Ayyy~ do let me know how you found the hotel. I have yet to finalize my hotel. Plan to finalize my transport options before deciding.

Hokkaido already start snowing which is very unusual at early of December. From Wakkanai to Asahikawa part already start snowing. Est. by Mid of Jan to Feb will be encounter JR train service suspended notice.

For fun sharing, although not a good news. Got a friend flying tmr by airasia. Departure time got delayed from 2pm+ to 6pm+. Hopefully dont delay further.

Travelling post covid (especially AA?) is really full of surprises.

This post has been edited by adele123: Dec 8 2022, 10:31 PM

Hi guys, would like to get some tips and suggestions on my second trip to Japan. The first trip was in 2016 during the month of September which cover mainly Tokyo for about 7 days. For this second trip would start from Kansai>Chubu>Kanto. The following is the itinerary I've planned, as it is a free & easy kind of trip will go for some scenery, shopping & food.

The month of March 2023
18th - Landed Osaka
19th - Nara>Osaka
20th - Kyoto
21st - Kyoto
22nd - Nagoya>Kawaguchi
23rd - Hakone>Tokyo
24th - Tokyo
25th - Tokyo Disney
26th - Tokyo
27th - Tokyo>Malaysia

Based on the above itinerary, any feedback on whether the days spent is doable and whole trip will get the chance to experience the Cherry Blossom? After confirming these then I will update again on which spot to visit.

Thank you

April chances are higher for Cherry Blossom.
Why spend a night at Nagoya? It doesn't make any sense. 22 can change to Kyoto > Kawaguchi

Oh ok, so best to go around the end of March till Early April? Saw website all written March on the cherry blossom that why set the trip on March.

Not staying at Nagoya, will spend half day at Nagoya then travel to Kawaguchi and stay at Kawaguchi.

27 March - 4 April are most ideal period.

thanks for the heads up

im flying thru sq, hopefully no such issue, check in online earliest also 48 hours only.........

cannellini
was checking on the sagano romantic trail
I would need to redeem the ticket at kyoto station , then from there take train to Kameoka station, from there board the sagano romantic train then alight at saga station, betul ka?

you booked sagano romantic train online thru klook or other travel agency? If you booked thru online, normally redeem ticket location are at Kyoto Station designated spot.

You cannot get Sagano romantic train ticket at Kyoto Station. You can ride Sagano Scenic train from Kameoka or Saga Arashiyama Station. I personally like to take the train from Saga Arashiyama Station towards Kameoka Station. From Kameoka take Hozugawa River Boat Ride back to Arashiyama



This post has been edited by RegentCid: Dec 9 2022, 11:22 AM

not yet book, but browsing it on Klook, reviews were saying buying it on Klook is 2 times pricier hahah

ok did some homework, I'm staying at Nijo , so from there I think better I go Arashiyama forest 1st, then take the train from saga to Kameoka like what you suggested, is winter time suitable for the river boat ride back?

how long does 1 spend time in Arashiyama forest?

Sagano Scenic train are based on 1st come 1st serve basic and ticket only available at Kameoka Station / Saga Arashiyama Station only.
Klook are expensive but you got secure ticket.

About the boat, during winter, the boat will be heated up. very comfortable, but the price are on higher side. (4100 Yen per pax)
Once a life time, it was worth. Unless you wanted become like me which go Kyoto more than 100 times, then no need.

NOTE:

IF you take the train from Kyoto Station direct to Kameoka Station, on some route the train line are aligh with Scenic train line, basically already potong stim
So from Kameoka to Arashiyama scenic won't be any more surprise to you. Everything already potong stim.

From Kyoto Station don't take JR Train direct to Arashiyama. If you got alot time to spare, Follow my route.
From Kyoto Station > Karasuma Oike Station via Karasuma Subway Line.
Karasuma Oike Station > Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station via Tozai Subway Line.
Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station > Randen-Saga Station via Randen Arashiyama Line (Very classic tram)
Randen-Saga Station walk to Saga-Arashiyama Station



This post has been edited by RegentCid: Dec 9 2022, 11:29 AM

depends on what you want to do there, for a quick walk across the bamboo forest its relatively fast

but if you want explore surroundings expect 2-3hrs total, theres quite some distance to walk around

I seen the schedule, almost every hour got train ride, so still better to buy online to secure seating or wait for next available train?

its boat, where to buy tix ar? also need to pre buy ar

I think I should be taking bus from Nijo to Arashiyama

ur this route
From Kyoto Station > Karasuma Oike Station via Karasuma Subway Line.
Karasuma Oike Station > Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station via Tozai Subway Line.
Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station > Randen-Saga Station via Randen Arashiyama Line (Very classic tram)
Randen-Saga Station walk to Saga-Arashiyama Station
most likely I will get lost hahahah ended up in other state hahahahah

marfccy
just a brisk walk, show my kid ard, take some pics
the surroundings are the forest or the streets?

@rx330 i guess others already replied. If you buy from KLOOk, you can only redeem it at Kyoto station. It is pricier but you are buying a guaranteed ride on a guaranteed day. You want an assured ride, book in advance. The route Cid suggest is 👌

The bamboo forest is U-shaped and whole thing is abt less than few hundred metres. Enter one end come out the other. If not packed, you get through it fast, if packed, ppl walk suuuuuuper slow, you also slow. Nearby got a big shrine, some small hut of a famous poet (i cannot remember name) but you gotta walk some distance if you want to explore the area. Or you can go to kinkakuji by bus

Doesnt matter if the ride is hourly. Its a small train. It cant carry much per ride. If you dont buy DAYS in advance, chances are you won't be able to get in on the day and the time you want. (Or even next train) Last time they used to allow you to stand in the train (which is really lame, you definitely want to sit) but now i think no more.

The boat ticket are sold on the spot at the pier

thanks, I don mind the extra from Klook, just tat the timing macam fixed, let me look at it again

if both forest and streets try put around 2hrs at least

or even the monkey park also can include

My bro been there at year 2020. He reach Saga-Arashiyama Station at 9am and he get the slot for 1pm train
This train seat are selling fast like hot cake. That one of reason Klook dare to sell more expensive.

Sad if you missed the Randen Arashiyama Line, That classic tram really one of the hell must try experience.


This post has been edited by RegentCid: Dec 9 2022, 02:36 PM

Hi RegentCid, I've updated the itinerary and listed places that I am interested in but not necessary will visit all. From 31st Mar to 1st April, it is advisable to visit either Fuji Five Lakes or Yamanouchi or each place can set for one day?


25/03/2023
Osaka
-Osaka Castle
-Shitennoji Temple
-Shinsekai


26/03/2023
Nara
-Nara Park
-Kasuga Taisha
-Todaiji Temple

Osaka
-Minami
-Tenma


27/03/2023
Osaka
-Kuromon Market
-Universal Studios Japan
-Minoo Park
-Sumiyoshi Taisha


28/03/2023
Kyoto
-Fushimi Inari Shrine
-Gion
-Maruyama Park
-Philosopher's Path
-Eikando Temple
-Kyoto National Museum


29/03/2023
Kyoto
-Nishiki Market
-Kyoto Railway Museum
-Kyoto Manga Museum
-Togetsukyo Bridge
-Bamboo Groves


30/03/2023
Kyoto
-Nijo Castle
-Pontocho
-Kyoto Station


31/03/2023
Fuji Five Lakes/Yamanouchi
-Lake Kawaguchiko
-Kubota Museum
-Sengen Shrine
-Chureito Pagoda
-Hot Springs
-World Heritage Center

-Monkey Park
-Shibu Onsen
-Yudanaka Onsen


01/04/2023
Fuji Five Lakes/Yamanouchi
*Same as above


02/04/2023
Tokyo
-Asakusa
-Tokyo Skytree
-Ueno Park
-Tokyo Solamachi
-Ameyoko
-Kappabashi Street
-Sugamo
-Yurakucho


03/04/2023
Tokyo Disneyland


04/04/2023
Tokyo
-Shibuya
-Shinjuku
-Harajuku
-Yoyogi Park
-Kagurazaka


05/04/2023
Tokyo
-Tsukiji Outer Market
-Odaiba
-Roppongi Hills
-Tokyo Tower
-Akihabara
-Ginza
-Tokyo Dome City

do you know is there a direct bus from utoro onsen to lake akan directly?
looking for public transport to get to lake akan in winter february next year