16 year old going Japan alone

last SG · 2010-10-17T00:24:08+00:00

Hmm and what chances is there that the prostitutes are Japanese.. I mean now mostly from China, South Korea and the LDCs.

Fryderyk HPH SG

1. Air-ticket wise, go check with JAL or ANA ticket office directly, you may get it cheaper like under $700 to/fro Tokyo or Internet. Don't go to a ticketing agent like a tour agency

2. Try staying in Youth hostel, i may be cheaper. Join a hi-hostel member at $20 and it can save you from $5-$12 daily.

3. Go check out the JR pass and buy them when there is a promotion. For example, they had a 3 day JR pass at $160 (any 3 days and no need for consecutive days). Use it for long distance on the bullet train to go further

4. For 500 to 800 yen, you will be eating Ramien everyday....

5. Try cooking yourself especially if you have kaki

6. Bring own water bottle. It can cost you up from $2.40 per bottle if you buy outside. There's alway free flow water when you have your meal.

7. There's still entrance fees to consider, eg...cable car ride

8. For so many days, Junyang estimate is reasonable.

9. You may also look for free-pass tickets for places like Fuji,Hakone, Kamakura etc.....

10. Since you are going on DIY, read up...

Checked up ANA, no way you're gonna get near SGD$700 for that peak season.

Did up Early-Mid Dec and return first few days of Jan11, and result was about SGD$1200 excess including taxes and the like. Nov travel is a bit out, given O's end early to mid Nov? Not to sure when Os end this year.

Fryderyk HPH SG

As long as you (or your parents) pay for the ticket, you can fly.

Is it your first time travelling solo? I cannot emphasise enough the importance of research, and even then you should expect surprises and make room for them. I don't know you and I won't try to guess your street smartness, but it's not for weak hearts. Here are a few tips anyway (link).

Just came back from Italy n Switzerland two days ago...

Planned my trip 6hrs before flight departed, booked ticket 3hrs before flight departure, and went straight in to Milan MXP.

Needless to say, I wasted a whole day in Milan trying to find out where to go and the like... But if TS is as fast and mobile as me and cover destinations quick, I don't see why TS would need an xtended stay in Japan.

Kuali Baba SG

I think they need to verify the credit card these days... was asked to show my credit card when i reached the counter....

Did you book with the airline online? I prefer to do it in person and haven't experienced that before.

Fryderyk HPH SG

I think they need to verify the credit card these days... was asked to show my credit card when i reached the counter....

e-tickets, pple dun really check.
for instance, i even went to the counter without my printed e-ticket, just told them my name, no need credit card or anything at all, just passport, and they checked me in.

I don't think TS would face a lot of probs... Unless you come out of Europe, where some of them are seriously anal and like Nazis about it.

Fryderyk HPH SG

Holy.. I only got 4.2k -.-!!!!

I'd rather you take a 2.5 week vacation to Eastern Europe then. More exotic also.

Kuali Baba SG

I'd rather you take a 2.5 week vacation to Eastern Europe then. More exotic also.

He wants snow and all the major attractions in Japan, which is ambitious, of course. But if he simply wants to say that he saw them and take photos, then a lot of things can be squeezed in.

Careerdragon SG

lol i don't mind skipping a few attractions.. whats the point of taking photos lol. i might as well do it on the internet.. hmm so what should i do about the airline tickets then....

Fryderyk HPH SG

He wants snow and all the major attractions in Japan, which is ambitious, of course. But if he simply wants to say that he saw them and take photos, then a lot of things can be squeezed in.

But Japan is hard to go if u have a tight budget.

I remember the last time I went to Tokyo for three nights and four days, and blew SGD$3k on the basic necessities (air ticket, food, budget accommodation, local transport).
SGD$4.2k won't get one very far even with a lot of saving in Japan...

Fryderyk HPH SG

lol i don't mind skipping a few attractions.. whats the point of taking photos lol. i might as well do it on the internet.. hmm so what should i do about the airline tickets then....

Unless we have more details on when u wanna go (exactly), and other miscellanous stuff, there is little that we can help.

Hitman Returns SG

go buy ps2 console and buy Yakuza 2 game.its got realistic japanese streets from osaka to all busy sightseeing prefectures,language n social culture of modern japan.

its only $100....or cheaper for game n console.

n u can fight and bash thugs n other yakuzas too with bare hands and weapons on streets and its all laced with authentic japanese artistry.

SevenEleven SG

lol i don't mind skipping a few attractions.. whats the point of taking photos lol. i might as well do it on the internet.. hmm so what should i do about the airline tickets then....

I'm sort of in agreement with KB. Do it by the area: eg: Tohuku region, so that you won't be spending your time travelling. A simple trip from Shinjuku to Kamakura can take away 2 hours of your time onboard a train or a bus ride to Mt Fuji bus station can eat up 3 hours 30mins to and fro excluding waiting time

Junyang700 SG

Did you book with the airline online? I prefer to do it in person and haven't experienced that before.

Booked through the phone with Cathay Pacific as their online facility was down that time.

韩飞官 SG

y 16 years old cant apply passport?my fren jus did it online.she only went down for collection thats all.she was 16 too.y go japan . there are many country and more fun place to go.jap living expense is expensive already.where u gonna get the money to buy nice things that u wanna buy.go some cheaper country so that u can spam ur money.

sinicker SG

this is the issue.

Careerdragon SG

Ok first .. Idk how to quote one by one..

Firstly , Places I intend to go .

Sapporo and places in Hokkaido for their attractions such as snow ski, hot springs .

Then Mt.Fuji for Hiking if its possible for 16 y/o

Tokyo , Shinjuku for dono what reason heard its nice or smth .

Tokyo, Akihabara for the Anime stuffs .

Tokyo, Universal Studios Japan

Osaka for don't know what thing also..

Kyoto, known for its ancient castle and stuff?

Hiroshima, Nagasaki for A-bomb stuff and don't know what esle is there.

And any other places that is nice ^^

For another question..

Want to go Japan cause

- I like the place

- Snow and world class ski resorts.

- the security is good

-Easily Accessible

-Known for its Anime, cosplay there and stuff very popular.. Don't want to do it in Singapore

Want to go Japan because can't think of any other places to go. Not really interested in going China or w/e

Want to go Japan because the food is good :D

Sorry for creating trouble because after my O levels then I start to look in to things and research and stuff.. O levels ends on 12 November 2010

And lastly . My parents are having doubts of me going because they are afraid the place might be too cold for me.

How can I convince them to go?

Thanks again for all!

Careerdragon SG

Oh yes . Booking flights. I need to book by when so that I can ensure I could fly by 15 december

ditzy SG

You can convince them by supplying all the money so they no don't have to fork out a single cent.

ditzy SG

The earlier you book the better, because dec are the school holidays and bookings are at its peak.

SevenEleven SG

Ok first .. Idk how to quote one by one..

Firstly , Places I intend to go .

Sapporo and places in Hokkaido for their attractions such as snow ski, hot springs .

Then Mt.Fuji for Hiking if its possible for 16 y/o

Tokyo , Shinjuku for dono what reason heard its nice or smth .

Tokyo, Akihabara for the Anime stuffs .

Tokyo, Universal Studios Japan

Osaka for don't know what thing also..

Kyoto, known for its ancient castle and stuff?

Hiroshima, Nagasaki for A-bomb stuff and don't know what esle is there.

And any other places that is nice ^^

For another question..

Want to go Japan cause

- I like the place

- Snow and world class ski resorts.

- the security is good

-Easily Accessible

-Known for its Anime, cosplay there and stuff very popular.. Don't want to do it in Singapore

Want to go Japan because can't think of any other places to go. Not really interested in going China or w/e

Want to go Japan because the food is good :D

Sorry for creating trouble because after my O levels then I start to look in to things and research and stuff.. O levels ends on 12 November 2010

And lastly . My parents are having doubts of me going because they are afraid the place might be too cold for me.

How can I convince them to go?

Thanks again for all!

Well, you can read my thread........I did Hokkaido, Tokyo, Mt Fuji, Hakone and Kamakura within $4K each (non peak period) excluding all shopping.

Mt Fuji is closed for climbing after 1st Oct

Ikebukoro for Anime stuff

Akibahara is for electronic goods

Harajuku for cosplay (Sat & Sun)

Shinjuku for night life...but night life is everywhere nowsaday

Is there a Univeral Studio in Japan? We went Disneyland

Ski resort are up north in Hokkaido and Tohuku area. Unless you are a pro, you'll probably be playing snowball fight (er...with who if alone?)

Nothing is impossible...that's the motto of Nike and that should also be yours.

Cold? Get warm clothing. To convence your parent, show them that you are independent and responsible.

to do a DIY and somemore alone, you need to read up! asked around and take "risk". Are you ready for them?

Take a small step at a time Just Hokkaido alone is 700 times the size of Singapore. find your direction before embarking and good luck.

Asromanista2001 SG

16 yr old go japan alone....................beware of japo perverts

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