hello v8

except tokyo, to be idealistic.

22-24/1 Osaka

25-27/1 Kyoto

28/1 Kobe

29-31/1 Tokyo

not sure what Iiyama and Niigata has to offer, but distance wise or travelling time from tokyo is almost half day. better split to one day.

nice stuff

miss kamikochi very much
going to takayama this jan2016, this video really got me excited

not bad, but the price is really cost a bomb!!!

this is where u start do homework -> http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5900.html
good luck

Will be going to Gifu - Snow Country next week...!!!

according to accuweather there could be 5-10cm of snow by the time im there #6ftsnow

This post has been edited by JooSeng: Jan 5 2016, 09:28 AM

so sad wit ur statement

but it would be 5ft short

Can anyone download offline map of japan using android?
Mine got error, "This area isn't available offline"

thanks bro

yes...tokyo to hokkaido will eat 1 day trip
so u only hv one full day at hokkaido
even u take night train ur body would be exhausted

better to concentrate on one area e.g. kanto, kansai or hokkaido

09-01-16 to 16-01-16
KL > Osaka > Takayama > Kyoto > KL

Just came back from Takayama last week
If I stayed another week I could have experience more snow
But after -8c at Shin-Hotaka, I am glad I found the sun

Anyway here's some details:

> My trip started from Kansai Airport, arrived close to 11pm and overnight at a nearby budget hotel
> Morning come and I went to Osaka station to collect the Takayama Hokuriku (TH) pass
> Then 5 hours train ride from Osaka station to Takayama station
> Basically I just want to cover Shirakawago | Shin-Hotaka | Shinzanso Onsen | Takayama | Kyoto
> Most of my train tickets even to Shirakawago has been covered by TH Pass except for the Shin-Hotaka Ropeway
> For those who want to go for Shirakawago Light Up should observed the dates and to book accommodation early
> Shinzanso Onsen was awesome, food was elaborate and the view from the rotenburo was gorgeous
> Takayama is very famous for Hida Beef, you can easily find it around Takayama town
> In addition is think they are famous for their woods and craftsmanship

Some useful links:

> Takayama Hokuriku Pass - http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2361_takayama_hokuriku.html
> Timetable/fare to Shirakawago, Shin-Hotaka and many other places - http://www.nouhibus.co.jp/english/index.html
> Pass to Shin-Hotaka Ropeway - http://shinhotaka-ropeway.jp.e.uk.hp.transer.com/

Some pic[s]:



This post has been edited by JooSeng: Jan 22 2016, 11:31 AM

Thanks RC

I thought I did not have enough time
But end-up with extra 2 free days
So just jalan2 around Takayama and Kyoto only

Is ok la, next round planning to hiking from shin-hotaka to kamikochi
I plan and still dreaming to do so hahaha

of coz la open air, syok ma hehehe

the one in pic is private, for guest
but they have open as well for public

This post has been edited by JooSeng: Jan 21 2016, 04:18 PM

1 night + dinner + bfast = JPY14,190

how was yarimikan, i did consider this one too
but sold out before i could made decision

im so jealous now, please smuggle me into ur baggage

This post has been edited by JooSeng: Feb 16 2016, 10:44 AM

Maybe this would enuff happily use ur 10D9N -> https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/tokyowidepass/