Hi guys,
I'll be going to Osaka on the CNY. From the website, it says the day ends early ( sunset at 5pm+ ). Does that mean the shops that open during the day will close early too? Like in the western countries?

Oh thanks. Is shopping for clothes there cheap? compared to in Msia.
I'm planning to slot in shopping time in Shinsaibashi if its cheap, if not i'll plan another place to visit.
And I heard that the clothes there follows season, if im going in the winter season then all the clothes are gonna be winter clothes?

If I were to reach at Osaka at 9am, is there any place to put our luggage? The hotel check-in is around 3pm right. I don't want to carry our big luggage here and there while sightseeing.

RegentCid
I am staying in Osaka for 7 days, so my hotels are booked there.
Can I do Fushimi Inari shrine, kinkakuji, ginkakuji, kiyomizu temple and higashiyama district in 2 days? Or will it be too rushed?
Planning my itinerary. thanks

This post has been edited by PhungTM: Aug 16 2013, 06:58 PM

I'm planning to visit Osaka, Nara and Kyoto in 7 days. So maybe i can put 3 days in Kyoto and a day in Nara. It looks like a lot of walking so maybe my grandmother needs some time ( she's used to walking in Aussie )

I'm going on end of January - early Feb. Probably not much to see as its still winter. Any recommendation?
Is the city bus there efficient? I don't really like to take bus with Malaysia's experience.

Is 1GB SIM card more than enough for 7 days? Just going to use it for web surfing, chatting and maybe GPS. ( using iPad )
I was planning to get a pocket Wifi but it cost RM200+.


This post has been edited by PhungTM: Aug 17 2013, 02:14 PM

To all sifus, here is my rough itinerary. Any advice is well appreciated Thanks!

Day 1
Arrive Kansai Airport --> Aquarium ( buying nankai railway version of kaiyukan ticket at airport )
( Buying Kansai Thru pass for 3 days in airport also? )

Day 2
Osaka castle, Sumiyoshi Taisha

Day 3
Kiyomizudera, Higashiyama district, Kinkakuji

Day 4
Nijo Castle, Ginkakuji

Day 5
Fushimi Inari Taisha, Nara Park, Todaiji Temple

Day 6
USJ
Is there any other places to buy the tickets from besides the entrance?

Day 7
Still thinking where to go ... Any advice? Its around winter season so scenery sightseeing is limited i think?

Day 8 - leave Japan in the morning

Oh and will be going to Dotonbori and Namba at night for few nights for nightlife/dinner I guess.

Is Kansai Thru Pass worth it if I travel from Osaka > Kyoto > Osaka or Osaka > Nara > Osaka?
And is late-Jan and early-Feb peak season for USJ?

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?

If I don't sit JR train that's still okay right? I'll be using other trains.

Oh i forgotten about that. Can I just buy to and fro tickets for the JR train?
I'll only be using JR train for USJ. Others will be using Kansai Thru Pass and Osaka Unlimited Pass.

My rough itinerary is like this:
Day 1 : Aquarium ( buying Aquarium ticket Nankai Railway version which don't need JR train i assume )
Day 2 : Osaka
Day 3 : USJ
Day 4 - Day 6 : Kyoto
Day 7 : Kyoto + Nara
Day 8 : Back Msia

Originally I was thinking of getting Kansai Thru Pass for Day 4-6 and Osaka Unlimited Pass for Day 2.
So now I just need Kansai Thru Pass only?
And JR train ( according to Google Map ) I rarely use. Except USJ and maybe back to Airport on Day 8.
Thanks for advice.

If I were to enjoy my first time in hot spring, which will be a better choice?
Those secluded natural hot spring or big public onsen or something like SpaWorld?
Only in Osaka, Nara, Kyoto region. Thanks!

nid so long? What about late Jan? Will there be many ppl since its winter. Less people will go right?

If I want to go to USJ from Osaka, can I just buy JR train seats like normal trains? Or do I have to reserve seats?
I only need a return ticket.