Travel: Japan - General

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starlight1968sg:

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May I ask if JR passes can be purchased from Klook? Tks

Yes, they do.

Seems like they are currently having some sort of https://www.klook.com/promo/sg-jrbundle?aid=1018.

[Zeit]

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Zeit:

I've not tried this Klook before, but I find the listed prices similar to those on Japanican. The latter is slightly more expensive by $1 - $2 per passenger. Japanican and Klook are day tour aggregators of sorts which basically promote/advertise for the same inbound travel agents in Japan, esp Sunrise (JTB's subsidiary).


However, I find that Japanican has more variety and more interesting combis. E.g. from Osaka or Kyoto or Tokyo to the same destination X, Or within Tokyo city, different pick-up districts (Shinjuku, Tokyo, Ikebukuro) to the same destination Y. One also has A & B combined tours, whereas you cannot find that listed on the other. Klook has several Kimono photo shoot packages, Romantic Train to Sagano packages, rickshaw packages, etc.

Are the Klook tourists mainly Hongkongers?

I'm not sure if I am charged based on the current prevailng forex rates if I book now, or should I time my booking when the forex is in our favour? :evil:

Japanican is like a local Japanese agent. Hence, you probably could find more options or combinations within Japanican, specific to Japan.

Klook charges are in SGD. Hence, I doubt there are huge changes unless there are big forex movements.

I thought they were organising all the tours, so I emailed them to enquire if I could get a refund for the Shinkansen ride included in one of the day tours because I will be getting my own JR Pass. They replied I had to read the Ts&Cs and footnotes of that particular tour myself, as they are not the day tour agent but only the online PLATFORM to publish products & services on private guides'/agents' behalf.

I think Klook is still showing up till Summer only. Some Winter schedules are out on Japanican already.

Thanks!

[janet88]

Tokyo is unusually warm.

prefecture is C-O-L-D.
the homestay is very peaceful and a good break from busy city life. I am waiting to see the bowl he made out of bamboo. the chopsticks were broken half way through the meal…but I am not surprised. it is a little scary living below a hill though…if it rains heavily, there might be erosion.
I don’t mind visiting japan. well, in Tokyo certain things are still expensive but it’s the HAPPENING place to be in. Nagoya is boring according to my boy. Japanese are very civic minded and super courteous. shinkasen is superb…the ride is fast but smooth. the 2 hours ride was a good time for all the kids to catch up on sleep.

[Estéema]

Cherry Blossom going into its peak by next week. They’ve snow today in Tokyo.


If u’re chasing cherry blossom, u can still get to Hokkaido in May.

[Kevinlu]

Hi, any recommendation for a good hotel for family of 4 in good location @ below $300 per night?

[Zeit]

Kevinlu:

Hi, any recommendation for a good hotel for family of 4 in good location @ below $300 per night?

This is a difficult question, as we don't know which attractions you would be visiting and in which city. Tokyo only?

[Kevinlu]

Zeit:

Kevinlu:

Hi, any recommendation for a good hotel for family of 4 in good location @ below $300 per night?

This is a difficult question, as we don't know which attractions you would be visiting and in which city. Tokyo only?

Will prefer to stay in shinjuku.

For ski resort, choices probably limited.
If I'm visiting my fuji(Thomas land) should I stay there as well? Or just a day trip there?

[tankee]

Kevinlu:

Zeit:

[quote=\"Kevinlu\"]Hi, any recommendation for a good hotel for family of 4 in good location @ below $300 per night?

This is a difficult question, as we don't know which attractions you would be visiting and in which city. Tokyo only?

Will prefer to stay in shinjuku.

For ski resort, choices probably limited.
If I'm visiting my fuji(Thomas land) should I stay there as well? Or just a day trip there?[/quote]day trip is sufficient. The Thomas land is not that big

[Zeit]

Kevinlu:

Zeit:

[quote=\"Kevinlu\"]Hi, any recommendation for a good hotel for family of 4 in good location @ below $300 per night?

This is a difficult question, as we don't know which attractions you would be visiting and in which city. Tokyo only?

Will prefer to stay in shinjuku.

For ski resort, choices probably limited.
If I'm visiting my fuji(Thomas land) should I stay there as well? Or just a day trip there?[/quote]There're many quad rooms & some serviced aprts in Shinjuku that are below $300/night.

https://www.expedia.com/Shinjuku-Tokyo-Hotels-Family-Hotel.0-n179168-0-tFamilyHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels

[junemum72]

Hi,


Need advice on Nagano. Am planning to go there from Tokyo, 1st week of Dec and starting to research where to stay in Nagano.

i understand from their tourism board that there are few areas in Nagano, any recommendations which one is better in terms of easy access from Tokyo since it will be 1st time we are going there?

The Hakuba Valley, Nozawa Onsen, and Shiga Kogen?

Apart from Nagano to experience snow coming from Tokyo, any other recommendations and worth visiting? We will probably be travelling like SIN-TYO-OSA-SIN, first week in dec.

Many thanks.