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Hi, you can choose the unemployed. I had choose it for my parents too for the last trip to Japan.

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Yes, it cover the JR line from Shin Osaka to Kyoto. And it also cover the limited express Haruka train from the Airport to Kyoto.

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Thank you glad it is helpful. And hope you will have a great trip in Singapore soon!

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Hi, when you buy the regional pass, you will need to specify the "activation date" or "start date of period of use" into the system. And you can't change the date once you exchanged. But you can exchange the pass in any day before the activation date. If you want to know the buying process for the JR East pass, below is another video - th-cam.com/video/7kALakoTpKU/w-d-xo.html

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There don't seems to have an option to book ticket in advance online. It is a typical local bus stop, ride as you pay. Maybe you can find in the station itself. If not, i would advice to prepare cash in advance as one of the bus don't accept IC card. (2240yen) There are local bus operate by 2 operator, one by the Seibu Kogen and the other by Kusakaru Kotsu. The Seibu Kogen's bus at the bus stop platform 1 does accept IC card. Here's the link - www.seibubus.co.jp/rosen/karuizawa/ But the Kusakaru Kotsu's bus at bus stop platform 2 don't accept IC card. Here's the link - www.kkkg.co.jp/bus/timetable/en-timetable.pdf This is an option, the Seibu Kogen have a ticket office at Ikebukuro Station Information Center [Seibu Ticket Center]. Maybe you can buy in advance from there. (Google Translate the page) www.seibubus.co.jp/rosen/teiki/madoguchi/

For the Kansai Hiroshima Pass, you can take from Kansai Airport to Shin-Osaka station. Then from Shin-Osaka station to Hiroshima station, because the Shinkansen train only run along or start from Shin-Osaka station. There's no direct train from Kansai Airport to Hiroshima. You don't need to buy extra ticket, but remember to reserve your seat before your ride. (Although there are some non-reserved seat available) Even for the Nationwide JR PASS, you still need to stop at Shin-Osaka station, no extra ticket needed.

Thank you for the additional information, i too forget about the Seletar airport.

No, you can book the compartment suite first, and later purchase the Nikko pass either online or in Japan. I did that during my last trip.

Yes, the TWP cover you until Sakudaira. If you are taking any train with reserved seat, then you will need to get off the train and buy another ticket to Nagano because another passenger might have reserved the same seat for the remaining trip. You can remain in the journey if it is a non-reserved seat and pay the remaining amount at the destination station. I believe you will be taking the Shinkansen, so when you reserved your seat using the TWP until Sakudaira, you can also purchase the ticket in advance from Sakudaira to Nagano. If lucky enough, you can either reserved the same train and seat or different seat in the train. If you find it difficult to purchase the ticket from the ticket machine, you can ask the JR ticket office for help. If you don't mind to pay a bit more, since you are going to Nagano, you can purchase the JR East Pass, Nagano, Niigata area. Consider you need to purchase a return ticket, it can be worth a consideration.

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You don't need to pass through immigration, you can take a free transit shuttle bus from T2 that bring you to T4.

In the onsen area, you will be totally naked, walking around but there will be a small towel (provided) that you can bring along. (some people will use it to cover their part) But this towel cannot be submerged in the onsen water. Usually people just put it beside the onsen or on top of their head.

@@simplifytravel thanks for the info!

Yes, you can include as family when you register in the Visit Japan Web.

@@simplifytravel sorry. Forgot to ask, is the autogate dedicated for Electronic passport holders only?

@@redfingernails Yes, for biometric passport, but don't worry, if don't have the biometric, you can still use the manned gate with the staff, just inform the staff.

Hi, if you need the local Japanese phone number, then you can try the mobal plan - www.mobal.com/japan-sim-card/?t=st&source=3423 The Model (SIMs for Calls, Texts & Data) 30 days plans. It is available for pick-up at Haneda Airport - Haneda Airport Terminal 3 at the JTB Meeting Counter. If both parties have the messengers Apps like Whatsapp or LINE or other apps. You can also use the Data Only SIM plan, it only require data to work and don't need the local phone number. And if you choose to use the Data Only SIM, then the Sakura Mobile might be a better option as it provide more options in terms of the duration of use, from 5,8,12,15,21,30 days. Although price might be slightly higher. Sakura Mobile - www.sakuramobile.jp/lp/?i=psim Hope it help for your consideration.

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Hi, if you don't have any check-in luggage. It's possible to explore more in the transit area before the immigration process. The Jewel is after immigration, so it's impossible to visit when you are in the transit area. But you can take the Skytrain from either T2 to T3 that pass through the Jewel. (Operating hours: 0500hrs - 0200 hrs ) Children age 6 and above is able to use the ACI, but if there is any issue, there's also the manned counter, so don't worry. In the end, if you feel tried, there is also the transit hotel in the airport or budget hotel after immigration in Jewel, YOTELAIR. And remember to submit the correct date for the SG Arrival Card. Hope the above help you.

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If you only retrieve the regional pass, there's only 2 tickets, one is the physical pass itself and the another is the receipt. The later part of the video show the retrieving of the seat reservation tickets. I have reserved them in advance so i have collected them at the same time. And Yes, after you have the regional pass, you just have to insert it in order to enter the station. Those seat reservation ticket is there for your seat reference and in case the train staff want to check.

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The Kansai wide pass does allow you to travel on west shinkansen, sight seeing like hiroshima and miyajima is not covered unless the Kansai Hiroshima area pass. Overall getting any regional pass is a great deal.

Hi, once you pick up your sim card, the billing will start once you log-in to your account and activate your sim card.

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Thanks, care to share which part

@@simplifytravel its the opposite

Hi, if you are only transiting in Singapore, you don't need to submit the SG Arrival Card. Unless you go through the immigration process.

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Thank you, hope it is informative and correct. And will update with more information.

@@simplifytravel it is accurate! :)

Hi sorry, i don't have simulation for that.

@@simplifytravel Np. Thanks

Hi, if you have this pass and like to board the green car seat, you need to make a seat reservation from either the ticket machine or from the ticket counter and pay the additional fare for the green car seat. (First Class)

@@simplifytravel Thank you very much. Im off on Friday :D

Yes, you need to create separate entry trips for the SG arrival card. You just need to submit 2 times as you can only submit earliest 3 days prior to arrival.

I won't say profit, it's whether your currency convert to higher to lower value in foreign currency.

I won't recommend doing that, as your check-in luggage will be kept by the customs if not retrieve from the baggage area. You probably can do it when you don't have check-in luggage, but do note of your SG arrival date.

@@simplifytravel Thank you, I don't have any luggages.

Thank You, great suggestions, will study into them.

@@simplifytravel Thank you!

Thank you so much for this video! It was very helpful!

Thank you too!

The bus you can only pay by cash or Japan IC card, IC card will be the preferred payment method, and since no pass is used here.

I haven't try eating at the lobby lounge. But during my stay, there's alway a long queue especially in the morning. i would recommend to book a table, as it is a first come first serve basis. Book the table here - www.thetokyostationhotel.jp/restaurants-shop/the-lobby-lounge/

Hope they are smoking in the smoking zone.

Yes, the MRT system with the map make it easier to navigate around the city. Just need to know which station to disembark and exit.

Yes, it include the normal JR Line trains, Special Rapid Services, Rapid Services, and Local trains on JR-WEST Conventional lines, within the pass usage area.

Hi, and Yes, you still have to get this QR code and the procedures still remain un-change. But you still have the option to submit the paper form instead of the QR code if you prefer.

@@simplifytravel Noted ! Thanks for the info and very prompt response.

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