Tokyo For Autosalon 2008? Wanna Go?

[rusk]

Hey,

I work for Flight Centre & I am considering sending a group of car enthusiasts to Japan for the Tokyo Auto Salon in January.

Flights, Accommodation, Rail Passes and a day to Tokyo Disney were on the cards for the package.

I was just wanting to get some interest as to how many liner enthusiasts might like to come along.

Let me know on the forum if anyone is interested or if you have any questions!!

We would look at entry into the Autosalon a little closer to the date but i just wanna get some ideas to see if its worth persuing.

Genuine only please...don't waste my time!

Cheers

Michelle

(using boyfriends login)

[R31Nismoid]

Approximate costings if you could.

Also a comparo vs what it would normally be.

That will sell it a lot easier

fantastic idea

[rusk]

Well at this stage its all going to depend on numbers. I will get a costing today of how much it will cost normally for this package then when more interest arises, I can get some rough numbers together for the group discount bookings. I will give u the price of the package today without the group discount....Stay tuned

[d0p3y]

Well, my case is a little different but I'm doing some shopping around at the moment for approximate quotes so maybe you can help;

I am planning a trip to Tokyo with a stopover of approx 5 days in Hong Kong on return, next January. Leaving approx ~Jan 10th so I can arrive in time for the Tokyo Auto Salon. Stay in Japan will be 1 month (I will be renting an apartment there for 1 month most likely through Sakura House) then as mentioned 5 days stop over in HK.

If you feel like you can help me out with a quote then shoot me a PM and I'll give you the full details.

Regards,

Ryan

[Blitz]

I will be there for the 2008 show so I would be interested if decent prices on flights are available

[rusk]

At this stage the package price for 1 person would be about $3450.00 which includes everything mentioned plus travel insurance & taxes. I am estimating a few hundred dollars per person as a saving with a large group booking.

So this is flights, taxes, insurance, accommodation, rail pass + 1 day Toyko Disney

Edited February 8, 2007 by rusk

[dodgybrooks]

At this stage the package price for 1 person would be about $3450.00 which includes everything mentioned plus travel insurance & taxes. I am estimating a few hundred dollars per person as a saving with a large group booking.

So this is flights, taxes, insurance, accommodation, rail pass + 1 day Toyko Disney

You don't need a rail pass if you are only going to be in Tokyo/Chiba seeing the Autosalon and Disney. Waste of 400odd bux.

[rusk]

I've had a lot of people suggest the 5 day rail pass as they didn't want to go to the Autosalon for the entire duration. Plus that would be their return airport transfers as well as if they wanted to do other things which required public transport over that period of time. Im able to get it for cheaper than $400. It was just something that was suggested to me, doesn't necessarily have to be in there if people don't want it.

Edited February 8, 2007 by rusk

[dodgybrooks]

I've had a lot of people suggest the 5 day rail pass as they didn't want to go to the Autosalon for the entire duration. Plus that would be their return airport transfers as well as if they wanted to do other things which required public transport over that period of time. Im able to get it for cheaper than $400. It was just something that was suggested to me, doesn't necessarily have to be in there if people don't want it.

It's a $30 trip from the airport into Tokyo.

If people were planning on heading down to Kyoto/Osaka/Hiroshima way it would be worth it though.

[R31Nismoid]

So how many days over there is that? (i have nfi )

[rusk]

That price was based on a 6 night stay. It can be changed. But I wouldnt want too many less than that. Its just not worth that amount of money for anything less. I figured if im gunna go, I might as well make it decent!

[Mr. Keets]

I'm interested...although i had to pull out of 07 (damn behind schedule project). But i'm in Perth

[Willo]

I assume this is staying in western hotels? Would staying in ryokans be cheaper? And also give that authentic japanese feel?

[Blitz]

That price was based on a 6 night stay. It can be changed. But I wouldnt want too many less than that. Its just not worth that amount of money for anything less. I figured if im gunna go, I might as well make it decent!

I'll pass.

I usually pay around ~$3400 including flights, 2 weeks accomodation, rail passes and travel insurance.

[akeenan]

willo youd be better booking a ryokan yourself seperately id imagine. They are a whole different `japanese experience` compared to a normal hotel

It's a $30 trip from the airport into Tokyo.

which way are you going? narita airport-> keseifunabashi-> funabashi-> tokyo station = 1,100円（central tokyoish), 67.4km

however if you wanna take the skyliner to ueno and then the yamanote line.. its gonna be a bit more, but a lot easier

ill go to bed now

Edited February 11, 2007 by akeenan

[Willo]

willo youd be better booking a ryokan yourself seperately id imagine. They are a whole different `japanese experience` compared to a normal hotel

Been there, done that. Didn't see a problem?

[akeenan]

?

[dodgybrooks]

which way are you going? narita airport-> keseifunabashi-> funabashi-> tokyo station = 1,100円（central tokyoish), 67.4km

Bus dude, bus. The only way to fly

[Beer Baron]

yeah I've tried taxi (cost a few hundred $$), regular train (took ages costs around $10), limosine bus (not the fastest, but by far the easiest cost around $30) and the NEX (fastest way, but not the absolute easiest, cost around $20).

so I'd say from narita to wherever you are going in tokyo get the NEX. on the way home with all the luggage and crap you are carrying take the limo bus as it's the easiest option.

[akeenan]

Bus dude, bus. The only way to fly

yeah i always use the bus. It leaves from my station. very convenient indeed and is around $30AUD

Edited February 12, 2007 by akeenan