Travel: Japan - General

[junemum72]

mamalim-on:

Sharing my encounter while sourcing hotels (Dec) in both Hokkaido and Tokyo.

The hotels (3 and 4*) are usually open for booking in about 6 months, so if you try to source now you can only find dates till Sep.
Send email directly to the hotel to ask for dates and the kids surcharges staying with parents.
Most kids stay free with parent (without extra bed), just need to pay for breakfast.
Some hotels charge JPY1,000 for 1 child.

Their beds are really small, 0.9m for single bed and 1.1m for twin bed, so are their rooms.
For family, good to take their 33-35sqm room and not the standard room of 18sqm or 25sqm.

Generally how many days to plan for Hokkaido during winter?

Any experts can share if there is a chance to see snow 1st week of dec in Hokkaido. Still deciding if I should plan Tokyo-Osa or Osa-CTS but only have 9 days to plan itinerary.

Thanks a lot.

[tankee]

schweppes:

tankee:

may be heading to Kyushu, landing at Fukuoka airport


what is the best option for mobile data that I can get at Fukuoka airport?

:?:

Would you consider renting a portable wifi router from Changi Recommends? Can simultaneously connect up to 6 devices

https://www.changirecommends.com/owifi.aspx

thanks

am aware of this option plus the other similar one with office in CBD

[tankee]

sky minecrafter:

schweppes:

[quote=\"tankee\"]...Kyushu..mobile data at Fukuoka airport?

Would you consider renting a portable wifi router from Changi Recommends? Can simultaneously connect up to 6 devices https://www.changirecommends.com/owifi.aspx

Hi, If you read Japanese, http://wifi.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/%E5%88%A9%E7%94%A8%E6%89%8B%E9%A0%86/ seems decent. The Use Procedure does not seem translated into English but http://wifi.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/zh-cn/%E4%BD%BF%E7%94%A8%E6%96%B9%E6%B3%95 is available in 中文.[/quote]read some posting that the wifi coverage is quite limited, much like our wireless@sg

[tankee]

Dnls_mum:

tankee:

may be heading to Kyushu, landing at Fukuoka airport


what is the best option for mobile data that I can get at Fukuoka airport?

:?:

Iijmio SIM data card. Paid JPY4080 for 2GB data, valid for 3 mths. Its works on NTT DoCoMo network. Coverage was every good. We did not see it at the airport, but bought it BIC camera shop next to the Hakata train station. Check out this link for list of retailers that sell it:
https://t.iijmio.jp/en/shop/

Thanks. I'll check out this option

[tankee]

hquek:

tankee:

may be heading to Kyushu, landing at Fukuoka airport


what is the best option for mobile data that I can get at Fukuoka airport?

:?:

Consider starhub prepaid card? They have a Happy Roaming option. I paid $7 for 7days (1Gb). There are other options available. Limited scope but it covers HK/China/S Korea/Japan/USA/Thailand/MYS. I went to HK/China/Macau recently and was able to use this in HK/China. Within the period, as long as you are in one of the countries, you don't need to buy extra when you hop to another country. I used it when I was in US end of last year, went to JB after my US trip and I could still surf. Do note that you need to keep a min amount in your main balance else roaming may be impacted.

thanks ... hoping for cheaper option since I am heading to one country only

[tankee]

has anyone been to Saga Ninja Village ?


is it worth going?

DS is excited the moment he heard ninja

[zbear]

Got some questions -


1. Is it safe to book flights first before planning itinerary?

2. Is it better to arrive/depart from Haneda Airport if just staying in TYO?

3. Is it better to get earlier flight arriving into TYO than those flights arriving late e.g. after 9pm?

Thanks.

[sharonkhoo]

zbear:

Got some questions -

1. Is it safe to book flights first before planning itinerary?
...
Thanks.

Just happened to look in this thread! I don't know anything about Japan as I haven't been there since about 20+ yrs ago! But in answer to your first question - I always book flights first as blocking out dates (and trying to lock in a good fare) is important for us. Planning the itinerary is usually less of a problem unless there is something very specific with limited availability that you are planning for. For most tourist things, that usually isn't the case.

[Nebbermind]

slmkhoo:

zbear:

Got some questions -

1. Is it safe to book flights first before planning itinerary?
...
Thanks.

Just happened to look in this thread! I don't know anything about Japan as I haven't been there since about 20+ yrs ago! But in answer to your first question - I always book flights first as blocking out dates (and trying to lock in a good fare) is important for us. Planning the itinerary is usually less of a problem unless there is something very specific with limited availability that you are planning for. For most tourist things, that usually isn't the case.

Agree that itinerary is probably the lesser of a problem.

[zbear]

slmkhoo:

zbear:

Got some questions -

1. Is it safe to book flights first before planning itinerary?
...
Thanks.

Just happened to look in this thread! I don't know anything about Japan as I haven't been there since about 20+ yrs ago! But in answer to your first question - I always book flights first as blocking out dates (and trying to lock in a good fare) is important for us. Planning the itinerary is usually less of a problem unless there is something very specific with limited availability that you are planning for. For most tourist things, that usually isn't the case.

Thanks, what about accommodation? Can that come later or must sync with booking of flights?