From Shinagawa to Kamogawa

[Alicia22]

Hello everyone,

My friend and me are going to Tokyo this year (september) and I came across this Kamogawa Seaworld park. We really want to go there, and I looked for some travel info. I know train tickets are expensive so I read on the website it's about 2 hours away from Tokyo station. (our hotel is located in Shinagawa)

I was a bit shocked when I saw prices around 150 Euro's. So, I was wondering, if anybody visit this Seaworld park as well and how much they had to spent for train tickets?

I really hope there is a cheaper way. Otherwise, I have to think about it if it's worth the high price.

Another question, is the Japanese Rail Pass really that recommanded? I mean, when I only want to travel through Tokyo itself, it's not that expensive, right? The pass is around 300 Euro's (13 days). I just can't imagine (except for the long distance trips, but only Tokyo?) I will get that amount only for travel tickets.

Thanks in advance!

Greetings,
Alicia

[Sashimister]

Originally Posted by Alicia22

My friend and me are going to Tokyo this year (september) and I came across this Kamogawa Seaworld park. We really want to go there, and I looked for some travel info. I know train tickets are expensive so I read on the website it's about 2 hours away from Tokyo station. (our hotel is located in Shinagawa)

I was a bit shocked when I saw prices around 150 Euro's. So, I was wondering, if anybody visit this Seaworld park as well and how much they had to spent for train tickets?

I really hope there is a cheaper way. Otherwise, I have to think about it if it's worth the high price.

Another question, is the Japanese Rail Pass really that recommanded? I mean, when I only want to travel through Tokyo itself, it's not that expensive, right? The pass is around 300 Euro's (13 days). I just can't imagine (except for the long distance trips, but only Tokyo?) I will get that amount only for travel tickets.

Where did it say that it cost you 150 Euros to get from Shinagawa to Kamogawa Sea World?

One-way fare is 2,210 yen between Shinagawa and Awa Kamogawa. That's less than 20 Euros, isn't it?

They have a free shuttle bus between Awa Kamogawa station and the Sea World.

And don't get the JR pass unless you are doing lots of long-distance traveling by train. If you stay around Tokyo, you will lose lots of money if you buy the pass.

[Alicia22]

Originally Posted by Sashimister

Where did it say that it cost you 150 Euros to get from Shinagawa to Kamogawa Sea World?

One-way fare is 2,210 yen between Shinagawa and Awa Kamogawa. That's less than 20 Euros, isn't it?

They have a free shuttle bus between Awa Kamogawa station and the Sea World.

And don't get the JR pass unless you are doing lots of long-distance traveling by train. If you stay around Tokyo, you will lose lots of money if you buy the pass.

Seriously? I must be blind then! Thanks for the reply! I will do more research on it!

[Alicia22]

Just for information, I used this site Hyperdia to check prizes. But I think I put in a wrong adresss.

[Sashimister]

Originally Posted by Alicia22

Seriously?

Yes. For 150 Euros, you can go from Tokyo to Osaka!

Did you use the correct station name "Awa Kamogawa"?

If you used just "Kamogawa", that is a station even further than Osaka, which has nothing to do with Sea World.

[Alicia22]

Originally Posted by Sashimister

Yes. For 150 Euros, you can go from Tokyo to Osaka!

Did you use the correct station name "Awa Kamogawa"?

If you used just "Kamogawa", that is a station even further than Osaka, which has nothing to do with Sea World.

Hmm. I used the website hyperdia. But he can't find this station Awa kamogawa. The search function can only find Kamogawa. Which website do you use where I can find prizes?

[Sashimister]

Originally Posted by Alicia22

Hmm. I used the website hyperdia. But he can't find this station Awa kamogawa. The search function can only find Kamogawa. Which website do you use where I can find prizes?

First, I'm not a clueless foreign tourist but a Tokyo resident. I know about how much it costs to get from Tokyo to nearby places. 150 Euros is just out of the question.

Go here: Hyperdia | SearchResult

[Tsuwabuki]

Originally Posted by Alicia22

Hmm. I used the website hyperdia. But he can't find this station Awa kamogawa. The search function can only find Kamogawa. Which website do you use where I can find prizes?

安房鴨川駅 is rendered as AWAKAMOGAWA on the hyperdia site. Please search for that.

[Alicia22]

Originally Posted by Sashimister

First, I'm not a clueless foreign tourist but a Tokyo resident. I know about how much it costs to get from Tokyo to nearby places. 150 Euros is just out of the question.

Go here: Hyperdia | SearchResult

First, I didn't say I don't believe you. I was just explaining that I couldn't find it myself.... no offence! :S Thanks for the link, anyway.

Tsuwabuki: Thanks for explaining that to me! Now, I get it!