JAPAN 2013/2014
Sukah - I am not sure what the cheapest you could get on Jetstar is. But just make sure you factor in all costs.
I have never paid more than $998 rtn on Qantas SYD - Tokyo. Direct overnight flight.
If you see a fare like that and are happy to pay that - then book it.
I will be sure to post the link to the qantas fare when it comes out in the coming months 
yeah cool cheers guys, probably wont fly jetstar, im was either thinking qantas or royal thai air, ive been looking on STA Travel at flights but they seemed to be priced around the 1000-1400 mark return, so ill just keep checking everyone now and then hopefully some sales come up and i can grab a bargain.
I am now torn on whether i should do 5 days in tokyo before the fyve camp or 5 days in sapporo whilst the snow festival is on http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5311.html
advice pls
I am now torn on whether i should do 5 days in tokyo before the fyve camp or 5 days in sapporo whilst the snow festival is on http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5311.html
advice pls
Tokyo AINEC!
Tokyo is simply amazing and you can get a taste of completely contrasting experiences (very modern electric/skyscrapers to old style edo period)
You can also get a great variety of food sampling in and you won’t get bored in 5 days. 5 days in Sapporo might get a bit long in the tooth unless you really really like ice sculptures.
You’ll also get a solid taste of living in a snow village which is beautiful in itself (myoko and nozawa are stunning to walk through at night and oozes atmosphere, can’t speak for Niseko). Tokyo will provide a nice contrast.
Having said that the snow festival would also be a great experience so what’s stopping you from doing something like 4 Tokyo, 1 Sapporo (to get a taste of the festival) then head off to Niseko from there?
5 days in Sapporo might get a bit long in the tooth unless you really really like ice sculptures.
Having said that the snow festival would also be a great experience so what’s stopping you from doing something like 4 Tokyo, 1 Sapporo (to get a taste of the festival) then head off to Niseko from there?
This.
I am now torn on whether i should do 5 days in tokyo before the fyve camp or 5 days in sapporo whilst the snow festival is on http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5311.html
advice pls
Tokyo AINEC!
Tokyo is simply amazing and you can get a taste of completely contrasting experiences (very modern electric/skyscrapers to old style edo period)
You can also get a great variety of food sampling in and you won’t get bored in 5 days. 5 days in Sapporo might get a bit long in the tooth unless you really really like ice sculptures.
You’ll also get a solid taste of living in a snow village which is beautiful in itself (myoko and nozawa are stunning to walk through at night and oozes atmosphere, can’t speak for Niseko). Tokyo will provide a nice contrast.
Having said that the snow festival would also be a great experience so what’s stopping you from doing something like 4 Tokyo, 1 Sapporo (to get a taste of the festival) then head off to Niseko from there?
Question 1: what does AINEC stand for?
Yea i think your right, i was still pretty solid on tokyo but wanted to see what others thought .
About the last bit
Having said that the snow festival would also be a great experience so what’s stopping you from doing something like 4 Tokyo, 1 Sapporo (to get a taste of the festival) then head off to Niseko from there?
That would be great, but whats stopping me is the dates
Snow Festival 5-11/2
I fly in on basically the 9th and the camp starts on the 13th
So yea
Question 1: what does AINEC stand for?
Yea i think your right, i was still pretty solid on tokyo but wanted to see what others thought .About the last bit
Having said that the snow festival would also be a great experience so what’s stopping you from doing something like 4 Tokyo, 1 Sapporo (to get a taste of the festival) then head off to Niseko from there?
That would be great, but whats stopping me is the dates
Snow Festival 5-11/2
I fly in on basically the 9th and the camp starts on the 13th
So yea
AINEC = And It’s Not Even Close i.e easy decision.
Ahh ok didn’t check the dates. Honestly mate it would have been a nice bonus to have a night there to check it out but you’ll spend plenty of time admiring the naturally beautiful snow/village anyway and you’ll see plenty of “different” and interesting things in Tokyo so I don’t think it’s a huge loss
Question 1: what does AINEC stand for?
Yea i think your right, i was still pretty solid on tokyo but wanted to see what others thought .About the last bit
Having said that the snow festival would also be a great experience so what’s stopping you from doing something like 4 Tokyo, 1 Sapporo (to get a taste of the festival) then head off to Niseko from there?
That would be great, but whats stopping me is the dates
Snow Festival 5-11/2
I fly in on basically the 9th and the camp starts on the 13th
So yeaAINEC = And It’s Not Even Close i.e easy decision.
Ahh ok didn’t check the dates. Honestly mate it would have been a nice bonus to have a night there to check it out but you’ll spend plenty of time admiring the naturally beautiful snow/village anyway and you’ll see plenty of “different” and interesting things in Tokyo so I don’t think it’s a huge loss
Cheers for the advice mate, you’ve reaffirmed my decision about toyko 
deep powder tours are doing me up a quote for whole trip atm, including the stay in tokyo
F#)K I’M EXCITED 
Cheers for the advice mate, you’ve reaffirmed my decision about toyko
No worries mate
Be sure to run it by us when it comes to building a Tokyo itinerary/booking accommodation.
Yeah, try to be in Tokyo on a Sunday arvo and go to Harijuku. Watching people getting dressed up and dancing is awesome and the area is great too. You can check out a lot there at the same time.
And my opinion means nothing???
Please don’t just book with Deep powder tours… run the quote pass us before you book.
Yeah, try to be in Tokyo on a Sunday arvo and go to Harijuku. Watching people getting dressed up and dancing is awesome and the area is great too. You can check out a lot there at the same time.
Dress ups in Harajuku on Sundays is unfortunately a trend that is dying off a bit.
Having said that fully agree with Harajuku, worth going just for the crepes! There are also some fantastic hidden places in the area for dinner.
There was quite a few when I went at the start of last year?
Maybe you just need a warmish day.
There was quite a few when I went at the start of last year?
Maybe you just need a warmish day.
I’ve been twice and both times it was mostly tourists standing around with cameras (encountered more walking through Shibuya)
My parents were there in Spring and didn’t see much happening and upon researching it Japan locals were saying it was just a trend that was going out of fashion.
When I build Tokyo itineraries for friends/family I still line it up on a Sunday if I can and I’ll try again in October!
We found quite a few in the park and some on the bridge up there.
Probably helped that there was a bit of a festival just up the road with markets and a live band too…