Travel: Japan - General

[Kidsprodigy]

I love Japan. Used to travel to Japan at least once a year even with my few months old baby. But we stop going to Japan after the radiation issue. Now contemplating is we should bring our toddler and baby to Japan again.

[dlye]

For more about Japan's Radiation Updates

http://www.jnto.go.jp/eq/eng/04_recovery.htm

and independent Public Radiation Monitoring
https://twitter.com/TokyoRadLevels

[i3mum]

Would like to ask if anyone can help:


1)Does anyone has any recommendation of indoor waterpark near Tokyo/Osaka?
2) From Tokyo, how do we go to Hakone?

[dimitri_can]

Can refer to the link below


Tokyo to Hakone: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5206.html

[i3mum]

Thank you, do you now of any indoor waterpark near Tokyo/ Osaka?


I saw you posted about the cup noodles museum in Osaka, but I can't find the website or address. I only saw the one at Yokohama.

dimitri_can:

Can refer to the link below

Tokyo to Hakone: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5206.html

[dimitri_can]

They don't have an English page for this


http://koujyou-kengauku.com/chiiki/osaka/nissin.html
http://www.instantramen-museum.jp/

Address: 〒563-0041　大阪府池田市満寿美(ますみ)町 8-25

[dimitri_can]

Scoot promo again. (^_^)


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[mashy]

i3mum:

Would like to ask if anyone can help:


1)Does anyone has any recommendation of indoor waterpark near Tokyo/Osaka?
2) From Tokyo, how do we go to Hakone?

I3mum

Have u not read the news? Hakone is now closed due to the volcanic activities and the pp have been evacuated. U better have a back up plan.

[mashy]

dlye:

EatNonStop:

Reference to Hyperdia.com that Dimitri_can provided, to take train from Hakodate to Otaru is almost 290mins which is 4hrs!!!! I am now wondering if this is a good idea to lug along 4 large luggages from Niseko==>Hakodate==>Otaru and can the train allows us to onboard big luggage? (Mmm...1st time trying to take public train in Japan)
I do know whiteliner bus have transport from Chitose airport to Niseko and Niseko to Sapporo...
Any suggestions to other places that are nearer to Sapporo so I might consider switching destinations. Looking for more options

1. Trains always have some space for luggage; even large pieces.
2. If I am not wrong, the Train from Niseko to Hakodate (has 1 change).
Hakodate to Otaru (is direct).

For Skiing, I have been to Mt Teine (on the outskirts of Sapporo). It's small and caters to the locals. We did have lessons in 2010, but the kids struggled to understand the instructors as much as they did to explain to our kids what to do.

There's always KIRORO. It's pricey but it seems to be the place to go.
Also caters to locals but its a Resort (unlike Teine which has no accommodation)

Try using their takkyubin services. They can deliver your luggage from one hotel to another. It's not very expensive and they are very punctual. Love it. The hotel will be able to provide it. U can check out more info from their website. U can send in all your bigger luggages and carry the small ones. There aren't a lot of luggage space in the trains and don't forget there will be others with luggages.

[mashy]

zbear:

Can anyone tell me - does it snow in Tokyo n Osaka in early January? I tried to google for info but cant find it. Thanks.

Tokyo rarely snows. Chances are it won't. If it snows, it's like striking lottery.