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Upon arriving at Kansai International Airport, my first priority was to prepare for the journey to Kyoto. As Kyoto was the initial destination of this trip, it was only natural to make arrangements to travel from Kansai International Airport to Kyoto. Among the various transportation options available, I chose to use the “Haruka” train. The Haruka train is an express ...

When planning an overseas trip, one inevitable consideration is mobile phone and internet usage. While phone usage might not pose a significant concern, a lack of internet connectivity can indeed cause inconvenience during travel. Typically, there are three ways to address this concern, and detailed information can be found by clicking the link below: “Japan Pocket WiFi – Global WiFi” ...

The flight from Incheon Airport arrived at Kansai International Airport in Japan approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes later. Even after landing at the airport, the ground transit took quite some time, causing a delay beyond the expected time. Kansai International Airport serves as a gateway to Japan’s Kansai region and is commonly used when visiting cities such as Osaka, ...

For this Japan Kansai region trip, we chose “Eastar Jet” as our airline. I hadn’t used Eastar Jet since a long time ago when I traveled to Jeju Island, but this time, the opportunity arose. Eastar Jet reportedly suffered significant economic losses due to the recent impact of COVID-19. The demand for travel plummeted rapidly after the spread of COVID-19, ...

In anticipation of the Chuseok holiday, my family and I decided to travel to the Kansai region in Japan, specifically Osaka and Kyoto. However, considering the likelihood of many people traveling overseas during the Chuseok holiday, we opted to embark on our journey a week earlier. We planned to spend three nights and four days exploring Osaka and Kyoto as ...

After completing the departure inspection at Narita Airport, we entered the duty-free area, marking the final leg of our journey. During a previous Tokyo trip, we departed from Terminal 3. Terminal 3, at that time, was relatively quiet, with only about 5-6 stores in the duty-free area, giving it a somewhat empty feeling. However, we managed to purchase some commemorative ...

We safely arrived at Narita Airport by taking the Skyliner train from Ueno Station. Just five days ago, we arrived here for our inbound journey, and time has swiftly passed as we return for our departure. “Narita Airport Terminal 1 Departure Procedures” This time, we used Terminal 1. Narita Airport is a large airport with Terminals 1 through 3. During ...

There are various transportation options connecting Tokyo city center and Narita Airport in Tokyo. Since all railways in Japan are privatized, there are not only one railway line but various lines operated by different companies. For more detailed information on this, you can check the link below: “The Fastest Route Connecting Tokyo City Center and Narita Airport – Skyliner” Among ...

Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 commenced operations on January 18, 2018, as a response to the growing number of international travelers, necessitating the expansion of Incheon Airport. Originally planned to be situated south of Incheon Airport Terminal 1, technical constraints led to the decision to place Terminal 2 on the north side of the airport. “Incheon Airport Terminal 2, Travelmate” ...

There are various ways to travel from Tokyo’s Narita Airport to the city center. You can use different railway routes or opt for transportation methods like buses or taxis. For details on various transportation methods, you can check my previous summary shared at the following link: “Traveling to Tokyo City using Keisei 1000 Yen Bus” Among the various options, we ...

In the Tokyo area of Japan, there are two transportation cards available: ‘Suica’ and ‘Pasmo.’ During a previous Tokyo trip, I used the Suica transportation card. This time, with a friend from the UK, we decided to purchase Suica cards together, considering the convenience and familiarity of using Suica. “Suica, available in the Tokyo area of Japan” Suica is one ...

For this Tokyo trip, I entered Japan through Narita Airport. Tokyo has both Haneda Airport and Narita Airport. While Haneda Airport is closer to the Tokyo city center, Narita Airport is situated on the outskirts of Tokyo. Considering the location alone, Haneda Airport seems advantageous. However, when taking into account overall ticket prices, Narita Airport also has its own merits. ...