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teachingld2004 · Joined: 29 Mar 2004

Well, once again its time for Japan. I have to go the end of March, and would like to get sorted out where to go. Fukoka? Osaka? Tokyo? I would like to go on Saturday, get the visa Monday, and fly back to Korea Monday evening. Anyone have an idea? I would like to spend as little as I can for the hotel for 2 nights, but I want to have a nice time. Does anyone have any ideas? hanks in advance.

whatthefunk · Joined: 21 Apr 2003 Location: Dont have a clue

Where in Korea do you live? Youll pay out your ass for a hotel in tokyo, but youll have a great time probably. If you live down south like in Busan, go to Fukuoka. If you live up north, go to Osaka. Check with the embassy/consulate before you go becaue I think they may have changed the rules so you cant get it in one day. Also check for holidays cause they arent open on Japanese or Korean holidays.

peppermint · Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2005 4:21 am Post subject:

Not sure, but I think the only place they do one day visas in Japan is Osaka.

J.B. Clamence · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

Some people on the Fukuoka sticky report getting theirs the same day. I don't know if everyone does, though.

teachingld2004 · Joined: 29 Mar 2004

I have been to Fukoka 3 times, and always gotten the visa in one day. I just wanted to try something new. The new school will pay for the flight, and the visa,I just have to pay for the hotel. So I figured I can go on Sat and come back Monday, instead of soing on Sunday and comming back Monday. I have time to figure this one out, but I am trying to get some hotel prices. Anyway, thank you to those who answered.

J.B. Clamence · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

I don't think you can do it one day at the embassy, so if you're looking for something new, then basically it's Osaka. As far as hotel prices go, everywhere in Japan is expensive. And if you want to have a good time, that's not going to be cheap either. If you're into sightseeing, head up to Kyoto for the weekend and check out Nara as well, if you have the time. Not a lot of sights in Osaka, but good nightlife there.

Keep in ming that the Spring Equinox (March 20/21) is a national holiday in Japan, and the 21st is a Monday this year, so if you plan to go that week, make sure they're open that day, because they might not be.

teachingld2004 · Joined: 29 Mar 2004

Well, Monday April 4 my e2 expires, so i have to go to japan before that. Tuesday is April 5, a Korean holida. The new job starts the first week in March, so even tho it really is not legal for me to teach, I can. (this will be job number 4)
So, I can spend some money on hotels and to see something. I just dont want to spend alot of money on hotels, if I dont have to. Night life does not interest me, I would rather visit some place durring the day.
My friend did a visa run in one day in Osaka. She left Korea in the morning, went to the embasy before lunch, picked up her new visa in the early afternoon, and got back on a plane to Krea that same day. If I have to I can do it that way, but I figure since i'm going to Japan maight as well make a mini vacation out of it the same time.

Tiger Beer · Joined: 07 Feb 2003

So is it definete that people are getting their visa in Fukuoka in one day?

I'm looking at the visa run on one day - Monday.. and hoping it can be done in Fukuoka.

I don't feel like going to Osaka (for the 3rd time). Never been to Fukuoka before.

just because · Joined: 01 Aug 2003 Location: Changwon - 4964

Tiger Beer · Joined: 07 Feb 2003

panthermodern · Joined: 08 Feb 2003 Location: Taxronto

I have been to Fukuoka twice and it is a very nice city.

Too nice .. almost creepy nice ... especially the buildng with all the crows ...

They are up to something.

Tiger Beer · Joined: 07 Feb 2003

panthermodern · Joined: 08 Feb 2003 Location: Taxronto

It is a cool building ...

the front is very normal .... the back is stepped with a park ...

Lots of cedar trees on the gardens ...

I can't remeber the name and, for once, I will not go digging for a map ...

I have some great pictures.

Anyway, Fukuoka is very peacefull ... often voted best city in Asia in which to live.

Going to edit my post now.

Cymro · Joined: 11 Jun 2004

I was on the phone with the consulate in Fukuoka just a couple of days ago.

If you get your application in by 11:30am they can have the visa ready by 4:30 the same day.

I had a seat reserved on the Beetle this afternoon and was going to spend two nights in Fukuoka, but immigration took too long processing my application so I'm still in Korea and probably going to have to do the run there and back in a day.

I'm really disappointed as I was looking forward to a few drinks at the bars in Fukuoka.

I'm in Seoul now, so it might be better for me to go to Osaka as I'm short of time.

Tiger Beer · Joined: 07 Feb 2003