Bob Myers wrote:
I looked up the map of Narita online, as
> > suggested above, and I think I know where to find the JR counter.
>
> Really, you can't miss it. As soon as you leave the
> customs area, you will see ample signage directing you
> to the JR station.
I decided that we'd schedule our own airport transfer to the hotel, so
we should have time to pick up our own shinkansen ticket after all! =)
I did the math, and somehow I think we can get by without the JR pass,
since one way of the Shinkansen ride is already covered of the tour, so
at least I only have to worry about the Kyoto-Tokyo leg of the journey
now! =)
> The shinkansen departs from several of the major stations
> in the Tokyo area. Toyko station itself, and Shinagawa
> station on the south side of the city, are probably the easiest
> for catching a train to Kyoto. By the way, it may be best for
> you to spend the money on a taxi to the station when leaving
> for Kyoto; while it's obviously possible to get to the right
> station using the local trains, please keep in mind that hauling
> you luggage around may be more of a problem than you want
> to deal with - and the local train have basically no space for
> luggage; you'll have to keep it with you the whole way.
>
> > I was a little confused with that. Do hotels usually have
> > shuttles that go back and forth to the stations?
>
> Some do, especially those in the vicinities of Shinjuku and
> Tokyo stations. (In Shinagawa, the major hotels are directly
> across the street from the station.) You should, if possible,
> contact your hotel in advance to find out.
We confirmed our hotel is the Okura. Any idea what the taxi fare would
be like to either of the stations for the Shinkansen? (this might be a
bad idea for my wallet!!)
> For your trip to Kyoto, you may want to consider leaving part
> of your baggage, including souvenirs, etc., in Tokyo for the
> short time you'll be away. Ask you concierge at the hotel if
> they can store it for you.
If transfers aren't covered by the package (I didn't double check) and
it seems like a pain to get to the station, I will defn keep this in
mind, esp. since we are returning back to the same hotel for our last
night in Tokyo!! That's a great idea!!! Then I can book a green car
Nozomi back from Kyoto to Tokyo so I can carry back my stash of goodies
from Kyoto!! =)
(Don't worry, I like to sound like a huge shop-a-holic, but it's really
not that bad! I just like to joke!)
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