The JAPAN RAIL PASS is the most economical way to travel throughout Japan by rail.
A JAPAN RAIL PASS cannot be purchased inside Japan.You must purchase an Exchange Order from an authorized sales office or agent before you come to Japan.

Japan Rail pass Prices
Green (First Class)
7-day 37,800YEN
14-day 61,200YEN
21-day 79,600YEN
Ordinary (Coach)
7-day 28,300YEN
14-day 45,100YEN
21-day 57,700YEN

Japan Rail Pass Offical Web site
http://www.japanrailpass.net/

Date: November 26, 2006

"Yokohama"is one of the most famous sightseeing cities in Japan because there are so many exotic spots there. Let me introduce three of them to you. First of all, How about having many varieties of Curry and rice at "Yokohama Curry Museum"?You can try to taste Curry and rice which come from some of popular restaurants not only from in Japan, but also India. Secondly, shall we walk around "Yamashita Park" along the Harbour..? Especially "Red Bricksheds "(attached in above) it is as if we were walking in the western city. Finally, we will take you to"China Town". China Town provides great variety and something for everyone. For example, after you indulge in a cup of Chinese tea, shop for some souvinirs while biting down on a Chinese pork pie in the arcades, or smack your lips over Chinese dinner at a top class restaurant. We would highly recommend "Yokohama" as a great stop on any itinerary.

[How to get to Yokohama from Oak hotel]

Oak Hotel
↓ about 10 minutes walk
JR　Ueno St.
　↓ By Keihin Tohoku line (52 minutes:\620)
Kannai St.
　　↓
To each sightseeng spot by 10-20 minutes on foot

Yokohama Sightseeing Guide
http://www.welcome.city.yokohama.jp/eng/tourism/

Gonpachi is known Izakaya as the former Prime minister Junichiro Koizumi went there with the president of America, George W. Bush when he visited Japan.
They serve excellent Yakitori ( grilled chicken on sticks), Soba (buck wheat noodle) and homemade Japanese food with reasonable price in the Japanese traditional surroundings with the paper lanterns.
Some of the staff speak English. Reservation are recommended.

How to get there from Oak hotel.
Take Ginza line from Inaricho subway station to Tameike-sanno station. Then transfer Yoyogi line to Nogizaka station.

See the website below, more details are here
http://www.gonpachi.jp/jp/nishi_azabu/home/location

Date: November 2, 2006