Travel: Japan - General

[Dnls_mum]

We bought the prepaid data SIM card Iijmio which has 2GB data valid for 3 months. Cost JPY4,100.

Now they have a new one which is for 1GB for 30 days.

[miraclebaby]

If you need data for multiple devices then you may consider this :


http://www.globaladvancedcomm.com/order/index.html

We rented the standard pocket wifi for 14 days at 7650yen last December . We were able to use 3-4 devices at any 1 time. We managed to use it at ulu part of Hokkaido too !

wonderm:

starlight1968sg:

For those keen to diy, u may be overwhelmed by info. But fear not, read the travel guide books, itineraries fr travel agencies etc to shortlist the places u want to visit.

From there, then u source how to get there, hotel etc.

Yes, really overwhelmed by information.

By the way, any advice about mobile plan/device which we should get for our 10 days trip? Thanks.

[dimitri_can]

wonderm:

I am so happy to find this thread!


We are going for a F&E trip to Tokyo/Kyoto/Osaka this Dec.

I am still planning the itinerary, am considering a day trip to Nara. If we are based in Kyoto, would you suggest that we go Nara or Miyajima or both? By the way, we are family of 2 adults and one teenage boy.

Comparing to Nara, i personally prefer Miyajima.

Information on Nara: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2165.html

Information on Miyajima: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3401.html

Miyajima is about 2.5-3 hours away from Kyoto. Assuming if you are willing to spend 5-6 hours on travelling, you can do Miyajima.

Of course, you can do some changes to your itinerary if you wish to cover Miyajima.

I tweaked my itinerary a bit such that i stayed in Okayama and cover Hiroshima in a day.

http://transit.yahoo.co.jp/search/resul ... 6%E5%8F%A3

It might be good if you can post your rough itinerary here as well. Might be able to provide you with more advice.

[dimitri_can]

radiantmum:

Anyone travelled from Tokyo to Osaka via shinkansen? Easy? Where can i get the timetable?

Timetable for Shinkansen:

http://goo.gl/vmqTPA

Eastbound: From Fukuoka (Hakata) to Tokyo, , including Shin-Osaka (Shinkansen station for Osaka)

Westbound: From Tokyo to Fukuoka (Hakata), including Shin-Osaka (Shinkansen station for Osaka)

[radiantmum]

Thxs dimitri_can!

Miraclebb for the wifi rental, can it be rented from airport? N must it be returned to same place where it was rented?

[wonderm]

Dnls_mum and miraclebaby, thank you for the info and advice, will look into them in more details.

[starlight1968sg]

Hokkaido shinkansen to begin operation on March 26

http://www.japantoday.com/category/nati ... n-march-26

[Dnls_mum]

starlight1968sg:

Hokkaido shinkansen to begin operation on March 26

http://www.japantoday.com/category/nati ... n-march-26

I still have reservations taking Shinkansen past Fukushima from Tokyo to Hokkaido.....kiasi :sad:
You think ok or not?

[starlight1968sg]

Dnls_mum:

starlight1968sg:

Hokkaido shinkansen to begin operation on March 26

http://www.japantoday.com/category/nati ... n-march-26

I still have reservations taking Shinkansen past Fukushima from Tokyo to Hokkaido.....kiasi :sad:
You think ok or not?

I will avoid the area, noting not only the radiation leak but the recent flood seemed to affect Miyagi prefecture and around that area.

However, we are talking about Mar 26 2016 and so mess from the flood shld be well over except the radiation concern.

It mentioned from Tokyo to Shin Hakodate was about 4-5hr but I guess JR pass may not be applicable.

[Dnls_mum]

starlight1968sg:

Dnls_mum:

[quote=\"starlight1968sg\"]Hokkaido shinkansen to begin operation on March 26

http://www.japantoday.com/category/nati ... n-march-26

I still have reservations taking Shinkansen past Fukushima from Tokyo to Hokkaido.....kiasi :sad:
You think ok or not?

I will avoid the area, noting not only the radiation leak but the recent flood seemed to affect Miyagi prefecture and around that area.

However, we are talking about Mar 26 2016 and so mess from the flood shld be well over except the radiation concern.

It mentioned from Tokyo to Shin Hakodate was about 4-5hr but I guess JR pass may not be applicable.[/quote]I would expect the all Japan pass to be applicable leh.