Osaka

The flight from Osaka to Hakata is direct, takes just over two hours, has comfortable seats, affordable fares, and frequent departures. If you have large luggage, it's easy to reserve a seat at the counter or at the airport on the same day; just follow the signs.

It's convenient and easy to use, and offers various discounts. I've bought a lot of clothes, daily necessities, sneakers, and more.

Scanning tickets with the machine is very convenient. You can also reserve seats for the Shinkansen or Limited Express trains using the machine without having to queue manually, which is especially convenient. Although you can only reserve seats by machine 6 times, it's relatively enough. For the 7th time, you can queue at the green window to reserve seats manually. Combining the Amanohashidate and Ine Passes, there are many people queuing to exchange for the pass on the right side of the train station exit, which is quite convenient and cost-effective.

Highly recommended for families traveling with children! Changing flight times is extremely convenient, eliminating worries about flight delays and saving a lot of queuing time. When entering the station, you can scan your child's barcode first to let them pass, then scan the barcodes of accompanying family members, and finally swipe your card to enter. The whole process is smooth and convenient! Exiting the station follows the same process. Just make sure your internet connection is working after you get off the plane, otherwise you won't be able to scan your card to enter the station!

I usually travel by bus, but this was my first time using the Rapit. The journey was comfortable. I booked a same-day ticket, and it was nice to be able to choose my seat at my desired time. However, if you stand at the back of the line, the luggage compartments get full, so you have to carry your suitcases to your seat; therefore, I think large suitcases should be placed at the front of the line.

I participated in this tour yesterday (October 2nd), and I felt lucky because everyone in the group was punctual, and our guide, Lai, was gentle, attentive, and humorous 👍. Regarding the trip itself, I think it was very worthwhile: First, I wouldn't normally go to Shirahige Shrine because of its inconvenient location; second, the Biwako Valley is breathtakingly beautiful, my favorite viewpoint ever; the ticket normally costs 5000 yen, but the group ticket was slightly cheaper (4300 yen); third, because the day's itinerary mainly focused on taking photos and riding the cable car, there was plenty of time (Biwako Valley actually has a suspension bridge and zipline, but I'm afraid of heights, so I didn't do them). Finally, remember to bring a jacket, as Biwako Valley is at a high altitude and quite windy, so it can be quite cold. Also, although I'm a little afraid of heights, the chairlifts in Biwako Valley aren't very high off the ground, and I thoroughly enjoyed riding them 👍

Aside from the slightly higher prices for dining inside the park, the restaurant staff were very helpful in finding seats and providing directions, which I appreciated! Everything else was great! The experience was excellent, but unfortunately, the zombie apocalypse was canceled due to rain.

Harry Potter and Don Quixote were so much fun! Buying time with money was such a good deal. Luckily, the crowds weren't too big this time, and we even got to see the Halloween zombies!

The view from Amanohashidate is fantastic! Our guide, Abu, did an excellent job with the time management, maximizing our time while giving us the convenience of a group tour with a sense of independence. He also provided great timing, location, and company, along with recommendations for attractions and restaurants before our arrival. Very thoughtful and helpful! A big thank you to our driver, Mr. Sakashita, for his friendly greetings every time we got on and off the bus, and for safely ferries us back after his long journey. Those who didn't buy cable car and boat tickets can purchase them on the bus – highly recommended!