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Japan, being a neighboring country to South Korea, is relatively close when traveling by plane. Compared to other international destinations, the flight time is notably short, making it a convenient place to visit. Personally, when traveling to Japan, especially for short-haul flights, I prefer to use Low-Cost Carriers (LCC), which are known for their budget-friendly fares. “Incheon Airport – Tokyo ...

This marks my fourth international trip, and concurrently, my second journey to Tokyo. However, heading to the airport is still somewhat unfamiliar. Therefore, I continue to create a “checklist” before going to the airport, ensuring I don’t miss anything and checking each item one by one during the departure process. “Near Incheon Airport, Parking at Unseo Station” Departing from Paju ...

The time has come to conclude my 4-night, 5-day journey to the Kansai region of Japan. Reflecting on the Osaka and Kyoto areas, facing Typhoon Jebi in between, it’s already time to finish the trip and head back. After purchasing some small souvenirs at Doguyasuji Shopping Street, I boarded the Rapi:t train at Namba Station, heading to Kansai Airport. “Departure ...

I safely arrived at Kansai International Airport after departing from Incheon Airport. Immigration went smoothly, and I set foot in Japan for the first time. Firstly, after completing internet connectivity through the pocket Wi-Fi, the first place I headed to was the “convenience store.” “Lawson Convenience Store at Kansai International Airport Terminal 1” The terminal I used this time was ...

The flight departing from Incheon International Airport arrived at Kansai International Airport in Japan approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes later. Similar to Incheon Airport, Kansai International Airport is an artificial island airport built in the sea. “Airport on Osaka’s Artificial Island” Kansai International Airport is situated on an artificial island exclusive to Osaka, offering the advantage of a sea ...

The airline I chose for this trip to the Kansai region in Japan was “Air Seoul,” a low-cost carrier (LCC). Since the distance from Korea to Japan is relatively short, using a low-cost carrier didn’t cause much inconvenience, and I could visit Japan without significant issues. The proximity and the presence of multiple airlines operating on the same route make ...

In celebration of the upcoming Chuseok holiday, I planned to explore cities in the Kansai region of Japan, such as Osaka and Kyoto. Concerned about potential high airfare during the Chuseok holiday season, I was pleasantly surprised to find reasonably priced tickets, possibly influenced by the temporary closure of Osaka Kansai Airport due to Typhoon Jebi. Although the airfare was ...

I took the ¥1000 bus from Ginza, Tokyo’s city center, to Narita Airport Terminal 3. Although I didn’t make a reservation for the bus, fortunately, there were plenty of seats, and the roads were clear, allowing me to arrive much earlier than expected. My return flight was scheduled for 6:10 PM, and I reached the airport around 4:20 PM, providing ...

When entering Japan through Tokyo Narita Airport, it takes a considerable amount of time to reach the city center. Unlike Haneda Airport, which is closer to downtown, Narita Airport is relatively situated on the outskirts. Thanks to this, there are various transportation options available for traveling from Narita Airport to downtown Tokyo. As I’ve explored these options before, you can ...

Departing from Incheon Airport and arriving at Tokyo Narita Airport, I completed the immigration process. Now, it’s time to officially begin my journey in Japan. Although Narita Airport is often associated with Tokyo, it is physically located in Chiba Prefecture, next to Tokyo. There are various ways to travel from Narita Airport to downtown Tokyo, taking approximately one hour, somewhat ...

The Jeju Airplane, departing from Incheon Airport, successfully landed at Japan’s Narita Airport. The distance between Incheon and Tokyo wasn’t too vast, allowing for an arrival within approximately 2 hours by air travel. For flights from Gimpo Airport to Haneda Airport, the route is shorter, making it a more time-efficient option. “Narita Airport Immigration Procedure” Upon a smooth landing at ...

From February 24th to February 28th, 2018, I embarked on a sudden 4-night, 5-day trip to Tokyo, Japan. The journey was unplanned, initiated by my brother who was on a business trip in Japan. Although he had already arranged accommodation, I hastily purchased air tickets upon hearing the suggestion to join him if I had the time. “Incheon Airport – ...