maybe this will better help in your plannning

-> http://www2.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/pdf/ml/201405_e.pdf

i read the bus schedule is not fixed,
and if unlucky... u might need to wait hours

i advise u refer to tripadvisor, they hv details writeup

Yea... The timing is actually closely mirror to that of Air Asia X.

But at below RM1K two way, it's actually good choice to many. Ok no more of price related.

If October then go Hokkaido (note though that the upper reaches of the daisetsuzan mountains already snowing at this time).

http://look-see-eat.blogspot.sg/2015/11/ho...rket-ramen.html




If drive then Furano, Blue Pond, and the hills & trees around Biei are totally doable in one day. If public transport then I dunno, didn't really recall seeing many buses around the areas (lots of them are not near train stations).

http://look-see-eat.blogspot.sg/2015/11/ho...nkyo-onsen.html

Yes, it is doable. I just came back from my 7 days self drive Hokkaido trip Here's my brief itinerary

26 June - Night flight
27-28 June - Sapporo (2 nights)
29 June - Noboribetsu Marine Park --> Hell valley --> Lake Toya -->Hokadate (1 night) --> Hakodateyama Yakei (night view)
30 June - Hakodate Asaichi (Morning market) -->Kanemori Akarenkasouko (shopping)--> Otaru (1 night) --> Otaru Canal
1 July - Otaru's Rokkatei, Kitakaro and Letao (eat and shopping) --> Otaru Orgel House (Music box) --> Furano (1 night) --> Lavender/Flower/Melon farm
2 July - Unkai Terrace --> Blue pond -->Lake Kamui (1 night)
3 July - Back home

Note: i'm not recommend anyone to follow this super rush trip of mine, it is just too tiring especially you are the only one who is driving.

You can ask me anything about self driving in Hokkaido while my memory still fresh

dear sifus sekalian...

i tried to search answers for my questions within this forum but i couldnt...but you can ignore my questions if they have been answered before

questions:
1. Is 2nd Jan in japan considered "black friday" whereby there will be massive sales ? not referring to fukubukuro...
2. How much are the discounts / sales for electronics / clothes etc, is it huge or...?

Thanks...

This post has been edited by lyc1982: Jul 5 2016, 03:15 PM

Japan don't have Black Friday. Only America have.
But most American company in Japan such as Amazon will do the ''Black Friday'' sales. Discount up to 50%

Weather was rather cloudy today but still thanks to the tips from the thread



By and by, rather than the usual Tokyo banana and Tokyo milk cheese factory, is there any other sweets or confectionery that you guys can recommend in Tokyo? Budget wise similar with the items I mentioned above.

Hi Guys,

Does anyone know whether there's any paid lounge in Haneda International Airport? I tried to google but couldn't really find helpful information.

How much is the lounge entrance. My flight back to Malaysia is at midnight so need a place to rest before the flight

Thanks

You can find the info here.
http://www.haneda-airport.jp/inter/en/prem...unge.html#card3

any public bus companies which is recommended for traveling from

Kyoto -> Takayama -> Shirakawago -> Osaka ?

current plan is to depart from Kyoto in the morning, take a bus to Takayama, stay overnight in Takayama, then on second day morning, will depart for Shirakawago for a day trip, then when about evening time, take the bus to Osaka, so 2 day 1 night is it enough for Takayama and Shirakawago?

This post has been edited by PhakFuhZai: Jul 9 2016, 04:53 PM

Kyoto to Kanazawa by Willer Express
Kanazawa > Takayama > Shirawago by Nouhi Bus > Kanazawa
Kanazawa > Osaka by Willer Express

Kyoto to Kanazawa by Willer Express
Kanazawa > Takayama > Shirawago by Nouhi Bus > Kanazawa
Kanazawa > Osaka by Willer Express

Kyo to to nagoya then to taka yama via willer

Unless it's nearer via kanazawa

From nagoya have many buses going up to takayama. Nohi is one.

This post has been edited by sam sam: Jul 9 2016, 10:42 PM

http://willerexpress.com/st/178/tw/pc/bus/...&mid=955&fn=msg

this is Willer schedule from Kyoto to Takayama

I think this is the bus from Takayama to Shirakawa

https://japanbusonline.com/Detail/119000400...032/4162019001/

can we buy the tickets on the spot? or need pre-booking?

Nagoya and Kanazawa not part of the itinerary, afraid not enough time to stop by, as its only 24 hour to spend in both Takayama and Shirakawago

For willer you should buy online it's cheaper. They have an online discount.

I would personally skip Shirakawago many people will say it's a must visit. It's the only place I been where suddenly it's full of mainland Chinese and furthermore u are not staying there so may not been worthwhile. It's just to see kampung house which takayama has a few but u have to put up with the mad hassle which takes away from the village feel .

Gokayama is so much better. Kanazawa is so much better or spend more time in taka yama. However takayama has many temple on the hillside like Kyoto may feel the same to some if done on the same trip.

July Tips of the months.
Since was Raya months so I will post delicious halal food at Tokyo.
It called Carthago. Arab + Tukish food

Located nearby Nakano Station.


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Combination Mazza. 1,500 Yen
3 Thing combination, Hummus + lamb/chicken/beef meat + vegetable
Delicious


Patlican musakka 900Yen
Eggplant + minced meat
Green chilies are extremely spicy


Brik bi'tun , bil lahm 800Yen
Wrap with soft boiled egg + Tuna / minced meat. I choose Tuna
After cutting it, those half boiled egg yolk drained out.....omg delicious. Telur mata always rulez!!!


House signature dish - Cousksi bil mirguez 1900yen
Extremely delicious !!


Dessert was baklava pistachio - forgot the price

Everything was delicious. but price was slight expensive.
After meal continue shopping at Nakano Broadway.

This post has been edited by RegentCid: Jul 10 2016, 11:34 AM

i'm planning to go to Tsukiji Fish Market on 25th July..was planning to go on 24th but checked the website n it's closed on Sundays. Any other tips i should know of? I know its recommended to be there by 3/4 AM but ticket actually starts to go by 5AM... anybody mind sharing their personal experience? thanks in advance.

depend on visiting season...

preferably go at 3/4am
i saw ppl come with taxi at 5am, and asked to go back

and no ticket, it is bright color vest

ahh i see..so as soon as i get there at aroung 3/4AM, go to the Osakana Fukyu Center (Fish Information Center) and get a vest? Is the counter already open before 5? If not, is it expected to just stay in line and queue until 5am? im going there end of the month.