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Hey guys,

Well I'm heading off to Japan in 17 days!!! woo..

Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka then Kure and back to Tokyo

I want to know the exact location of the Nismo factory and any other interesting places I should be visiting.

Any Info would be great.

xoxo

Corinne

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nissan ichigo factory

http://www.nissan.co.jp/INFO/FACTORY/TOCHIGI/detail.html

It has the GTR engine build.

There are a few others on the left side too, like yokohama (15mins on shinkansen from tokyo).

Or visit the Nismo factory at Omori, I think there is a JR Omori or subway there.

Asahi breweries:

One in Nagoya is:

318 Nishikawahara-machi, Moriyama-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 463-0089

TEL 052-792-8966

Catch train from Nagoya station to Shinmoriyama station (platform 7 or 8 - JR Chuo Line)

Catch the local one not the rapid one as only the local one stops at shinmoroyama.

Then follow the map and walk about 15mins to the place.

My Map I used: http://members.iinet.net.au/~doodz/SAU/nagoyabreweries.jpg

http://www.asahibeer.co.jp/english/companye/brewery.html

Try a search of this forum... I started a thread ages ago to compile a list of tuning shops etc... it has directions to nismo omori factory etc...

But the station you are looking for is Omorikaigan, then short walk.

We are in tokyo from 11-18th sept also.

Try a search of this forum... I started a thread ages ago to compile a list of tuning shops etc... it has directions to nismo omori factory etc...

But the station you are looking for is Omorikaigan, then short walk.

We are in tokyo from 11-18th sept also.

Yea I'm actually trying to find the link to book the tour in since my computer at work blocks google translator..

Actually in tokyo from 12 -17th sept.. How funny...

Just out of curiosity who are you flying with and how much? I know you are from NSW but was it under 1000 bux return?

Yea it was just under $1000. $997 or something like that including taxes with JAL

I would never fly Deathstar. Qantas is a bit of a rip these days.

I hope so... I fly out on Sunday, back to Tokyo. :cool:

Number 1 stop, that giant Gundam robot!!!

lol nice, there are a few shops with them, i found that if you are willing to shop around diff stores, some are a lot cheaper than others, in akihabara.

If you are looking for tourist sites to visit don't pass up Kinkakuji (the golden temple).

It is pretty awesome to see, don't always eat at Maccas and Yoshinoya- do yourself a favour and go into some local backstreet Udon/Ramen shops.

Quite often the pokiest little ramen shops have some pretty good stuff.

Take a trip to Akihabara for the Electronic stuff and qwirky games and what not.

Apart from that pick up a lonely planet guide and go through that for sights, car wise I haven't spent enough time in Tokyo/Kyoto so some of the other guys will be able to steer you right on that.

I am going from the 17-29th of Sep.

Have a good trip

I'm here now. :laugh::D

DeathStar weren't that bad... food was average but that's to be expected. And $7 for a Asahi is a bit insulting.....but for the price of the airfare they are good.

Make sure you bring some thongs/sandles or shoes that are comfortable when VERY wet. Damn Typhoons dump a shit load of rain!

Oh and you can buy cheap umbrellas from chemist's, 7/11's (and the like) and the Superfunhappydiscount King Penguin shop. Go a Umbrella thats 65cm or bigger. Umbrellas coast about 400-600 Yen. EVERYONE has umbrellas!

or maybe you're just stealing other ppl's umbrellas from the umbrella bin. lol

here in aus, you'd never ever walk around with a clear umbrella. but over there, everyone has one. so i got one too! :)

theyre so damn practical. you can see straight thru it.

I'm here now. :blink: :blink:

DeathStar weren't that bad... food was average but that's to be expected. And $7 for a Asahi is a bit insulting.....but for the price of the airfare they are good.

Make sure you bring some thongs/sandles or shoes that are comfortable when VERY wet. Damn Typhoons dump a shit load of rain!

Oh and you can buy cheap umbrellas from chemist's, 7/11's (and the like) and the Superfunhappydiscount King Penguin shop. Go a Umbrella thats 65cm or bigger. Umbrellas coast about 400-600 Yen. EVERYONE has umbrellas!

Actually, I have a well-practiced theory about the Circle K/Sunkus/Lawson's umbrellas. DON'T GET ANY BIGGER THAN 60cm! For some reason, THOSE are the ones that always break with a strong wind (or even a gentle wind for that matter). I have literally bought a 65cm cheap plastic umbrella, stepped outside, walked 100m, and had the wind twist it inside out leaving it irrepairably damaged. This has happened more times than I can remember.

BUT, the 60cm (or less) ones, a lot sturdier. If for no other reason, then the paper-thin metal rods that stretch out over the umbrella, are shorter so likely don't flex as much with the breeze!

Actually i concur! :D

First strong wind (yeah it was a typhoon, but i didn't know that) and the thing buckled....but it didn't break! So i just aimed it into the wind and 'bang', all fixed. The plastic arm ones are the key, i believe.

And how good are those 'umbrella plastic sleeve bag' things!!! The Japanese have it all over us when it comes umbrella technology and moisture preventive use!

Oh and escalators!!! Stick to the left if your just there for the ride, or go the right hand side if your in a hurry!!

Wow so many posts!

That escalator rule applies here! or bloody well should because I just budge past people who stand in the right side it drives me mad!

Yea I will pick up an umbrella over there..

Not a fan of Maccas for a start I would rather find myself a nice ramen place for sure!

Thanks for the tip on the thongs I wasn't actually going to bring any because I didn't think I would need any. I was just going to take some flats.

I have a lonely planet guide and one for Tokyo as well.

If anyone wants to meet up or so drop me an email

[email protected]

emails on my phone :D

If you can make it down to Shikoku on the 13th of September, there is a local gymkhana circuit event I am entering with my MR2. It's at Setonaikai circuit near Saijo City. Should be about 30-40 cars attending. Could be a good opportunity for you to glimpse the local Japanese car-racing scene.

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