Going to Japan on March 26 to April 5. Good time to go?
 

Hello all. I am planing a trip to Tokyo. I am about to book my plane ticket today or tomorrow. This is my first time going to Japan.

I am thinking about going to Japan on 3-26-09 to 4-5-09. Is this a good time?

Reason why I ask because I found out that during this time it's Spring Break in Japan and I think everyone returns to school on the 6th.

I dont know how it is around this time in Tokyo so that is why I am asking here.

Thanks!

Honestly. Anytime to go to Japan is a great time to go to Japan, Unless there are earthquakes.

Hmm.. Not sure if I agree to you BakaCrisis. Have you been to Japan?

Chmura, you are fine. As long as you are not going there during Golden Week (Ogata Renkyu), you should be ok. Though some suggested that Golden week is a completely different experience of its own, its too pack anywhere to even make it fun. So.. to me, you are safe, you are not within anywhere close to golden week

What's Golden Week if you don't mind explaining?

A period of time consisting of many holidays. I think 6 or 7... and they are national all... I think xD.

Also it has something called Greenery Day, which is how I met with the Golden Week info page (searching for Green day lol).

Oh okay I see.

I think that time is Golden Week. Airfare, hotels are higher if not booked up. I would go earlier or later. But check on the dates because I'm not sure of this years holidays.

I'm sorry I just looked at the dates again and end of March should be fine. Sakura is blooming too.

Thanks everyone!

I will book my plane ticket today.

I'm thinking about staying in a hostel 3 nights and hotel 6 nights. I have never stayed in a hostel so I kind of want to experience it and maybe meet interesting people.

This is my first time traveling alone so I kind of want to experience the hostel thing.

Any suggestions on a hostel and hotel in Tokyo?

Golden week is last week of April and first week of May. His schedule for last week of March and first week of April is fine. Airfare and hotels may cost more, but its not pack

In general, everything cost a fortune during and around Golden Week. But the real kicker is that EVERYWHERE is packed during Golden Week. And some stores/attractions are not open during Golden Week.

You will have to fight your way through temples and shrines, train station, everywhere.

Also check this link out, some suggestions of what to do if you do end up there during golden week : Metropolis - Feature - Time To Play

Alright, enough of hijacking this thread.

What is your budget? For hotel, you can check out the super hotel chain, they have some very good price. Most business hotel around Shinjuku and Ueno are cheap, rather small room, but you only need a place to sleep and wash up, so I think it should be fine. I stayed at the Suntargas in Ueno. It was good (http://www.suntargas.co.jp/english/index.shtml).

Room size are usually around the same size as an inside room if you go on a cruise. You can search royal caribbean or carnival's page to get a rough idea of the room size I am referring to.

Thanks for the suggestion.

I was thinking about staying at this hotel. the b roppongi : Top Page [ ISHIN HOTELS GROUP ]

My budget it no more then $120 usd a night (total of 9 nights).

But I would like to stay in a hostel too possible. But no where near $120usd a night for one.

Oh man, you have lots of option for $120USD... I am cheap so all my hotel stay I try to keep it under 55/person/night and 80/person/night for traditional Ryokan..

Actually, on that note, maybe you want to try one night at a Ryokan just to experience the Japanese hotel :)

I'm 6'1 tall. Will I fit in Ryokan? :p

Yes. You have nothing to worry about.

I will be in Tokyo at roughly the same time and will be staying in Ueno so I can see the Cherry Blossom at Ueno Park everyday.

I still relatively new and researching Tokyo still. How far is Ueno Park from Shibuya or Roppongi?

It's on the same Yamanote-line that loops in a circle around Tokyo. Very close.

http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/info/map_a4ol.pdf

Thanks all! Booked my plane ticket yesterday and I will be in Tokyo from March 27 Friday to April 5th Sunday.

Now I need to find a hotel to stay in Tokyo!

Since your planning on staying in many different place why not experience a night in a capsule hotel as well. I did it. Nothing really spectacular but definitely something unique and interesting.

Check out a business hotel such as APA or Toyoko Inn. I managed to stay in Asakusa,Tokyo for around 6000 yen last Nov.

Here's a good site for finding cheap accommodations :
[Rakuten Travel] Japan's Hotel and inn reservation site

Enjoy your trip! :)

Thanks!

I just booked K's House Hostel in Asakusa. Just for 3 nights. I just want to see what it is like in a Hostel.

The 6 nights I will find a nicer hotel to stay in. Time to find a hotel.