Tag: Tokyo

Hokkaido Shinkansen: Travel from Tokyo to Hokkaido

Hokkaido Shinkansen: Travel from Tokyo to Hokkaido

When we were in Japan end-Feb, early-Mar, Hokkaido Shinkansen (Bullet Train) has not opened. But we did see a huge countdown clock at JR Sapporo for the Shinkansen’s opening on 26 March 2016. It sounded like a big deal! Of course, Hokkaido Shinkansen is only 

How to get from Narita Airport to Tokyo (Shinjuku / Shibuya)

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in April 2016 and a few links have been updated for accuracy. Three options to travel from Narita Airport to Tokyo. N’EX (Narita Express) Fast and convenient, but not cheap Price: 4,000 yen, ~S$50 (round trip); from 3,020 

Airbnb In Tokyo Shinjuku: Our Experience

With sky high accommodation prices in Tokyo, Airbnb was a great alternative for us. And… I won a $250 Airbnb voucher while looking for accommodation! Thank God for this blessing. :) We started searching for the accommodation only 5 to 6 weeks prior to our