wu..that date, i'll be at takayama.

nah.....my Takayama's photo
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For the schedule, I started as early as 6am to take the train from Tokyo to Nagano. Just use hyperdia to arrange your timing and try not to take taxi la....I don't think taxi is easy to catch there. The bus is a better option. When you exit the train station, turn right and you will see the bus booth to buy the tickets. There will be people standing there and directing you to go buy tickets there. It's a famous tourist attraction place. So don't worry, you won't get lost

Are you going to Shirakawa-go as well?

This post has been edited by michlove: Nov 11 2015, 02:27 PM

very cold in takayama during that time

Kit Kat

Hi guys, another question, I have...

Based on Hyperdia there is a shinkansen train (Hikari 493) that departs from Shin-Yokohama straight to Hiroshima but the info is not same as japan-guide.com website (need to change line as the last station for Hikari ends at Okayama). Should I refer directly to Hyperdia for more safer reference?



Thanks!

yer... spoiler loh!
your picture damn pretty wui!

yes ah. 16th Jan will be going to Shirakawago.
i still hoping to see the lights up although tour is fully booked by now.
Waiting for Nohi to open the special bus loh. stalking their website everyday..grr!!
else only can go normal visiting without the lights up loh.
Nohi bus no need reserve right? Reserve bus only for special time.
Correct me if i'm wrong....

thanks for the info.

correct me if im wrong...

so the best way is to get to narita airport is Keikyu - Kuko Line - 1800 yen, shuttle bus to hotel - free, compared to the limousine bus which is twice the price...

once i reached the hotel in narita, get a metro daily pass to commute around. (but only applies to tokyo region) which means i will require to find the nearest station to narita?

yes, correct. no need to reserve. but for lights up event must reserve. Come, show you my shirakawa-go photos taken in Jan this year

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Next Week, I`m going to Shirakawa and Takayama... any local food tips here..

oh, food I have alot tips.....

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Soeur Cafe, Takayama
Soeur has awesome baked goods, as well as really tasty coffee and herbal teas. The back wall of the cafe is one massive floor-to-ceiling window overlooking the Miyagawa River. Add in the lazy jazz background music, and it’s a perfect place to spend a rainy afternoon or take a break from sightseeing.

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Pumpkin pudding is a must try in Takayama. You can buy this at Le Midi

Hida Beef also a must try in Takayama. Try at Heianraku or Bistro Kanzo

i tried the Le Midi pudding during my recent trip. didnt quite like it, maybe im not used to its rough texture. there is one stall at the Miyagawa Morning Market selling pudding too, that one is yums....

Hida Beef can try at Maruaki too...
IMHO, the Hida beef I tried is better than Matsusaka Beef Yakiniku M in Osaka, and its cheaper too.

This post has been edited by limchee: Nov 11 2015, 04:10 PM

Yes. You need do one transfer.
From Tokyo to Shin Osaka are belong Tokaido Shinkansen. From Shin Osaka to Hakata are Sanyo Shinkansen. The only train run fully are "Nozomi" class only.

Some Hikari exteded journey to Himeji, some to Okayama.
Mostly stop at Osaka.

This post has been edited by RegentCid: Nov 11 2015, 03:49 PM

the pudding you tried at the market must be this....


This is softer compered to the pumpkin. bcos the pumpkin got pumpkin inside that's why it's not so smooth.

As for the beef, I think you are referring to Maruaki....it is way more expensive than my earlier recommendation. And this one, the beef quality like drop d and portion so small.

This post has been edited by michlove: Nov 11 2015, 03:56 PM

What's the best iOS apps to check Kansai/Osaka/Kyoto train or subway offline on iPhone?

You got alot tips...I got even more Takayama food tips

ありがと　 　南瓜　pudding

come come.....share
I'm going Takayama again and I don't mind eating more things....I just scared get fat nia

yer~~~
what is the temperature when you are there?
u din stay till late?

i think it was minus 4 at day time. I got overnight at Shimizu Inn. At night was like minus 13!