Japan: Osaka - Holiday in Osaka

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Care to share what’s the best way to travel to Kyoto, Osaka aquarium, universal studio from namba?

[13177]

Yes back

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Care to share what’s the best way to travel to Kyoto, Osaka aquarium, universal studio from namba?

 

I drive all the way [laugh]  so no need to think how to travel. Just need to plan where to go. I went from Osaka to Kyoto to Ise to... can't remember liao

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So managed to see sakura flower ah?

 

Yes, saw them everywhere. The last 2 days before I left Osaka, the flowers opened big big liao.

 

This photo taken on 28 Mar

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Yes, saw them everywhere. The last 2 days before I left Osaka, the flowers opened big big liao.

 

This photo taken on 28 Mar

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Nice. 

I drive all the way [laugh]  so no need to think how to travel. Just need to plan where to go. I went from Osaka to Kyoto to Ise to... can't remember liao

Is driving recommended in Japan? You rely on GPS to take you around?

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Nice. 

Is driving recommended in Japan? You rely on GPS to take you around?

 

Driving is easy enough, especially for singaporeans. Other than Tokyo, all other places can consider driving. Traffic rules about the same but don't look at the speed limits too much because it is usually very low. On the expressway, the limit is 80 but almost every car is zooming by at over 100, even on the slow lane. I rented a Noah and was doing over 130 [laugh]

 

GPS is accurate, most of the time. Only took a wrong turn once or twice. Searching also easy, just need to key in tel number of the place you are going to and the GPS will take you there. Make sure you rent a car with ETC, which is the automatic toll payment.

 

Parking can be quite expensive at certain places. Go around to look for cheaper options.

[Tohto]

Driving is easy enough, especially for singaporeans. Other than Tokyo, all other places can consider driving. Traffic rules about the same but don't look at the speed limits too much because it is usually very low. On the expressway, the limit is 80 but almost every car is zooming by at over 100, even on the slow lane. I rented a Noah and was doing over 130 [laugh]

 

GPS is accurate, most of the time. Only took a wrong turn once or twice. Searching also easy, just need to key in tel number of the place you are going to and the GPS will take you there. Make sure you rent a car with ETC, which is the automatic toll payment.

 

Parking can be quite expensive at certain places. Go around to look for cheaper options.

Going Hokkaido in Dec , very keen to drive but worry of sudden heavy snow

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Going Hokkaido in Dec , very keen to drive but worry of sudden heavy snow

Wah... very cold then. Better be careful, road slippery and we not used to driving in those weather.

[13177]

Going Hokkaido in Dec , very keen to drive but worry of sudden heavy snow

Seems like not very advisable to drive during winter esp we do not have much driving experience in winter/snow driving.

[13177]

Driving is easy enough, especially for singaporeans. Other than Tokyo, all other places can consider driving. Traffic rules about the same but don't look at the speed limits too much because it is usually very low. On the expressway, the limit is 80 but almost every car is zooming by at over 100, even on the slow lane. I rented a Noah and was doing over 130 [laugh]

 

GPS is accurate, most of the time. Only took a wrong turn once or twice. Searching also easy, just need to key in tel number of the place you are going to and the GPS will take you there. Make sure you rent a car with ETC, which is the automatic toll payment.

 

Parking can be quite expensive at certain places. Go around to look for cheaper options.

Sounds like not a bad idea to drive in Japan.

[Latio2005A]

Driven in Hakone/Mount Fuji area. Very itchi…i mean easy.

 

Took bullet train to Odawa station. Car rental is just outside the station. Equipped with GPS. Traffic is light and japs are courteous and patience in their driving habit.

 

Should try. Never regret.

Edited April 11, 2018 by Latio2005A

[Tohto]

Wah... very cold then. Better be careful, road slippery and we not used to driving in those weather.

I had drove a few time in Germany during snowing season including mountain area.

[13177]

I had drove a few time in Germany during snowing season including mountain area.

If you have experience driving during snowing season, then you can try to drive in Hokkaido.

[Discoburg]

Finally I landed in Kansai

 

[Tohto]

Hope no Singaporean affected.

 

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/osaka-earthquake-japan-killed-200-injured-10441872

[Jamesc]

Please come Japan. I need the bonus.

 

 

 

[Mrmilktooth]

Finally I landed in Kansai

 

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Can Pm and share your iternary? ... planning a trip next year...

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Can Pm and share your iternary? ... planning a trip next year...

Will do so.