i am still fine with a jacket and layering, end of november

Hi mates, something unfortunate happened and I am going to travel to Osaka for 11 days alone

I have checked a few website and I believe it takes less than 3-4 day for me to finish visiting attractions in Osaka. I have visited Kyoto/Tokyo last year so I don't think I am going back there in this trip.

Any suggestion that what can I do to finish my time there? (Sigh)

11 days in Osaka is frankly too long. I think you may consider getting JR West Pass (such as Kansai + Hiroshima or Kansai + Hokuriku)........to see a bit more during your 11 day stay?

How about Kobe?

11 days without Kyoto can even cover Fukuoka/Hiroshima

This wasn't in my consideration until you mentioned it. I will plan and see if there's any attractions in the mentioned areas that attract me Thanks.

Will take that into consideration since I have too many days to spend, although I prefer to visit natural heritages like shrines. Thanks.

Ya, I am considering it. Thanks.


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Just wondering, is there any good platform besides Agoda to look for accommodation?

TripAdvisor for hotels (aggregates a few other booking sites like booking.com, expedia, japanican etc) for hotels. AirBNB for private housing.

This post has been edited by deodorant: Sep 28 2015, 08:36 AM

11 days at Osaka only was not too long.
If you want really betul betul cover full osaka.I can be tour guide. It takes 90 days fully cover all.

rakuten travel is another good site.
I prefer booking.com > agoda b'cos price is on net basis. what we is see is what we will pay.
other no so normal type of accommodation to consider in japan are capsule hotel, manga café and love hotel. can give it try for curiosity purpose....manga café & love hotel are not advertised in the hotel booking website.

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2025.html

This post has been edited by adwan: Sep 28 2015, 09:22 AM

Get JR Kansai - Hokuriku pass and go to Kanazawa as well as Kobe and Himeji.

Kanazawa is lovely.

has anyone tried withdrawing money from 7-11 ATM using Malaysian ATM Debit Cards? Theoretically it should work, just wanna confirm again...

This post has been edited by limchee: Sep 29 2015, 09:54 AM

bro, is that necessary to get JR pass?
any other way to travel around Osaka to Nara, then from Osaka to Kyoto, Kyoto to Tokyo without JR Pass?
I will be there 13 days, cheapest JR pass valid for 7 days only, afraid underutilize and have to top up for daily pass somemore.

This post has been edited by mt24: Sep 29 2015, 10:11 AM

I`m using CIMB Debit Card to withdraw money from Pos office in Japan..before you fly..you need to activate Oversea at ATM...everything was ok. If you not activate ..you cannot withdraw 7 Eleven ATM.

Oh...then it wasn't as cold as I imagined. I thought it would be damn cold and need thick jacket

Btw, when you said layering, how many layers is that?

This post has been edited by Duckies: Sep 29 2015, 10:16 AM

2-3
uniqlo heatech stuffs

most important you wear a longjohn..

LongJohn = Long jeans?

May i know which area is the best for accommodation in Osaka? tq

no no...it is inner clothings...pants and top. it will keep you warm. The way to layering is longjohn + sweater + windbreaker jacket.

Uniqlo got sell too..

Recommended to visit at Osaka and Hiroshima:

1. Rinku Premium Outlet...nearby Kansai Airport...free airport shuttle provide to shopping here.

2. USJ Osaka...

3. Kaiyukan Aquarium

4. Osaka City...

5. Himenji Castle


Okayama

1. History site

https://www.kurashiki-tabi.jp/for/en/

Hiroshima

1. Hiroshima Peace Memorial

2. Miyajima

http://visithiroshima.net/world_heritage/miyajima.html