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Have you been to Kamakura, 40 min by train from Yokohama? Kotoku-in - bronze statue of the Buddha.

You can spend several hours in Shibuya: 1. Hachikō Memorial Statue 2. Shibuya Scramble Crossing 3. Shibuya Sky 4. MEGA Don Quijote 5. Myth of Tomorrow . . .

From Osanbashi terminal walk 10 min to subway Nihon-Odori station; ride the Minatomirai Line all the way to Shibuya (40 min, ¥540), if time permitted, adventure to Shinjuku. If return from Shinjuku station 1. Shonan-Shinjuku Line to Yokohama station, change to Minatomirai Line to Nihon-Odori station or 2. walk to Shinjuku-sanchome station, Fukutoshin Line to Nihon-Odori station (55 min, ¥720)

Is doable, there are 4 cruise terminals in Yokohama, all within 30 min taxi trip to Haneda. A more economical way is taxi from cruise terminal to YCAT (Yokohama City Air Terminal) in Sky building, located 500 feet East of Yokohama Station. Airport bus from YCAT to Haneda in 30 min. Taxi fare from cruise terminal to YCAT about ¥2000, Bus Fare is ¥590/pp YCAT: https://www.ycat.co.jp/ Airport bus: https://hnd-bus.com/airport/h-yokohama/

Unfortunately, due to the current global semiconductor shortage, sales of both Pasmo and Suica cards have been suspended indefinitely as of August 2, 2023. Only Welcome Suica card for tourist with some restrictions: https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/welcomesuica/welcomesuica.html

Ladies Market (Tung Choi Street) area about 1300 feet long, bounded by Argyle Street, Dundas Street, Sai Yeung Choi Street South and Fa Yuen Street in Mong Kok, Kowloon. Vendors open from noon till 11:30pm. Nearest MTR Station - "MONGKOK" and take MTR Exit D2 or D3, walk east on Argyle street to Tung Choi Street. Sneakers Street (Fa Yuen Street) parallel with Ladies Market, known worldwide for its vast selection of sportswear & sneakers. ( I bought a pair of runners with local price not tourist price with help from my cousin 🤑).

Use Apple watch is more convenient, no need physically remove you credit card from your wallet and tap. Apple Pay can use on Toronto subway, London system, Singapore subway......

Store your luggage in Yokohama station, buy a pass and explore Yokohama till 1pm, take the airport bus or taxi to Haneda. If your disembark during weekends, traffic aren't busy.

HONG KONG Virtual tour: Walking at TSIM SHA TSUI and AVENUE OF STARS -Hong Kong's Most Crowded District | Kowloon | 4K HDR (include A Symphony of Lights ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Xa1U2ZWo7c Riding the Oldest Ferry Service in Hong Kong (from Central to Tsim Sha Tsui) in 4K https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3XGu9FlxiQ 4K】SOHO and Beyond: Walking tour discovering the Heritage of Central Hong Kong, video time: 24:00-26:40 == Bridge Street walk down Ladder street to Man Mo Temple. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR3JwR-ppW4

Haneda (HND) airport is 14 miles from Yokohama cruise terminal. If your flight depart at 4:30pm, you must be at the airport no later than 2:30pm. If your disembark is late, then only a few hours of free time. Yokohama station has luggage storage coin lockers, taxi and airport bus to Haneda.

HONG KONG Virtual tour: Deep into Hong Kong's Secret Little Red Light Zone Temple Street Night Walking Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLhIvFvosDA My first visit in a Buddhist Temple in Hong Kong / Man Mo Temple / A Foreign Visitor Guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3AOTzdlCPs 4K】Walk at Central & Sheung Wan, Hong Kong - Hollywood Road, Man Mo Temple, Dried Seafood Street https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6HTKEnXnEc World's Longest Escalator System: Central-Mid-Levels-Escalator in Hong Kong (4K) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0_cKbPJXjg

You can use Apple Pay (Apple Wallet) on Singapore transit. How to visit Singapore using Apple Pay, Apple Wallet, and zero cash | AppleInsider

https://www.starferry.com.hk/en/theCompany Kowloon Tsim Sha Tsui <-> Hong Kong Central Kowloon Tsim Shs Tsui <-> Hong Kong Wan Chai

Harbour Grand Kowloon Hotel located in Whampoa Garden, Hung Hom district. 2 miles from Tsim Sha Tsui star ferry pier. Area within 1 mile from Kowloon Star Ferry pier is Tsim Sha Tsui (TST). Taxi is metering, always ask for receipt.

Sorry, my bad, I found the MTR Kwun Tong station layout map (see post #27) https://www.mtr.com.hk/archive/ch/services/layouts/kwt.pdf If Tsim Sha Tsui and Admiralty shuttles are not available then take free bus shuttle from Kai Tak cruise terminal to MTR Kwun Tong station. The Customer Service Centre located on EXIT A side, side with ticket machines and the Automated external defibrillator (AED) device box. Basically, in all MTR stations, AED is near the Customer Centre, there are signages Admiralty Station layout map https://www.mtr.com.hk/archive/ch/services/layouts/adm.pdf

What transit?? Royal Princess will dock at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal on April 19th 7:00am, shuttle will start at 7:15am https://www.kaitakcruiseterminal.com.hk/schedule/2024-2/ Option 1: If Free Coach (Route B) available. From Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, get off a MTR Admiralty Station, purchase tourist Pass from Admiralty Station Customer center. From Admiralty Station take Tsuen Wan Line (towards Central) or Island Line (towards Kennedy Town), one stop, exit at Central station. Option 2: If Free Bus (Citybus 20R) available. From Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, get off at The Peninsula HK Hotel stop. MTR Tsim Sha Tsui (TST) station EXIT L3 and L4 located between Peninsula Hotel and Kowloon Hotel. Purchase tourist Pass from TST Station Customer center. From TST Station take Tsuen Wan Line (towards Central), two stop, exit at Central station. Do your HK side tour which will ends at MTR Sheung Wan station. Either ride the Ding Ding (tram, accept VISA payment) or MTR to Central station, walk to Central Star Ferry Pier harbor crossing to Kowloon TST. https://www.hktramways.com/tc/ Note: 7-9am is rush hours in HK, do expect crowded MTR.

If Tokyo to Kyoto and Kyoto to Yokohama not on Tokaido-Sanyo-Kyushu Shinkansen, then you are good. I will be on Tokaido-Sanyo-Kyushu Shinkansen from Kyoto to Yokohama, train is from Hakata to Tokyo, so luggage rule apply to me. I got a good discount on green car. I will fly in to KIX (Osaka Kansai) airport, from there 90 min to Kyoto by train.

https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/info/oversized-baggage/ Starting May, 2022. the rules apply to Green and Ordinary cars between Osaka and Tokyo route.

I will fly in Osaka for pre-cruise stay in Kyoto. Last night, booked Shinkansen tickets to Shin-Yokohama used Hayatoko 21 discount. Then Yokohama Line (train) or Blue Line (metro line) to Yokohama cruise terminal. On some Shinkansen lines, unreserved compartments for large suitcases are a thing of the past. From now on, you'll need to reserve a special seat for your oversized bags.

HONG KONG A SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS https://www.tourism.gov.hk/symphony/english/details/details.html The best viewing locations are the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront outside the Hong Kong Cultural Centre and the Avenue of Stars, the promenade at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wanchai, and from sightseeing ferries in the Victoria Harbour.

The cruise schedule is updated on a regular basis, however is subject to change at any time. The date published is subject to change based on vessel schedule changes..

Princess itinerary is 10pm departure. After final payment, port time will be updated.

MTR Kwun Tong Station map. Customer Service Center is near AED machine https://www.mtr.com.hk/archive/ch/services/layouts/kwt.pdf MTR Tsim Sha Tsui Station map. Customer Service Center is near AED machine https://www.mtr.com.hk/archive/ch/services/layouts/tst.pdf

By next march check if MTR tourist pass is still available, print a copy of the tourist pass page and show it to the MTR station Center Service staff when making the purchase. Also check Kai Tak Cruise Terminal webpage for any latest shuttle information. I will visit HK in early March on Celebrity Millen, will let you know where about the Kwun Tong MTR Customer Service Center for your tourist card. The Japanese ports mostly can be DIY.

https://www.mtr.com.hk/en/customer/tourist/index.html https://www.mtr.com.hk/en/customer/tickets/day_pass_tourist.html Update: Sales Outlets == All Customer Service Centres of MTR stations (except Lo Wu, Lok Ma Chau, Racecourse stations and Light Rail Customer Service Centres) Take the cruise terminal free shuttle to TST, Kai Tak or Kung Tong MTR station. Show you passport as tourist to Customer Service Center staff, and paid HK $65 for the day pass. Michael taxis will be charged HK$25 to use either three harbor tunnel crossings, local always avoid using taxi to cross the harbor