Can rent car from Day 2 to 6. Pickup at Nagoya and return at Kanazawa.
Toyota Rent, Nippon Car Rent

Me and my wife enjoyed Nabana no Sato in Nagoya a lot, but during different season. We went there last year May.

hmm i think kurobe gorge are close during winter.

hmm.. i just check, one way surcharge is more expensive than i rent 2 more days.
Do you happen to know the snow road condition around takayama during end of Feb?

nice.. looking at the picture online, definitely will pay a visit there.

This is Feb Road Condition. Basically All Main Road / Highway Snow Cleaning are Excellent.
From Kanazawa heading to Shirakawa-Go direction.


Half Way Resting Area....Snow Getting Alot



Feb Shirakawa-Go Snow Condition



Shirakawa Village to Ainokura Village Road Condition


Ainokura Village. Car Park + Main Road Snow Cleaning are Excellent



This post has been edited by RegentCid: Dec 7 2025, 11:24 AM

Wow thank you so much! this is what i been searching for. Looks like i don't have to worry that much with that excellent snow cleaning.

just don't be the closest one to the bear French fry, don't pizza

actually that's really dependent on the weather/luck, plus usually "excellent snow cleaning" only when it doesn't snow between like a few days..if it snow hard, even expressway are closed at times (i kena a few times, have to divert out to national road)

if u unlucky even during the day also can big storm and express road all white..
for example last winter..at first everything looked clear


passing through Myoko during the start of heavy snow fall


15 min in..had to drive behind the trailer otherwise even studless would be super sketchy to drive on snow covered road at >60km/h


lived near Kanazawa for 6+ years and nowadays travel to ski resorts every week during winter season from tokyo..clear road is literally best best case scenario especially for this year, it's gonna snow hard

This post has been edited by quadcube: Dec 7 2025, 09:57 PM

thanks for the heads-up. Since you’re living near Kanazawa, would you still expect heavy snowfall around that region from late February to early March, or does it usually start transitioning into spring by then

I living in Tokyo now although I spend my winter holidays in Ishikawa every year. typically late feb to early march it still dump snow every now and then, maybe just not as often as Jan/Feb..last year was La Niña in JP, so extra snow dump. this year its predicted to still be in La Niña, and cold wind and snow came in early too.

if you are worried about expressway closure, they can close for any reason (e.g.: accident, etc.)..so best allow some leeway to your planning.

if a road is closed, is it mentioned in any website

or

you will only find out when you drive there?

Hi all,

need advise on spending a free day of tour on 24dec after 23 disney and 25 will be tokyo sight seeing then narita departure 2150



was wondering if going 鎌倉市 Kamakura (5adults 2childs 8+4yo with stroller)
then coming back to Shinjuku ( which not in the tour next day )
and end the day with xmas market Jingu Gaien or Shiba Park (Onarimon Station Square)

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hotel will be near Ōmorikaigan Station along Keikyū Main Line.

am worried about going to Kamakura and coming back to tokyo train condition ( crowd and schedule due to xmas eve )

any guidance, inputs and suggestions are welcome. cheap must eat spot excluding beef thanks in advance. (family friendly to cater childs also)

they do announce it on their page, X, etc. usually I just look at google maps if before driving or drive half way, see expressway info sign board indicating closure

there's a high likelihood that there's too much walking/standing after 23th at disney, you probably want to relax on the 24th. might be better to spend that day slow pace explore around tokyo rather than try attempt a Kamakura and back to Shinjuku.

Anyone use Celcom Digi roaming plan in Japan?
Is it stable in Osaka and Tokyo?

Note: My phone do not support e-sim

If you are comfortable with Tokyo train network, starting from Omorikaigan Station you can visit Tokyo Tower early in the morning to avoid crowds, go all the way to the top or just visit Shiba Park or Zojoji Temple nearby. Then go to Roppongi and/or Odaiba for some window shopping before calling it a day and returning to your hotel. If you are thinking of shopping for supplies from pharmacies, best to do so nearby those near your hotel (but check the closing hours) so that you don't have to carry them around for the entire day. If you are feeling adventurous and Roppongi or Odaiba doesn't float your boat, try Shinjuku to view the Christmas deco instead before ending your day. Shopping on Day 6 will allow you more flexibility to pack your luggage with gifts/souvenirs. Nakamise-dori (on Day 7) is a nice place to shop for souvenirs too but it is too crowded and packing items that you buy after that would be a nightmare.

Guys, any ideas if we are allowed to bring heat pad onboard?

I think chemical warmers are not classified as dangerous goods and can be carried in both carry‑on and checked baggage.

Ok thanks

no problem buying it here and bring it overseas....saw many people did that

I'm doing shiga kogen (yakebitaiyama) for the first time this season. Starting on christmas day but man this year the weather forecast seems to be above zero from this weekend onwards (not to mention it seems like the mountain is only half open and not much snow forecast. Sad.

Wew nice! I only visited yokoteyama I think 23/24 season..wanted to also visit kumanoyu for its ungroomed terrains

Yea, the weather sucks..a couple of days ago I was at lotte arai, started the season with slushy snow everywhere. I think a lot of ski resorts are having a bad time except hakuba at the moment