Ask me any questions - Part 2

[fr33d0m]

Thanks all for the insights! Did you have to transfer to another terminal upon arrival, to catch the domestic flight? There's a possibility mine will arrive within the same terminal. Hopefully that saves some time.

Domestic always different terminal, I think. International to Domestic need exit immigration and collect luggage. Different system

 

[deodorant]

how much cheaper was indirect flights compared to direct flights to new chitose?

SQ direct to new Chitose is around s$1100 return if you book early. If late then much more expensive.

 

[rrr2015]

SQ direct to new Chitose is around s$1100 return if you book early. If late then much more expensive.

i think only during winter months when there are sufficient demands. other seasons they still stopover at taipei & haneda

 

[twosix]

SQ direct to new Chitose is around s$1100 return if you book early. If late then much more expensive.

I transit in Tokyo with ana. And I get to tour Tokyo too before coming back. ~$800.

 

[artemov]

Qn: Are USB charging ports common in Japanese hotels (mostly businese hotels)? Or is it better to bring a power plug adaptor?

 

[saffronsatire]

Qn: Are USB charging ports common in Japanese hotels (mostly businese hotels)? Or is it better to bring a power plug adaptor?

Depends. Sometimes, usually the more newly refurbished hotels have. Otherwise, if got, sometimes only got 1-2 at awkward areas. In such situations, I will use try to my powerbank for those 1-2 nights.

 

[rrr2015]

Qn: Are USB charging ports common in Japanese hotels (mostly businese hotels)? Or is it better to bring a power plug adaptor?

better bring own power adapter. even if available, usually old usb A type, very slow charging rate.

 

[twosix]

Check here to find when full bloom.

https://s.n-kishou.co.jp/w/sp/sakura/sakura_al?yosou=1

 

[Synchroniza]

Is it recommended to drive in Osaka? Will be heading in July...

Will be there for 6 nights I'm looking to visit Kyoto as well, should I do day trip to Kyoto or stay in Kyoto for 2 nights?

I plan to do day trips to Nara, Kobe and Himeji if time permits. Since I'm doing these places, will it be too rush if I were to stay in Kyoto? Or shall I omit staying in Kyoto.

I might be looking to rent a JDM car from Omoshiro for a day to do a day trip drive on the above. Does anyone have any scenic roads in Osaka perhaps to drive around for a day?

Thanks in advance!

 

[s7460597]

Is it recommended to drive in Osaka? Will be heading in July...

Will be there for 6 nights I'm looking to visit Kyoto as well, should I do day trip to Kyoto or stay in Kyoto for 2 nights?

I plan to do day trips to Nara, Kobe and Himeji if time permits. Since I'm doing these places, will it be too rush if I were to stay in Kyoto? Or shall I omit staying in Kyoto.

I might be looking to rent a JDM car from Omoshiro for a day to do a day trip drive on the above. Does anyone have any scenic roads in Osaka perhaps to drive around for a day?

Thanks in advance!

That's a lot of cities to cover. You'll need to list what attractions/places you're interested in.

Personally I don't see the need to drive in cities especially Osaka.

Kyoto is worth a few days for me. Friend on what kind of experience you want.

 

[rrr2015]

Is it recommended to drive in Osaka? Will be heading in July...

Will be there for 6 nights I'm looking to visit Kyoto as well, should I do day trip to Kyoto or stay in Kyoto for 2 nights?

I plan to do day trips to Nara, Kobe and Himeji if time permits. Since I'm doing these places, will it be too rush if I were to stay in Kyoto? Or shall I omit staying in Kyoto.

I might be looking to rent a JDM car from Omoshiro for a day to do a day trip drive on the above. Does anyone have any scenic roads in Osaka perhaps to drive around for a day?

Thanks in advance!

what car u rented?
maybe drive around lake biwa? or osaka skyline touge? but be careful coz u r on your own in the mountains

 

[Teufelhunden]

If I am not wrong, need take luggage and exit immigration. 95 minutes is tough.

I would budget 120mins at the bare minimum.

 

[mojipei]

There is discount 1-way ticket that you can get from Klook.

https://www.klook.com/activity/18400-jr-haruka-airport-express-train-tickets-osaka/

https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2361_jrwest.html

Following the links above, the price for the ticket (Kansai to Kyoto) is 2200 yen, is that discounted already? Or they cancelled the promotio? Any one purchased the Haruka ticket from Kansai to Kyoto recently? How much do you pay?

 

[s7460597]

Following the links above, the price for the ticket (Kansai to Kyoto) is 2200 yen, is that discounted already? Or they cancelled the promotio? Any one purchased the Haruka ticket from Kansai to Kyoto recently? How much do you pay?

See if this is suitable

https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/pass/kansai/

 

[hkchew03]

Is it recommended to drive in Osaka? Will be heading in July...

Will be there for 6 nights I'm looking to visit Kyoto as well, should I do day trip to Kyoto or stay in Kyoto for 2 nights?

I plan to do day trips to Nara, Kobe and Himeji if time permits. Since I'm doing these places, will it be too rush if I were to stay in Kyoto? Or shall I omit staying in Kyoto.

I might be looking to rent a JDM car from Omoshiro for a day to do a day trip drive on the above. Does anyone have any scenic roads in Osaka perhaps to drive around for a day?

Thanks in advance!

6 night, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, Himeiji, way too rush. I probably just do Osaka and Kyoto, or Osaka, Kobe and Himeji.

 

[Synchroniza]

Thanks for the reply. I will most likely take Osaka as a based and travel out to Kobe and Himeji if not solely Kyoto. Don't think I will be staying overnight as I have accoms booked in Osaka

 

[paul02]

Thanks for the reply. I will most likely take Osaka as a based and travel out to Kobe and Himeji if not solely Kyoto. Don't think I will be staying overnight as I have accoms booked in Osaka

I also used Osaka as my base and did trips out to Kyoto, Nara, Himeji, Kobe, and Arima. You can view my thread [GPGT] Osaka, Kansai Region - Sep 2019 for inspiration on itinerary if you'd like.

 

[twosix]

Thanks for the reply. I will most likely take Osaka as a based and travel out to Kobe and Himeji if not solely Kyoto. Don't think I will be staying overnight as I have accoms booked in Osaka

Can be done. Those cities just do day trips will do.

 

[Synchroniza]

Can be done. Those cities just do day trips will do.

Should I rent a car to do those days trips? Or just take the train as its easier and no need stress for parking. In that case I may rent a car in Osaka for maybe one day to drive a scenic route shared by a bro above

 

[Synchroniza]

I also used Osaka as my base and did trips out to Kyoto, Nara, Himeji, Kobe, and Arima. You can view my thread [GPGT] Osaka, Kansai Region - Sep 2019 for inspiration on itinerary if you'd like.

Thanks will check it out!