Ask me any questions - Part 2

[oceanicmanta]

noted , will be trying just for the experience, it about $10+ a trip

hows the tourist crowd in december?

the other thing to consider about Rapit is the frequency ...

Timetable of Trains Between Namba and Kansai Airport｜Find my Osaka-Japan

Timetable and stations of Nankai Railway between Kansai Airport and Namba, a district located at the center of Osaka.

www.howto-osaka.com

the 30min/1hr wait did not work for me, so I just went with the Airport Express

 

[s7460597]

Difference in price isn't much. A dollar or 2. Rapid offers reserved seats and there's luggage rack (need to be early) rapid is also faster as there's less stops.

Choose what works.

The Nankai Airport Line: The Airport Express & Rapi:t Services for Kansai Airport & Namba – Osaka Station

www.osakastation.com

 

[twosix]

Difference in price isn't much. A dollar or 2. Rapid offers reserved seats and there's luggage rack (need to be early) rapid is also faster as there's less stops.

Choose what works.

The Nankai Airport Line: The Airport Express & Rapi:t Services for Kansai Airport & Namba – Osaka Station

www.osakastation.com

u sure? rapit is 1340yen, local express is 920yen, that is 420yen difference, abt $4. for a family of 4, that is $16. The travel time and frequency do not justify the costs.

also as the airport is a terminal, there r plenty of seats on trains, so seat reservations are unnecessary.

 

[s7460597]

u sure? rapit is 1340yen, local express is 920yen, that is 420yen difference, abt $4. for a family of 4, that is $16. The travel time and frequency do not justify the costs.

also as the airport is a terminal, there r plenty of seats on trains, so seat reservations are unnecessary.

I bought through klook. $11.25

Return is $21.

klookhttps://s.klook.com/c/59zdpz

 

[broskel]

Want to ask for hotel recommendation at Furano/Asahikawa? Want to drive from Sapporo and do some pit stop along the way. Planning to visit areas around Biei, Ningle terrace, blue pond and Asahiyama Zoo

 

[popdod]

Planning for my 3 weeks tour around kanto region

Thinking of spending
• 3 - 4 days : Yokohama, Kamakura
• 3 - 4 days : Sendai, Matushima Bay
• 3 - 4 days : Nikko, Utsunomiya

and last remaining 5 days in Tokyo.


Anywhere else should i visit within the Kanto region or Tohoku region?

 

[MajiMax]

Planning for my 3 weeks tour around kanto region

Thinking of spending
• 3 - 4 days : Yokohama, Kamakura
• 3 - 4 days : Sendai, Matushima Bay
• 3 - 4 days : Nikko, Utsunomiya

and last remaining 5 days in Tokyo.


Anywhere else should i visit within the Kanto region or Tohoku region?

You going at which period/month?

Sample Itineraries | TRAVEL TO TOHOKU - The official tourism website of Tohoku, Japan

Here are some suggestions to travel around Tohoku (here Tohoku refers to Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata, Fukushima and the neighbouring Niigata). If you are looking for highlights or advice on the most efficient way to explore the area, check

www.tohokukanko.jp

Tohoku - LIVE JAPAN

We provide information on famous sightseeing spots, experiences and other topics related to Tohoku! We also offer information on events much talked about on SNS, popular tourist spots, as well as useful articles.

livejapan.com

 

[dilphinus]

Planning for my 3 weeks tour around kanto region

Thinking of spending
• 3 - 4 days : Yokohama, Kamakura
• 3 - 4 days : Sendai, Matushima Bay
• 3 - 4 days : Nikko, Utsunomiya

and last remaining 5 days in Tokyo.


Anywhere else should i visit within the Kanto region or Tohoku region?

Are you getting the JR Pass?

If you are getting the JR pass, you can base yourself in Sendai for more days. Karuizawa, Yamadera, and Naruko Gorge + Genbikei are places you can consider (from Sendai). Aomori is really nice too but it may be a bit too far for you.

I did Matsushima in one evening, just to make use of the pass. Only went to the Entsuin Temple.
Also did Fukushima in half a day. Didn't have time to do much then.

I feel you can pretty much do Yokohama in a day. Maybe you want to base yourself in Kawasaki. I find there are more things to do and see and eat at Kawasaki at night as compared to Yokohama.

You can use Sendai as a base. I find it similar to Kawasaki in terms of accessibility and things to do, see and eat at night.

 

[huattoeat]

Planning to go jippunland sometime in sept/oct. First time, going alone. Duration should be around 10-12 days.

Should i go both osaka and tokyo and just stay one region? I mainly enjoy see sights (like park, aqaurium, zoo, flowers). Which region better?

 

[popdod]

You going at which period/month?

Sample Itineraries | TRAVEL TO TOHOKU - The official tourism website of Tohoku, Japan

Here are some suggestions to travel around Tohoku (here Tohoku refers to Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata, Fukushima and the neighbouring Niigata). If you are looking for highlights or advice on the most efficient way to explore the area, check

www.tohokukanko.jp

Tohoku - LIVE JAPAN

We provide information on famous sightseeing spots, experiences and other topics related to Tohoku! We also offer information on events much talked about on SNS, popular tourist spots, as well as useful articles.

livejapan.com

Late May to early June.
Thanks for the links.

 

[popdod]

Are you getting the JR Pass?

If you are getting the JR pass, you can base yourself in Sendai for more days. Karuizawa, Yamadera, and Naruko Gorge + Genbikei are places you can consider (from Sendai). Aomori is really nice too but it may be a bit too far for you.

I did Matsushima in one evening, just to make use of the pass. Only went to the Entsuin Temple.
Also did Fukushima in half a day. Didn't have time to do much then.

I feel you can pretty much do Yokohama in a day. Maybe you want to base yourself in Kawasaki. I find there are more things to do and see and eat at Kawasaki at night as compared to Yokohama.

You can use Sendai as a base. I find it similar to Kawasaki in terms of accessibility and things to do, see and eat at night.

Yep. Planning to get the JR pass.

Thanks for recommendations.
I thought of kawasaki. But when I refer to Japan guide. Seems like nothing much to do.

Perhaps must do abit more research.

I skip Fukushima.

 

[nomoreliaola]

late sep/early October - anywhere to go with a 4 year old? i suppose this timing has no nice flowers/trees season liao? and yet not snowing


Sent from EDMWER app!

 

[dilphinus]

Yep. Planning to get the JR pass.

Thanks for recommendations.
I thought of kawasaki. But when I refer to Japan guide. Seems like nothing much to do.

Perhaps must do abit more research.

I skip Fukushima.

yup, nothing much in Kawasaki. But it's easy access to places in Tokyo and Yokohama.

And there are activities at night. You can walk around at 10pm and still find (plenty of) food.

I've stayed in a few places in Tokyo before. Stayed in Asakusa and Ueno for my recent trips. When going back at night or wanting to just walk around at 8pm, 9pm, the areas are quiet. But it's always buzzling at Kawasaki.

 

[s7460597]

Planning to go jippunland sometime in sept/oct. First time, going alone. Duration should be around 10-12 days.

Should i go both osaka and tokyo and just stay one region? I mainly enjoy see sights (like park, aqaurium, zoo, flowers). Which region better?

Depends on your budget. Shinkansen both ways but cheap. Both places can have day trips. Which have your explored less? Ask chatgpt to suggest itinerary and see what you like.

 

[MajiMax]

Late May to early June.
Thanks for the links.

Hydrangea Flowers in Kamakura

www.japan-guide.com

Japanese Hydrangea (Ajisai)

About the Japanese ajisai or hydrangea.

www.japan-guide.com

Events in Miyagi - Guide to Festivals and Things to Do - Japan Travel

Japan Travel is your official guide for local info and things to do in Japan. Find hotel, restaurant, and tour information with our Japan map or plan your next Japan trip with our tourism guides.

en.japantravel.com

Events in Tokyo - Guide to Festivals and Things to Do - Japan Travel

Japan Travel is your official guide for local info and things to do in Japan. Find hotel, restaurant, and tour information with our Japan map or plan your next Japan trip with our tourism guides.

en.japantravel.com

 

[MajiMax]

late sep/early October - anywhere to go with a 4 year old? i suppose this timing has no nice flowers/trees season liao? and yet not snowing


Sent from EDMWER app!

Alpine Route: Peak Colors

Autumn Color Reports 2018 from Alpine Route (September 28, 2018): Murodo, Tateyama Ropeway, Kurobe Dam.

www.japan-guide.com

Think @Gixxerfied has brought his 3yo child to Alpine Route before?

 

[Gixxerfied]

Alpine Route: Peak Colors

Autumn Color Reports 2018 from Alpine Route (September 28, 2018): Murodo, Tateyama Ropeway, Kurobe Dam.

www.japan-guide.com

Think @Gixxerfied has brought his 3yo child to Alpine Route before?

Yup, went on 20th Oct 2019..Lovely place..Going again this year around 25th Oct..ya, back then almost 3yo

Spoiler

 

[dimitri_can]

My question is .. if you apply jr pass .how to input name if the name on passport is tan Jenn eng (Chen zhenrong) .?I don't know how .

Just [Tan Jenn Eng] will do.

 

[Dreaming]

My flight arrive Osaka at 21:10. Does anyone know whether i will be able to make it for naikai airport line?

 

[IMANOOB]

hi everyone, the sakura forecasts are getting crazier.

I have scheduled a tohoku sakura trip with my wife from 23rd to 28th April, which is supposed to cover morioka kakunodate, hirosaki, and hakodate.

But everyday the weather report predicts an even earlier blooms.

what do?

my current itinerary looks like this

23rd Osaka - Morioka ( Stop at Hitachinaka, arrive Morioka Evening 2133)
24th Morioka : Kakunodate and Kitakami Tenshochi if possible
25th Morioka - Stop by Hirosaki til sunset - Overnight Odate
26th Odate - Hirosaki second sunset
27th Odate - Hakodate ( arrive 1250)
28th Hakodate - Tokyo ( Arrive late)

I am planning to revise it to this:

23rd Osaka - Morioka
24th Morioka ( Stop by Kakunodate), late noon transfer to Odate
25th Odate - Hirosaki, overnight Odate
26th Odate - Hakodate
27th Hakodate
28th Hakodate - Tokyo

I am using a 7 day JR Pass. I am seriously considering to cut morioka, but.. Kakunodate is pretty nice... If it were me, i might just start my tohoku trip by going to Odate 3D2N, then Hakodate 4D3N. It's slowly going to my mind. But I can't justify staying in Hakodate for 4D3N..

I am stressed about this forecast. Is kishou reliable?