just found out airbnb in osaka and kyoto is expensive, it's even more expensive than what i stayed in shinjuku like 3 years ago
hotels in kyoto is even more insanely priced
The cheapest airbnb i can find for 5D4N is RM1800 for 4 person near kyoto station

this is what i can come up for kyoto so far...need opinion
Oct 3rd (Thursday) – Reached Kyoto
Oct 4th (Friday) – Kiyomizu-dera, Kodaiji Temple, Yasaka Shrine till Gion-Shijo Station, Kawaramachi Shopping Street, Nishiki Market, Imperial palace
Oct 5th (Saturday) – Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Golden Pavilion
Oct 6th (Sunday) – Fushimi Inari, Uji(Maybe), Nara

Anyone idea where can i slip in ginkakuji and philosopher's path?..or can skip?
or put on monday morning?

allow provided you have license and registration number approved and given by gov

i have no choice but to go kyoto weekend if i wanna go USJ weekdays
unless i do daytrip from osaka of course but namba's airbnb and kyoto's airbnb price difference is just not worth the daytrip it seems(for 4 people)

thanks for the tips
ya, kyoto seem like cheapest is airbnb and even at that price...fuuh, it's expensive
not yet even including osaka accommodation

for the bamboo forest, i don't think i'm coming back via train
i read first page, based on regentcid, stated using bus to go back kyoto station from golden pavilion

will consider stopping by uji but IMO just not much things to visit in uji based on my list right now

and do u mean can skip ginkakuji and philosopher's path?

Just come back from kansai, have luck to witness sakura fullbloom in philosopher path and keage incline during my last day in kansai on a weekend.. People mountain people sea



Have no regret to travel far to Okayama, as less tourist over there, Okayama Korakuen is impressive

Anyway, if anyone looking for spaworld alternative in osaka, I.will recommend this newly open Solaniwa onsen in Osaka Bay tower.

i can't book hotel because i travel in 4 person, i have to use airbnb to lower the cost

and my god that itinerary for that 2 day, it's like touch and go visiting so many places within a day that is in different areas
i wonder how much time is spent on 1 specific location

10.50PM
plenty of time, that's not even the last train departing from airport yet
if limousine bus, it operates until 2AM also got bus(depending where u wanted to go)

well, arrival like that...u got no choice since u already saved money on the flight
if the flight no delay, u should be able to make it to the last or 2nd last train(like i did)
but if flight delay, there is always airport limousine bus that operate until 2AM

but whether or not it's worth to book the accommodation is up to individuals

if u don't mind sharing toilet, can search for hostel
or can try luck on airbnb, bear in mind, airbnb in japan now is subjected to hotel tax
so it's not gonna be cheap but the conveniences of having a washer is > hotel

kyoto after i've done some research is a must visit compared to osaka, more things to see and visit in kyoto than osaka
but the accommodation in kyoto is alot more expensive
u can choose to back and forth everyday from osaka but it's gonna waste some time
well, want to save money is like that
your blog not updated already?

I still prefer old way because I can chit chat with the girls 

Japan welcoming Olympic 2020. JR Rail Pass system also been upgraded.
Now you no needed claim passes from JR Central Office. You can printed it out from Machine (Light Blue Color) (24Hrs)
Select Language to English (Skip this part if you know Japanese)
Just need key in Exchange Order Number + Activation Date. Then Scan your Passport to confirm is you.
Done.
I still prefer old way because I can chit chat with the girls 

Yesterday straightaway booked JR Pass for me and my wife on Klook cuz excited with the promo code. Directly afterwards payment, found out travelrecommend has better promo code. Could save at least RM 80. Arghhh felt so stupid and cheated. 

what you're winning is the voucher
thn u use the voucher to claim online

some people resell the voucher

to those looking forward to the USJ B1F1
there will be no voucher, need to redeem it on the spot as the codes are being displayed at the specified time
siapa cepat, dia dapat style

so it's only for those who really need it

Sifu RegentCid, for May 2020 travel to Tokyo, is it too early to book accommodation now? Is it correct to say that some hotels have yet to open reservation yet and thus not listed in booking sites like agoda, etc? Thanks

fruitie
looks like i might be able to ride the sagano train from kameoka afterall

checked everyday, it's weird...the 9.30AM and 10.30AM ride from "X"(not available) thn become triangle(limited) thn now it's "O"(available)

that's the problem with it
they priced it so high
but they never mention what is it for(their selling point)
no timing selection and did not mention it's for which cart

And I'm leaving just the day before it hits
Leaving Friday night

And Osaka is by far the dirtiest Japan city I've been due to those prc tourist

dont know how will it affect Osaka , my flight land 12oct night, just as the Hagibis land in japan 

dont know how will it affect Osaka , my flight land 12oct night, just as the Hagibis land in japan 

Dont think will be big damage due to it not directly hit osaka area but since this typhoon very big so expected rain & windy weather