first cabin would be best choice for me.
dun wan rush, need to change few train...
later screw up even worst.
maybe nxt round.

Bro, can you confirm me this train route from Nagoya to Toyota Plant. I goggle the train route & found this:

From Nagoya station take train Toyokawa Line to Chiryu Station. Interchange at Chiryu Station to Mikawa Toyota Line to Mikawa Yatsuhashi. Possible to do this route?

First Autumn Color Report for 2013 already out
>> Asahidake http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2014.html

You totally need a winter jacket.

A parka will only work in 15c.

I myself can tahan cold weather alot but with a good winter jacket, it'll help in keeping you warm.

Like the other member say, when there's a chill wind, temp will drop from 1-5c.

1 more thing, colder winter in 4 seasons country is totally different than Genting's cold weather.

Good luck with the parka if you decide to get that!

Okay thanks, i'll study more on the passes. But i dont understand what the pass meant by 24 hours starting from first train to last train in a day
One more thing, Arashiyama is good for all the scenic views and stuff, but if its winter wont the scenery be kind of dead? unless its covered in snow.
Is it still a good place to go?

those are not JR line...your JR rail pass will be invalied.

BTW , Mikawa-Toyota Station are on front on Main entrance of Toyota Plant. So Aishi Loop Line are most wise choice

This post has been edited by RegentCid: Sep 21 2013, 02:06 PM

Hi all,

Need a bit of advice. Will be going to Japan in early November.

Will be exploring Gifu area this time. Have made arrangements for Takayama and Shirakawa go. Will be staying in a Gassho in shirakawago.

However, am trying to find lodging (especially Maruhachi Ryokan) in Maze village but there doesn't seem to be any links that I can book via the web. My last resort would be to call direct to book but it's tough because of the language barrier.

Hope somebody here who might have been there can advise.

Thanks very much.

This post has been edited by kwai222: Sep 21 2013, 03:15 PM

Booked to Osaka in Dec... Japan here I come!! yeah

I just booked my ticket to Osaka. Going on the 2nd week of October.
Lots of hotels are fully booked already. But managed to fine vacancy at Apa Hotel Namba-Shinsaibashi.

Anyone stayed there before? Would like to stay around that area.

Which day you are in Osaka? I just booked 4 nights in Dotonbori Hotel, Osaka on 14 Oct and cost me USD$323.

14 Oct is public holiday in japan and many hotels were booked out in that long weekend

APA hotel is Japan one of the Best Hotel Chain.

It similar to Dormy Inn & Toyoko Inn.

But this APA is even better by abit more

I chk with Toyota & they gave me the same easiest way as you gave me. So I stick to the original route

Tks again.

I'll be arriving on the 10th. Ya, i think it's because of the public holiday that the hotels are all booked.
When did you book your hotel? I was eyeing Dotonbori Hotel, but it was fully booked.

Thanks for the info. I've booked APA Hotel Namba through Japanican.

Not sure why, but rooms were only available through Japanican, but not through their own website or Agoda.
Hmm...

Never go Visit Japan when Japan are Public Holiday / Golden Holiday or Bon Odori times.

Those flight and train will fully booked. Some train mandatory need seat reservation. You will be Doom!!!!

Because my exp in Japan are

Because my exp in Japan are

I just finished booking few days ago. Kyoto was the hardest one for 2 nights because of the long weekend so I split into two hotels for two nights. That weekend is also Suzuka F1 GP so it will be more expensive too.

I'll be going to Kyoto too that weekend, but just for a day trip.

Can I ask is it alright for me booked 2 person a room but actual stay for 3?

Anyone here experienced before and are japan hotel strict with this?

Trying to minimize the cost here as much as possible, thanks ...appreciate your feedback

Yes bro, we all know you are sifu for Jspan. Hehehe