Travel: Japan - General

[Chan]

Hi All,

Am interested to know what parents think about travelling to Japan, whether it is safe to travel now. Anyone concern on the radiation?
Am thinking to bring kids (9 & 7 yrs old) to Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hokkaido during Nov - Dec 2011 school holiday.
Some friends told me it’s okay, some have concern. So what do you think?

[verykiasu2010]

imagine people like airline pilots and flight attendants have to fly in fly out daily, so it must be okay, as long as don’t go visit the exploded nuclear power plant or don’t go within 50km radius … okay be kiasu, 100km radius of the site …

[Chan]

verykiasu2010:

imagine people like airline pilots and flight attendants have to fly in fly out daily, so it must be okay, as long as don't go visit the exploded nuclear power plant or don't go within 50km radius .... okay be kiasu, 100km radius of the site ....

Hi Verykiasu2010,

I guess I am being very 'kiasi'
Actually I am worried for the kids only. Otherwise, myself don't really care

[MMM]

Was talking to a colleague from Japan that Japan seems to have alot of natural disasters this year.


His response was… actually it is not uncommon. Japan is always prone to lots of natural disaster it’s just that it don’t get wide media coverage.

[MandyMummy]

I used to bring my ds to Tokyo every year, but this year I chose not to visit Japan. Will go next June. But the air tickets are pretty cheap now!

[Herbie]

oh! Should be ok la. Just dun go up north where the disaster took place.


We will be travelling to osaka during the psle marking week.

[astroboy]

I’m planning a mid-Dec trip for my two kids (4 + 9yrs) to Central Honshu later this year. Places of intertest would be Mt Fuji, Osaka, Kyoto and of course Tokyu.


Does anyone know what would be the lowest temperature over there around Dec 15 onwards. Don’t wish to bring too many winter clothing in case they are not needed.

A check reveal the likely temp around that time not dipping to below zero deg so means unlikley to see snow…not so sure whether aunty El Nino is planning any surprise this year. Now understand Typhoon Roke is pounding Tokyo.

[happymom_aa]

astroboy:

I'm planning a mid-Dec trip for my two kids (4 + 9yrs) to Central Honshu later this year. Places of intertest would be Mt Fuji, Osaka, Kyoto and of course Tokyu.


Does anyone know what would be the lowest temperature over there around Dec 15 onwards. Don't wish to bring too many winter clothing in case they are not needed.

A check reveal the likely temp around that time not dipping to below zero deg so means unlikley to see snow.....not so sure whether aunty El Nino is planning any surprise this year. Now understand Typhoon Roke is pounding Tokyo.

If you're visiting Mt Fuji, it will still be cold and weather these days are rather unpredictable.
Mt Fuji @ mid-Dec should be able to see some snow as ever experienced sudden dropped of temperature (from around 5 to -11 @ Mt Fuji 5th station in mid-Dec).

If going Disneyland/Disneysea, do bring thick jackets, especially for kids, it will be very cold especially if you're going to stay for fireworks.

[yqyq]

chloecube:

Hi all,

i am planning a trip to Hokkaido in mid-Dec with my family with 2 kids. its ourfirst time there.
Anyone been there before and can feedback what is nice ? will it be snowing then, i wish to ski when i am there
hope to hear from you soon..

We went to Hokkaido few yrs ago and is v nice especially at Otaru amd Hakodate, but our package did not include the skiing. But during winter time, the day v short, moon come out around 5pm so the shops close quite early at sapporo and we even miss out the Lake Akan view due to too dark

My colleague went during April and he able to enjoy a much better view than me plus flowers blooming scenery...

[Royal Pinky]

Any good suggestion for budget hotels in Tokyo town where I can have easy access to places of interest? :snooze: