Huh. Well then...

[lithera]

I've been dreaming of Tokyo. Admittedly the Tokyo of my dreams is somwhat more amusment park like than the real thing. And there is a general open space feeling to it that I can only get in dreams but I've been dreaming of Tokyo.

I really, really, really, reallyreallyreallyreallyreally want to go. And I think I'm just now realizing how much.

And I'm on the verge of being very, very hypocritical in letting money stop me from going. I just finished clearing off those credit cards, though, and putting $1K on one of them... It seems a horrible thing. Especially when I'll have Comic Con the next month.

That and I really want to bring someone with me. Lots. There aren't many people I know who have passports and fewer of those could likely afford to go to Tokyo with me for my cousin's wedding.

I must wait for my review. I need to see what, if anything, my bonus is this year.

Waiting is hard.

Comments

[dr4b]

well, it depends. The Japan Rail Passes are only worth it if you're going to go somewhere besides Tokyo. Other than that, the deal to the trains is to just be efficient in your planning (a lot of times you can save $2 if you just decide to walk 10 minutes instead of switching to another subway line for 1-2 stops, for example).

The secret to flights is to actually check JAL, ANA, etc websites directly, since not only do they sometimes offer specials, but Expedia/Travelocity/etc doesn't always seem to find all of their fares/flights. Flying during the week will also help. Since you're working in the ID, also, go check out the travel agencies near there? There's one in the old Uwajimaya building (the one with the video store and Pink Godzilla and all) I think, which probably has some deals they can get you. I'm usually lazy and just take United flight 875/876, but hey.

The place I almost always stay at in Tokyo is the Kimi Ryokan. I love that place. It's close to Ikebukuro JR station, costs $40/night to stay at, and the staff speaks relatively decent English.

[lithera.livejournal.com]

Wow. That's an awesome hotel rate.

Thanks for the suggestions! I'll have to check things out.