I recently did the same like you, flew in Tokyo, flew out from Osaka. I used Shinkansen because my parents don't want to take bus. If you want cheaper alternative from Tokyo to Osaka, search Willer Express overnight bus, way cheaper than Shinkansen.

Yeah, it's just 20-30 minutes away, they are in the same region. Some people stay in Osaka to explore Kyoto even.

kyoto - osaka 1 way is RM56
if travel with more than 2 people, thn better stay in kyoto to explore kyoto
the transportation cost both way everyday doesn't justify the difference in accommodation price

I paid RM22 only, Kyoto - Osaka. 3 stops, 30 minutes.

I agree it's better to stay in Kyoto to explore Kyoto, just sharing that some people commute from Osaka to explore Kyoto to give reader more option.

my bad, i was wrong
i confuse with RM56 and 560 yen

and the bad part is there are no direct route from kyoto to namba which most people will stay
so that will add extra cost and time for the commute

i have question in fukuoka airport
do it have subway in the international terminal we arrive?
or bus is the only way to Hakata station?

has anyone made online reservations to dine at Unagiya Hirokawa (Michelin-starred unagi restaurant in Arashiyama)? does anyone know if the 3,000 yen deposit is refundable?

https://unagi-hirokawa.jp/en/

My plan
9 Dec - Flight to Fukuoka
10 Dec - Nagasaki
11 Dec - Nagasaki
12 Dec - Sasebo/Huis Ten Bosch
13 Dec - Nagasaki
14 Dec - Fukuoka
15 Dec - Beppu/Oita (All Kyushu 5 day Pass)
16 Dec - Kumamoto
17 Dec - Kagoshima
18 Dec - Ibusuki
19 Dec - Makurazaki
20 Dec - Departure to malaysia

Should I get the JR North Kyushu pass for Nagasaki and Sasebo?

I read from blogs that bus is easier then subway.
But I have not been there. Probably those been there done that can teach us. I’m thinking to catch a bus to Nagasaki.

There is no flights to Fukuoka from Nov 2019 onwards by Air Asia. Wondering what happen to the company

ok, maybe just ask the information counter after i reach there
why you take bus to Nagasaki, because cheaper than JR?

so bad if AA stop the flight from Nov onward, many places still yet to visit in Kyushu

Sales no good plus Airport tax are very expensive for budget airline
Budget airlines always prefer midnight arrived due to cheaper turnover cost. But due to Japan pollution law, all in land airport only can operation until 9pm.
That why Airasia withdraw Narita & Fukuoka operation, Sapporo due to high demand, it still can cover the cost.

I’m still doing my research Bus or train. I watch a vlog saying that the bus is straight forward from Fukuoka airport compare to the subway which you need to take train and change.

I’m flying with Vietnam airline with 30kg check in and 7kg hand luggage.
Will need to buy additional coming back from japan.

arrive is not a big problem

not sure how convenient regarding the bus station, heavy luggage coming back, maybe taxi is more convenient for me

What time is your flight back?

Since AirAsia flight is quite early, I just took a taxi to go to the airport. Fare around 1400yen.

As for arriving, just take a bus since it’s the most convenient. Taking subway, you need to take shuttle bus to domestic terminal first

Wow thank you for the information.

thanks
same, 8:55am, taxi is best choice

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This post has been edited by Bkboy: Jun 7 2019, 01:29 PM

my flight 7.55am FUK-KUL, risky to take the earliest subway to airport? i staying near Hakata Station

This post has been edited by FreedomSeeker: Jun 4 2019, 04:09 PM

Earliest subway is around 6am and I think you arrive at Domestic terminal. Then you have to take free shuttle bus to transfer to International terminal.

Should be ok I guess. Immigration checkpoint only open around 6.45am-7.00am since it’s not a 24-hr airport. Expect the queue to be long...

I also stayed near Hakata Station but took taxi for the convenience. Paying around 1400yen vs. 520yen for subway fare (for 2)

This post has been edited by tohff7: Jun 4 2019, 07:25 PM