Bonjour Rikola,
Non, désolée, je n'ai jamais pris cette compagnie. Tu devrais aller sur le site ABM, il y a, dans la catégorie avions, des commentaires de voyageurs sur les compagnies aériennes.
Bien cordialement.
J'ai reserve mon vol sur la compagnie ANA pour pas beaucoup plus cher que aeroflot, par contre les prix vari enormement entre les sites internet, j'ai vu des prix a entre 600 et 1000 le billets ;
J'ai payé 674 euros assurances maximum comprises .
Je les ai pris chez OPODO .
Par contre je pars dans 6 mois, sur le rapport d'achat il est ecrit qu'il faut confirmer son vol, comment ca se passe pour aller et le RETOUR ???!!!!
bonjour,
je pars aussi avec ANA par le biais d'OPODO
j'ai payé ttc assurances comprises 810!! tu as eu plus de veine que nous!
je n'ai pas sur mon etat de commande " confirmation du vol aller et retour.
je devrai recevoir les billets electroniques...
pour le retour, comme avec n'importe quelle autre Cie, on doit confirmer son jour de depart et heure; 48h avant
voilà
Rikola
j'ai paye 652 euros avec l'assurances la plus forte, j'avais des dates flexibles donc !!!! a un jour pres le prix augmente de 100 ou 200 euros, le mieux est de prevoir longtemps a l'avance pour pouvoir jouer sur les dates .
Je pars un dimanche c'est peut etre ca .
Pour la cofirmation du japon tu tela quel numero car sur le billet rien n'est marqué
Au fait tu pars qd toi ?
bonjour,
je pars fin juillet, en famille.
j'ai la confirmation par opodo pour le jour et vol demandés avec nos n° adequates
mais je devrai recevoir un autre mel pour une nouvelle confirmation( vers juin, début juillet)
soit ils m'indiqueront le comptoir auprès duquel je devrai retirer les billets ou sinon nous nous présenteront à l'enregistrement avec nos billets électroniques!
Rikola
bonjour,
j'ai pris mon billet auprès d'ANA ( 2éme Cie japonaise) je l'ai ai eu à 810 euros ttc plus assurance!!!
maintenant je m'occupe de l'hebergement
es tu passé par l'office de tourisme?,
est ce que tous les claviers sont en japonais?!
(question idiote??!!)
merci
rikola
pour l'instant j'ai reserve 3 hotel differents par internet, il m'en reste 1 a trouver je suis passé par des sites affiliés pour 2 et 1 par mail c'est un francais qui a un ryokan a kyoto
bonsoir,
je me suis inscrite sur ITCJ et j'ai (comme tu l'as spécifié) mon n°
Pour L'irlande j'étais passé par l'office de tourisme et j'avais réglé les BB directement, sais tu si c'est la même chose pour le Japon? cela me fera moins à payer sur place.
merci
Rikola
Au japon on ne peut pas retirer de partout avec une CB, y a t'il un site internet qui nous donne les lieux sur les principales villes ou l'on peut retirer directement a un guichet automatique
Question naïve! La liste fera des pages et des pages. Imagine qu'il y a au moins un distributeur dans chaque ville, mais que tu ne sais pas où il est. Même si on te donne l'adresse, ce n'est pas du tout évident à trouver. (sauf les postes)
Comme le Railpass se paye à l'avance, comme la plupart des hôtels peuvent se payer en Visa, comme les grands magasins acceptent visa, il ne reste pas grand choses comme dépenses à payer en cash.
Nourriture, visites, transports urbains et quelques achats sont a peu près les seules choses à payer en cash. Si tu comptes 5000 JPY par jour, tu ne peux pas te tromper de beaucoup. Je ne sais pas combien de jours tu reste sur place, mais si tu reste deux semaines, tu n'as besoin que de 70000 JPY en cash. Autant ne changer qu'une fois avant de partir ou au premier jour du voyage. Ce qui évite de perde du temps une fois sur place.
Par ITCJ, tu payes chaque hôtel/ryokan directement sur place, l'immense majorité avec une carte de crédit (mastercard, visa, ...). Sur le site, la fiche de chaque hôtel détaille quelle carte est acceptée, quels sont les frais de dédite, etc.
Pour retirer du cash, tous les bureaux de poste dans tout le Japon ont des machines qui acceptent les cartes du réseau Maestro et Cirrus (= carte bleue), de même que les combinis (= supérettes) 7/11 (seven eleven) ouverts 24/24 h. A Tokyo et Kyoto, il y a aussi les distributeurs de Citibank. Je me suis servie sans problème des 3 réseaux lors de mon dernier voyage en janvier et les frais comme le taux de change n'ont guère varié de l'un à l'autre.
Question naïve! La liste fera des pages et des pages. Imagine qu'il y a au moins un distributeur dans chaque ville, mais que tu ne sais pas où il est. Même si on te donne l'adresse, ce n'est pas du tout évident à trouver. (sauf les postes)
Ce n'est plus vrai depuis que la chaîne de combinis 7/11 offre aussi des distributeurs qui acceptent toutes les cartes. Entre eux et la poste, ça a résolu le problème de se fournir en cash. J'ai par ailleurs lu sur place que d'autres chaînes (Family Mart entre autres) vont s'y mettre aussi prochainement.
merci beaucoup pour les renseignements, avez vous des idees sur les plats culinaires qu'ils faut vriment pas louper ??Le marché de poisson vaut il vraiment le coup aussi
PS: ma question est peu etre idiote mais je veux rien louper
J'ai surtout des idées sur les plats à éviter à tout prix 😉 ... le natto (des graines de soja cuites et fermentées, ça pue et c'est gluant et certains mangent ça au petit déjeuner), les "kaki fraï" (huitres pannées et frites, une horreur, surtout lorsqu'on s'attendait à du kaki, le fruit, en beignet), ...
Le marché aux poissons (Tsukiji) est très intéressant pour avoir une idée de la variété de poissons que consomment les japonais (et réaliser à quel point il y a peu de choix en France). Il faut par contre se lever très tôt pour voir les ventes aux enchères. Notez que vous verrez de la variété et de l'ambiance dans d'autres marchés, comme Ameyayokocho à côté de la gare d'Ueno, où l'on peut acheter côte-à-côte poisson, clubs de golf, vêtements, bijoux, montres (attention aux contrefaçons), chaussures, etc.
Voila il est vrai aussi que dans les guides ont trouvent tout maintenant, mais j'aimerais que ceux qui sont allés au Japon me donnent si possible des anecdotes sur des lieux qui les ont vraiment surpris dans Tokyo et Kyoto, car pour les autres sites je ferai le vrai touriste 🙂 ( pas assez de temps).
bonsoir,
j'ai fait mes reser par ITCJ impeccable!!!
mon voyage prend forme.... il ne reste plus que le JR( je le prendrai en juin)
merci pour toutes les infos cela m'a beaucoup aidé.
Rikola
Tu pars qd Rikola ???quel compagnie moi ANA, ca se trouve on va se croiser
moi il me reste un ryokan a reserver, as tu trouver des sympa, donne les astuces 😉
moi il reste a reserver 3 nuits a Tokyo tout le reste est fait.
Aussi le JR que je prend en juin aussi .
J'ai trop hate
De retour du Japon, je confirme que toutes mes réservations d'hôtel faites sur internet ont bien été prises en compte, sans avoir avancé d'argent.
Cordialement
Guillaume
Une passion est encore plus enrichissante lorsqu'elle est partagée.
De nombreux voyages à travers le monde, des photos, un site : Destination Terre. Je vous y attend, alors bientôt!
bonjour,
nous partons le 22.07 avec ANA
côté réservation j'ai suivi les indications d'? qui est sur le forum: j'ai reservé avec ITCJ ( office de tourisme japonais)
pour tokyo ce sera le New Koyo ( certains du forum on fait reference à cet hôtel)
pour kyoto le K's house ( idem)
pour Hiro j'ai fait au pif!!!!!
ce sera la surprise!!!!
moi je pars le 10/08 un peu apres toi . Pour Tokyo il me reste toujours a trouver mes 3 nuits.
J'ai vraiment hate d'y etre, je voudrais faire le transport de Nara a tokyo sans activer le JR si quelqu'un a des renseignements ca serait sympa
Maintenant si vous avez des bons plans restaurants sur Kyoto et Tokyo je suis preneur .
Le midi je mangerai pas cher et le soir tout budget bienvenue (pas tout les soirs bien sur!!!!!), il faut se faire plaisir en voyage
bonjour,
nous sommes revenus du japon il a 2 jours.
tout s'est bien passé!!
notre 1ere nuit a été un peu mouvementé: un leger seisme (4) sur tokyo, la sensation d être sur un bateau!!!!
j'avais tout reservé auprès de l'office de tourisme japonais, pas de surprise.
le Juyoh est très sympa . Mais il ne fait que le couchage.il est à la station Minisenju (pas loin il y a le quartier d'Asakusa) 45 minutes à pied tranquille'
à Kyoto c'était le Ks House,
il y a deux cuisines bien équipées, cela peut être intéressant pour les familles.Machine à laver et sèche linge ( au Juyoh aussi).Il est situé à 10 minutes à pied de la gare.
Merci de nous avoir conseillé les vélos pour Kyoto!!On s'est risqué à pied jusqu'au palais imperial 1h20!!!!
Le temple d'argent est en refection mais on peut visiter le jardin qui en vaut la peine.
par contre nous n'avons pas visiter le temple des moussons car il faut reserver longtemps à l'avance avec la date et l'heure!
Sur tokyo nous avons utiliser le JR dès notre arriver à Naritat . cela nous a permis de nous mettre dans le bain de suite!, On a pas mal marcher aussi!!!
J'ai effectué mes reservations au bureau "JR"de tokyo station pour mes trajets sur nikko kamakura et kyoto, hiroshima . tout s'est bien passé. Sauf que l'on a raté la 1ere destination!! normal, le temps de comprendre où prendre le train, que faire ect... plus de train ( à 1 minute près!) donc on a pris l'autre( les wagons non reservés sont indiqués)Après cette expérience, pour les autres trajets nous avons pris une marge complémentaire et cela s'est bien passé.
les infos principales st doublés en anglais: ouf!!!
Râté pour l fugji. il ne s'est pas montré; ce sera pour une prochaine fois.
Pour cette visite ns avons choisi la voie la plus simple le bus!!! de Tokyo station au Lac Kawasagi(désolé pour les fautes)
Pensez au Yamote cela donne un bel aperçu de la ville et un accès au points principaux à visiter (shinjuku, shibua ect)
Notre JR de 14j ne ns a pas permis de le reutiliser pour le retout. Donc nous avons pris le JR pour 2 ( de minisenju à nipori) à Nipori nous avons pris le billet par machine pour Naritat par la Keisei line ( on a demandé)cela met 1h10 environ.
mais attention car il faut prendre le bon train ( environ un toutes les 20 minutes) car tous les trains de cette ligne de desservent pas Naritat.
Si vous êtes perdu comme cela nous est arrivés sortez votre plan un japonais vous renseignera...
Nous sommes aussi allé à hiroshima; Myajima ns a deçu :beaucoup trop touristique.. affaire de goût.
Nous avons visité le musé et aperçu les préparatifs pour la commeration du 06.08
Un grand merci à toi Serow car tu nous a donné énormément d'infos très utiles et pertinentes
nous pensions que le Japon était un challenge difficile et grâce aux échanges que nous avons eu sur le site, tout est devenu possible!! presque facile!!!!!!
Merci pour tout
merci aux autres aussi!!!!
Rikola
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I’m looking for advice from seasoned travelers about a roughly one-month trip to Japan.
From late October to late November 2026.
We often travel in Southeast Asia but have never been to Japan.
Based on what I’ve read, I’d love to hear your thoughts on:
- Is traveling day-to-day, without booking hotels or trains in advance, possible in Japan?
(I’ve read many travel journals and blogs that say everything was booked way in advance… but that’s not how we usually travel.)
- Will the Japan Rail Pass be worth it for us?
(According to an old simulator, I’m looking at around 400 € for trains compared to 570 € for the JRP.)
Here’s our rough itinerary (which may change):
- Arrival Osaka: 3 nights with Nara
- Hiroshima and Miyajima Island: 3 nights
- Kurashiki or Naoshima: 2 nights
- Himeji: 1 night
- Kyoto: 4 nights
- Kanazawa: 2 nights
- Takayama and Shirakawa-go: 3 nights
- Around Mount Fuji: 3 nights
- Tokyo with Nikko: 6 nights (no theme parks)
Departure from Tokyo
Hi,
My departure is coming up soon—two months backpacking in Taiwan, so much to discover! I’d love to hear about your travel experiences.
My main interests are meeting people, understanding how things work, hiking, and nature in general. I’ve also done a lot of reading about Taiwan’s complex situation.
I do stone sculpture.
I also want to visit Orchid Island for its history.
Marie
I booked my trip from May 5 to 26, 2027. I’m starting to plan my itinerary and look for hotels (I know it’s early!). While I’ve found some in Seoul and Busan, I’m noticing that elsewhere—like Yeosu—most hotels aren’t available (on Booking.com, for example, almost all are unavailable). AI tells me not to worry because hotels in South Korea only open bookings 6 months in advance, so it’s normal to see most of them unavailable on booking sites.
Could you confirm this for me and, of course, reassure me (!)? Thanks so much.
philippe
We’re back from a one-month trip to China and wanted to share our itinerary. Hopefully, this can give future travelers some ideas for exploring this beautiful country.
Beijing → Temple of Heaven / Forbidden City
Jinshanling → Great Wall
Zhangjiajie → Tianmen Mountain and Heaven’s Gate
Wulingyuan → Avatar Mountains / sandstone pillars
Fenghuang → riverside houses
Ping’an → terraced rice fields
Tiantouzhai → village / rice terraces
Yangshuo → Li River / karst mountains
Shanghai → skyline with the Oriental Pearl Tower
Our travel journal is available on our travel journal, written day by day. You’ll find lots of photos and some travel tips there.
We’re arriving as a group of three in Tokyo on Saturday, October 17th, then heading straight to Kyoto by direct train.
On Sunday and Monday, we’ll explore Kyoto, and in the evening, we’ll take a train to Osaka to spend the night.
On Tuesday, we’ll pick up a rental car at Itami Airport for a 6-day/5-night road trip around Shikoku:
- 2 nights in the Iya Valley
- Thursday morning, we’ll head to Matsuyama for 2 nights.
- Saturday, we’ll visit Mima (town, a few temples + overnight stay) and return on Sunday to drop off the car in Osaka.
We’ll leave very early on Monday the 26th by plane for Aomori in northern Honshu, where we’ll pick up another rental car at the airport for a 5-day/4-night trip:
- Day 1: Tsugaru Peninsula (Takayam Inari, Cape Tappi, Kanita); overnight in Kanita
- Day 2: Ferry transfer to the Mutsu Peninsula (cliffs, Lake Usori); overnight in Shimofuro
- Day 3: Head to the Hakkoda Mountains and onsens galore; overnight TBD
- Day 4: Return the car in Aomori by noon and explore the city before taking the train to Tokyo in the evening
We’ll spend Friday night in Tokyo, wander around on Saturday, and head home on Sunday.
Thoughts on the road feasibility of this trip? We’ll be there right in the middle of Koyo season, so it’ll be busy...
I know it’s a lot of driving, but there are two of us who can take turns. We’re not afraid of driving, even in the mountains and on the left side! Just wondering, are we going to be rushing, or is this manageable? AI says it’s all good, but it’s not the one driving...
Any tips for booking accommodations in the Iya Valley? Not many places have email addresses or websites (I know Booking.com exists, but not all listings are on there... and given the season, I think it’s better to book ahead!). Same question applies for northern Honshu.
For the rental car, I’m thinking of going with Alamo since at least it’s in French and straightforward, but are there any direct rental companies with user-friendly websites (Toyota Rentacar, ugh... 🏴☠️)?
Another question: With so many trains, is it even necessary to book them in advance? Can we just go to the ticket counter and grab seats on the spot?
For paying for the rental car, do we need a credit or debit card?
I’m starting to look at neighborhoods in Seoul, and I’m leaning toward staying in a hotel in Insa-Dong—I’ve spotted one really close to Unhyeongung.
Is this a good area—nice and convenient for exploring the city?
Otherwise, I’ve also found another hotel in Yongsan-Gu, right near the station of the same name. Is that station useful for getting around Seoul?
Since I’ll be in South Korea for nearly two months, I plan to spend at least a week in Seoul to recover from jet lag (it takes me a while to adjust...). So, I’d love a neighborhood that’s pleasant and a hotel not too far from a subway station.
I could really use your help to finalize our trip to Japan.
We’re heading there for three weeks with my partner, starting November 10th. Our plan was to visit Tokyo, Kyoto, and a few stops in between (nothing too original so far…).
However, we’re more into nature and hiking, so even though we do want to explore Tokyo and Kyoto, we’d like to maximize nature stops between the two. Initially, we’d considered places like Kamikochi, but I understand it’s not accessible this late in the season.
Hi there,
I’d like to do this cycling route over 2 or 3 days. I’m struggling to figure out and find a (good) bike rental that lets me start in Onomichi and drop off in Imabari. Can anyone help with great tips for rentals and accommodations along the route? How do I get back to Onomichi afterward?
Next year, we’re celebrating 20 years of marriage (and travel 🙂), and we’re looking for something new, pretty legendary, and something the teens will enjoy too.
The family council has settled on Japan for now. And it’d have to be a summer trip—no choice there.
The catch: I keep reading that August isn’t the right season for southern Japan. It’s hot, humid, and there’s a risk of typhoons… Okay, but what does that *actually* mean in practice? Are there any travelers who’ve been there during this time? Is it *that* unbearable?
We’re pretty familiar with Southeast Asia—last year, we dealt with scorching heat in Vietnam and insane humidity, plus a typhoon we experienced from a distance, and visiting Angkor in the blazing sun. Is it worse than that?
I’m back with my detailed itinerary for 20 days in South Korea—it’s my first trip to the country. Our idea is to experience a more rural and cultural Korea. Here’s the rough plan: Seoul for 4 nights at the start and 1 night at the end, Gurye for 4 nights, Suncheon for 4 nights, Namhae for 4 nights, and Gyeongju for 2 nights. The goal is to pick a base and explore the surrounding areas. What do you think of this itinerary? Anything you’d change?
thanks
hi everyone, we're heading out for a 12-day trek in the Japanese Alps. We're bringing freeze-dried meals like we always do. We just found out that importing meat is banned, even freeze-dried. Is that true? We already bought them. They're commercially made freeze-dried meals. Online, it's not specified that they have to be "commercially made" because you can make your own freeze-dried food. And since we've heard they're really strict in Japan, can anyone confirm this for us? thanks
I haven’t found what I’m looking for despite my searches!
For a 15-day trip next spring, I’d like to buy a card (preferably an eSIM, but a physical SIM is fine too) that also lets me make calls in the country (to contact a hotel, a tourist spot, etc.).
You can easily find options just for data, but I haven’t come across any that include calls, texts, or even MMS.
Could you recommend something?
hi there
I’m planning a trip in September—here’s my rough itinerary. What do you think? Is it easy to rent a car to get around between my stops? Thanks so much!
Philippe
StopNightsFull daysSeoul44Gurye (Jirisan)43Suncheon43Namhae43Gyeongju21Seoul1—
Hi,
July 2026: I’m writing to you from Dali.
First, I got scammed on Booking—AI-retouched photos. No tourists at this hotel (Yishanju Designer Hotel), and the reality was horrible: dirty, with a disgusting breakfast. It’s better to use Trip.com here.
Next, the old town was an infernal cacophony, packed with tourists who shoved past without a care. Some vendors harassed you to buy things. All the stalls sold the same cheap plastic junk or other uninteresting stuff. The beautiful scenery was ruined by vendors lining 100% of the alleys. Impossible to walk, crushing heat, nothing good to eat except fresh fruit. Horrible experience.
Day 2: We went to Cangshan Mountain by cable car—the ride was short and nothing spectacular. We were at 2,600 m.
My plan was to see Erhai Lake. Unfortunately, I followed the advice of an AI chatbot: take the boat at Langkan Dock. The Didi dropped us off in the nearest area, which was full of charming little alleys but packed with Chinese tourists. The three-wheeled yellow cabs zoomed through the narrow streets, forcing you to hug the walls, on top of the scooters and other pedestrians to deal with. Crossing the neighborhood was hellish and suffocating. Once out, we hit the "corniche," which was also packed with Chinese tourists. The lake’s edge was all pebbles, and everyone was standing around taking photos. I was with my 5-year-old son. I would’ve liked to sit down and let him play with stones by the water, but it was clear we didn’t belong. They were even shoving each other for a shot! There were no boats in sight. In short, we’d had enough, and there was nothing interesting there either.
On the way back, we had to cross that maze again under the scorching sun. My son was braver than me—I even had a little dizzy spell from all the chaos. Add to that Dali’s altitude (2,200 m), so altitude insomnia, fatigue, and vulnerability during the day...
The restaurants weren’t inviting—the staff served sticky rice in a little bucket. The dishes were wrapped, and you had to figure it out yourself. After that, they ignored you completely, even if you were the only tourist.
On the 3rd day, it was time to leave for Shaxi. I hope to see beautiful villages. But honestly, I’m exhausted by this atmosphere where everything is complicated, communication is never smooth, noise is everywhere, and the behavior of some Chinese people is abusive...
Silver lining: not a drop of rain in 4 days and blue skies.
I couldn’t visit the villages in southern Yunnan because of rain and storms there...
But I was expecting to see a few more tourists.
We’re planning a 17-day trip to South Korea in October 2026 with my husband and our daughters, who’ll be 9 years old.
I’d love to get your thoughts on our draft itinerary.
First, some key details:
1/ Jeju Island is a must for us. I’ve personally dreamed of going there for years after reading a novel about it.
2/ Our girls are used to road-trip style travel since they were born, so this kind of trip won’t be an issue for them.
3/ We plan to travel by train, except on Jeju where we’ll rent a car (we already have an international driver’s permit).
Itinerary:
Seoul: 1 arrival day at 10 AM + 4 full days
Gyeongju: 2 days
Busan: 3 days
Jeju: 4 days
Seoul: 2 days
Hi there,
My girlfriend (23) and I (24) are heading to Japan for the first time from October 20th to November 6th. Here’s our itinerary:
6 nights in Tokyo
1 night in Hakone (ryokan already booked)
4 nights in Kyoto (hotel already booked)
2 nights in Osaka
4 nights back in Tokyo
I’d like to book hotels for Tokyo (both stays) and Osaka, but I’ve gotten so many different recommendations.
I’ve read that Shinjuku is the place to be for its huge hub, accessibility, and things to do, but I’ve also heard about Shibuya, Asakusa, and Ueno.
I’ve looked at hotels, and first off, I’m surprised by the prices compared to what I’ve seen on forums (I guess inflation’s hit here too… and maybe I’m late to the booking game?). I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the options.
For our first stay in Tokyo, I’d prefer a hotel (not a residence or Airbnb) since we’ll be arriving at night, and it’s our first time in Japan. It’d be great to have a place with a reception, staff who speak at least a little English, and can give us some guidance. For the second stay, we could consider other options if it’s better.
Budget-wise, we can go up to 150–180 € per night, but if we can save some money to spend elsewhere, that’d be amazing!
I’m open to all recommendations, hotel suggestions, or any other tips for Tokyo (first stay), Osaka, and Tokyo (second stay).
Hi there,
I’m getting ready for a classic tourist trip to China in May 2026.
The "Terres Lointaines" itinerary looks good to me, and the price is interesting.
Has anyone traveled with them before? Any feedback?
Is there a better option?
Thanks so much for sharing your experiences on this!
Michel
I just booked my hotel in Seoul—it’ll be near Unhyeongung, on Samil-Daero 30-Gil—and I’m wondering if there’s public transport from the airport to this address (bus or subway)? If not, what’s the taxi fare? I read it’s around 50 or 60 €.
I’m traveling to Japan with a young adult with autism (ASD) from July 28 to August 8, following a pretty classic route: Osaka, Hiroshima, Kyoto, and Tokyo. I’m looking for a schedule of the most spectacular fireworks displays during that time. So far, the dates for the major *hanabi* events aren’t available online yet. If anyone has them, I’d really appreciate it if you could share!
We’ll be doing a self-drive trip using public transport in May 2026.
On Day 6, we’ll arrive in Hakone by train from Tokyo in late morning. We’ll spend the night in Hakone before heading to Kyoto.
The main goal of this stop is clearly the view (no hiking) of Mount Fuji, not so much exploring Hakone, where the sights seem limited.
I’ve read on the forum that the view is great from Gotemba, but it also takes a good hour by bus to get there. And, apart from that view, there’s nothing else to see in Gotemba!
So, I’m not sure what to choose. Any thoughts? Or alternatives to suggest?
Maybe some spots in Hakone or Gotemba for a great view?
Hi everyone, I’m Julien!
This summer, from late June to late July, I’m planning a one-month solo trip to Japan—my first time!
I’d love to hear your thoughts and advice on the itinerary I’ve put together to explore this amazing country.
Here are the routes I’m considering:
**Option 1: More mountain and nature-focused**
Tokyo: 8 nights, with day trips to Nikko and maybe the Izu Peninsula
Kawaguchiko (Lake Kawaguchi/Mt. Fuji): 1 night. The place looks stunning, but I’m worried Mt. Fuji might not be visible due to the weather
Kyoto: 6–7 nights (including a trip to Nara)
Osaka: 1–2 nights, where I’d like to drop off my things to make the Kumano Kodo easier
Kumano Kodo: 3 nights—an experience I haven’t seen much elsewhere, but I thought it sounded really interesting
Hiroshima: 2 nights
Miyajima: 1 night
Takayama: 3 days
Kanazawa: 3 days (From what I understand, the Osaka–Takayama–Kanazawa–Tokyo route is convenient for transport)
Tokyo: 1 night (return)
**Option 2: More varied but a bit vague in parts**
Tokyo: 8 nights
Kyoto: 7 nights (+ Nara)
Osaka: 2 nights
Kobe + Himeji: just passing through—I’m not sure if it’s worth a night
Naoshima: 1 night—still pretty unclear for me
Takamatsu: 2 nights. An interesting city, but I’m not sure how long to stay
Shimanami Kaido: biking from Imabari to Onomichi, then heading to Hiroshima
Hiroshima: 2 nights
Miyajima: 1 night
Kyushu road trip (Aso + onsens + Fukuoka): 5 nights (also pretty vague—I could fly from Fukuoka back to Tokyo)
Tokyo: 1 night
**Option 3: More balanced/simplified**
Tokyo: 8 nights
Kawaguchiko: 1 night
Kyoto: 7 nights (+ Nara)
Osaka: 2 nights
Koya-san: 1 night
Kumano Kodo: 3 nights
Takayama: 3 nights
Kanazawa: 3 nights
Tokyo: 1 night
A few key points:
I haven’t made any reservations yet, except for the flight tickets.
I know my plans are too packed and will need to be adjusted.
I’m specifically looking for advice on which stops to cut or shorten.
Hello everyone,
Like Cedric13600, I’ve booked a flight ticket for 30 days / 29 nights in September 2026, from Beijing to Shanghai. We’re a couple in our sixties who love independent road trips.
I’d like to draw inspiration from the following private itinerary suggested by a travel agency:
Day 1: Arrival in Beijing
Day 2 to 4: Beijing
Day 5: Datong
Day 6 & 7: Pingyao
Day 8 to 10: Xi'an
Day 11: Luoyang
Day 12: Dengfeng
flight
Day 13 & 14: Chongqing
flight
Day 15 & 16: Lijiang
Day 17: Dali
Day 18: Kunming
Day 19: Jianshui
Day 20 & 21: Yuanyang
Day 22: Travel via Guilin
Day 23 & 24: Yangshuo
Day 25: Guilin
Day 26 & 27: Zhangjiajie
flight
Day 28 & 29: Shanghai
Day 30: Departure from Shanghai
But to do this itinerary independently:
1. This schedule seems very ambitious to me—what do you think?
2. If it’s too packed, what would you remove as a priority?
Thanks so much in advance for your help.
I’m planning a 5-week trip between Yunnan and Sichuan from mid-October to the end of November 2026:
Arriving in Kunming, I’ll do a loop in the far south of Yunnan via Thonghai, Jhiansu, Zhemi, Yuanyang, Nafa, Jinping, Mengzi, and Shilin (visiting markets, villages, and hiking), then head to northern Yunnan/southern Sichuan on the same theme (passing through Kunming again) via Dongchuan, Huize, Qiaojia, Puge, Xichang, Lanba, Butuo, Huolie, Dimo, Riha, Niuniuba, Meigu, Mabian, and Leshan, before arriving in Chengdu (where I’ll take my return flight to Paris).
This would be a trip with a strong ethnic/rural focus. Since I’ve never traveled in China, I’d love to hear your thoughts on doing this solo. Are there public transport options in the region? What tips do you have for traveling through this area as smoothly and enjoyably as possible? I’ve done quite a bit of backpacking in the mountains of northern Vietnam and really enjoyed using local motorbike drivers. Is something like that available in this region (through local tourist agencies or hotels)?
What should I be cautious about? Are local tourist agencies (or hotels) offering tours and guides reliable? If you know of any specialized sites sharing tips or experiences, or names of local agencies, hotels, etc., please don’t hesitate to share them! :)
In short, all your advice (on any topic that comes to mind!) is very welcome.
Thanks so much!
While researching South Korea, I came across the term "templestay," which refers to a Korean program that lets you stay in a traditional temple to discover Buddhism and Korean culture by living like the temple residents and doing activities like making lanterns.
A templestay isn’t just for foreign tourists—on the booking site, I saw that some temples are more geared toward foreigners, with English-speaking monks.
I was wondering if it’s still worth it, especially in temples where the monks don’t speak English?
I'm 69 years old and heading to China, where most tourist sites are free or discounted for me. However, trip.com either refuses to let me book because the sites are free or doesn’t apply the discount. Does WeChat apply this discount if I book through them? How can I just reserve without paying and pay on-site? Is that possible?
