amazake Chaya](https://goo.gl/maps/Lf9xF8TcZxp) | ¥2,000 per person | | 2:00 PM | Lake Ashi Sightseeing Cruise | [Cruise Dock](https://goo.gl/maps/4Fb8cC6M6XJ2) | ¥1,000 per person | | 3:30 PM | Explore Owakudani Valley | [Owakudani Valley](https://goo.gl/maps/xnT1r2vL8rE2) | Free (¥500 parking) | | 5:30 PM | Shopping at Gotemba Outlets | [Gotemba Outlets](https://goo.gl/maps/Mg9fJ6JxVh52) | Varies | | 8:00 PM | Dinner at Gotemba Outlets | [Gotemba Outlets](https://goo.gl/maps/Mg9fJ6JxVh52) | ¥2,000 per person | | 9:00 PM | Depart Gotemba for Tokyo | - | ¥4,000 | | 11:00 PM | Arrive in Tokyo | - | - | This revised schedule ensures you have ample time to explore Hakone, shop at Gotemba Outlet, and return to Tokyo at a relaxed pace. Let me know if you need any further adjustments or additional information! ## What to do ? - [ ] montbell, buy camping gear - [ ] buy camping chair - [ ] buy gip - [ ] buy clothes - [ ] buy a winter jacket - [ ] buy car accessories - [ ] stickers - [ ] in car accessories - [ ] go to some good coffee shop? - [ ] where are the good coffee shop