Origami and Tokyo Travel Tips
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Origami and Tokyo Travel Tips
https://origamikaikan.co.jp/lp/english_guide.html
Origami Kaikan was a highlight for me in Tokyo. It is a museum, shop and depending on when you go, you can take an origami class! I was there on the weekend, and the director, an older gentlemen, was doing an origami demonstration and giving out models he made. He has been teaching origami over 30 years and have given demonstrations all over the world. It was really wonderful. The models on display were just amazing! I spent over 1.5 hours there. Well worth the trip!
A few other tips:
1. Google was a lifesaver!
3. The guides at Free Tokyo Walking Tour were great!
4. Bring/buy a small towel to wipe your hands as there are not paper towels in the bathrooms. Sometimes there are hand dryers. You will not find cleaner, safer bathrooms on the planet!
Origami Kaikan was a highlight for me in Tokyo. It is a museum, shop and depending on when you go, you can take an origami class! I was there on the weekend, and the director, an older gentlemen, was doing an origami demonstration and giving out models he made. He has been teaching origami over 30 years and have given demonstrations all over the world. It was really wonderful. The models on display were just amazing! I spent over 1.5 hours there. Well worth the trip!
A few other tips:
1. Google was a lifesaver!
- Google maps was invaluable for taking the subway. Put in your route and it will tell you the fare to pay at the ticket kiosk
- If you are planning on taking the subway, get a Suica card at either airport as you can't get one in the city at this time
- or in Apple Wallet, you can add a Suica transit card. I was not able to set this up and a local told me that Suica doesn't take Visa - so something to play with before you go
- Google translate: not only can you translate text, you can take pictures of signs and it will translate the sign for you!
3. The guides at Free Tokyo Walking Tour were great!
4. Bring/buy a small towel to wipe your hands as there are not paper towels in the bathrooms. Sometimes there are hand dryers. You will not find cleaner, safer bathrooms on the planet!
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I bought an origami book once, but I can only make a few simple shapes. I would love to learn how to fold more complex ones. Thank you for sharing your travel tips for Tokyo. I agree that it is an amazing city with so much to see and do. I have visited Tokyo a few times, and each time I discover something new and exciting. 😊
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Bring an AMX card to put money on your Suica Apple wallet as you need. Does not work with Visa and I have heard it does not work with MC. You can pay for trains, buses and subways as you go and many restaurants and perhaps more importantly 7-11, Lawsons etc. You also get AMX currency rate exchanges and if you have an AMX card without fees it is perhaps one of the best ways to use foreign currencies in Japan.
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There are origami conventions at least throughout the United States. I felt like a total nerd going - but I am glad that I went! I learned a few things where I was going wrong and came back with all sorts of models. There are so many patterns on the internet these days. It is a lot of fun.
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Bring an AMX card to put money on your Suica Apple wallet as you need. Does not work with Visa and I have heard it does not work with MC. You can pay for trains, buses and subways as you go and many restaurants and perhaps more importantly 7-11, Lawsons etc. You also get AMX currency rate exchanges and if you have an AMX card without fees it is perhaps one of the best ways to use foreign currencies in Japan.
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Transportation in Tokyo
I enjoyed reading your trip report. I'm planning a trip with my family to Japan in later March. There will be 5 of us. 3 adults, one with low vision, and 1 1/2 year old with a stroller. I'm directly challenged, and get a little anxiety when thinking of traveling in foreign countries. I've traveled before and have survived just fine. Is this card you mention good for both the trains and the Subway, or are they 2 in the same? We are also planning on taking a trip to Disneyland. I've done a decent amount of reading of Tokyo and the rail system. it looks pretty complete and you can get almost anywhere.We also would like to take a train to the park where you can view Mount Fuji. I believe this is a separate ticket. Any additional tips are greatly appreciated. I also thoroughly enjoyed the link you gave to the origami museumas that is an interest of mine as well.
QUOTE=Kkimkim;17504736]https://origamikaikan.co.jp/lp/english_guide.html
Origami Kaikan was a highlight for me in Tokyo. It is a museum, shop and depending on when you go, you can take an origami class! I was there on the weekend, and the director, an older gentlemen, was doing an origami demonstration and giving out models he made. He has been teaching origami over 30 years and have given demonstrations all over the world. It was really wonderful. The models on display were just amazing! I spent over 1.5 hours there. Well worth the trip!
A few other tips:
1. Google was a lifesaver!
3. The guides at Free Tokyo Walking Tour were great!
4. Bring/buy a small towel to wipe your hands as there are not paper towels in the bathrooms. Sometimes there are hand dryers. You will not find cleaner, safer bathrooms on the planet![/QUOTE]
QUOTE=Kkimkim;17504736]https://origamikaikan.co.jp/lp/english_guide.html
Origami Kaikan was a highlight for me in Tokyo. It is a museum, shop and depending on when you go, you can take an origami class! I was there on the weekend, and the director, an older gentlemen, was doing an origami demonstration and giving out models he made. He has been teaching origami over 30 years and have given demonstrations all over the world. It was really wonderful. The models on display were just amazing! I spent over 1.5 hours there. Well worth the trip!
A few other tips:
1. Google was a lifesaver!
- Google maps was invaluable for taking the subway. Put in your route and it will tell you the fare to pay at the ticket kiosk
- If you are planning on taking the subway, get a Suica card at either airport as you can't get one in the city at this time
- or in Apple Wallet, you can add a Suica transit card. I was not able to set this up and a local told me that Suica doesn't take Visa - so something to play with before you go
- Google translate: not only can you translate text, you can take pictures of signs and it will translate the sign for you!
3. The guides at Free Tokyo Walking Tour were great!
4. Bring/buy a small towel to wipe your hands as there are not paper towels in the bathrooms. Sometimes there are hand dryers. You will not find cleaner, safer bathrooms on the planet![/QUOTE]
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can you put cash in the machine on Suica card? I remember I had one that I could, but it was different than Suica, I got it on the airport as well.
oh, and Mount Fuji can be seen from Mt. Takao, easy to get to from Tokyo.
oh, and Mount Fuji can be seen from Mt. Takao, easy to get to from Tokyo.
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