Thanks for sharing your inputs ahpaul82 and RegentCid and i'm not a Bro btw. Yes Japan guide I use all the time. And from my initial research it seems that transport around the towns is a bit of a problem. After you get there i mean. There is also the Panorama and patchwork roads which i'm interested in.
How did u get around? did you go to the places with public transport only?

I was in kyoto 27Apr2014, weather is just alright. If you are doing heavy walking i suggest you wear short sleeves to be more comfortable. Then again i'm considered overweight, so still not that cold for me.

Meh if its for work then different lah. No need to brag.

i will be going to tokyo on 18 June to 24 June.
this is my itinerary for 6 days.

18 June, Wednesday – Asakusa Half Day (Arrived on 740AM, touring out on 12PM)

19 June, Thursday – Harajuku, Shibuya and Shinjuku

20 June, Friday – Tsukiji Fish Market, Imperial Palace and Ginza

21 June, Saturday – Akihabara 1 Day or Akihabara - Ropponggi

22 June, Sunday – Yokohama 1 Day

23 June, Monday – Odaiba 1 Day

24 June, Tuesday – Departure to KL

i will be staying in Shinagawa anyway. the nearest train to me is Oikeibajomae station.
your input is greatly appreciated.

This post has been edited by Tucking_Fypo: May 15 2014, 01:45 PM

For me is not only Working.
My Holiday + Expedition + visitng old friend also going Japan.


This post has been edited by RegentCid: May 15 2014, 02:12 PM

Thanks for your reply, shinchan99. I've packed some short sleeves too just in case I really do feel warm walking around in long sleeves.

I would prefer to go to Harajuku on Sunday. Thats when you can see the youth cultures. I mean, if you dont actually want to go to Harajuku for that then going on Thursday is fine. But if you go on Sunday you can also go to Yoyogi Park which is walking distance. Its gonna super crowded though but thats part of the experience

I just got back from Tokyo on Tuesday and the weather is quite cool. I'm not sure if there would be much different in the weather in Tokyo and Kyoto though. But last week in Tokyo, for day temperature the coldest was 10°C and hottest was 25°C. Besides that one day where it dropped to 10°C, average is around 18°C - 20°C. Night was around 13°C.

I think 2 layers of long sleeve is too much. Especially if you're gonna be walking a lot. There are days when i was not wearing any jacket but was still sweating

Where you stay ?! mind to share? i found lots of great places but fully booked already!

That's the problem ! Toyoko Inn is my hope for getting budget nice place, that's why i am looking to borrow membership ID !

In Kyoto? Nagomi Ryokan

Ya and the price is increasing !

This post has been edited by Human Nature: May 15 2014, 04:54 PM

Yes i saw this too in tripadvisor, should be full also but i sent an enquiry request to see 1st.

P/S: you have japanese phone number?

number for that place?

TEL: +81 (0)75 342 2121

Apply new membership card on spot. It

Hi sifus,
I am planning a trip to Kansai + Tokyo next spring for sakura. I have previously followed the typical Central Japan tour and want to spend more time in Kyoto than the miserably short half day at Kiyomizudera. Since 7 day JR pass is just 8540yen extra compared to Sanyo 4 day pass, I decided to add in Tokyo and Disneysea.

My somewhat detailed itinerary is as follow:

Day 1
-Arrive KIX at 8.20am, ICOCA+Haruka to Kyoto on 10.16 train.
-Drop luggage at APA Kyoto Horikawadori and meet friend from another flight
-Subway one day pass 600 Yen
-Subway to Nijo Castle (1-3pm), Subway to Nishiki Market (3-5pm), walk to Teramachi covered arcade (5-6pm)
-Subway back to Kyoto Station, dinner and collect 7 day JR Pass, shinkansen tickets, Torokko Scenic Train tickets

Day 2
-7am use bus pass 500Yen go Kiyozimudera and drink from waterfall (did not get to do this during last tour)
- Explore Sannenzaka, Ninenzaka, Nene no michi, Ishibekoji (9-11am); If sakura blooming, Maruyama Koen
- Bus to Ginkakuji from Yasaka Shrine and visit from 12-2pm
- Walk Philosopher Path 40 mins towards Eikando if got sakura.
- From Eikando bus stop, take bus #5, transfer at Higashiyama Sanjo for bus #201/203. Alight at Shijo keihan-mae stop.
- Walk along Shirakawa canal and then turn right into Hanamikoji (4-6pm)
- Bus back to Kyoto Station for dinner

Day 3
-Activate JR pass
-7am visit Fushimi Inari, 9.30am train to Kobe Sannomiya for lunch at Mouriya (reserved at 11am)
-Go to Osaka, visit Osaka castle grounds only (2-4pm), include Sakuranomiya Park if sakura blooming
- Subway to Namba for Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi. Dinner of Daruma kushikatsu and takoyaki
-Shinkansen/limited express train back to Kyoto from Shin Osaka station

Day 4
-JR Sagano line to Umahori for Torokko Kameoka station and take first train back towards Arashiyama (9.35am)
-Alight at Torokko Arashiyama and walk through bamboo grove towards main street
-Explore Arashiyma town and togetsukyo bridge
-Take keifuku railway (randen) to kinkakuji (2-4pm)
-Back to Kyoto and check in 9 hrs Kyoto capsule hotel
-Night at Kawaramachi, Pontocho

Day 5
-7.30am train to Nara and bus to Kasuga Taisha
-Nara Park and Todaiji (10-1pm)
-Naramachi and Koshino-ie (3-4pm)
-5pm train/shinkansen to Hiroshima and check in APA Hiroshimaeki
-Night view of A-bomb dome

Day 6
-Peace memorial park and museum (7-11am)
-Lunch okonomiyaki at Okonomimura
-Train and ferry to Miyajima Island
-Walk to torii at low tide at 2.30pm, visit Itsukushima Shrine, explore main street
-Check in Ryoso Kawaguchi for dinner

Day 7
-High tide at 9am
-Ferry and train back to Hiroshima, shinkansen 11.53am to Himeji
-Himeji castle (1-4pm). If Himeji castle renovation still not finished by April 2015, will spend more time in Miyajima before earlier shinkansen to Tokyo
-Shinkansen to Tokyo (5pm) and check in Hotel Princess Garden near Meguro station
-Shibuya crossing at night

Day 8
-Disneysea

Day 9
-Ueno Park 7am if sakura blooming
-Zojoji temple for picture of Tokyo Tower
-Asakusa (10am-12pm)
-Harajuku, Meiji Shrine and Yogogi Park (2-5pm)
-7.30pm Narita Express to Narita and check in Mercure Narita because last day of JR pass

Day 10
-11am flight back


Based on the above itinerary, is it too packed and have I given enough time for visiting and transfer?

For day 2, is Shijo keihan-mae bus stop right in front of Gion-Shijo station? I am unable to get a clear answer from Google map. Gion-shijo is on the Keihan line, so also called shijo keihan?

Day 7 transfer from Miyajima torii to Hiroshima station, what is a reasonable time needed? The tide calendar says high tide at 9am and I really want a floating torii picture. So, assuming I take photo until 9.15am, when is the earliest time I can reach Hiroshima, including walking time to pier and also pier to Miyajimaguchi.

Many thanks.

This post has been edited by jackieatbtu: May 15 2014, 07:23 PM

mind asking how much expenses u reserve, as in use for shopping and food only assuming 29100yen spent for transportation on JR railway pass

I havent actually counted the full amount, but currently other transportation (subway, buses, trams) and entrance fees are around 20000 yen. Food is budgeted 3000 yen per day for total of 40000 including the Kobe beef lunch. Accomodation average 6000 yen per night for total 54000 yen. So, total expenses excluding shopping is about 150000 yen. Top up another 50000 yen for shopping and omiyage. Is that too much?

so 200000yen for accommodation food and shopping for 10 days?

Day 9 here got error and mistake. Not going told u error on where. I want you to find it.


Pop quiz for you guys here. You guys can help him too. Find the mistake.

This post has been edited by RegentCid: May 15 2014, 06:15 PM

Hi, i am going to Kansai area for 6D5N starting 16 May,
i think the weather will be warm, T shirt
plus short pant at day time, a jacket for backup only.

There is no shinkansen to narita