My Airfare Secrets                                                               Bookmark More tourists are choosing Japan as their preferred vacation site. I have listed top tips to make your trip to Japan a breeze.   1) There are cheap ways to get to the downtown Tokyo: One is by using the Keisei Skyliner; a second way is by getting on the hotel "limousine buses." 2) It's not recommended to use a taxi; taxis are not cheap; you will regret paying too much. 3) An easy way to travel to Haneda is to get on the monorail close to Hamamatsucho station; if possible, do not take very big suitcases. 4) Do not expect everyone in Japan to speak good English, or none at all. 5) Bring a few credit cards with you; you'll find it very convenient to use your credit card for buying costly items or paying your hotel room. 6) Bear in mind that some international ATM's can only access the primary account of the account owner; solution: Open a Citibank account, for they provide checking accounts which are accessible from all over the world. 7) Be sure to withdraw enough cash before the ATMs close; most close about 9:00 pm on weekdays and earlier on the weekends. 8) To make life easier for you, consider opening an account at a bank in Japan; this will certainly save you many frustrated moments when your ATM card is not accepted at the ATM machines. 9) Another option is to use traveler's checks in yen denominations. Go to Citibank to obtain these traveler's checks. You'll won't get too much change but bills when you cash in your yen traveler's checks at a Japanese bank. 10) It's wise to carry Japanese currency prior to your departure to Japan. The majority of banks can provide this service but at a service fee. 11) Travel as light as possible to Japan and use a suitcase with rollers under it if you must bring a lot of things. 12) It's recommended to bring a smaller suitcase if you are planning to make a number of short trips in Japan. 13) Consider reserving a hotel room that is nearby to a train station. 14) Stay at a hotel such as Hotel President Aoyama for great service; it is one block away from the closest subway station; keep in mind that its rooms are small.   My Airfare Secrets                                                               Bookmark