Kyoto travel tips needed - baby in tow

[therock]

 

[therock]

Klook for tickets - anyone using them?

 

https://www.klook.com/en-SG/activity/18400-jr-haruka-airport-express-train-tickets-osaka/?spm=Activity.SearchSuggest_LIST&clickId=d43244c29e

[Spidey10]

On 4/21/2023 at 5:24 PM, Jamesc said:

I am very glad you understand.

I am very scared people think I hard sell.

I am a soft sell used car salesman and  a soft sell massage therapist for extra services and a soft sell tourism promoter.

no need hard sell....those pple who travel will know....the earlier the cheaper..

[Spidey10]

On 4/21/2023 at 6:07 PM, Voodooman said:

Hokkaido?  Don't think there are many in the park at the north east corner. I hiked the whole damn place for hours during bear season and saw nothing. Think they ate all the bears.

is it! shit...i was reading up and they say u can easily bump into brown bears there....oh well, try my luck..

planning to hike as well, the highest peak in Hokkaido.... 

[therock]

Some bear precautions 

if you camp, avoid sleeping in the same outfit that you ate in

bears don’t eat humans but if you smell of food they think you’re a big fat burger or sandwich

tie food up and hang it away from your tent or car

[Jamesc]

Don't worry about bears!

In Japan we are very safety conscious and have taken every measure for your safety.

In a bear area we put a bell. Just ring the bell so the bear know you are coming and he will run away.

You can also just carry your own portable bell. Its very small and will save your life!

[Jamesc]

This man bought this outfit for his MIL

and took her to a bear area in Japan.

He has not complained about her nagging ever since.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Spidey10]

On 4/24/2023 at 9:28 AM, Jamesc said:

Don't worry about bears!

In Japan we are very safety conscious and have taken every measure for your safety.

In a bear area we put a bell. Just ring the bell so the bear know you are coming and he will run away.

You can also just carry your own portable bell. Its very small and will save your life!

oh thanks for the tip....

Edited April 24, 2023 by Spidey10

[Jamesc]

jamesc

 

 

 

 

jamesc MIL

[therock]

If your MIL gets eaten, it might be unbearable 😂 

but stay safe.. 

help might not work- bears are Japanese 

Try 

ヘルプ

Herupu

[Jman888]

On 4/23/2023 at 8:11 PM, therock said:

Klook for tickets - anyone using them?

 

https://www.klook.com/en-SG/activity/18400-jr-haruka-airport-express-train-tickets-osaka/?spm=Activity.SearchSuggest_LIST&clickId=d43244c29e

I bought HSR ticket in Taiwan from klook, they have buy 1 get 1 promo   they give you the voucher to redeem from the official website and make reservation.

 

[Jamesc]

On 4/24/2023 at 9:46 AM, therock said:

If your MIL gets eaten, it might be unbearable 😂 

but stay safe.. 

help might not work- bears are Japanese 

Try 

ヘルプ

Herupu

[Jamesc]

There are 72 1 star Michelle Lim restaurants in Kyoto.

Of course in MCF everyone is super rich and only go for 3 star Michelle Lim places

but for the poorer MCF members with MILs like me this is the 72 places for us.

https://guide.michelin.com/sg/en/kyoto-region/restaurants/1-star-michelin/page/2

People say I treat my MIL very badly but I took my MIL to a Michelle Lim restaurant

but this is all I could afford to get her. It melted in her mouth!

Even the plate looks so cool right?

 

Edited April 24, 2023 by Jamesc

[therock]

 

[therock]

 

[therock]

 

[therock]

FYI

I used Skyscanner, which led me to Gotogate and I got my SQ tickets for 1.1k instead of 1.5k

Scoot was 1k already so this is good.. 

I get lounge access for SQ, so not bad..

[therock]

Got this from a Changi worker:

https://japanrail.changirecommends.com/product/11 

Kansai Area Pass is valid for unlimited travel in the valid area on the map.
Valid trains are below:

Reserved seats on Kansai-airport Express HARUKA

Special Rapid Services, Rapid Services, and Local trains on JR-WEST Conventional lines

The pass is only valid on WEST JAPAN JR BUS route buses within the valid area. The pass cannot be used on expressway buses.

These trains below cannot be used:

Both Reserved and Non-reserved seats on Express Trains excluding Kansai-airport Express HARUKA

The Special Rapid "A Seat" paid seating Service

Bullet Train "SHINKANSEN"

Includes: Unlimited rides onboard local JR trains within the Kansai region

Duration: Varies based on pass chosen

Not available to residents of Japan

Edited April 24, 2023 by therock