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May 19th, 2025 | 04:54 PM
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Be advised that Tsurunoyu gets too many daytrippers. Would be better, I think. to go further up into the Nyuto Onsenkyo area. But any would be good before/after day-visitor onsen hours.
The folkloro hotel at Kakunodate Station is an inexpensive good value.
Good luck getting a booking at this late date. You can ask if there is a standby list in case of a last-minute cancellation.
I found a couple of unusual onsen places up there. One was so remote that it does not have electricity. The other had some interesting geothermal features and radioactivity. I decided not to go there because many/most of the other guests would be there to treat their cancers. Might be less fun to share it all with sick people.
The ANA Crowne Plaza Akita is a short walk from the station. The rooms are good. The breakfast is very good. Would stay again.
Probably would be best to fly back to HND and spend the last night at an airport hotel or in Shinagawa. I would book one of the value fares that JAL offers - the one that offers a refund up to departure with a small fee. Assuming you are flying home from HND.
The folkloro hotel at Kakunodate Station is an inexpensive good value.
Good luck getting a booking at this late date. You can ask if there is a standby list in case of a last-minute cancellation.
I found a couple of unusual onsen places up there. One was so remote that it does not have electricity. The other had some interesting geothermal features and radioactivity. I decided not to go there because many/most of the other guests would be there to treat their cancers. Might be less fun to share it all with sick people.
The ANA Crowne Plaza Akita is a short walk from the station. The rooms are good. The breakfast is very good. Would stay again.
Probably would be best to fly back to HND and spend the last night at an airport hotel or in Shinagawa. I would book one of the value fares that JAL offers - the one that offers a refund up to departure with a small fee. Assuming you are flying home from HND.
May 20th, 2025 | 08:48 AM
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Sorting out our "in country" transportation starting with Kansai airport to Kyoto at the start. Looks like the options include train, bus , taxi. All 3 taking about 1.25 hours; with train and bus cost about the same and taxi much more $.
Any suggestions for the Osaka - Kyoto ?
From Kyoto we'll go to Tokyo via Train. Then from Tokyo plane to Akita (likely ONJ). Back to Tokyo (train or plane TBD family decision).
thank you!
Any suggestions for the Osaka - Kyoto ?
From Kyoto we'll go to Tokyo via Train. Then from Tokyo plane to Akita (likely ONJ). Back to Tokyo (train or plane TBD family decision).
thank you!
May 20th, 2025 | 09:56 AM
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May 20th, 2025 | 04:55 PM
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Sorting out our "in country" transportation starting with Kansai airport to Kyoto at the start. Looks like the options include train, bus , taxi. All 3 taking about 1.25 hours; with train and bus cost about the same and taxi much more $.
Any suggestions for the Osaka - Kyoto ?
From Kyoto we'll go to Tokyo via Train. Then from Tokyo plane to Akita (likely ONJ). Back to Tokyo (train or plane TBD family decision).
thank you!
Any suggestions for the Osaka - Kyoto ?
From Kyoto we'll go to Tokyo via Train. Then from Tokyo plane to Akita (likely ONJ). Back to Tokyo (train or plane TBD family decision).
thank you!
I would probably take the bus. Just easier with luggage. No-brainer if it stops at my hotel. Then taxi from the bus station.
You could take a look at a car service like MK Taxi. That would be a good way with three or four people with luggage.
You could ship luggage from the airport to arrive the next afternoon to lighten your load
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