For this month, i finally went for the "Train Option". I bought a ticket for unlimited travel for 30 days between Shin-kobe and Sannomiya (1 Stop). Priced at 7800 Yen (CHF 90.--).I guess that what japanese save in drinks (see previous post) they pay it out in train fare ;)
If I recall correctly, In switzerland, we can travel all over the city of Lugano for 1 month at the same price...
The procedure to get the monthly ticket is not that easy. You must first fill-in a form that you deliver at the counter. It seems easy, but the paper is all in japanese. When done, at the counter, they scan the form and your name, sex and age appears on the ticket with your own writing! (see above).
You can see above that the ticket will expire in the year "21", month "5", day "7". This because the japanese Year is currently 21. "21" corresponds of the number of years of reign of the current Emperor.
My Roommates went for the bicycle and bought it for about 20,000 yen (CHF 240.--), Lock included. Apparently is not the cheapest model, but still a good deal...
I've read a while ago that people should carry the bicycle purchase receipt at all time, so in case the police stops you and checks if the bike was stolen, you can prove with the purchase receipt that the bike is, indeed, yours.
One more thing i forgot to mention earlier today...the school warned us that if we park at a wrong spot, the police might remove and tow away your bike (!!). The cost to get it back is 2000 Yen (CHF 25.--).
3 comments:
Well Davide, I think that walking should have been the cheapest and healthiest option to go from the dormitory to the school and back, or?
Yeah...but do you remember how hot is thailand?... well...here is similar...days are getting hotter and hotter... anyway, even by train, i'm walking about 2 hours per day...
Ok, I understand. But then the bicycle? Also an economic and healthy transportation tool. Anyway, I do not want to force you into an unwanted or unwished decision :-).
Take care.
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