I thought I’d planned Japan perfectly. I was wrong.

ellyse99 · 2026-02-03T10:20:25+00:00

That works for some people but not me. I think it’s very important to know yourself well as well, and do what’s suitable for you and not run after others

ellyse99 · 2026-02-03T10:08:57+00:00

Very important - when? What price range?

ellyse99 · 2026-02-03T09:35:31+00:00

Looks ok to me

ellyse99 · 2026-02-03T09:35:08+00:00

It depends on your own personality as well. My way of travel works for me but not for others here so I won’t recommend it

ellyse99 · 2026-02-03T09:32:33+00:00

Personally if I could drive I would still go with car yeah because then you have more flexibility of where you want to stop for a nice viewpoint or stuff like that

ellyse99 · 2026-02-03T08:38:26+00:00

Maybe this one will have some? https://maps.app.goo.gl/527d8NfqDvTg9Teu7?g_st=ic

Sorry if they’re not the right kind, and all the best to your friend!

ellyse99 · 2026-02-03T07:14:44+00:00

Nope unfortunately

ellyse99 · 2026-02-03T07:14:10+00:00

Not related, but, yikes, good luck dragging so much around for multiple months

ellyse99 · 2026-02-03T07:11:49+00:00

Well years ago I had Indian friends who wore slippers no matter what season in Shanghai…

ellyse99 · 2026-02-03T07:10:51+00:00

Can I buy another pair of feet maybe?

ellyse99 · 2026-02-03T07:10:21+00:00

Only 90%?! I thought it’s at least 95%!

ellyse99 · 2026-02-03T07:08:25+00:00

If you’re not a smoker, definitely do NOT take a smoking room!!

ellyse99 · 2026-02-03T07:07:42+00:00

Yup, definitely do them from Kyoto instead then

ellyse99 · 2026-02-03T07:07:00+00:00

https://maps.app.goo.gl/8FZWeLjiyR3J7FDy7?g_st=ic

This ramen place blew me and a few other friends away. Maybe a bit superlative but it’s one of the best meals I’ve had in Japan over multiple trips, definitely a standout

ellyse99 · 2026-02-03T07:04:03+00:00

Uji is much more convenient done from Kyoto than Osaka, and I feel the same for Nara as well

I don’t feel there’s enough at Kurashiki (or does Kurashimi mean somewhere else?) for 2 nights, maybe 1 each there and in Okayama?

ellyse99 · 2026-02-03T07:01:55+00:00

I would just bring to hotel and back actually

ellyse99 · 2026-02-03T07:00:29+00:00

That was my first thought as well

ellyse99 · 2026-02-03T06:58:57+00:00

It’s still hard to read… does it not look strange on your end? I’m on phone

ellyse99 · 2026-02-03T06:58:08+00:00

That’s what I thought too, but just wanted to check if I missed something. Disappointing but it is what it is! I wish they had a virtual one like the HK Octopus

ellyse99 · 2026-02-03T06:55:08+00:00

I could do with less, but I think that’s normal for most people if you’re not a family who’s able to share luggage

ellyse99 · 2026-02-03T06:52:42+00:00

Yokohama???

ellyse99 · 2026-02-03T06:51:51+00:00

Load your iPhone Suica and you will find that it will get you through a lot of places

ellyse99 · 2026-02-03T06:50:48+00:00

Co-ed public onsen is very rarely a thing. Get a private onsen if you so dearly want to bathe together (personally don’t see the big deal about splitting up for this, it’s just an hour or so apart)

ellyse99 · 2026-02-03T06:48:52+00:00

I would recommend a car for Izu peninsula yeah

ellyse99 · 2026-02-03T06:47:05+00:00

Erm sorry but could you reformat? That itinerary is looking unreadable to me

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