any1 any tips for an osaka trip?
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hi, i want to plan a trip to osaka between dec-jan, any tips or lobang regarding, air tickets , accomodation , sight seeing spots and transport?
i m rather clueless by the way
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Bring loads and loads of money, you're going to need it.
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i hope to spend as little money as possible, do you know where to get the cheaper tickets and accom?
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might as well stay home.Originally posted by vertigoblues:i hope to spend as little money as possible, do you know where to get the cheaper tickets and accom? -
The NATAS travel fair had some fantastic offers to osaka for dec-jan, but that was last weekend.
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check out
www.sgtraveller.com
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http://forums.hardwarezone.com/showthread.php?t=1284932 -
japan
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can go to http://www.toyoko-inn.com/eng/ to find accomodation...
the inns under toyoko is quite good leh... and i think quite cheap also... unless u want to find the backpackers inn...
i had the japan tour guide... but loan it to my fren liao, so can't check if there's other cheaper accomodation or not... -
go ASA at chinatown or people's park there, there's a brochure about japan trip. got 4 kinds, i'm on the 3 dec scenic tour of jap in the early winter. 2k for both airline and accomodation. Its from Osaka to Narita. 7 days but i extend another 3 days at tokoyo. =D
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Went to japan for 4 days with school, few days only, spent about 400 sing =(Originally posted by vertigoblues:i hope to spend as little money as possible, do you know where to get the cheaper tickets and accom? -
hey everybody thanks for the links i will take a look now
are there any nice spots in osaka?
heard they are famous for their night market snacks e.g. takoyaki and onsens
btw what is the best mode of transport there, in the sense less costly n convenient? -
awww the memories.. i went there with my friends and my friend's family bout the same time last year.. or was it 2 years ago...
SO FUN, nothing much to say except watch out for the yakuza, bring enough money..nono, bring more money than you think you'll need. Enjoy the sights, tasty sake and hot japanese chicks WOW..
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u wait for me go and i come back tell u lor. like i said , u go ASA there and look at the brochures, lots of interesting things to see one.Originally posted by vertigoblues:hey everybody thanks for the links i will take a look now
are there any nice spots in osaka?
heard they are famous for their night market snacks e.g. takoyaki and onsens
btw what is the best mode of transport there, in the sense less costly n convenient? -
Japan is an expensive money to travel to. Bring at least $10k spending money minimum.
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i will probly stay there for a week, i think at most it will be 2k+;1k to and fro,700 for accom and the rest would be food and souvenir, i wont be splurging so i dont think it will amount to more than 3k
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accomadation should be ok if your gona live in those capsule hotels
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yo...I went to Osaka & Kyoto in July...
Accomodation - i stayed at a little hotel called Rinkai or something, you can try to find on the Internet. Accessible via underground, only one stop from Osaka main station. Only 100+ (less than 150) per night. Alternatively you may check out the hostels there.
If you are travelling from Osaka to other parts (eg: Himeiji), better to get a Japan Rail pass - cheaper than paying for individual trip. Can get from Takashimaya upstairs - cost about 100+ for 5 days. This allow you unlimited travel on JR lines in Osaka. do note the limitation though - not applicable for the bullet trains and not applicable for underground (METRO) within Osaka, but generally useful.
Shopping - there is a huge shopping centre above Osaka main station (not Shin-Osaka but Osaka) - 13+ storeys of shopping. And, the electronics is really cheap there, that is if you can bear with the Japanese menu & interface. A PSP cost only about 200+ and digital cameras are real steal. Clothes are also reasonable. Also, if you are prepared to walk, there is a new building which you can take a peek of the Osaka skyline from the viewing gallery.
Then there is the Osaka aquarium - accessible via metro from Osaka main station, the aquarium is large - 4 storey high and the main attraction - a whale shark. If you don't mind the hefty entrance, its worth a look. Around the same area, there is a giant ferris wheel - the tallest in Asia I think, quite a sight. there is also a shopping centre near the aquarium where there is a Octupus ball museum - which many stalls selling nothing but octupus balls that you find in the outlets here in Singapore.
Of course, there is the Universal Studio at Osaka, accessible by train and if you are lucky, you can ride on a special train painted out in Sesame colors.
other places that I think is quite worth the visit - Himeiji castle, Kobe, Kyoto if you have time. The railpass will come in handy if you are visiting the above.
Food wise, they are abit on the high side, thats despite me restricting myself to those simple ramen, it still cost about S$4.00 per bowl....but if you are of legal age, you can drink yourself silly from the vending machines ~ the beers are cheap ~ S$ 2 plus can get a big can... -
hey thanks for the info, it going to be very helpful to me, and yeah ,i cant wait to go!Originally posted by red_amoeba:yo...I went to Osaka & Kyoto in July...
Accomodation - i stayed at a little hotel called Rinkai or something, you can try to find on the Internet. Accessible via underground, only one stop from Osaka main station. Only 100+ (less than 150) per night. Alternatively you may check out the hostels there.
If you are travelling from Osaka to other parts (eg: Himeiji), better to get a Japan Rail pass - cheaper than paying for individual trip. Can get from Takashimaya upstairs - cost about 100+ for 5 days. This allow you unlimited travel on JR lines in Osaka. do note the limitation though - not applicable for the bullet trains and not applicable for underground (METRO) within Osaka, but generally useful.
Shopping - there is a huge shopping centre above Osaka main station (not Shin-Osaka but Osaka) - 13+ storeys of shopping. And, the electronics is really cheap there, that is if you can bear with the Japanese menu & interface. A PSP cost only about 200+ and digital cameras are real steal. Clothes are also reasonable. Also, if you are prepared to walk, there is a new building which you can take a peek of the Osaka skyline from the viewing gallery.
Then there is the Osaka aquarium - accessible via metro from Osaka main station, the aquarium is large - 4 storey high and the main attraction - a whale shark. If you don't mind the hefty entrance, its worth a look. Around the same area, there is a giant ferris wheel - the tallest in Asia I think, quite a sight. there is also a shopping centre near the aquarium where there is a Octupus ball museum - which many stalls selling nothing but octupus balls that you find in the outlets here in Singapore.
Of course, there is the Universal Studio at Osaka, accessible by train and if you are lucky, you can ride on a special train painted out in Sesame colors.
other places that I think is quite worth the visit - Himeiji castle, Kobe, Kyoto if you have time. The railpass will come in handy if you are visiting the above.
Food wise, they are abit on the high side, thats despite me restricting myself to those simple ramen, it still cost about S$4.00 per bowl....but if you are of legal age, you can drink yourself silly from the vending machines ~ the beers are cheap ~ S$ 2 plus can get a big can...