Japan Sample Itinerary thread

[thwysg]

nice.. off the beaten track places

can share trip report?

Hmm. Can share. But no pictures. Some are in instagram.

 

[evilerniex]

Hmm. Can share. But no pictures. Some are in instagram.

share leh share leh
recently not many trip reports posted in this forum

 

[thwysg]

share leh share leh
recently not many trip reports posted in this forum

What I meant is I could share. But no pictures. I don't really upload pics except via Instagram. Even my FB also does not have much pics on this trip

 

[evilerniex]

What I meant is I could share. But no pictures. I don't really upload pics except via Instagram. Even my FB also does not have much pics on this trip

got pic of coz better, but no pics also can share. can share ur detailed planning, experience etc.

 

[SILLYTHING]

Hi Guys,

I'm heading to Kyoto for the first time, but i'll be based at Osaka.
I've got 3 days reserved for Kyoto day trips but so far i've only got this 2 days planned out.

Day 1
Arashiyama
Kinkakuji
Nijo

Day 2
Fushimi Inari
Gion
Kiyomizudera

Day 3
???
(Nara if no plans)

Any advise on how we should spread this few places out into 3 days without feeling so rush or is the plan good to go? Any other recommended places for first timers?

 

[evilerniex]

Hi Guys,

I'm heading to Kyoto for the first time, but i'll be based at Osaka.
I've got 3 days reserved for Kyoto day trips but so far i've only got this 2 days planned out.

Day 1
Arashiyama
Kinkakuji
Nijo

Day 2
Fushimi Inari
Gion
Kiyomizudera

Day 3
???
(Nara if no plans)

Any advise on how we should spread this few places out into 3 days without feeling so rush or is the plan good to go? Any other recommended places for first timers?

u may want to shift kinkakuji and nijo to day 3 coz arashiyama can take the whole day.
u can also consider adding some more places, such as Hieizan, philosopher path, maruyama park etc

nara deer park is nice.. worth a visit. maybe half a day will do

 

[nitedr3amer]

Tokyo and Osaka

Hello~

I will be traveling there for about 10days. I'm thinking of staying at Tokyo for 5 1/2 days and the rest in Osaka.

15Apr - Sin>Nrt 16Apr
25Apr - Kix>Sin

Got any advise on the Itinerary for this trip?

P.S. might be a solo trip and first time going=x

 

[evilerniex]

Hello~

I will be traveling there for about 10days. I'm thinking of staying at Tokyo for 5 1/2 days and the rest in Osaka.

15Apr - Sin>Nrt 16Apr
25Apr - Kix>Sin

Got any advise on the Itinerary for this trip?

P.S. might be a solo trip and first time going=x

u can refer to the itineraries posted in this thread for ideas. or take a look at these trip reports:
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/japan-271/compilation-trip-reports-3158981.html

for the 5days in osaka, u may want do day trips to kyoto, kobe and nara

 

[nitedr3amer]

u can refer to the itineraries posted in this thread for ideas. or take a look at these trip reports:
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/japan-271/compilation-trip-reports-3158981.html

for the 5days in osaka, u may want do day trips to kyoto, kobe and nara

ok! thanks for the info. im still slowly planning xD

 

[rain_myth]

bro evilerniex,

i want to go tokyo coming dec, with onsen stay in kanagawa region.

can i say it b best to go straight to kanagawa rite after i landed at tokyo after which resume back tokyo exploration?

 

[evilerniex]

bro evilerniex,

i want to go tokyo coming dec, with onsen stay in kanagawa region.

can i say it b best to go straight to kanagawa rite after i landed at tokyo after which resume back tokyo exploration?

yes, tt is wat i will usually do.
coz tokyo is likely where u will do ur shopping and buy souvenirs/food back. so make it ur last stop.
it is also good to be nearer to ur airport on ur last day. in case there is any train disruption, u still got other alternative to get to airport.

 

[daranic]

yes, tt is wat i will usually do.
coz tokyo is likely where u will do ur shopping and buy souvenirs/food back. so make it ur last stop.
it is also good to be nearer to ur airport on ur last day. in case there is any train disruption, u still got other alternative to get to airport.

What transport should we take from Haneda to say Hakone in Kanagawa? If I touch down the airport at 9.40am, what will be the earliest I can reach Hakone directly from Haneda? By then will it be too late to start the Hakone Free Pass?

 

[rain_myth]

yes, tt is wat i will usually do.
coz tokyo is likely where u will do ur shopping and buy souvenirs/food back. so make it ur last stop.
it is also good to be nearer to ur airport on ur last day. in case there is any train disruption, u still got other alternative to get to airport.

thanks bro! but i realise the onsen i wanna go fully book.. not sure is it fully book or havent open for booking yet

need to check it out if nt have to go tokyo nia .. jin muddy

or by ur knowledge most onsen is already open for booking for whole yr date?

was tinking dec will b flooded with tourists ... perhaps can go mt fuji gotemba for walk walk a day and back to tokyo

 

[evilerniex]

What transport should we take from Haneda to say Hakone in Kanagawa? If I touch down the airport at 9.40am, what will be the earliest I can reach Hakone directly from Haneda? By then will it be too late to start the Hakone Free Pass?

a few options:
1. go from haneda airport to yokohama then odawara by normal train, then buy the hakone free pass from odawara (within free area version, does not include round trip to shinjuku)

2. go to shinjuku first, then buy the hakone free pass that include the round trip. this is probably the slowest way

3. fastest but most expensive is go shinagawa and take shinkansen to odawara

 

[evilerniex]

thanks bro! but i realise the onsen i wanna go fully book.. not sure is it fully book or havent open for booking yet

need to check it out if nt have to go tokyo nia .. jin muddy

or by ur knowledge most onsen is already open for booking for whole yr date?

was tinking dec will b flooded with tourists ... perhaps can go mt fuji gotemba for walk walk a day and back to tokyo

most likely havent open for booking. usually is only open 6mth in advance.

will be a bit rush to do mt fuji and gotemba in a day.

 

[rain_myth]

most likely havent open for booking. usually is only open 6mth in advance.

will be a bit rush to do mt fuji and gotemba in a day.

thanks bro for taking time to pen ur reply!

have u try staying in airbnb? i see the price steep for hotelstays

was planning to go with my wife and a guyfriend.. so perhaps a entire apartment or 2 rms will b much better than staying a pricey hotel

 

[evilerniex]

thanks bro for taking time to pen ur reply!

have u try staying in airbnb? i see the price steep for hotelstays

was planning to go with my wife and a guyfriend.. so perhaps a entire apartment or 2 rms will b much better than staying a pricey hotel

sorry, havent tried airbnb coz it is largely illegal in japan previously. there are some change to the rule recently though, so u may want to find out more first

 

[koohansen]

sorry, havent tried airbnb coz it is largely illegal in japan previously. there are some change to the rule recently though, so u may want to find out more first

I have stayed AirBnb a couple of times in Japan.

TIP: Before you book, ask which is the nearest station the property is at, or read reviews to get clues. Some listed on the map are displaying false location. It may put it's location super close to a station, but in reality its 20 + mins or few stops away

 

[rain_myth]

sorry, havent tried airbnb coz it is largely illegal in japan previously. there are some change to the rule recently though, so u may want to find out more first

Will sure do readup

 

[rain_myth]

I have stayed AirBnb a couple of times in Japan.

TIP: Before you book, ask which is the nearest station the property is at, or read reviews to get clues. Some listed on the map are displaying false location. It may put it's location super close to a station, but in reality its 20 + mins or few stops away

which of those u may stay? can give so i can go look look