actually for those who are more concerned about photographic experience but at the same time concerned about budget, there should be ways to keep it low. i've spent about <3000 yen or abt S$40 (i can't rem exactly) in tokyo, but it is not a hotel then.
Japan Year-End [Hokkaido - Kanto] 20 days trip
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in fact thats the plan all along haha... we'll be taking the sleeper train but we arent gonna reserve a bed... we'll be sleeping on the seats which is fully covered by the JR Pass AFAIK ^^
$3600 is certainly enough... in fact, i'm quite careful with planning the budget...
i can find lodgings in hostels located in Asakusa central Tokyo for 1500yen per night (Khaosan Tokyo Smile) and lodging in Kyoto (5 mins from Kyoto Station) for 2000yen per night (Tour Club) all these are my hostels of choice for cleanliness, accessibility and friendliness after having stayed in most of the budget hostels in Tokyo and Kyoto
there are numerous food chains scattered around which offer full sized curry rice for 350yen each and other affordably priced food
14days JR pass costs around $600 and we'll be planning to depart Kyoto for Tokyo on the last day of pass validity
Disneylands arent a must in the itinery as i would not expect adults to be too into such disney stuffs... we'll be mostly visiting shrines and temples which either carries no entrance fees or a 500-600yen entrance fee
buses are certainly not cheap for travelling within the city but sure offers a great sightseeing opportunity... buses on the other hand are cheaper compared to trains for inter-city travels e.g Shinjuku to Fuji Go-Ko
as this is not designed to be a purely photographic trip, i would suggest all participants to travel light with minimal amount of photographic gear to maximize mobility... i travelled with my D80 with an 18-200mm VR lens and a tripod if i'm planning to do long exposure or night shots, if not i leave my tripod in the hostel most of the time...
i hope this year would see a greater amount of snowfall, 2006 was absolutely horrible =(
keep me updated when date is draw nearer
will do another re-confirmation by June
as i need to roughly get an idea of the number of the more-or-less confirmed interested parties to finalise the arrangements like hostel room reservations etc etc
:thumbsup: $3600 confirmed more than enough. Spent less than 2k inclusive of airfare (excluding lens purchases :bsmilie: ) for 15 days in Japan (Covering Tokyo, Koyasan and Kyoto)
In any case can try www.couchsurfing.com
i can go (hope bonus fat fat).....but only can go from 5 Jan....'
My UK colleagues kapo the december period...(damn...faster than me)...
My UK colleagues kapo the december period...(damn...faster than me)...
15 days and covering kanto and kansai within a budget of $2k is difficult but still possible.... though it will be to the extent where you won't be able to indulge or enjoy yourself fully without having the word "budget constraint" in your mind ^^
what you could do is join us in 5 jan onwards, i could re-plan the entire itinery if you're keen
yah, i will change my mind and choose to go if can spend less than 2k....
possible if you don't mind really scringing up on every single thing ^^ or simply go for a shorter period instead of the whole 20-30 days =)
can i be included in the email list to get full details of the ongoing process? cos anyway i can't stay more than 14 days in totality. scringing is not an issue. problem is accomodation and transport with the group is not much that can be done, which may very well be the bulk.
zoossh@starhub.net.sg
i'll post updates in this thread =)
accomodation and transport will be kept to a low... so it might fit your budget afterall...
also keep me updated too....my email is darren.rox@gmail.com If everything is confirmed, I will show everything to my family and friends. If all agreed, it will be 9 people from my side.
I will also share with you my itinery if I have any...
I will also share with you my itinery if I have any...
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