Japan Sample Itinerary thread

[Itachi978]

Hi all, any onsen hotel to recommend in Kyoto other than Hatoya Zuihokaku hotel & Hotel Monterey Kyoto? TIA

 

[thwysg]

Hi all, any onsen hotel to recommend in Kyoto other than Hatoya Zuihokaku hotel & Hotel Monterey Kyoto? TIA

How about Otsu area? Just 10 minutes away from Kyoto Station with views of Biwako? The hotels there provide pick-up from the station.

 

[DarthKool]

There is omu-soba and takoyaki at a small eatery ran by an old couple near matsuyama station tt is pretty good. I usually anyhow eat, so dun really have any eateries to recommend

My shikoku trip report here. But unfortunately images all not working already coz Photobucket dun allow posting on forums
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/japan-271/%5Btrip-report%5D-shikoku-18-oct-1-nov-2014-a-4867113.html

Thanks for the detailed trip report, just read through it.

Have some questions, the road conditions and bends of iya gorge, was it tough?

And if you had more time will you add Kochi region into your itinerary?

 

[Dreamydreamzz]

Based on ur itinerary, jr pass very likely to be worth it since the return trip between tokyo and osaka is already almost the cost of the pass.

Jr pass is only valid for jr train lines, which include those that serves within the cities. There is JR Yamanote line in tokyo, which can get u to most attractions in Tokyo. For the other places not covered by jr, just purchase single trip ticket or their ezlink(suica)

What about Osaka? The train line in Osaka only is there any line that cover the main attractions and is Jr?
Or should we buy the 1,3 days unlimited train pass too?

 

[evilerniex]

Thanks for the detailed trip report, just read through it.

Have some questions, the road conditions and bends of iya gorge, was it tough?

And if you had more time will you add Kochi region into your itinerary?

Just be careful and drive slowly on mountainous roads. There are some points where there is only one lane shared by traffic from both directions.. Just be more cautious of those.

And good to have ur own offline maps, in case there are road closure and u need to replan ur route.

Yah, i probably would cover kochi if i had extra days

 

[evilerniex]

What about Osaka? The train line in Osaka only is there any line that cover the main attractions and is Jr?
Or should we buy the 1,3 days unlimited train pass too?

For osaka, there is JR osaka loop line. U can refer to the maps in japan-guide to see what lines are under which company. Shld be under the 'getting ard' section under osaka page

Which 1,3 days pass u referring to?

 

[OmegaSupreme]

Hello 1st timer to japan (will be landing at haneda ap),below is a rough itinenary:

14-17 apr 18 - Shinjuku with ginza & asakusa

17-18 - apr - tokyo disneyland

18-20 qpr - hakone go try hot spring with mt fuji view

20-21 apr yokohama

it's a 6 days trip. Tot of covering a bit of osaka,possible? Right now our rough places are ,tokyo and yokohama. is it a waste to spend so many days in tokyo?

 

[evilerniex]

Hello 1st timer to japan (will be landing at haneda ap),below is a rough itinenary:

14-17 apr 18 - Shinjuku with ginza & asakusa

17-18 - apr - tokyo disneyland

18-20 qpr - hakone go try hot spring with mt fuji view

20-21 apr yokohama

it's a 6 days trip. Tot of covering a bit of osaka,possible? Right now our rough places are ,tokyo and yokohama. is it a waste to spend so many days in tokyo?

6 days for tokyo is already quite packed since u are making side trips to hakone and Yokohama.

Would be too rush, and not economical to make a trip to osaka just for 1 or 2 days. Coz there are many other place in kansai, such as kyoto and nara. And tt would have been a trip on its own

 

[OmegaSupreme]

6 days for tokyo is already quite packed since u are making side trips to hakone and Yokohama.

Would be too rush, and not economical to make a trip to osaka just for 1 or 2 days. Coz there are many other place in kansai, such as kyoto and nara. And tt would have been a trip on its own

Thank you for your advice. Think so focused on tokyo,kyoto and hakone then?

 

[evilerniex]

Thank you for your advice. Think so focused on tokyo,kyoto and hakone then?

Kyoto is in kansai, out of the way also. Stick to ur plan, which is tokyo, hakone and Yokohama

 

[jaycutler]

Hi guys, any airbnb recommendations for 6 adults with 2 children less than 3yo in osaka?

TIA

 

[evilerniex]

Hi guys, any airbnb recommendations for 6 adults with 2 children less than 3yo in osaka?

TIA

Sorry, not familiar with airbnb. Airbnb used to be illegal in most parts of japan.. Not sure if they have changed the rules.

If u are ok with business hotels, hotel kinki in Umeda have 3 and 4 person tatami rooms which are very reasonably priced. Very good location since it is near to umeda/osaka station

 

[FappyHippo]

Hello, I'm planning for a Dec 18 trip to Japan (first time) thinking of staying there during 9 to 22 Dec (~13 days).

(1) Is 13 days enough for Tokyo-->Osaka-->Kyoto? or should i just concentrate in Tokyo / Osaka+Kyoto?
(2) Is there anything i should watch out for if I want to go to Tokyo,Osaka,Kyoto during 9 to 22 Dec? things like, many places will not be accessible, nothing to visit etc.
(3) Notice that Hokkaido is very popular for December period as well but will 13 days be too much for Hokkaido?

 

[thwysg]

Hello, I'm planning for a Dec 18 trip to Japan (first time) thinking of staying there during 9 to 22 Dec (~13 days).

(1) Is 13 days enough for Tokyo-->Osaka-->Kyoto? or should i just concentrate in Tokyo / Osaka+Kyoto?
(2) Is there anything i should watch out for if I want to go to Tokyo,Osaka,Kyoto during 9 to 22 Dec? things like, many places will not be accessible, nothing to visit etc.
(3) Notice that Hokkaido is very popular for December period as well but will 13 days be too much for Hokkaido?

1. Up to you.
2. Not really. Except that some places might have shorter opening hours due to the sun setting earlier. Be prepared with the weather conditions.
3. No. Hokkaido is too big a place, you won’t finish it in 13 days. Unless your main aim is just food and shopping like some of the members here.

 

[evilerniex]

Hello, I'm planning for a Dec 18 trip to Japan (first time) thinking of staying there during 9 to 22 Dec (~13 days).

(1) Is 13 days enough for Tokyo-->Osaka-->Kyoto? or should i just concentrate in Tokyo / Osaka+Kyoto?
(2) Is there anything i should watch out for if I want to go to Tokyo,Osaka,Kyoto during 9 to 22 Dec? things like, many places will not be accessible, nothing to visit etc.
(3) Notice that Hokkaido is very popular for December period as well but will 13 days be too much for Hokkaido?

tokyo, osaka and kyoto can be done in 13 days. However, i personally prefer to split them into 2 trips coz it is a long way from tokyo to osaka/kyoto, and train fare is expensive. Rather stick to one region and do short trips to nearby places

 

[Palaxius]

Any recommendations on Hokkaido July 12 days trip not driving?
Most ppl recommend Hakodate, furano, bei and Sapporo. But don't know how many days per location.

 

[evilerniex]

Any recommendations on Hokkaido July 12 days trip not driving?
Most ppl recommend Hakodate, furano, bei and Sapporo. But don't know how many days per location.

If u are heading down to hakodate, u may want to stop by lake toya or noboribetsu in order to break up the long journey down.
Hakodate probably 2 days, Sapporo maybe 3 days including a side trip to otaru, a day each for the other places.

 

[Hellooo]

first time going to Japan in April 2018 with 2 kids (3 years old and 1 year old with stroller) and 3 adults (including me). anyone went Japan before can give some recommendations for places and comments for the below itinerary ? thanks

is it advisable to buy the 14 days JR pass or the 7 days JR pass when travelling from Tokyo to Kyoto and Kyoto to Tokyo?

monday
SIN to HND - arrives at 4PM
HND to Airbnb (stay near Meguro station for 5 nights)
evening time will explore around there for dinner

tuesday
Meguro to Harajuku station
-Shinjuku Gyoen, Yoyogi park, Meiji shrine
evening time will be Shibuya

wednesday
Meguro to Shinbashi station
-Tsukiji fish market
-Tokyo tower
evening time will be Ginza

*thursday
Meguro to Asakusa station
-Sensoji temple, Nakamise and Kappabashi shopping street

friday
Lake Kawaguchiko

saturday
check-out at 10am and go to Kyoto via bullet train and stay at Gion Ryokan Q-beh for 5 nights
evening time will go Fushimi Inari Shrine

*sunday
Gion-Shijo station to Nara park

monday
Gion-shijo station to Arashiyama
-monkey park, bamboo groove
-Kinkakuji temple

*tuesday
Osaka
-Kuromon market
-Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street
-Namba city mall

wednesday
Gion-Shijo station to ikeda-shi cup noodle museum
Shinsaibashi suji shopping , Dotonbori

thursday
check-out at 10am and go back to Tokyo (stay at Hiyori Hotel Maihama for 3 nights)
evening will explore around hotel for dinner

friday
Disneyland

*saturday
Ghibli museum

sunday
check-out at 10am and explore around hotel and go to HND (flight to SIN at 5PM)

*some changes

 

[Palaxius]

If u are heading down to hakodate, u may want to stop by lake toya or noboribetsu in order to break up the long journey down.
Hakodate probably 2 days, Sapporo maybe 3 days including a side trip to otaru, a day each for the other places.

Please comment:

1. Fly to Asahikawa airport stay as base for 5 days, travelling to furano and biei.
2. Travel to noboribetsu for 3 days.
3. Sapporo for 4 days with trips to Otaru

Skipping Hakodate as travels too far.

 

[thwysg]

Please comment:

1. Fly to Asahikawa airport stay as base for 5 days, travelling to furano and biei.
2. Travel to noboribetsu for 3 days.
3. Sapporo for 4 days with trips to Otaru

Skipping Hakodate as travels too far.

Noboribetsu for 3N or 2N? 3N would be an overkill but if you’re bringing young ones or elderly, it’ll be more relaxed. Can also do day trip to Lake Toya. There’s two bus services running daily - take the morning bus to Lake Toya and come back in the afternoon one.