oh, okay, its gonna be rush. hakone first and overnight, then next day move to kawaguchiko lo. spend ur day until evening, pls make sure you catch the last bus back to shinjuku, else, train.

Well, let u know first, bus may faster than train from kawaguchiko to shinjuku. depend on your depart time. if u go for JR train covered by JR pass, u hav to change 2 lines, unless u willing to pay for ltd xpress.

shinkansen lo.. or bus. or u drive.

bro, my expenses last year around 3.5k, covering osaka, nara, kyoto, hakone, tokyo. for 10days. all in more than enuf.
bear in mind last year exchange rate.

anyone know any cheap or budget hotel to stay at osaka / kyoto? around RM100/pax or below RM200 per night?
I tried Backpacker Budget Inn at kyoto. anymore? tq.

haiz... again. u wan to go, just go, dun listen to ur frens' frens. if u scared, dun go. thats it.

the key point is do homework. Give u some clue, refer to japanguide website, look for those hot and highly rated place, then zoom down to most ppl visit.

oh. i see. not bad. thanks! im looking for those with bathroom.

ToyokoInn, ya, i also come across this one is cheaper compare to hotel. can give some reference on how cheap can it be, if member?
recently i come across with airbnb, those studio/apartment or private room also not bad. cheaper and full amenities provided. really worth if think to stay longer.

This post has been edited by menmissed: Aug 5 2013, 03:00 PM

Hana Hostel/Hybrid Inn. anyone stay before?
So far this is cheaper than backpackers budget inn at kyoto, nearer to kyoto station. It also have branch at osaka, near shinsaibashi station.
by looking at their room picture, quite ok. just to share for those under budget trip/solo traveler/backpacker.

This post has been edited by menmissed: Aug 6 2013, 04:58 PM

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yup.. go to see sakura.

kyoto is Budget Inn/Backpacker Inn, another one is HanaHostel. if you pick shared bathroom is cheaper, if dun mind dorm, even cheaper.
Tokyo got a lot leh...

why go so early. later abit u can enjoy the superb view of fall foliage in November. anyway, October still able to see autumn color.

RegentCid, you familiar with KIX ? I wanted to go SkyView observation hall. Based on my research, the deck open at 8am, correct or what time? Actually how far from terminal? I will be taking morning train to KIX just for the SkyView, for some photo/video shooting. I also need to caught my flight at 11am. sifu pls guide.

This post has been edited by menmissed: Aug 16 2013, 06:09 PM

Cool.. i like your words. "nth u dunno at japan."
I will be at osaka of course, 11am is my return flight to KL.
sorry for misleading.

of course can, depend on u schedule. fushimi is at south, u can combine ginkakuji,higashiyama, kiyomizu at one days but will be rush.. visit gion/potoncho at night.
if u know, kinkakuji is at north. u only have 2 days at kyoto?

i see. then u shouldnt plan so tight. nara just a day trip. u can consider combine nara with fushimi.
3 day in kyoto is ngam ngam. 1 day arashiyama, 1 day higashiyama, 1 day central kyoto. u can combine subway and citybus. got higashiyama and central, city bus are just well connected to all attraction. mind to share when u go? different period can see different scene at japan.

make my statement clear lo...lol.. tot u know the airport code ma... KIX.
nvm, i find out myself.

jr pass buy here.

This post has been edited by menmissed: Aug 16 2013, 09:33 PM

buy ur jr pass here at agency. they will issue u a exchange order. when u reach there, redeem ur jr pass at jr tix counter.
no need advance booking, unless u wan reserved seat.
with ur ordinary jr pass, just hop in to free seating coaches.

wa... still cool eh.. hav to take care ur granny. bus is efficient and i dun think rapid or other mas bus service can compare with them. dun worry.
get the city bus route map, check properly your destination, bus route no., and bus stop name. there are few buses will bring u to ur destination, find out the right direction will save u a lot of time. else, it will take u to "longkai"..

enjoy... rmb ride the roller coaster ya. journey to the center of the earth...

This post has been edited by menmissed: Aug 16 2013, 09:46 PM

just to remind you that jr pass is well covered most of the places, but it is not that powerful as you think. You might need to take subway and private train as well, which are not covered by JR.
plan your itinerary properly, know where you are heading via what transport. hyperdia can help you. Do some maths and you will know.
Your planning is like my past trip, i also bought SUICA at tokyo, and other passes which is suit and worth the value.

This post has been edited by menmissed: Aug 17 2013, 12:27 AM