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Hi guys,

well its fast approaching time for Tokyo Autosalon 2010 and from conversations I have had recently a few of you are interested in going over but may be put off by the language barrier and not knowing where to start really or how to get around....

This is where I come in... having been on four previous trips to learn my way around etc I am toying with the idea of running a tour.. (ie) I will organise/show you around Tokyo, accommodation, take you to Autosalon and tuning shops and also some cultural 'touristy' stuff too.

This is likely to be a one - time offer so think carefully people... I will ONLY take a small group of around 6-8 people max.

This will be for a period of approx. 10 days around 11th-22nd Jan 2010

APPROX. costs will be (per person):

Guided tour: $250

Flights: $1500 + insurance (about 90 bux)

Accommodation: $600

Rail pass (if needed) $375 (depends on itinerary)

Spending money:As much as you want!!

Places included will/can be: TAS, SuperAutobacs, Crystal, Top Secret, Up Garage, Nismo, Others by request... and Non-car: Disneyland, Sensoji Temple, Tokyo Tower, Ski-day (if wanted), Akihabara (electric city), Imperial palace gardens and more...

I will leave it open for those who wish to go if it is more car/less tourist etc...

THIS IS E.O.I. ONLY AT THIS STAGE TO GAUGE INTEREST AND SEE IF IT IS WORTH ALL THE HASSLE TO ARRANGE!!

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ALL THE ABOVE BEFORE POSTING.... SERIOUS ENQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE

First option given to those who have shown interest already.... Andrew, Ruby, Dion, James... I'm looking at you guys!!

TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE HERE.... NEED TO GET THIS SORTED IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS IF IT IS GOING AHEAD.

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Just need to pull some strings to gather funds, will have a definitive answer within two weeks (hopefully one week).

Good work Dion... I have penciled in the time off work and had it approved, so just waiting to hear about other potential travellers....

The only funds you will need upfront is deposit which will cover tour fee $250 then flights ( so approx $1750).... accommodation is pay when we arrive in Tokyo, insurance can be bought any time prior to departure as can rail pass if needed.

Good work Dion... I have penciled in the time off work and had it approved, so just waiting to hear about other potential travellers....

The only funds you will need upfront is deposit which will cover tour fee $250 then flights ( so approx $1750).... accommodation is pay when we arrive in Tokyo, insurance can be bought any time prior to departure as can rail pass if needed.

how much does the foodage cost over there? i take it there are somre pretty decent restaurants to check out

-D

how much does the foodage cost over there? i take it there are somre pretty decent restaurants to check out

-D

Much the same as in oz Ben... you can get a great japanese meal for about 8 bux or you can spend 40-60 bux on a big steak/ 3 course meal or something at a Hard Rock cafe... each to their own.

But its great food, lots of variety and doesn't have to cost a lot.

But its great food, lots of variety and doesn't have to cost a lot.

When I lived in Japan for a short stint I lived off sake and okonomiyakis (vegetarian type pancakes) :down:

Came back 8kg lighter ... real healthy food without the fatty rubbish. :cool:

Martin, need to plan this one with my study etc ... will get back to you, but for now, realistically put me in the "probably not" category.

2011 I definitely will :/

Really wishing i had of got my passport organised at the start of the year now!

Passport only takes a couple of weeks, and you can book without it I reckon.... still got 3 months, but get on it James!

You go to Aust. post for the forms and get a photo done at heaps of places... doesn't cost much.

Would love to go too, have been thinking about going sometime next year. But at the moment, it is more a point of getting money to pay for everything, and some spending money. After just spending a rather large amount on my car, i really don't think i could get enough until mid next year. Will gladly go alone if you do another one.

OK guys here is the list at 13/10...

Myself (of course)

Dark.sky-Dion

JMW-James (waiting confirmation)

Cronic- (waiting confirmation)

Heslo (Possibly..)

And longshots:

Ruby (probably not), Nightcrawler (dunno?)

As I said previously for those worried about cash.... only tour fee and flights are required in the next few weeks!

I usually put theses on credit card then you got a few months to pay it off before going. Accommodation is pay on arrival, and you can withdraw yen from a credit card when you get there also. Then pay it off when you return... Easy!

Still spots available guys...

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