You don't have to fill in the arrival documents online, but it does speed up arrival procedures. The website to use is https://services.digital.go.jp/en/visit-j...
Kawaguchiko isn’t covered by the JR Pass, as there is no JR line there. Take the bus, or the Fujikyu train. As for the rest, it reallly depends on the duratio...
I was really happy with the Ibis Styles Tokyo Ginza East, even though it was more east than Ginza. It was a solid 10 minute walk to Ginza, but really convenient...
One option found in some places is a private onsen pool that you could hire if you and your partner wanted to bathe together. I definitely prefer the gender sep...
I have been to the Omiya Bonsai Art Museum, and it is very well laid out with explanatory information so that you know what you're looking at. From what I've g...
The English language reviews on TA are all 1 star. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1021250-d1423679-Reviews-Ichihara_Elephant_Kingdom-Ichihara_Ch...
If you are a public transport enthusiast, Seibu's LaView Express might be of interest. It's designed by an award-winning architect. https://www.seiburailway.jp/...
It was great to hear how well you managed with public transport even though you come from a rural area and aren't used to it. You are right, the Youtube videos ...
Visit Japan Web is essentially your arrival forms. Many countries have switched to online arrival forms now but of course you can fill out the paper if you pref...
As a starter, I suggest allowing 3 nights.
Day 4 - Mt Fuji Are you talking about climbing the mountain? You need 2 days for this. The first to go up to one of the huts where you stay overnight, and then ...
You can buy online for $10, which is $5 for the card and $5 credit for use on public transport. Rather ordering online and waiting for it to arrive, I'd just bu...
I don't know where you got $15-18 from, but the actual cost of the HOP card is $5. Fares vary, but going from the airport to the city on public transport is $4...
A good starting point would be https://maoritourism.co.nz In Wellington I can recommend https://wharewakatours.maori.nz
A car could be useful around Hakone or Kawaguchiko to explore the countryside, but it could be better to hire locally than drive from Tokyo. Also, are you exper...
It's great to know that the towels in Don Quijote are genuine Imabari towels, and it's not something I've seen them stock before. I mentioned checking the label...
I always look for the label linked to in #9. There are towels out there that are described as 100% made in Japan cotton, and they seem quite nice, but they don'...
Iori also have a very good shop in Tokyo, in the Coredo shopping mall in Nihombashi.
I have heard good things about Bradley's Garden near Taumaranui. https://www.visitruapehu.com/see-and-do/all-activities/bradley-s-garden Waitomo Caves is in th...
Changing the order a bit will save you some travel time. How about: Tokyo, including day trips to Nikko and Yokohama Nagano or Shibu Onsen, then take the Shina...