That was cause by cold stream. 1 day snowing only.
November still spring. Snowing usually still Jan - Feb

I think u mean autumn

technically speaking...
northern hemisphere's winter start on Dec to Feb

anytime on this month will snow

unless there is freak weather

Hope this link will help you..

http://www.grand-hirafu.jp/winter/en/school/

Based on event list..7th May .Niseko will closed.

http://www.grand-hirafu.jp/winter/en/event/

Based on my experience..January ,February and March are the best timing for skiing and snowboard. Because lots of snow..If you coming early Spring..mean lots Ice Bumps and less Snow..

sup people, having some trouble in my soon to come trip to Osaka/Kyoto for 8D7N (3D Kyoto, 4D Osaka) in mid Jan

basically first we plan to head to Kyoto from KIX, many trains to use though, which would you suggest in terms of convenience and affordability? Haruka Express is fastest but price also heng. the other choices pretty much require transfers? what would you all recommend?

also, speaking of weather there, its predicted to be quite "freezing"? expected 9C to lowest 2C. is snow expected in Osaka/Kyoto at that time? just wanna be prepared on how many winter clothing to bring

itinerary wise for Kyoto, headache trying to plan a decent route since im afraid of overkilling me and my friends on rushing to see as much as possible.

day 1 pretty much planned something like Eastern Kyoto
- arrival at KIX, train to Kyoto should reach est 10am, check in airbnb est 11-12pm
- take train to Shijo street shopping lunch yada yada, visit Nishiki Ichiba market too
- head down Yasaka Shrine, Maruyama Park etc
- dinner at Pontocho or Gion area

day 2 then im stumped on where is better, northern or southern side. northern side would be Arashiyama but pretty far compared to south which will be Fushimi Inari Shrine

ok but april / spring skiing IMO sucks big time. cos you don't get anymore soft fluffy powder: you either get slush (like slurpee) or a hard ice crust. but better than nothing if you really wanna ski i guess.

Another bright and sunny day in Shinjuku

Guys need urgent advice

Saw universal traveller booth in SG doing big sales

Heat pad selling at RM9
Some foldable bag RM87
and backpack RM40
Winter boot RM93
Long john 3 layer cashmere wool RM155
Microfiber RM195
Micro viscose rayan RM135
Bamboo RM 180


Which one is cheap and worthy ? Or I should just buy at Tokyo in April when it is off season ?


Others like hat, Scaft, ear warmer, socks, i will buy from daiso, should do the job right ?

Is RM2k return Tokyo considered a cheap price? What is the cheapest one can get from both Airasia (after allowing for luggage) and MAS?

just take AA luggage for additional 200 for each way for 20kg , u can roughly estimate

guys is this sakura ah? spotted today hahah
or just look like sakura ?

Please don't mind my ulu ness. Never been to Japan during spring hahaha.


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Snow only last for few hours to be precise.
It was the first time in 52 years.

I'm planning for Osaka-Kyoto self travel for around 7 days

Any tips and advice for budget self travel?

Accomodation tips? Is airbnb guesthouse advisable?

What about the railways, around how long from one station to the other ?

Generally if you have any advice for budget self travel, please do let me know!!

I'd really appreciate it thanks!!

This post has been edited by Y_vonne: Dec 2 2016, 10:53 AM

last year i stay only at Osaka for 8 days
but it was free and lazy trip. wake up late, breakfast then only go out

spend average about 4k for food and transport and shopping.
hotel and flight is not included

railway from osaka station to kyoto about 45 min average depend which type of train you take

if you want to save on travel time better to stay at Osaka and Kyoto
do not stay on just one place

For Air Asia, mine is RM820 in 2013 and RM950 in 2016. All inclusive of luggage and food. This year higher maybe because I book separate (KL-Tokyo then Osaka-Kl).

For Mas now promo can get Rm1210 return.

[quote=jason18689,Nov 27 2016, 08:24 PM]Snow only last for few hours to be precise.
It was the first time in 52 years. 

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This post has been edited by aspartame: Nov 27 2016, 10:33 PM

Hi there,
I've booked my flight ticket to osaka next year July and would like to know more about Japan's rules and regulation on operating a drone as I have planned to get a drone to record the scenery. So far I only read about some of it at this site.

Thanks in advance !

Did you stay in the centre of Osaka city or outskirts? If stay a bit further from the centre, does it take long time to get to the city by their railway train?

This post has been edited by Y_vonne: Nov 28 2016, 12:26 AM

Why only MAS and Air Asia?

MAS usual price RM2400 +-, promo price anywhere from RM1200 to RM1700.

JAL usually can get RM1200 to RM1500. (Unless peak)

ANA usually can get RM1100 to RM1500. (Unless peak)


Air Asia the lowest with everything is around RM800-900, if you can get ANA with RM1100, it is anytime better.

If you do not mind transit, look out for Thai Airways and Vietnam Airlines, they do promo for RM700-900 all in.

This post has been edited by ZeroSP: Nov 28 2016, 01:22 AM

OK, thanks for great info. Looking at JAL website, it looks like we can only book Tokyo to KL and then return to Tokyo? How to book KUL - TOkyo - KUL??