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    setandsetting
    Raw and Unwashed
    Joined: 5 Jan 2016

    Any recommendations for hotels (or just what neighborhoods to stay in) for Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka?

    last edited by 10 Aug 2017, 15:40 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
    • P
      Pips78
      Joined: 24 Mar 2017

      Sorry for the thread revival, I will be in Asia from April to mid May of next year so thinking about going to Japan for a week or so.  Is there a big difference in price of jeans in Japan compared to the UK.

      What area is best to stay in that is central to it all bars night life and a bit of shopping during the day don't mind bit of a walk.

      last edited by 3 Sept 2017, 20:04 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        setandsetting
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 5 Jan 2016

        If anyone's got recommendations for eating/drinking (or any other cool stuff to do) in Tokyo, Osaka, and/or Kyoto, I'd love to hear 'em! Especially looking for non-touristy (or not super touristy but still cool for foreigners) beer bars.

        last edited by 18 Sept 2017, 20:43 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
        • U
          UnTucked
          Joined: 16 Nov 2014

          Osaka, I recommend an American owned Rock bar called "Cherry Bomb" in Shinsaibashi, near Namba.

          I imagine if you're going to Osaka, you'll hit up Namba, because the new IH store is close by, along with Hinoya, and a couple of other stops I can't name off the top of my head after a few beers.

          In search of:
          IHV-04, med.
          IHSH-185, large
          IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

          last edited by 18 Sept 2017, 20:57 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
          • J
            JDelage
            啓蒙家
            Joined: 13 Jan 2012

            @setandsetting:

            If anyone's got recommendations for eating/drinking (or any other cool stuff to do) in Tokyo, Osaka, and/or Kyoto, I'd love to hear 'em! Especially looking for non-touristy (or not super touristy but still cool for foreigners) beer bars.

            My favorite restaurant in Tokyo is Tatsukichi Shinjuku.

            last edited by 18 Sept 2017, 21:04 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              setandsetting
              Raw and Unwashed
              Joined: 5 Jan 2016

              @JDelage:

              @setandsetting:

              If anyone's got recommendations for eating/drinking (or any other cool stuff to do) in Tokyo, Osaka, and/or Kyoto, I'd love to hear 'em! Especially looking for non-touristy (or not super touristy but still cool for foreigners) beer bars.

              My favorite restaurant in Tokyo is Tatsukichi Shinjuku.

              Yum. That looks right up my alley.

              last edited by 18 Sept 2017, 22:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                setandsetting
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 5 Jan 2016

                @UnTucked:

                Osaka, I recommend an American owned Rock bar called "Cherry Bomb" in Shinsaibashi, near Namba.

                I imagine if you're going to Osaka, you'll hit up Namba, because the new IH store is close by, along with Hinoya, and a couple of other stops I can't name off the top of my head after a few beers.

                Thanks. Unfortunately we'll miss taco Tuesday but as we probably will be in Namba I'll check it out.

                last edited by 18 Sept 2017, 22:25 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                • U
                  UnTucked
                  Joined: 16 Nov 2014

                  @setandsetting:

                  @UnTucked:

                  Osaka, I recommend an American owned Rock bar called "Cherry Bomb" in Shinsaibashi, near Namba.

                  I imagine if you're going to Osaka, you'll hit up Namba, because the new IH store is close by, along with Hinoya, and a couple of other stops I can't name off the top of my head after a few beers.

                  Thanks. Unfortunately we'll miss taco Tuesday but as we probably will be in Namba I'll check it out.

                  That's terrible, because the fish tacos are amazing!

                  In search of:
                  IHV-04, med.
                  IHSH-185, large
                  IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

                  last edited by 18 Sept 2017, 22:26 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                  • S
                    shego
                    Joined: 17 Dec 2010

                    I've booked a two week trip for later this year. First time! Appreciate any input/info on 2 week Japan itineraries and recommends for hotels/accommodation at key places (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto etc.).

                    last edited by 10 Jun 2019, 13:56 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                    • J
                      JCMx800
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      Joined: 20 Sept 2012

                      Is Iron Heart Hachioji the only branch near Tokyo or is a IH Shop direct in Tokyo? Don’t know if I wanna go to Hachioji again in my next trip. It was a fun bus ride tho…

                      Places I liked in Tokyo:
                      Iron Heart Hachioji
                      Full Count Harajuku
                      Warehouse Ebisu
                      Junky Special Shinjuku
                      Supreme/Neighborhood Harajuku
                      All the Vintage Shops in Harajuku

                      3x Hinoya and 610 Americana in Ueno are ok, too crowded for my liking.

                      Vegan Food:
                      Ts Tan Tan
                      Ain Soph Ripple
                      Afuri
                      Mr Farmer
                      Pickled Plum Onigiri at 7/11 😃

                      Went to SDA and RMC in Osaka so no mentioning in my Tokyo List...

                      Les Paul -> ProCo Rat -> Super HardOn -> JCM800 Low Input
                      XXX

                      last edited by 16 Feb 2020, 12:10 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                      • G
                        Giles
                        IHUK Crew
                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                        No Iron Heart shop in central Tokyo, I am afraid…

                        If you go to Hachioji, I would not go by bus....

                        https://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=3785.msg193305#msg193305

                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                        last edited by 16 Feb 2020, 13:01 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                        • gaseousclayG
                          gaseousclay
                          Joined: 4 Nov 2016

                          @Snowy:

                          Japanese Baseball is amazing! So much co-ordination, activity, and general buzz from the crowd. 3.5 hours of non-stop 'things' for players and runs etc. Goes SO far beyond the rally cap/sweep traditions.

                          Worth going to for anyone in Japan up for an experience, don't even need to like the game! (but it'll help).

                          http://www.japanball.com/tickets.htm is where I got our tickets from, delivered to the hotel.

                          The Seibu Lions were my favorite team back in the early to mid-80’s. My mom hated my Lions baseball cap for some reason and always hid it from me. Last time I went to a Japanese ball game was in 2000 or thereabouts. I think my ex and I saw the Yomiuri Giants and the Chunichi Dragons I think

                          Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                          WTB:
                          IHSH-129 size L (blue)
                          IHSH-19

                          last edited by 16 Feb 2020, 15:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                          • bongunoB
                            bonguno
                            Haraki san Student
                            Joined: 29 Dec 2022

                            Going to Japan for the first time with trips to Osaka and Kyoto. Already have some shopping spots planned out but hoping for some recommendations for anything else. Food, attractions, etc. I understand it's easily to look stuff up but I'd love to hear your opinions on what's worth it or what's not. Great appreciated.

                            Also does the IH stores have different stock then what's available to IHUK's website? Curious.

                            last edited by 8 Dec 2023, 16:02 mhussyM 1 Reply Last reply 1 Mar 2024, 05:47 Reply Quote 0
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                              jfk1117
                              Haraki san Student
                              Joined: 28 Sept 2022

                              Anyone happen to know of any good vintage / second hand stores that carry Japanese clothing? When I went years ago I found most were littered with vintage Americana / Harley tees.

                              Wtb
                              Brown or blue hairline duck - ihsh-92 - XL

                              last edited by 18 Jan 2024, 22:28 D 1 Reply Last reply 30 days ago Reply Quote 0
                              • mhussyM
                                mhussy
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                @bonguno
                                Joined: 9 Jan 2024

                                @bonguno said in Tokyo (JP):

                                Going to Japan for the first time with trips to Osaka and Kyoto. Already have some shopping spots planned out but hoping for some recommendations for anything else. Food, attractions, etc. I understand it's easily to look stuff up but I'd love to hear your opinions on what's worth it or what's not. Great appreciated.

                                Also does the IH stores have different stock then what's available to IHUK's website? Curious.
                                @bonguno how was your experience in Japan. It's in my bucket list for long time.

                                last edited by 1 Mar 2024, 05:47 AlexA 1 Reply Last reply 1 Mar 2024, 06:00 Reply Quote 0
                                • AlexA
                                  Alex
                                  IHUK Crew
                                  @mhussy
                                  Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                                  @mhussy the stock holding of Japanese stores and IHUK is not linked. They do not stock several cuts that we do, and they will have stock of some older products we have sold out of as well as current stock too.

                                  last edited by 1 Mar 2024, 06:00 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • MizmazzleM
                                    Mizmazzle
                                    見習いボス
                                    Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                                    Hey folks. We’re heading to Vietnam in June. It just so happens we have a 10 hour layover in Tokyo!!

                                    So, you know what I want to do!! I’m heading straight to Hachioji to check out the Iron Heart shop!! So stoked to have this random opportunity.

                                    I was kind of planning on just taking an Uber (is that even an option?) straight to Hachioji to save time as we need to be as efficient as possible.

                                    I’ve got probably about 6 hours to check out the area between 8am-1pm ish.

                                    Our objective is to hit the IH shop and maybe check out the neighborhood and eat lunch before returning to the airport.

                                    Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

                                    In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

                                    last edited by 11 May 2024, 23:10 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                    • MizmazzleM
                                      Mizmazzle
                                      見習いボス
                                      Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                                      Ah fuck me!! We will be there on 6/18 which is a Tuesday. Looks like IH Hachioji is closed on Tuesdays. I think I’m going to cry 😥

                                      In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

                                      last edited by 11 May 2024, 23:13 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                      • pechelmanP
                                        pechelman
                                        啓蒙家
                                        Joined: 24 Jan 2022

                                        Probably a little overcome by events, but public transportation would be the way to go to hachioji. It's pretty far outside of town and even further from the airports.

                                        Instead, stash your luggage at a locker, hop on a train, and go to Ueno. Lots of great shops for denim and leather, street food, and a great atmosphere. Also 2k540 is near which has some cool artisan shops. Certainly this is enough to kill a few hours. After there it's up to you and where to go. I'd probably say to book entrance to Shibuya sky to see the massive city, stroll through Shinjuku gardens, and then find ramen or whatever before heading back to the airport.

                                        Alternatively, Ueno, 2k540, ramen, the sky tree, the zoo or senso ji, is a similar day and much more compact.

                                        last edited by pechelman 5 Dec 2024, 00:12 11 May 2024, 23:35 MizmazzleM 1 Reply Last reply 11 May 2024, 23:41 Reply Quote 1
                                        • MizmazzleM
                                          Mizmazzle
                                          見習いボス
                                          @pechelman
                                          Joined: 29 Jun 2021

                                          @pechelman thanks holmes!! These are great suggestions. Is the bus system pretty easy to navigate?

                                          In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

                                          last edited by 11 May 2024, 23:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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