They sell JR Rail Pass. Once you got the Pass...you can take Shinkansen unlimited times at 7 days // 14 Days

After you finsied climb Fushima Inari....I don't think you got stamina to go Arashiyama already unless you are very very fit.
Most common will be visit Arashiyama first. Can be done both places as long it was not at Winter Season. Winter season day light are very limited. 4.30pm already getting dark.

As long you do homework, know the public transport well......No problem.

This post has been edited by RegentCid: Jun 30 2015, 11:53 PM

Hahaha.. Yupe im going to Osaka on Jan 2016 which is ........... Winter
So that's why I better split both place into 2days.. But if arashiyama with golden pavilion? Can make it into one day?

actually, all depends on what you plan to do at any particular space. So when you ask whether can fit or not, do state what you plan to do there. From there only we can advice.

I will do what traveller will do when they visit the place for the first time, take photo, explore around, shopping around....etc

still vague. for example, at fushimi inari, are you going to hike up the hill? or at arashiyama, are you going to take the sagano train, or visit the monkey, or explore all the temples? Else, if touch and go, i can say you can even cover fushimi inari, arashiyama and golden pavi in 1 day.

Hmm ok ok, but if skies is getting dark early like 4-5pm, will those attraction places still open for visitor?

Hello, I'll be traveling with a few friends to Tokyo, Osaka & Kyoto. Could someone recommend a place to buy custom kimono/haori/hakama for men?

This post has been edited by BrutalLegend: Jul 1 2015, 03:14 AM

Just go. I must say, I travel to many places, and Japan is the best. I'm at Tokyo-Kyoto-Wakayama-Osaka for 2 weeks. I did not see much on Tokyo (bit rush) but I enjoyed 7 days at Kyoto and a night at Wakayama Onsen. I still want to travel to Japan again if given the chance, and probably extend the length of stay.

sorry, what shinkanshen tickets you referring to?

We brought our 5-yr old son to Universal Studio (3 yrs bk), and really enjoy ourselves as the theme, environment, etc really fit with us. My son just at the right age (and height) to get in most of the ride. And due to he is a boy.. he love those movies and adventures rides (Spiderman, Sharks, Back to the future, etc). And for the adult.. we won't be bored over disney cartoon too. Is obviously much better than Disney.

But you are travelling with a 2-yr old girl, therefore I don't recommend you going for universal studio (can save up for next trip when she grow older). As she can't ride on most of the stuff, and even some of the show (3D, or special effect) will probably scare her off. You will end up strolling around the park most of the time. Quite waste $.

We didn't buy ticket in advance, queue at the ticket counter quite fast, don't forget they are Japanese.

Hi,

For Fushimi Inari, any idea climbing up the hill take how long? And do we have to walk down again after reach the peak or there is any bus/train station.

I come across some page stating that they don't have specific opening hours, to save time.. am planning to go there 7.00am.. stroll around 2 hours then rush to Kyoto Imperial Palace (10am tour). Something like the following, anyone can advise:

6.30am walk to Kyoto Station - train to Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine
7.00am stroll around Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine
9.00am to Inari Station - train to Kyoto Imperial Palace
10.00am Kyoto Imperial Palace (10am / 2pm tour)
11.00am to Nijo Castle
12.00pm transfer to Nishiki Market
12.30pm lunch at Nishiki Market
2.30pm to Shoren-in Temple (enjoy a cup of tea overlooking the garden)
3.15pm to Chion-in (renovation?)
3.45pm to Maruyama-koen Park
4.15pm to Kiyomizu-dera Temple
5.30pm Return to hostel to rest and freshen up


Arashiyama will be done next day, cover tenryuji temple, bamboo forest then transfer to Kinkakuji.. late evening rush to Osaka.

Did AirAsia fly to Hokkaido?

Thanks!
But 7 days is quite expensive. (I think I won't needed for 7 days)
Btw, I wanted to visit Fuji but I have no idea how to plan this.
Below is my itinerary which I would like to squeeze mt. fuji visit between Kyoto and Tokyo (maybe 12th Nov, 1 day enough?).


p/s: original plan was take tokaido shikansen straight from kyoto --> Tokyo

7-nov Arrive KIX airport (Midnight arrive)
8-nov Osaka
9-nov Osaka
10-nov Kyoto
11-nov Kyoto
12-nov Tokyo
13-nov Tokyo
12-nov Tokyo
13-nov Tokyo
14-nov Tokyo
15-nov Tokyo (Midnight flight)
16-nov Arrive KL

This post has been edited by devilkid84: Jul 1 2015, 02:18 PM

Yes, Thai Air Asia X.
You have to transfer at Bangkok.

One way only then no need buy JR Rail Pass. No worth. Plus Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo are JR killer.....JR Rail Pass no much usedful in this 3 city.

I didn't expect it but oh well if going to DisneySea
better enjoy it to the fullest

Staying in the 4 star hotel nearby just to amplify comfort.
now to find place to eat

Airasia X to Hokkaido has been suspended FYI
http://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/383...lights-over-ssc

No wonder cant find any flight ticket to catch lavender next year...

2-3 hour to go up and down...peak has no bus/train...ur planning too rush imho.

brekkie?
most of the shops there don't really open till 9am, if i remember correctly (i went quite early too, can see them opening)

correction, shops start business at 9am typically
just checked back my photos, i went there at 8.30 to "help" open shop

This post has been edited by electron: Jul 1 2015, 08:55 PM