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 Travel To Japan V12, Everything you need for a Japan trip!

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post Apr 20 2019, 07:45 AM

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QUOTE(lunarwolf @ Apr 18 2019, 10:03 PM)
Sharing my experience on 28th march. Flight drop on haneda on 915pm. Took around 15 minutes to leave the airplane. Spend around 30 mins on custom and luggage.

So basically is already 10pm when clearing custom. Took another 30 mins to get the voucher from global wifi/plug and play my sim card/ getting pasmo/getting direction to correct train to go my hotel.

Took me another hour to get to my hotel at tawaramachi. Basically when i reached my hotel is already close to 12.
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There are a lot of people in Japan..especially starts this week until mid of May..due to golden week. Japanese also on public leave for 10 days. Soo crowded with local and foreign.

Just be careful and expected the hassle..enjoy your trip!
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post Apr 21 2019, 03:04 AM

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Traveling to Kyoto in mid-November and having some trouble finding affordable accommodation at Kawaramachi/Gion station (<RM400/night for 2 people). There aren't many listings on AirBNB and sites like Expedia/Agoda. Should I wait until next month for more listings to appear? Also worried if I might be booking a bit too late..
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post Apr 21 2019, 09:32 AM

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felt weird why klook is selling their sagano romantic train more expensive than the original
price for 1 way originally is 620 yen/pax
but klook is selling at RM46 which is over 1000 yen/pax/way
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post Apr 21 2019, 07:57 PM

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Hi guys just need some opinion here from all the seniors here.
Im gonna travel to osaka next year mid of january and when i reach kansai airport it will be around 9.40pm night.

1) So im just dilemma wherther i should stay a night at the nearest hotel from airport or head directly to osaka city hotel ?

2) Second question is im thinking if i stay at the hotel near to kansai airport then i should direct to kyoto in the next morning to start my itinerary in kyoto first and save osaka for the last.

3) And lastly can i just stay osaka for my 8 days trips and travel conveneintly to kyoto and nara ?

Any recommendation ? Thanks alot.

Btw my trip is 8days 7 nights.

This post has been edited by hamtaro98: Apr 21 2019, 08:51 PM
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Are there cases where Japan Airbnb hosts cancel paid and confirmed stay at the very last minute? This is what's worrying me about booking with Airbnb, first time user here..

QUOTE(hamtaro98 @ Apr 21 2019, 07:57 PM)
Hi guys just need some opinion here from all the seniors here.
Im gonna travel to osaka next year mid of january and when i reach kansai airport it will be around 9.40pm night.

1) So im just dilemma wherther i should stay a night at the nearest hotel from airport or head directly to osaka city hotel ?

2) Second question is im thinking if i stay at the hotel near to kansai airport then i should direct to kyoto in the next morning to start my itinerary in kyoto first and save osaka for the last.

3) And lastly can i just stay osaka for my 8 days trips and travel conveneintly to kyoto and nara ?

Any recommendation ? Thanks alot.

Btw my trip is 8days 7 nights.
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Same situation here as your no.1 question.. There's one hotel in the airport itself but it costs a bomb. But I also remembered there being several night trains which you can hop on to..

This post has been edited by -kytz-: Apr 22 2019, 08:12 AM
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post Apr 22 2019, 08:32 AM

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QUOTE(hamtaro98 @ Apr 21 2019, 07:57 PM)
Hi guys just need some opinion here from all the seniors here.
Im gonna travel to osaka next year mid of january and when i reach kansai airport it will be around 9.40pm night.

1) So im just dilemma wherther i should stay a night at the nearest hotel from airport or head directly to osaka city hotel ?

2) Second question is im thinking if i stay at the hotel near to kansai airport then i should direct to kyoto in the next morning to start my itinerary in kyoto first and save osaka for the last.

3) And lastly can i just stay osaka for my 8 days trips and travel conveneintly to kyoto and nara ?

Any recommendation ? Thanks alot.

Btw my trip is 8days 7 nights.
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Q1 & 2 : why not just go straight to kyoto after u landed?

Q3 : yes, u can but is it worth it depends on how many person are u travelling with(is the train fare u paid(both way) cheaper than your hotel's difference?)
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QUOTE(hamtaro98 @ Apr 21 2019, 07:57 PM)
Hi guys just need some opinion here from all the seniors here.
Im gonna travel to osaka next year mid of january and when i reach kansai airport it will be around 9.40pm night.

1) So im just dilemma wherther i should stay a night at the nearest hotel from airport or head directly to osaka city hotel ?

2) Second question is im thinking if i stay at the hotel near to kansai airport then i should direct to kyoto in the next morning to start my itinerary in kyoto first and save osaka for the last.

3) And lastly can i just stay osaka for my 8 days trips and travel conveneintly to kyoto and nara ?

Any recommendation ? Thanks alot.

Btw my trip is 8days 7 nights.
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1) just straight go to the city
2) no, just go to osaka straight
3) can. osaka to kyoto is about half and hour journey by train
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post Apr 22 2019, 10:11 AM

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QUOTE(hamtaro98 @ Apr 21 2019, 07:57 PM)
Hi guys just need some opinion here from all the seniors here.
Im gonna travel to osaka next year mid of january and when i reach kansai airport it will be around 9.40pm night.

1) So im just dilemma wherther i should stay a night at the nearest hotel from airport or head directly to osaka city hotel ?

2) Second question is im thinking if i stay at the hotel near to kansai airport then i should direct to kyoto in the next morning to start my itinerary in kyoto first and save osaka for the last.

3) And lastly can i just stay osaka for my 8 days trips and travel conveneintly to kyoto and nara ?

Any recommendation ? Thanks alot.

Btw my trip is 8days 7 nights.
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1. If you arrive KIX at 9.40pm, you should be able to catch the last 2 or 3 Airport Rapid trains to Osaka. Better to head to Osaka.

2. If following (1) above, just start your itinerary in Osaka. You can move to Kyoto later as you can catch the direct train from Kyoto to KIX for your return flight.

3. You can. The only thing is traveling to Kyoto from Osaka daily will cost more so you have to do your own calculations and see which is more worth it. Personally I find there's a lot to see in Kyoto so I prefer to base myself in Kyoto.
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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Apr 21 2019, 09:32 AM)
felt weird why klook is selling their sagano romantic train more expensive than the original
price for 1 way originally is 620 yen/pax
but klook is selling at RM46 which is over 1000 yen/pax/way
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go there buy from counter, get the open air coach which u can only get from the counter.
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QUOTE(Fyonne @ Apr 22 2019, 04:41 PM)
go there buy from counter, get the open air coach which u can only get from the counter.
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no brainer i guess
klook is selling RM46(sales) and RM52(normal price)
more expensive than counter rate

not sure what's the difference
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post Apr 22 2019, 11:23 PM

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QUOTE(-kytz- @ Apr 22 2019, 08:10 AM)
Are there cases where Japan Airbnb hosts cancel paid and confirmed stay at the very last minute? This is what's worrying me about booking with Airbnb, first time user here..
Same situation here as your no.1 question.. There's one hotel in the airport itself but it costs a bomb. But I also remembered there being several night trains which you can hop on to..
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Think i will just skip the hotel near airport as it is really expensive...

QUOTE(MR_alien @ Apr 22 2019, 08:32 AM)
Q1 & 2 : why not just go straight to kyoto after u landed?

Q3 : yes, u can but is it worth it depends on how many person are u travelling with(is the train fare u paid(both way) cheaper than your hotel's difference?)
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Is it possible go straight to Kyoto after landed at that late hour ? im worried if Airasia delay...btw im traveling with my wife only. TQ

QUOTE(Chaud @ Apr 22 2019, 09:27 AM)
1) just straight go to the city
2) no, just go to osaka straight
3) can. osaka to kyoto is about half and hour journey by train
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Can i directly to Kyoto after i landed ?

QUOTE(victorsoo @ Apr 22 2019, 10:11 AM)
1. If you arrive KIX at 9.40pm, you should be able to catch the last 2 or 3 Airport Rapid trains to Osaka. Better to head to Osaka.

2. If following (1) above, just start your itinerary in Osaka. You can move to Kyoto later as you can catch the direct train from Kyoto to KIX for your return flight.

3. You can. The only thing is traveling to Kyoto from Osaka daily will cost more so you have to do your own calculations and see which is more worth it. Personally I find there's a lot to see in Kyoto so I prefer to base myself in Kyoto.
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Thanks for the info, think i will just skip the airport hotel option and head straight to Osaka city (near Dotonburi ?) from the airport.

So which of the following plan is recommended as im currently drafting my itinerary ?

A. 2 days in Osaka -> 3 days in Kyoto and Nara -> 2 days in Osaka
B. 4 days in kyoto and Nara -> 3 days in Osaka (provided i head straight to Kyoto in the next morning after arrive in Kansai so i will just stay my first night in Osaka)
C. 3 days in Osaka -> 4 days in Kyoto and Nara (last day take the train from kyoto to Kansai airport)

Sorry this is the first time travel to Japan (2 pax) and landed in Kansai airpport at 9.40 night really make me headache.

Thanks for the help.

This post has been edited by hamtaro98: Apr 22 2019, 11:30 PM
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QUOTE(hamtaro98 @ Apr 22 2019, 11:23 PM)
Think i will just skip the hotel near airport as it is really expensive...
Is it possible go straight to Kyoto after landed at that late hour ? im worried if Airasia delay...btw im traveling with my wife only. TQ
Can i directly to Kyoto after i landed ?
Thanks for the info, think i will just skip the airport hotel option and head straight to Osaka city (near Dotonburi ?) from the airport.
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Did you search online on the timing of the trains and whether they go to kyoto?

QUOTE(hamtaro98 @ Apr 22 2019, 11:23 PM)
So which of the following plan is recommended as im currently drafting my itinerary ?

A. 2 days in Osaka -> 3 days in Kyoto and Nara -> 2 days in Osaka
B. 4 days in kyoto and Nara -> 3 days in Osaka (provided i head straight to Kyoto in the next morning after arrive in Kansai so i will just stay my first night in Osaka)
C. 3 days in Osaka -> 4 days in Kyoto and Nara (last day take the train from kyoto to Kansai airport)

Sorry this is the first time travel to Japan (2 pax) and landed in Kansai airpport at 9.40 night really make me headache.

Thanks for the help.
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I guess the itinerary really depends on you, what you want to do, what you want to see, etc?

For me, I don't have to spend so much time in Osaka as it's mostly for food and shopping. Kyoto is the reason why I came to Japan for: the beautiful old streets and gardens/shrines/temples. So I'm spending more time in Kyoto than in Osaka but my trip is a lot longer lah, 5 nights in Osaka and 7 nights in Kyoto so I don't need to cover so many areas in each day.
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QUOTE(hamtaro98 @ Apr 22 2019, 11:23 PM)
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Is it possible go straight to Kyoto after landed at that late hour ? im worried if Airasia delay...btw im traveling with my wife only. TQ
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haruka express is expensive(unless u don't have icoca card thn u can bundle it)
last haruka express is like 10.30PM
less hope
i have pasmo on my hand, i don't need icoca..so haruka express is super expensive for me

i'm going to kyoto straight after landed, use airport limousine bus
last bus is midnight

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QUOTE(hamtaro98 @ Apr 22 2019, 11:23 PM)

Can i directly to Kyoto after i landed ?

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can.

you can use internet to search for the service and time. bus/train should have
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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Apr 22 2019, 07:46 PM)
no brainer i guess
klook is selling RM46(sales) and RM52(normal price)
more expensive than counter rate

not sure what's the difference
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no idea. but my fren n i did conclusion n got our tix at Kyoto Station instead.
we went on mid Nov, so there are partial autumn burst, but we manage to get tix on Open Air coach, facing north, 3 days prior tho.
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QUOTE(Fyonne @ Apr 23 2019, 09:13 AM)
no idea. but my fren n i did conclusion n got our tix at Kyoto Station instead.
we went on mid Nov, so there are partial autumn burst, but we manage to get tix on Open Air coach, facing north, 3 days prior tho.
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based on my itinerary now
look like i have to buy the ticket on that day and on the spot
1st day arrival super late, 2nd day is packed of places to go
going arashiyama on 3rd day
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Just sharing my previous kansai autumn 2018 itinerary. Hope this can helps those who are planning for their trip.
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QUOTE(hamtaro98 @ Apr 22 2019, 11:23 PM)
Thanks for the info, think i will just skip the airport hotel option and head straight to Osaka city (near Dotonburi ?) from the airport.

So which of the following plan is recommended as im currently drafting my itinerary ?

A. 2 days in Osaka -> 3 days in Kyoto and Nara -> 2 days in Osaka
B. 4 days in kyoto and Nara -> 3 days in Osaka (provided i head straight to Kyoto in the next morning after arrive in Kansai so i will just stay my first night in Osaka)
C. 3 days in Osaka -> 4 days in Kyoto and Nara (last day take the train from kyoto to Kansai airport)

Sorry this is the first time travel to Japan (2 pax) and landed in Kansai airpport at 9.40 night really make me headache.

Thanks for the help.
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As another forumer mentioned, your itinerary should be what you want to see/do there. My wife and I are more into food and cultural experience; we're not so into shopping. So we spent 5 days in Kyoto and 3 days in Osaka (incl. a day trip to Nara).

Personally, I would recommend you do KIX - Osaka - Kyoto - KIX instead of coming back to Osaka before your flight home. The couple of hours you need to pack, check out, take the train to Osaka, drop luggage, etc. can be better spent on doing something on your itinerary.
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QUOTE(hamtaro98 @ Apr 22 2019, 11:23 PM)
Sorry this is the first time travel to Japan (2 pax) and landed in Kansai airpport at 9.40 night really make me headache.

Thanks for the help.
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that's why i wouldn't recommend cheap flight if the timing is a bit shitty icon_idea.gif
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