http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/-t1.htm Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:41:39 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/prosilver/site_logo.gif http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/-t1.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/packing-panic-t41.htm Jacinda Hey guys, just wanted to know how much you're packing. It's less than a week away. Kinda freaking out yknow. Travel arrangements Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:41:39 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/packing-panic-t41.htm#203 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/packing-panic-t41.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/so-how-are-you-flying-to-japan-t2.htm Joanne From the previous emails, Johnathan suggests the cheapest way to get there is to book Jetstar, from Melbourne to Osaka, and get a train to Kanazawa James writes: Bus routes - schedules, prices etc http://www.bus.or.jp/bus/index_e.html Train routes - ditto http://www.jorudan.co.jp/english/norikae/ There's a rail pass called the Seishun 18 Kippu - check here for info: http://japan-guide.com/e/e2362.html If anyone was thinking of going anywhere during the 1 week holiday period, ... Travel arrangements Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:16:19 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/so-how-are-you-flying-to-japan-t2.htm#2 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/so-how-are-you-flying-to-japan-t2.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/agenda-to-be-discussed-on-03-11-08-saigo-no-informal-meeting-before-departure-t36.htm Joanne Just to get prepared for next week's meeting, please post here on what should be discussed for next week's meeting and I will update the list here Meeting agenda on Monday, 03/11/08: Important school administration or related stuff: (1) Summer semester manual enrollment - LAST CALL!!! (2) Travel itinerary, to be completed (preferably done as a group) and submitted to Yoshimitsu sensei I have attempted at doing one myself, but I don't have everyone's flight details Will ... Travel arrangements Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:21:41 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/agenda-to-be-discussed-on-03-11-08-saigo-no-informal-meeting-before-departure-t36.htm#170 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/agenda-to-be-discussed-on-03-11-08-saigo-no-informal-meeting-before-departure-t36.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/update-news-as-of-13-10-08-t29.htm Joanne I've been informed of some information regarding the accomodation plans in Japan, so pls read 1) To the group coming via Jetstar or arriving on the 20/11/08, Stephanie will be arranging accomodation (still Hotel Chuo, I suppose) for 2 NIGHTS, and you will take the train to Kanazawa on 22nd Nov MORNING. So no accomodation in Kanazawa is needed. 2) To anyone else arriving on 21/10/08, please inform Steph if you want a one night accomodation at the same place/hotel (SMS her @ 0402645333). ... Travel arrangements Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:59:23 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/update-news-as-of-13-10-08-t29.htm#140 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/update-news-as-of-13-10-08-t29.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/hey-ppl-if-ur-thinking-of-goin-to-tokyo-during-that-christmas-new-year-break-t33.htm Joanne GET UR BOOKINGS/ACCOMMODATION DONE NOW Reason being that I have been planning my Christmas break with my friends in Tokyo, Fully or mostly booked was sooooooo difficult to find anything else that wasn't a dormitory, and had own bathrooms but I got it all done and booked today Guys and gals, pls get ur bookings done now or you'll be stayin with ur homestay for Christmas/New Yr! (Not all that bad I know ) However, I don't think the places will be booked up after our program ... Travel arrangements Thu, 16 Oct 2008 11:44:44 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/hey-ppl-if-ur-thinking-of-goin-to-tokyo-during-that-christmas-new-year-break-t33.htm#149 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/hey-ppl-if-ur-thinking-of-goin-to-tokyo-during-that-christmas-new-year-break-t33.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/have-you-seen-steph-s-email-could-someone-take-action-pls-p-t31.htm Joanne Can someone tell me wats goin on with tat email? ]]> Travel arrangements Thu, 16 Oct 2008 00:16:51 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/have-you-seen-steph-s-email-could-someone-take-action-pls-p-t31.htm#144 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/have-you-seen-steph-s-email-could-someone-take-action-pls-p-t31.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/another-monday-meeting-t28.htm Michelle Anyone thinks that another group meeting will be a good idea? Or you guys are pretty happy with current stage? We pretty much got the first few days sorted out, Just haven't decided that whether we are going to book for Hotel Chuo in Osaka as a group or individually? maybe if we book it as a group, we will get it cheaper and our rooms will be near ea other's? We can also start planning for a trip after the program or during the one week New Year's break we have. I know it is not the ... Travel arrangements Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:41:27 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/another-monday-meeting-t28.htm#137 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/another-monday-meeting-t28.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/when-are-u-arriving-in-japan-and-where-t14.htm Michelle
Just wondering, for those who have already booked the ticket to Japan, when and where will u be arriving Japan? like the exact time and flight?

Maybe i cna meet u guys at the airports? 0__0]]> Travel arrangements Fri, 12 Sep 2008 06:16:17 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/when-are-u-arriving-in-japan-and-where-t14.htm#58 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/when-are-u-arriving-in-japan-and-where-t14.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/looking-for-cheap-overnight-stays-t18.htm Joanne http://www.hostelworld.com
The one charge was talkin bout was hotel toyo, in Osakahttp://hotel-toyo.jp/room.html

unfortunately, for those who r lookin for a place to stay in Kanazawa, hostelworld.com only lists one such hostel]]> Travel arrangements Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:21:26 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/looking-for-cheap-overnight-stays-t18.htm#107 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/looking-for-cheap-overnight-stays-t18.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/japan-in-country-transport-how-to-get-around-t3.htm Joanne I'll just post something miscellanous A link below on getting to JR Kanazawa Station from Shin-Osaka or Kyoto http://wwwhep.s.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/nitidoku/kansai.html And if you checked the Kanazawa tourist website I posted, it also tells you how to get there: http://www.kanazawa-tourism.com/eng/info/info5.php Remember to get a JR West rail pass for 1 day (if you plan to travel a lot, get more days then), so you can transfer trains with ease and just one cheap price! (as for prices, ... Travel arrangements Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:21:13 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/japan-in-country-transport-how-to-get-around-t3.htm#3 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/japan-in-country-transport-how-to-get-around-t3.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/accommodation-s-prices-around-japan-tour-or-on-ur-own-t17.htm Michelle I've never ever been to Japan before, so i seriously need help in this to plan things out ^^;. for those of you who have been to Japan before, what's the reasonable/ common price for hotels/ ryokans in Japan? i've read through a couple travel booklet, it seems like $150-ish per night is like an average price? and how are u guys planning to go around Japan? following a tour or go on ur own with a map? thanks for the HELP! Travel arrangements Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:12:21 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/accommodation-s-prices-around-japan-tour-or-on-ur-own-t17.htm#98 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/accommodation-s-prices-around-japan-tour-or-on-ur-own-t17.htm http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/melb-jap-flights-website-t7.htm Michelle I've found this website which lists most of the available flights from melbourne to japan. http://www.travel.com.au/international-airfares/cheap-flights-melbourne-to-japan and i've found that it is actually $100 cheaper if travel before 13/11/08 (for most of the flight)! but if i take those flights, it will mean that i can't stay after the program, and will have to travel around before the program ... Travel arrangements Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:04:50 GMT http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/melb-jap-flights-website-t7.htm#16 http://monashkanazawaprog08.forumotion.net/travel-arrangements-f2/melb-jap-flights-website-t7.htm