I already booked group tour to Hokkaido next month, now earthquake how ar ?

Ask the travel agent said already book air ticket still need to go. Like that also can ?

nope. I don't remember immigration asked to show proof about return ticket flights

"Family" means with small kids? Babies?

https://tabelog.com/en/osaka/rstLst/yakitori/

bus...
or take tour... also bus haha

Hi guys,

Just wondering whether there is any budget airline flying from Tokyo to Osaka? Like our Fire Fly, Malindo or AA.
Thanks in advance.

Yup, am taking bullet train from Osaka to Tokyo then return via flight.
This way, I will have 2 transportation experience.

Thanks for the head up, RegentCid.

Looks like maybe I am in luck.
ANA flight from Haneda to Osaka, Kansai on 11-10-2018 is around RM294.00 per pax ( excluding luggage ).
Better to book now ?

What's your opinion on visiting Japan, specifically Tokyo and Kyoto in the winter months of Jan or Feb?

What are the challenges in this sort of visit for Msians apart from the winter clothing?

Is there any pork free shop near sapporo grand hotel? Im planning to go this jan.

Any ski'iers/snowboarders here?

Thinking of a short getaway to get some powder. At the moment considering between Naeba and Hakuba Cortina on Honshu for maybe 3 days of ski'ing. Any thoughts / recommendations?

I know Hokkaido has the best pow, but it also has the best (i.e. most expensive) prices, so ... a little out of my budget for this season.

Is Suica card can be used in kyoto and osaka area?

Ok just check got direct to kansai using ANA liao

last time dont have

Alright done my revised itinerary!

Friday Nov 16
Arrival (Night)

Saturday Nov 17
Shinjuku: Tocho, Gyeon, Golden Gai, Omoide Yokocho, Kabukicho

Sunday Nov 18
Shibuya: Meiji, Yoyogi, Shibuya 109, Tower Records
Harajuku: Takeshita
Roppongi Hills: Mori Tower

Monday Nov 19
Asakusa: Sensoji, Nakamise, Sumida River Cruise to Odaiba
Odaiba: Aquacity, Miraikan, Palette Town, Oedo Onsen

Tuesday Nov 20
Lake Kawaguchiko: Kachi Kachi Ropeway, Chureito Pagoda, Oshino Hakkai, Sengen-jinja

Wednesday Nov 21
DisneySea

Thursday Nov 22
Imperial Palace
Ginza
Rikugien

Friday Nov 23
Shinjuku
Shibuya
Harajuku

Saturday Nov 24
Departure (Morning)

Anything I'm doing wrong?
I'll update all my expenses, experience, restaurants etc here too when the time comes!

Tsukiji: Not interested in fish...lol
Akihabara: Not interested in anime and electronics...
Ueno: just park and museums right? Initially had it, but omitted because feel like parks all look similar

tsukiji market closed d by then

Oh yes would like to ask something.

I'm looking for reference books related to JLPT and so far going through Google, some of the stores recommended are:

- Bonjinsha (Chiyoda)
- Kinokuniya (Shinjuku - main store)
- Maruzen Marunouchi (next to Tokyo Station)
- Junkundo (near Ikebukuro station)

If there's time, will drop by BookOff as I heard prices are good. However I'm not sure what kind of book selection they have.

Won't have the leisure to visit all, so it's likely I'll visit Bonjinsha and Kino in Shinjuku. I've looked around the street where Bonjinsha is located and there's not much to do. I'll have 2 of my cousin sisters going along with me. So some of my questions:

1. Any bookstore recommendations besides the above 4 stores? Or the 2 i'm planning to visit - Bonjinsha and Kino.

2. Is there any interesting Cafe or places to visit near Bonjinsha? So that I can leave my cousins to rest/ sight see for 2 hours and I can check out my books. So far from what I see is the Imperial Palace and Inari Shrine... but they may not be interested in Imperial Palace. Seeking for options.

RegentCid any insights?

Yaka... probably coz this is more academic stuffs. No problem. If there's time I'll drop by Tsutaya and take a look. I've always seen it at Shibuya crossing but have never made an attempt to go.

My 1st time to Osaka, I indeed get this Amazing Pass, as not to think so much of the trouble .. just follow the flow. Furthermore it did cover certain entrance ticket. But the pass I get last time only cover Osaka Castle, Aquarium & 3days train ticket. Aquarium worth to go, but Osaka Castle.. the park is nice and great for walk and photo, and park is free to enter.. but my time.. we took long queue to get up the Osaka Castle (ticket needed) which actually disappoint me as.. it is just a small musuem.. nothing much to see.

You can do some research on the entrance ticket price, train fee.. add up and compare with this Amazing Pass. But personally I will advise my friend not to waste time & money to go in the Osaka Castle.. walk around enjoying the nice feel of the park is good enough.

Wanna ask if anyone can confirm. 11 year old kid, riding their subway/train.. is still under kids ticket?

As the last round I brought my boy, he was 4yrs old. And the gate will produce "bird chirping" sound due to kid's ticket. So everybody aware there is a kid pass through. My boy is a bit tall, if 11-yrs still using kid's ticket, I better let him carry his ID card showing his age.