Hi,

Planned to go Arima Onsen but the room rate is quite expensive (Tocen Goshobo) and I can't find room for triple as I understand Japan are very strict on the number of ppls to be in a room as per reserved.

1. Is it recommended to stay a night there or just daytrip is sufficient (from Osaka)? Night atmosphere
2. All that i able to find on net (Tocen, Kin no Yu, Arima, Kamioobou) needed to be naked Is there any onsen that allow swimsuit? Or anyone been to onsen which allow swimsuit?
3. Any recommendation for stay in Kobe with budget 10k yen/night?

many thanks

This post has been edited by chlangle: Jun 30 2015, 08:54 AM

If i'm alone I might be able to do it in front of stranger... but doing it in front of someone we know of, not brave
If private onsen, will swimsuit be allowed? Not enough courage to strip naked in front of friends yet

Any tips for decent stay with private onsen except Tocen? Not so keen on AirBnb after reading some review about it last week

@RegentCid, can you help to verify is this route correct from Osaka to Arima Onsen ? Is the Arima Onsen walking distance from the Arima Onsen station?

1. From Osaka JR Station take JR Line to Sannomiya JR Station
2. Then take Kobe-shieichikatetsu Line to Tanigami Station
3. Then take Kobe Dentetsu Line to Arimaguchi Station
4. Then take Shintetsu arima line to Arima Onsen
Total time 60mins


Found another route because not sure if the above route correct. Which route is easier for 1st timer?



Thanks thanks

@RegentCid, this one correct ? from Osaka to Rokko station (560 yen / 46 mins)

Then from Rokko Station take Kobe City Bus #16 to base station Rokko Cable (210 yen/10mins)
Take Cable Car to Mountain Rokko (590 yen /10mins) and
Take circular bus line to top station (260 yen/10mins) and from Rokko Arima Ropeway (1010 yen /12mins, 1820 yen round trip) down to Arima Onsen

Total time : 78mins / ~2630 yen

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This route 60 mins only and cheap ¥1,290. Why cannot ?
1. From Osaka JR Station take JR Line to Sannomiya JR Station
2. Then take Kobe-shieichikatetsu Line to Tanigami Station
3. Then take Kobe Dentetsu Line to Arimaguchi Station
4. Then take Shintetsu arima line to Arima Onsen

@RegentCid amazing!!! Thank you
Definitely BEAUTY and the Kansai Thru Pass u recommended nail it down!!!! Plus offers on onsen entries and others tourist spots!!! Here's the finding on the PASS, not sure if PASS allows for return tickets for Cable Car and Ropeway as didn't find the restriction on the PDF Guide.

With Kansai Thru Pass:
from Osaka to Rokko station (560 yen / 46 mins) - Covered
Then from Rokko Station take Kobe City Bus #16 to base station Rokko Cable (210 yen/10mins) - Covered
Take Cable Car to Mountain Rokko (590 yen-20% /10mins) and
Take circular bus line to top station (260 yen/10mins) - Not sure if walking will be better option with scenery
and from Rokko Arima Ropeway (1010 yen-20% /12mins, 1820 yen round trip) down to Arima Onsen
Total time : 78mins / ~1540 yen (Saving ~1000 yen vs Kansai Thru 2 days PASS 4000 yen)

This post has been edited by chlangle: Jul 3 2015, 10:47 AM

Yes please yes please
Even I have booked my accommodation but still would like to know the best choices available

You told the same yesterday ... These 2 ok or not ?

1. Kobe A-1 Sxxxxx
2. Mouxxxx

Hi,

Could someone advise how long needed to discover these places in Nara? Is 5 hours sufficient (exclude transport time to and from Nara)?

Kofukuji 興福寺
奈良公園 Nara Park
東大寺 Tōdai-ji

This post has been edited by chlangle: Jul 14 2015, 06:12 PM

You ought to remove Nishiki Market as its business hour is 9am-6pm
I also finding places for early breakfast

This post has been edited by chlangle: Jul 20 2015, 09:31 AM

Looking for helping hand
Is there anyone can help to buy iijmio SIM back to KL?

HI,

Anyone try renting pocket WIFI from either these 2 company? Any comment?

http://www.beeemobile.com/#!wifi/c3c1
http://visondata.com.my/plans/japan

Rate : RM25 / days , unlimited

thanks

IIJMIO was my 1st choice but have to get it from BIC and certain store.
When you bought it at Y3200 ? i read 1st page it stated around Y4100, and it's depends on shop to sell at difference price.
my concern is i will be arriving late in airport and shops are closed. and on next day i will be taking 6am train and shops yet to open
Reaching Kyoto morning 8am and have plan to start touring but BIC opens on 10am only.

lol... I'm heading east this saturday

Thanks for the info Will check it out

Have called JTB, theyhave stock and selling RM110 for 1GB package.
They don't hold 2GB package. Wonder is that sufficient to do goole map + hyperdia + history search ... ??

JTB sellings 1GB package only. Afraid not enough and wonder if top up available and the rate ?
Did you made top up after u finished the quota?

Can't get from airport coz i will be arrived late where the shop has closed. And leaving early morning to town before the shop open
Thanks for sharing

Anyone been to Iga Town? Worth to do 1 day trip?
4 hours journey on train (2 way)

I like ninja stuffs but not boring history
RC, is it still suitable for someone who like action ?

Some pharmacy allows instant tax rebate on their counter if your purchases exceeded Y5000.. that's when i was in Osaka..