Seem tiring journey. especially Day 2, u planning to walk along the path while visiting the temple along the path. the path doesnt seem much in autumn imo.

here where i visit during autumn night illumination last year.
Eikando, iinm start at 5/6pm, but try go there 1hr b4 closing time since a lot ppl will be queueing up early for the tix entry. but returning will be hellish, since everyone is queueing for the bus/taxi.
Toji, i love this place. unplanned but glad to visit it.
Himeji has night illumination as well. i visit at morning n saw notice they are having night illumination Cube somehing, return to kobe, n then Himeji again at night for it (day pass). i din enter the castle park at night due to very long queue.

if u wan, u can also try Kibune momiji tunnel at night. u can visit Kifune jinja 1st at evening. then return for momiji tunnel. choose the right train with the some seat face outside. the light will be close when passing momiji tunnel.

Don't think it's that tiring to be honest, should be nice just strolling along the path and popping into any temple or shrine that looks nice with autumn leaves. We are used to walking and hiking a lot so shouldn't be a big deal.

Looks like most of the night illuminations will be packed, I might give them a miss if that's the case.

Kibune is interesting, thanks for pointing that out. Not sure how to fit that into my itinerary though haha!

last time did plan for Eikando, Ginkakuji, Ruruko-in along the line.
Ruriko-in has steep price n very long queue (according to web research)
so we to switch to Kibuneyama. but clash with Eikando night ilumination, which kinda hard to achieve if doing evening trip in 1 go. ended split em in 2 days.

bout Arashiyama, u can try Jojakkoji n Daikaku-ji. i havent visit it for autumn foliage yet, but i did visit it off season tho.

I am planning to go Fukuoka , solo trip.
Seeing promo on May 2019
Either go before puasa for 4d 3n or start of ramadhan 7d6n.
<searched topic for Fukuoka but didnt see any itinerary>
Doing my research still, but mind anyone who had been there would suggest/share yours.

For accommodation , i found a few good options for Airbnb , whole room/studio like apartment.
A little bit more than the capsule hotel/hostel, and abit further from city, but ok.
Had my fun at the capsule &And Hostel in Kanda, Tokyo. But more room , privacy and space to store stuff would be nice.

Found one activity on airbnb to visit the cat island.
Looking to fill in the other days. and is there recommended used stuff store i must visit?

I am guessing that you are taking AirAsia to Fukuoka

I am thinking to go as well but the timing of return flight is quite off

7 plus am flight and they don't allow sleeping in the airport

What is your return plan??

yes thats the worry.
but i had a few other ideas.
one of it is return from osaka/tokyo.
local flight is cheap, less than rm200 from Fukuoka to osaka/tokyo 

How much was flying back from Osaka or Tokyo to Malaysia

Good day. Would like to know anyone go USSJ before during Summer break? (via express pass) - how's the ride Q for the famous one?
My friend said it is suicide during that month.

Been there when it first open, more than 15 years ago. Long queue (most probably because its new) and damn hot!

Hi all, I will fly to Japan next month to visit Toyama region ( Alpine Route, Matsumoto, Kamikochi ).

I purchased the 5 days JR ticket that able to take all rides in Alpine route, as well as all JR line from Nagoya -> Takayama -> Toyama -> Alpine Route -> Matsumoto -> Nagoya

But does anyone know whether the bus travel from Toyama to Alpine Route is covered or not? I haven't bought any bus ticket yet.     

Hi all, I will fly to Japan next month to visit Toyama region ( Alpine Route, Matsumoto, Kamikochi ).

I purchased the 5 days JR ticket that able to take all rides in Alpine route, as well as all JR line from Nagoya -> Takayama -> Toyama -> Alpine Route -> Matsumoto -> Nagoya

But does anyone know whether the bus travel from Toyama to Alpine Route is covered or not? I haven't bought any bus ticket yet.     

u can always take a train from Dentetsu Toyama Station to Tateyama station.

The bus ride is included in the Tateyama Kurobe Option Ticket (One Way). Not your Japan Rail Pass.

Oh, is it still accessible via Train between these 2 places? Man, I really need to research more... Too many things need to check. 

Oh, is it still accessible via Train between these 2 places? Man, I really need to research more... Too many things need to check. 
This option ticket was it the one that I purchase for 5 days? Pleas enlighten me...

https://www.klook.com/activity/2973-5-day-j...2xoCfocQAvD_BwE

I just had a check in the japan bus online. The ticket can only be purchased 1 month before the traveling date. So I still have 8 more days to check.Phew...

yes, its their local Toyama Chiho Railway. the station is just next to the JR station.

The Tateyama Kurobe Option Ticket is included on the ticket you mentioned above.

Your ticket from Klook mentions....

Inclusive Of:

Non-reserved seats on JR Limited Express, Express, Rapid, and local trains
•Between Nagoya and Toyama
•Between Shinano-Omachi and Nagoya
•Between Dentetsu-Toyama and Shinano-Omachi within the Alpine Route

Non-reserved seats on Toyama Chiho Railway Limited Express trains
•Between Dentetsu-Toyama and Tateyama

Unlimited use of transportation within the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route
•Between Toyama, Tateyama, Murodo, Daikanbo, Kurobe Dam, and Shinano-Omachi


Safe to say the ticket above includes all the required transportation for your trip for the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine route.

Thanks. At least i cleared this portion now. But I still need to get bus ticket for
Takayama <-> Shirakawago. ( Will get online )
Takayama <-> Shinhotaka Ropeway ( Need to queue early during the day )
Matsumoto <-> Kamikochi ( need to queue early during the day )

Which side do you plan to start from. Because the route starts from one side and ends on another side. If you need to return to where you start off, you would need to take the Shinkansen back and its a 2 hour ride back.