Travel: Japan - General

[Imp75]

Dnls_mum:

Imp75:

Just curious why do we need so many days at Kyoto? I budgeted 1 dat at north south east west each so max 4 days. Also will kids be bored with Kyoto?

It all depends on what type of traveller you are. The type that take your time or move quickly from place to place. I feel it is a city with lots of walking and so I need time to sit down and relax for a coffee, a dessert or just watch the world go by.

E.g., we spend half a day at Nijo castle alone, going through the place thoroughly with the assistance of audio guide.

Will your kids like it? It depends on your kids. Mine will prob have an overdose of temples after a while. But DH and I love it.

Thank you, DNLS_mum!
Me and my hubby are also the chillax kind, the last time both of us went together, we ended up being so tired b/c we were chasing after ourselves covering the places so this time with kids, definitely will take it slow and take in the scenery and enjoy the wonderful bistros along the way.
My concern is really the kids, while we know we adults will enjoy the sights and sounds, I am not so sure about them. Besides Gion district, I am not sure what else may interest them.
Kids wanna stay at capsule hotel for experience, I am quite wary as I read that most capsules are not allowed to be locked from within or has no door. Sounds very insecure for me.

[Busymom]

Dnls_mum:

Busymom:

Thanks, Dnls_mum. Unfortunately both of them are sold out for the period I am looking at. :gloomy:


Do you happen to know of others?

Kyoto is a popular destination. You can search http://www.japanican.com to see what is available.

Thank you! Found something from this link but have to pay through the nose :moneyflies:

[Busymom]

Imp75:

Dnls_mum:

[quote=\"Imp75\"]Just curious why do we need so many days at Kyoto? I budgeted 1 dat at north south east west each so max 4 days. Also will kids be bored with Kyoto?

It all depends on what type of traveller you are. The type that take your time or move quickly from place to place. I feel it is a city with lots of walking and so I need time to sit down and relax for a coffee, a dessert or just watch the world go by.

E.g., we spend half a day at Nijo castle alone, going through the place thoroughly with the assistance of audio guide.

Will your kids like it? It depends on your kids. Mine will prob have an overdose of temples after a while. But DH and I love it.

Thank you, DNLS_mum!
Me and my hubby are also the chillax kind, the last time both of us went together, we ended up being so tired b/c we were chasing after ourselves covering the places so this time with kids, definitely will take it slow and take in the scenery and enjoy the wonderful bistros along the way.
My concern is really the kids, while we know we adults will enjoy the sights and sounds, I am not so sure about them. Besides Gion district, I am not sure what else may interest them.
Kids wanna stay at capsule hotel for experience, I am quite wary as I read that most capsules are not allowed to be locked from within or has no door. Sounds very insecure for me.[/quote]What is a capsule hotel? My kids want to stay in traditional Japanese room, hence no choice but to book ryokan. Hopefully they will have no problem with the food.

[Elsieleo]

I went to Arima onsen for one night stay at Ryokan. The experience was fantastic!!you all can search for Taketoritei Maruyama. There are private rooms for onsen and the breakfast is superb!!! :rahrah:

[Dnls_mum]

Busymom:

Dnls_mum:

[quote=\"Busymom\"]Thanks, Dnls_mum. Unfortunately both of them are sold out for the period I am looking at. :gloomy:


Do you happen to know of others?

Kyoto is a popular destination. You can search http://www.japanican.com to see what is available.

Thank you! Found something from this link but have to pay through the nose :moneyflies:[/quote]That's the prob. Cheap ones get booked up way ahead as Kyoto is a very popular destination. What u can do is check again regularly everyday to see if any cheaper or better ones become available. Then u can switch your reservation. I have done that myself. Another method is to check for availability for single days. It means changing ryokan daily though. I take it as experiencing diff ryokans

[Busymom]

Thanks, Dnls_mum. Have been checking almost daily, though not much luck so far. Hopefully will get lucky nearer to the date.


I did think about moving to another ryokan in between, but that would be logistically challenging, and waste precious time too as I don’t have too many days in Kyoto.

[gschui]

Dear all,

Is June a good time to visit Tokyo? Plan to bring kids to Disneyland in June. But seems its a rainy season in Japan.

Thanks

[djl]

mummychua:

i'm planning a family holiday to Okinawa in Dec, with kids 3 and 6yrs old. anyone has itinerary to share for a 5d6n trip?

Hello mummychua, I have PMed you.

[yhsg]

Hi


Do we need thick winter wear if we go to Tokyo in late Nov?

[Dnls_mum]

yhsg:

Hi


Do we need thick winter wear if we go to Tokyo in late Nov?

I was there early Nov last year. It was not cold at all. I did not need to wear any thermal or winter wear. But i heard from friends there that it was colder the week before. So weather can be unpredictable. Best advice is to check the weather forecast nearer your travel date. Most importantly, bring layers.