scare later hotel / train full that time ... "strong country " ppl will grab them all... very scary..

i guess i better get ready on which hotels/trip before they are open for booking.

double posted.

This post has been edited by IazHes: Jul 27 2016, 03:17 PM

Sifu,
Anyone has recommendation for hotel around Chitose Airport that has airport transfer? Planning to take early morning flight (7.55AM).
The only one i found is Hotel AreaOne which starts the shuttle service at 6.15AM. Worry i wont be able to make it.

Thanks.

Hi, any experience buying japan rail pass 7 days? Where is the best web trusted to buy it other than jtb malaysia? Or should i buy at jtb malaysia? I will travel early november

Narita installs currency machine to convert travelers’ coins into e-cash

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2016/07/2...h/#.V54ahrh97IU

Just get it from JTB. Guarantee sucured.

Any idea when will the OCT JR Hokkaido Train Schedule release?

Hotel inside Chitose Airport are only choice. Expensive but similar if you taking Taxi to Airport (early morning rate) also cost the same.
Hotel Info:
http://www.air-terminal-hotel.jp/eng/


First do you really need the JR Rail Pass or not? I want to know your plan first.
Buy from JTB Malaysia are most reliable

Bro, Today just 1st of August only. Where got so fast. Minimum 8 August 16 la .
Japanese also human not robot. They need time plan the 3 months schedule also. Minimum give them 1 week.

This post has been edited by RegentCid: Aug 1 2016, 12:20 PM

Ok... then i shall book my hotel 1st then rather than wait the train schedule.
Hotels seem so fast fully book

any website recommend for booking hotel at hokkaido(other than booking.com) ? please pm me if any.

Any nice hiking spot in Nara?
heard ppl say Nara has a few mountains, would like to know recommendations for a hiking spot (with good view) which is not too tough and steep, I mean just need to walk against the slope with ladder steps laid out nicely, but not the patch filled with tiny rocks and mud

This post has been edited by PhakFuhZai: Aug 1 2016, 03:32 PM

Agoda

There are one. easy hiking.
Inside Nara Park.

Can Refer Here.
http://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=7007951


I Challenge Once. Feel good

This post has been edited by RegentCid: Aug 1 2016, 04:15 PM

Hi Sifu,

will be doing a self-drive at Hokkaido early Nov. got cheap tickets previously ^^

1) found the most value portable wifi rental @ RM33/day (with damage insurance), telco is Softbank 4G LTE and claimed to have better coverage there compared with Ymobile
2) found a 6d5n ground package with these itinerary (excluded the suggested stops and places to visit):

chitose -> noboribetsu (hotel sekisuitei)

noboribetsu -> hakodate (hakodate kokusai hotel)

hakodate -> lake toya (toyako manseikaku)

lake toya -> sapporo (mercure hotel sapporo )

sapporo -> otaro -> sapporo (mercure hotel sapporo)

sapporo -> chitose

Price depends on car and room type but one of the car i like is Subaru XV Hybrid save petrol i guess

Questions:

1) It stated that it comes with ETC Card but is there a place i can check their toll rate? What is the min reload i need to make?
2) My full trip is actually 7d7n, arriving early morning on 7th and leaving early morning on 14th. Any comment on the above itinerary and what other city to recommend? I plan to extend another 2 nights at Sapporo

Thanks in advance.

thanks RegentCid

one more question, anywhere in Kyoto/Osaka has cheap rates for kimono rental?

first thing first
1. read the thread... or page #1
2. no need etc, pay cash
3. noboribetsu -> lake toya

isnt cash more expensive? Can opt for HEP as well

Hi guy,

In the end, my bro wanted travel to Tokyo instead of the recommended route. Will be flying in Tokyo on early September, and we plan to climb the Mt. Fuji. Currently, the route we choose is Subashiri Trail. There are two (2) option to reach Subashiri Fifth Station, Gotemba or Shi-matsuda. We will do a one day climb, so I'm looking at Gotemba option. Due to the climber's bus from fifth station to Gotemba station which have the later time.
Apart from that, I found the transport to Gotemba will be by limited express "Romancecar" from Shinjuku to Gotemba. Is this the fastest way to Gotemba??

Do you have any mountain climbing experience (Those above 3500m) ? such as KK mountain?
Please bring very very thick jacket for overnight and few bottle of oxygen bottle. At night, it will be extremely cold and high altitude sickness will kill you.

Damm nightmare experience. Once in lifetime, I will never go climb Mt Fuji 2nd time.

Most important must have Travel Insurance before climb. If any happen, the medical bill will make you bankrupt. We taking about Rm100k above medical bill (due to you are not Japan Citizen)


There are no ''romance car'' to Gotemba. Romance Car only reach Hakone Yumoto Station.
Gotemba Area don't have any rail line.
fastest way from Shinjuku to Gotemba are Highway Bus

This post has been edited by RegentCid: Aug 1 2016, 10:02 PM

1. i found out the cheapest and most convenient pocket WIFI is travel recommends
its cheaper than all the one at japan
and direct pickup at KLIA2/1

Definitely Mount Wakakusa (若草山), voted as the new top 3 best night scenery in Japan, need around 30mins to reach the top.
I visited Mount Wakakusa just recently, very nice view of Nara city from the hill.
I managed to capture some aerial video when I was there as well (starting 2:08).



This post has been edited by uraki: Aug 2 2016, 03:20 PM

This was the route I was recommend him.
I done once. Feel good