hi guys, was just looking at flights to Hokkaido in May, noticed that air asia has no flights in may.. anyone know why is this?

Usually, are the buses plying the Kanazawa-Shirakawa-go-Takayama route punctual or will it get long delayed to due traffic jam?

Thanks bro
People posted on Google maps that Lawson next to Dentetsu Toyama has closed down late last year
All good, the hotel recommended convenience stores around, should be able to get something, else need to tapao roti the night before

Thanks will look into all the pass
But for JR i dont think is worth it? coz i will only take 1 time shinkansen from Osaka to Tokyo?
For JR pass worth it, and with the price increase? Coz my plan only Osaka > Kyoto > Nara > Tokyo.
I think will only take 1 Shinkansen from Osaka to Tokyo. And till now i still dont know how to tell which is JR train or other train loool
1 way ticket is for Osaka to Tokyo is RM500? but JF pass is RM 1000?

Ya plan to go Nara like early in the morning from Osaka maybe around 7/8am and spend half the day
Plan to walk around the park to see Deer and maybe go Higashimuki Shopping St and the famous mochi shop
And plan to go back Osaka maybe after lunch 1/2pm and take Shinkansen around 3pm to Tokyo and reach maybe around 6pm?
Do you think this is doable/viable? any advice is appreciated

definitely i haven't bought anything yet.

I'm also curious we can buy shinkansen tickets from Malaysia?    Which website?

I always buy it only when i'm there.

so, 20 minutes not enough?  I always carry two luggages for skiing stuff

What's the best data sum card for 15 days travel? Can we buy locally. Thanks

Welcome Suica card is better or add IC card into Apple Wallet? Can physical Suica cards reload with credit cards at the machine? I read from a FB group saying sometimes these IC cards on Apple Wallet take a bit time to clear the transaction after pass by JR stations and could be an issue in the next usage. Not sure if it is true or not.

Can anyone share the experience?

What's the pros and cons of using physical card vs IC card Apple Wallet?

Thanks for sharing the experience! Good to know there is such a notification. Have you tried on any JR stations before?
I would prefer the IC card on my Apple Wallet to be honest, I lost my IC physical card before in Tokyo. Also, the convenience of reloading the card directly from my Apple Pay.

yeah estimate it will be cooling and if got wind it can get colder so need to prepare coat or jacket

big difference as in when its dark it became quite cold?

how about hand gloves?

anyone has itinerary around Fukuoka and nearby places for around 8days?

Has anyone here used GOGO Roaming Japan Sim Card? How's the performance of the data in Kansai area? Is it the data is unlimited for the whole day?

JR Pass probably no, not gonna fully utilize it though our hotel is accessible with JR lines. Moreover, JR pass has increased price tremendously.

I think this should be OK https://www.klook.com/activity/1410-skyline...ckId=10098ae998
I think NEX sold on Klook only to Shinjuku.

2 question before travel to Japan

Need to buy adapter for japan socket? the 2 pin ones

and buy sim card for japan thru shopee cheaper or buying it there?

any suggestion what to buy as souvenir ?
Tokyo banana - read it is avail at ISetan ... any other suggestion ?

also any particular store to buy cosmetic ?

Hi All,

Ticket purchased to Hokkaido on 12 - 21 Nov 2024
ANA KL - Narita - CTS (8am - 7.40pm)

CTS - Haneda - KL (8.30pm - 6.45am +1day)
This is my 1st time to Hokkaido.
Seeking your help here/input/suggestions on the route of 9 Nights in Hokkaido.

The date mentioned its end of Autumn / entering Winter not sure I should plan according to which season kinda lost here.
been thinking to do;

I would like to get 2 Night of Ryokan Onsen with my wife any suggestions please?
thanks in advance,
regards,
KT

Hey guys ! heading to Tokyo first time with my partner mid-Sept, doing alpine route, takayama and kawaguchiko so here's the itinerary based on all of your inputs here (appreciate it!), would love to get some comments or any other recommendations !

Day 1 Fri - KUL - HND - stay in HND
Day 2 Sat - Tokyo - within Tokyo
Day 3 Sun - Day trip to Kawaguchiko, back to tokyo for night bus to Ogizawa from Shinjuku (Keio Dentetsu) for early alpine route next day
Day 4 Mon - Half day for alpine route, then bus from Toyama to Kanazawa, stay in Kanazawa
Day 5 Tues - Shirakawago after breakfast then head to Takayama after that by bus (Nohi), stay in Takayama
Day 6 Wed - Takayama to Kamikochi (Nohi), stay in Hirayu/Shin-hotaka ryokan
Day 7 Thurs - After breakfast head to Matsumoto (Bus) chill there half day before heading back to Tokyo (Azusa without pass)
Day 8,9,10 - Chill within Tokyo , night flight back to KUL from HND

Will be doing almost all of travel through bus except from Matsumoto to Tokyo since Hokuriku Arch not paying off.

A few queries :

1. Day 4-7 - is it a little too rush for the Chubu region ? feel like adding one more day around Takayama area, actually Matsumoto also wasn't in our plan because just need to take train back to Tokyo ? or is there any other town that you guys recommend to visit ?

2. Day 2&3 - should i do a 2D1N in kawaguchiko + maybe another town closer to it instead of tokyo, now allocated tokyo for 4 days (first timer for both of us)

They increased it today 
Just because they launched a campaign starting today, they jacked up the prices from 10k to 12k in total. (4 pax)

When is a good time to visit Japan where the country is not infested with tourists and weather is good?