Anyone flew directly to Hiroshima ?

[Joe Maya]

The 5 days JR Kansai–Hiroshima Pass, , like not enough, wanna visit Naoshima Island, Okayama, maybe Kurashiki so is it good idea just fly directly to Hiroshima, stay 2 nights then activate the pass on the 3rd night ?

 

[saffronsatire]

Or maybe can get the JR Sanyo Sanin Area Pass at additional 6000 yen, which gives you two more days?

 

[Joe Maya]

Or maybe can get the JR Sanyo Sanin Area Pass at additional 6000 yen, which gives you two more days?

Thanks for the recomendation.

knn why chatgpt never recomend me this.

 

[Joe Maya]

Or maybe can get the JR Sanyo Sanin Area Pass at additional 6000 yen, which gives you two more days?

Is Fukuoka worth visiting ?

 

[saffronsatire]

Is Fukuoka worth visiting ?

Fukuoka and Kitakyushu were boring for me when I went sometime ago. Read that food is good tho. And the queues are said to be more manageable for some of the popular chains that have outlets in the bigger cities.

I like Iwakuni. Quite peaceful place and the view around the bridge area was relatively scenic.

Onomichi also quite scenic around the port and probably if you go island hopping on the ferry.

You can consider Amanohashidate too. I haven't been but when I next visit that region, I'm planning to go. Klook has the day tour with the recently popular Ine Funaya.

 

[saffronsatire]

Upon rechecking, the JR Setouchi Area Pass might be better for naoshima as it seems to cover the ferries while the JR Sanyo Sanin Area Pass doesn't seem to. 1000 yen cheaper.

 

[zoossh]

Is Fukuoka worth visiting ?

For cafe hopping yes. And foodie place. Nearby got cat island

https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/gpgt-a-trip-to-north-kyushu.6994975/

 

[Joe Maya]

Upon rechecking, the JR Setouchi Area Pass might be better for naoshima as it seems to cover the ferries while the JR Sanyo Sanin Area Pass doesn't seem to. 1000 yen cheaper.

I'm going to Hiroshima asap after landing at Kansai airport.

 

[Joe Maya]

For cafe hopping yes. And foodie place. Nearby got cat island

https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/gpgt-a-trip-to-north-kyushu.6994975/

My itinerary 2n Hiroshima - 1n Onomichi, 3n Okayama and back to Osaka utilizing the 7 days wide area pass.

Okayama as base to Naoshima island and several others within the vicinity.

 

[zoossh]

My itinerary 2n Hiroshima - 1n Onomichi, 3n Okayama and back to Osaka utilizing the 7 days wide area pass.

Okayama as base to Naoshima island and several others within the vicinity.

That’s very compact and tight trip? But looks like all planned.

had u done the maths to see if the jr pass is worth it?

 

[Joe Maya]

That’s very compact and tight trip? But looks like all planned.

had u done the maths to see if the jr pass is worth it?

The Sanyo Sanin Pass is very worth it, I'll be using Shinkansen, my first day from Kansai Airport to Hiroshima already covered more than half alone.

 

[AST781]

See this thread liao I really miss the days when Silk Air flew direct to Hiroshima siah...

 

[yusoffb01]

dam didnt know scoot no longer direct hiroshima

 

[PaprikaSG]

My itinerary 2n Hiroshima - 1n Onomichi, 3n Okayama and back to Osaka utilizing the 7 days wide area pass.

Okayama as base to Naoshima island and several others within the vicinity.

How's the trip?

Okayama worth visiting? how about island around there?

 

[Joe Maya]

How's the trip?

Okayama worth visiting? how about island around there?

Next month...

 

[CheapColaCo]

Must goto Miyajima Island

Hiroshima not 1 or max 2 days enough? Other then A-bomb memorial and museum, nothing much to se ei though

 

[PaprikaSG]

Next month...

Any update?

 

[Joe Maya]

Must goto Miyajima Island

Hiroshima not 1 or max 2 days enough? Other then A-bomb memorial and museum, nothing much to se ei though

The star of Hiroshima is undoubtedly Miyaijima Island. In fact that was the highlight of my trip. Always go there super early, reach there 8am and there weren't any crowd. When I go down the ropeway at 1pm, the place was super crowded.

Hiroshima itself is not bad, I like the city vibes. I reached there 4pm and stay 2 nights which is not enough. Need at least 2 full days to enjoy the place. Always stay near the bullet train area, I had the best food over there at Ekie dining area.

1 day - Miyaijima Island only
1 day - AM Onimichi , then noon A bomb Memorial and museum + the shopping district area next to it.

 

[Joe Maya]

Any update?

If have a choice I would rather stay at the Kurashiki area. Pros about Okayama is there's less tourists, the hotels are amazing, big space and bar quite cheap. If you want to visit the nearby islands, might as well stay at the island itself, i only went to Naoshima Island.

If you need a "base", I'd rather pick Hiroshima.

 

[PaprikaSG]

The star of Hiroshima is undoubtedly Miyaijima Island. In fact that was the highlight of my trip. Always go there super early, reach there 8am and there weren't any crowd. When I go down the ropeway at 1pm, the place was super crowded.

Hiroshima itself is not bad, I like the city vibes. I reached there 4pm and stay 2 nights which is not enough. Need at least 2 full days to enjoy the place. Always stay near the bullet train area, I had the best food over there at Ekie dining area.

1 day - Miyaijima Island only
1 day - AM Onimichi , then noon A bomb Memorial and museum + the shopping district area next to it.

If have a choice I would rather stay at the Kurashiki area. Pros about Okayama is there's less tourists, the hotels are amazing, big space and bar quite cheap. If you want to visit the nearby islands, might as well stay at the island itself, i only went to Naoshima Island.

If you need a "base", I'd rather pick Hiroshima.

Ok, I shall go Hiroshima instead.

And yes, I heard of Miyajima island and intend to visit there when I'm in Osaka but I guess it's worth to stay for a couple of days.

Pardon my ignorance but izzit safe? I mean the atomic bomb radiation thingy?