Going Japan this Oct-Dec?

[flowerpalms]

well, can always buy more clothings there. so dun buy too much here first. see how cold first. Big cities very easy to find clothings.

when i was in kyoto for autumn 2019, i only wear uniqlo fleece jacket, inner shirt and jeans
no heat tech even

 

[twosix]

when i was in kyoto for autumn 2019, i only wear uniqlo fleece jacket, inner shirt and jeans
no heat tech even

autumn not that cold yet. mid-Dec onwards should start to feel cold.

The correct way of wearing is a t-shirt/shirt inside, followed by a sweater and then jacket/windbreaker/long coat for the upper body. wear and take off according to how u feel coldness.

 

[Gixxerfied]

autumn Kyoto not exactly cold, cooling yes..December would be colder..

 

[endori]

Depends on your tolerance for cold. When I was in Osaka in end dec, on my first day I wore tshirt, a jacket and coat. From second day, I go everywhere with just tshirt n denim jacket (thick kind) and it is sufficient for me unless u intend to spend the entire day outdoor (e.g disney, usj) then I would say have at least 3 layers.

Sq fares are increasing by the day...wanted to extend my trip for a few days but fare diff was already $600 per pax when I checked 2 weeks ago.

 

[g_t2006]

autumn not that cold yet. mid-Dec onwards should start to feel cold.

The correct way of wearing is a t-shirt/shirt inside, followed by a sweater and then jacket/windbreaker/long coat for the upper body. wear and take off according to how u feel coldness.

wrong lah.

innermost layer should be thermal.

 

[flowerpalms]

autumn not that cold yet. mid-Dec onwards should start to feel cold.

The correct way of wearing is a t-shirt/shirt inside, followed by a sweater and then jacket/windbreaker/long coat for the upper body. wear and take off according to how u feel coldness.

Autumn in kyoto to me is very cold alrdy

 

[flowerpalms]

Depends on your tolerance for cold. When I was in Osaka in end dec, on my first day I wore tshirt, a jacket and coat. From second day, I go everywhere with just tshirt n denim jacket (thick kind) and it is sufficient for me unless u intend to spend the entire day outdoor (e.g disney, usj) then I would say have at least 3 layers.

Sq fares are increasing by the day...wanted to extend my trip for a few days but fare diff was already $600 per pax when I checked 2 weeks ago.

You need to find alternative options, even budget airline.

 

[twosix]

wrong lah.

innermost layer should be thermal.

Ok, you probably right, but my way had served me well all these years.

Dun forget a cap too.

 

[g_t2006]

Ok, you probably right, but my way had served me well all these years.

Dun forget a cap too.

actually a beanie works better than a cap. cos the beanie can cover the ears too.

 

[twosix]

actually a beanie works better than a cap. cos the beanie can cover the ears too.

Cap, beanie, I guess people know what I mean.

 

[purpleberry]

autumn not that cold yet. mid-Dec onwards should start to feel cold.

The correct way of wearing is a t-shirt/shirt inside, followed by a sweater and then jacket/windbreaker/long coat for the upper body. wear and take off according to how u feel coldness.

This should be about right. Those in the cities need to prepare for temperature transition from outdoors to indoors when it's going to be hot until you can sweat if you wear those thick thermals.

 

[idiot444]

●Event Wari Tickets from October 11, 2022 to January 23, 2023 (Japanese page only)>

The english ticketing page, when i click through, itz full price....

Perhaps buy the Studio pass will do as Express pass doesn't has discount. However, you will be required to register membership and provide Japanese names during the signing up

 

[endori]

You need to find alternative options, even budget airline.

I already booked SQ earlier. But I wanted to change my return leg. But price diff from when I booked (after announcement of opening) and now is crazy. is about 50% increase

 

[g_t2006]

Don't know why people like to associate thick clothing with being warmer.

It's the content of the material. A 'thick' cotton jacket can never keep you warmer than a 'thin' down jacket.

Acrylic, wool and down (duck and geese feathers) are some of the materials that will keep you warm. And these are not 'thick' clothings.

 

[flowerpalms]

I already booked SQ earlier. But I wanted to change my return leg. But price diff from when I booked (after announcement of opening) and now is crazy. is about 50% increase

Then you need to find other airline for return leg that is cheaper

 

[g_t2006]

Then you need to find other airline for return leg that is cheaper

Comprehension fail again. He already has a return flight. Ask him to find another return flight on a different airline. The current booked one on SQ? Waste it and don't fly ah?

 

[chengwei]

●Event Wari Tickets from October 11, 2022 to January 23, 2023 (Japanese page only)>

The english ticketing page, when i click through, itz full price....

Just to share my experience.

To buy the wakuwari (20% discount) main entry tickets, you can only do so through USJ's japanese website.
Like what idiot444 has mentioned, you could consider buying just the main entry through the japanese website (with signing up a Club USJ membership with Japanese inputs for name, address and etc) and then the express pass through the USJ's english website.

However, there are some issues with that.
1. USJ's japanese website is unable to process overseas credit card. I've tried my Revolut and various banks' CC and can't complete the transaction.

2. USJ's english website does not have all the variety of Express Passes that its japanese site offers. Good if what you want is available on english website. I suspect that the timed entry combinations are limited too on the english website. just guessing.

From my online search, it seems like there are foreign travellers (on reddit) who were able to complete their purchases with Apple Pay. However, when I attempted to try it, I found out that Apple Pay option is only available on USJ's english website, and not on the japanese website. Based on the reddit comments and what I've experienced, it leads to my conclusion that likely even USJ's english website may not be able to process overseas credit card. (I stopped at the payment page. Did not follow through the USJ english website with Apple Pay)

Also, just to highlight, in my google search results with the error codes from the failed process, some travellers (on some japanese page; likely domestic travellers) called their bank to "loosen" the security. I tried to contact Revolut to see if there is anything they could do, which I was told there is nothing for them to do, as there is not even a transaction rejection or attempt to Revolut. With this, I conclude that the comments in this case does not apply to international buyers.

Conclusion
The optimum priced and flexible tickets option is on USJ japanese website and you are unable to buy it online without a japanese credit card.

With all that, I still managed to buy my USJ tickets with Express Passes, through the USJ japanese website (coz I'm desperate for the 20% wakuwari discount and the flex in Express Passes choices).

What I did was at the japanese payment page, I selected the convenience store payment and managed to get help from a friend who was travelling in Japan, to make the payment at the convenience store in-person (7-11 specifically, as only this konbini allows credit card payment) within 2 days of the tickets purchase (deadline is given and will be stated after completing the purchase on USJ japanese website).

The QR codes for the tickets will be released to you after payment is made.

Sorry but the solution presented may not be ideal but I could not find any better alternatives to the best outcome.

Maybe if any bros in HWZ who are already there in Japan now, can help the bros here? lol

Alternatives
Another alternative is Klook. Their main entry tickets are more expensive (no wakuwari discount option; even normal pass tickets are more expensive than what was sold on USJ website). Their express passes surprisingly is slightly cheaper (few dollars) than what was sold on USJ japanese website, however, it is limited in variety options and you are unable to choose your desired timed entry combinations (supposedly randomly allocated as indicated in their T&Cs).

 

[kennysme]

In Japan got a lot of domestic tourists right now because their gahmen gave them money for spending. This morning joined a tour bus full of jipun they wear really thick outer and inner wear. I was wearing t-shirt because I sweat like pig, speaking of pig got one inchiran in Osaka no pork one

 

[chengwei]

In Japan got a lot of domestic tourists right now because their gahmen gave them money for spending. This morning joined a tour bus full of jipun they wear really thick outer and inner wear. I was wearing t-shirt because I sweat like pig, speaking of pig got one inchiran in Osaka no pork one

lol...like our SingapoRediscover Vouchers.

 

[g_t2006]

In Japan got a lot of domestic tourists right now because their gahmen gave them money for spending. This morning joined a tour bus full of jipun they wear really thick outer and inner wear. I was wearing t-shirt because I sweat like pig, speaking of pig got one inchiran in Osaka no pork one

you so satki. how you know their inner wear is thick?