Flights are also subjected to delays but Japanese trains are 99.9% on time

Its just an immigration form. Why do you need to declare your tax when you arrive.

Yes you can. But its all in Japanese.

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This site is selling: https://shinkansen-ticket.com/?gclid=CjwKCA...axoCdH0QAvD_BwE

Any idea whether they're an authorized agent or simply an independent agency?

Can still reserve though? Not sure how the payment goes as it's not elaborated.
https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/ticket/reservation.html

thank you.

the Jr east site not available for Tokaido line

Have you ever purchase Platt Kodama ticket?
http://www.jrtours.co.jp/kodama/en/

This post has been edited by 123qwe: Dec 22 2017, 09:46 AM

Did not know that this site exist. I am outdated already. I check the "about us", I guess its and independent agency.

As for the JR site, payment is via credit card. Did not know that english site exist.

This post has been edited by sacwoc: Dec 22 2017, 09:57 AM

Eh yeah, don't have to Osaka/ Kyoto on JR site. Previously mine was pre-purchased by the travel agency since it was a tour.
Kodama? Seems more like an agency with tours. Have not come across it.

Not easy to secure the Shinkansen tickets for Tokyo-Osaka beforehand. Guess it's either you purchase through agency (in which case they may hike up a little for their commission) or buy it when you're there

You're more accustomed to Hong Kong system now

Then meaning now can purchase shinkansen ticket directly on JR's site for other routes. It's a good thing for overseas traveler.

This post has been edited by sweet_pez: Dec 22 2017, 05:07 PM

Hi Everyone,

What do you think of this itinerary I plan out

Day 1 - Reach Tokyo
Day 2~5 - Tokyo
Day 6 - Tokyo -Hakone daytrip using Hakone free pass
Day 7 - Tokyo - Lake Kawaguchiko
Day 8 - Tokyo - Kyoto
Day 9~10 - Kyoto
Day 11 - Kyoto - Osaka daytrip
Day 12 - Kyoto - Nara daytrip
Day 13 - Kyoto - Tokyo
Day 14 - Fly back from Tokyo

I will be travelling during April
I intend to use JR pass from Day 7~13
I am travelling with 2 preschool kids

This post has been edited by fun_feng: Dec 22 2017, 05:03 PM

Guys, hows Wiyo's wifi line in tokyo?

i think it's really hard to get cheaper than that already lol
Klook has some year-end promo codes that you can use for additional discounts off your purchase though, can help you lower the price further.

Just one day in Osaka is a tadbit short. Travelling from Tokyo to Kyoto and back took up the time you have for sightseeing.

Yea i know, cause of the plane ticket... 😅 Have to waste a trip back to Tokyo...
But for osaka, i actually don't find much things to do... I am traveling with two kids, so that rule out night outings... I only plan to go osaka aquarium and Osaka castle and fit whatever else is possible...
Is there any must go in Osaka?

Just changed 20000 yen at 36.24 ok ar? Maybe will change more next year.

not sure if peak time or promo time to buy tix for early april

its 1600+ with ANA cheapest now from google flights

for sakura season...unlikely would get below 1.5k for ANA / JAL

I plan to go there this coming wednesday. its kinda spontaneous trip with my wife. anyone can recommend for internet usage over there? Because not sure what to use. Any recommendation would be helpful.

I guess you mean japan right? Since its a japan post. you can consider getting their own wifi or you can go on roaming. depending which suit u better and your budget and usage also. need more info only can recommend.

i recommend staying in osaka instead of kyoto as theres more to do n c at night in osaka. so mayb day 9~10 stay in kyoto, then starting from day 11 stay in osaka instead and do nara day trip from there.

1.6k sounds normal rate for the peak season, one month back i bought for same price as well, for ANA

Thanks for your recommendation! Thought of a day trip to Nara, but eventually we thought of sparing the whole day for shopping instead


can share where you exchange? one of the lowest i heard so far! Thanks