The period I checked was for December 2019. School holidays.

Rm900++ (without luggage, food and seat selection) for CNY was still available for CNY 2020 period which is very cheap too.

You mean Keisei bus from Narita to Tokyo? 1000 yen for normal hours, 2000 yen for midnight hours. But if early morning flight, have to stay at Narita because quite far away from Tokyo.

Bro... Keisei Tokyo Shuttle also offering the same rates. I took once from Tokyo station to Narita Airport for 1000yen. Airport Limousine Bus (Orange) is more expensive at 1900 yen.

http://www.keiseibus.co.jp/inbound/tokyoshuttle/en/

This post has been edited by TOMEI-R: Aug 20 2019, 04:58 PM

What time is your flight? There are midnight buses to Narita but double the price.

Nikko Hotel Narita is quite good. Reasonably priced, good breakfast and free shuttle to airport and Narita town. There are also nearby atteactions in Narita town if you have the time to explore.

Yup. Shisui Premium outlets, Narita market, Aeon Shopping Mall. More shopping.
There is also a dairy farm iinm. So you bought the Airasia Narita promo tickets?

So envy you. Too bad my plans are already full and I just back from Tokyo during raya this year. But still a very good deal that will unlikely happen again in the future.

Nope. No free parking. Unless you park at convinience stores or restaurant parking. But if you are in the center of town, it is all paid parking.

You can opt to travel on either the highway and trunk road between these two areas. The snow plough goes through the highway only when there is a lot of snow on the road, so there wont be any road closures. The snowfall around these areas are not as heavy as it can get in Hokkaido, so no worries. Just make sure you specify you want snow tires when you rent your car in Tokyo or Osaka because snow tires are considered as optional. Also get your CEP as it will be more worth it to use as tolls are pretty expensive.
If you have the time, remember to drop by at Shin HOtaka Ropeway, very nice attraction worth doing where there is lots of snow.

This post has been edited by TOMEI-R: Sep 3 2019, 09:40 AM

Have to drive really slow and carefully on snow and icy roads. I have experienced a snow blizzard before and it was bad. Really couldn't see the road properly and I couldn't stop because I was in a middle of nowhere. Stop and I risk getting my car covered in snow and we could become stuck.

This post has been edited by TOMEI-R: Sep 3 2019, 11:04 AM

Anyone have experience booking Skymark Airlines tickets? There are two types of tickets, Imatoku and Tasutoku. Are there any special terms and hidden terms and conditions to these two type of tickets?

Tbh, there is nothing much to do around the city of Takayama. The shops closes pretty early (Japanese Standards). Hida No Sato is also an attraction in Takayama city you might want to consider. I stayed at Takayama Four Seasons Hotel and its smack right in the centre of the city with free parking. You might want to consider that. Shin Hotaka ropeway is more towards snow playing and to experience heavy snowfall by itself. There are also ski resorts nearby if you are into skiing.

This post has been edited by TOMEI-R: Sep 3 2019, 05:07 PM

1) No Takayama is not covered in snow. You may get a bit of snow on the roofs of buildings overnight but that's it.

2) Yes. Especially the Lit Up Hida No Sato. Tip try to go in the evening before sunset.

3) I didn't notice any mini snow corridor near Shin Hotaka. Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is another must do trip though.

4) Sure. Let me look for it.

Thanks bro for your explanation. I have read the terms and conditions but still cant fully understand it. Imatoku is actually the one that costs lesser. Nevermind that, but the thing is I'm booking months in advance and they are asking me to make payment days after making the booking. Should I put it as safe to say that once payment is made, I'm guaranteed the seat on that particular flight?

I drove bro.. all the way from Osaka that round. I prefer self drive if Im travelling out of the cities. Especially if you have many people travelling together especially little kids or old people, it would be much easier and more convenient to self drive. You also get to see more things and more attractions on the way to your destination.

This post has been edited by TOMEI-R: Sep 4 2019, 03:18 PM

Booked my tickets with Skymark Airlines and made payment already. Seats confirmed once payment made under Imatoku. No, don't want to be on the Shinkansen for a 4 1/2 hour trip to Hakodate and then another 1/1/2 hour train ride to Sapporo.

It could be chilly especially at night or early morning. So unless you are one Iced-Cold-Woman.

This post has been edited by TOMEI-R: Sep 4 2019, 03:24 PM

Flying in through Haneda or Narita? Haneda has no PPL or lounges which could be used with PP or any CC.

This post has been edited by TOMEI-R: Sep 4 2019, 03:59 PM

Got PP ma... saved on one meal lor.

Joking. I really hate to be loitering around the departure areas when I'm flying. That is why I prefer to go into lounges, shake a leg, eat, drink, rest, sleep. read some magazines, watch tv, charge my phone etc. Right fruitie?


Ah KIX... then confirm got lounge.

This post has been edited by TOMEI-R: Sep 4 2019, 04:11 PM

The premium outlet near KIX airport? The name is Rinku PO or something. There are buses which could transport you to and from KIX to this PO.

Spending the whole day there? Can never understand women's penchant for shopping.

This post has been edited by TOMEI-R: Sep 4 2019, 04:24 PM

Got credit cards. What's the purpose of those high credit limits if not utilized fully?

Lol. On a serious note, you still have almost one full day left for any activities before you head to Kix. Maybe you can plan ahead and not waste time at PO.

If you don't like to carry so much clothes and wear so many layers of clothing, HeatTech is your answer.

This post has been edited by TOMEI-R: Sep 4 2019, 05:43 PM