only in (most) 3rd world countries we can see this kind of behavior, sometimes it's not us that don't wanna be polite, it's just that the situation made us drive like mad ppl (you should see how ppl drive and ride in Jakarta, everybody thinks their indestructible, pedestrians crossing the road don't even look for traffic). every developed country i've been in they really respect pedestrians, every time cross road with or without zebra crossing, all the vehicles will stop for you. it's the driver's education and mentality that is really important. when i came back from Taiwan last time I started driving like them (unconsciously), after some furious horns from the cars behind I adopted back Malaysia driving style

ya try vietnam and india

lol

invincibility is in their blood...

If you know my Job. Flying on Helicopter are nothing special.

Interesting ..

Thanks for sharing.

i just came back from japan too, plane arrived 10.15 pm . check out from custom and take luggage around 11.00pm , still have plenty of time use the public transportation..

Lodging in hakone sure ain't cheap

in summer u can also aim for noboribetsu hell festival,

fyi noboribetsu also famous for their onsen!

actually i went to Dai-ichi Takimotokan (hotel next to hell valley)
the hotel hv SUPER DUPER EXTRA GIGANTIC BIG MULTI LEVEL onsen (unisex is oni available in the swimming pool )
oh their outdoor onsen is directly facing hell valley

1) Takimoto Inn can access the onsen for free... sister company of Dai-ichi
2) If u stay in other hotel, u can pay to access... oni ¥2,000

read more here http://www.tripadvisor.com.my/Hotel_Review...u_Hokkaido.html

warning: summer very crowded.

This post has been edited by lucaswjk: Mar 20 2014, 10:52 PM

I post this out at long time ago.
One of the Monthly tips

Tomamu. The Tower resort & Risonare are most luxury place to stay at Hokkaido.

Risonare much better due to indoor water park

This post has been edited by RegentCid: Mar 20 2014, 11:21 PM

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btw not in page 1

Will update in page 1 soon.
All the Hokkaido Onsen spot.

Need alot times to work it out. I already done shikoku & Kyushu , Okinawa onsen spot already

Anyone been to Shirakawa-go during the summer
is it nice?

so did u go to your hotel or stay in airport?
Im thinking of just staying in airport and take the first train out to shinjuku or other places.. but then if enough time, it might just be better to book a hotel..

I go Winter , Spring , Summer , Autumm. Winter will be best experience. It got a very special food suitable for winter most best.
So I like t go when only Winter after collect 4 season info.

Hi bro,

Appreciate if anyone can help me to clarify this.

I plan to buy JR Kanto Area Pass at Shinjuku on 28 Apr 2014 maybe around 7PM (since their office closes at 8PM).

Once purchased, i can only use this pass on 28Apr, 29 & 30Apr (until midnight) correct? Effective 1st May i will not be able to use this pass already am i right?

been away for a month or more... this thread grow so fast....

hi, it depend on your date. You have to tell them when is your start date, it will be printed in the pass. If you only use it from 29 Apr ... just tell them 29 Apr-1 May.
Something like this...

Sounkyo [層雲峡] Onsen

Been update on page 1

Hi all experts. Pls help

Day 1 (April 10)
- Chidorigafuchi
- Ueno Park
- Sensoji Temple
- Shibuya
- Shinjuku

Day 2 (April11)
- Mt. Fuji with Hakone Freepass

Day 3 (April 12)
- Tsukiji Fish Market
- Akihabara
- Ameyo
- Ginza

I have 3 full day and above is my itinerary. I will be staying at friend's place at Mutsumi, Chiba Prefecture and will do the daily travelling to the above attractions. I plan to use the one day metro pass on 2 days travelling in Tokyo. 710 yen per day. I understand that the pass does not cover Mutsumi. Therefore can I take the train from Mutsumi Station (separate ticket) to Nishi-Funabashi first before continuing the journey to Tokyo Station to get the pass?
For day 2 Hakone trip, I would like to take the Odakyu Romancecar at 07:28 train at Shinjuku and I've checked with Hyperdia that I can take the 06:07 from Mutsumi-FUNABASHI-KINSHICHO-SHINJUKU(JR) to arrive at 07:13.
Do I have enough time to transfer at Shinjuku for Odakyu Romancecar?
Are Shinjuku(JR) and Odakyu Hakone in the same station?
Is it easy to tranfer train at Funabashi and Kinshicho?
Is it an easy walk from Moto Hakone-Ko to Hakone Machi-Ko?

Thanks

This post has been edited by chialat: Mar 21 2014, 10:27 PM

May I know where can I get more info on this pass? I plan to use those day pass in Tokyo too but so far what I've found is this...
http://www.tokyometro.jp/en/ticket/value/travel/index.html

It's 600 yen for 1 day and 980 yen for 2 days. Not sure how different it is from the one you're using.

http://www.tokyometro.jp/en/ticket/value/1day/index.html

Not sure about the difference. Maybe yours is only available at Narita. I'm taking Shinkansen from Osaka and people suggesting to get this 710 pass.

This post has been edited by chialat: Mar 22 2014, 12:56 AM