Traveling to Japan for the first time.....luggage/board bag ?'s, etc.

[ketro177 0]

Wussup guys, i'm new to the boards. Just wanted to know if anyone knows the weight limit or size restrictions for board bags and luggage. I'm flying United airlines from San Francisco, California. I really don't want to pay extra $$$ to I can bring my board...if thats the case....are there places to rent pretty good boards (like demo boards) in Tokyo or Niigata?

 

Also, if I ride the bullet train to Niigata, do I have to buy the ticket ahead of time, or is it like the subway where I can buy the ticket the same day. Can I also bring my gear on the train? I would appreciate any help. thanx.

[orinoco 0]

You can buy a ticket just before you get on the train in you want. There are spaces and racks above the seats so you can take the gear yes.

[ketro177 0]

Thanx for the info.....I also have one more question.....no one seems to know about his one. I want to get a pay per minute cell phone (like virgin or boost mobile...do you guys know what I'm talking about?) while I'm in Japan. Does anyone know where i can get one, specifically in California?

 

Or does anyone know where I can get a pay per minute cell phone in japan (an english speaking store is preferred)?

[orinoco 0]

this might be of interest

http://www.snowjapan.com/e/services/go-mobile.html

[Tubby Beaver 209]

I didn't know that pay as you go mobiles were available over here

[indosnm 0]

Yep they are, but you wouldn't want them unless you were a touro, as they are pretty exy.

[sunrise 0]

you can get them at the airport when you come in.

[longboardsk8man 0]

check out http://www.softbank-rental.jp for info on phone rentals.

 

i also have a pdf sheet with prices etc on it i can fwd you if you like??

 

SJ - will send this on to you guys as well.