Flying Jetstar vs others to Japan

[brett-au]

Hi

I was wondering if anyone could give me some tips about flying Jetstar to Japan. On the surface it looks like a good deal $350 + tax each way, but I have a feeling once I add
- in flight food
- excess bagage (not skis but ski gear so 20-25 kg all up)
- getting to tokyo/ski resorts
I'd be better off flying Qantas.

So - what is transport like from either of the two airports Jetstar fly into - are we talking a price difference similar to Avalon vs Tulla?

Are there any carriers that are star alliance that are an alternative and not exceptionally expensive (ie no trips via the US)?

Thanks

 

[NYCguy]

Hi

I was wondering if anyone could give me some tips about flying Jetstar to Japan.

From what I have read here and elsewhere, the best tip seems to be "fuggeddaboutit".

 

[Evan]

Jet* still only flys to Osaka (KIX) right ?
If thats the case the train or plane even to Tokyo will set you back 10,000-15,000 yen ($100-150)

If you check different dates (like the days when QF double flights) there is often a decent price SYD-NRT (or MEL-SYD-NRT).

Other options include CX to HKG and from there to NRT or KIX, sometimes this is really cheap even if it is a little out of the way.

E

 

[Commuter]

Evan - Jetstar does Nagoya as well.

Jso - train from Nagoya to Tokyo will set you back around 10,000 yen

But Nagoya might be reasonably convenient for some of the ski resorts.

 

[futaris]

Are there any carriers that are star alliance that are an alternative and not exceptionally expensive (ie no trips via the US)?

Try ANA , Singapore Airlines, Thai or Air New Zealand ???

 

[fortymilliondaggers]

Depends where in Japan you want to go. It's hard to beat Jetstar if the main thing is just getting over to Japan. This is one route where they consistently have the lowest prices. If you want to select an entry port other than Kansai or Nagoya (other options are Tokyo, Fukuoka, Sapporo), be prepared to pay extra.

Nagoya airport is a 500 yen bus ride from Nagoya city. Which is in turn pretty convenient to the Japan Alps ski fields by the Chuo Line to Matsumoto and Nagano (the gateway cities).

Kansai Airport is about an hour, 1200 yen train ride from Osaka. Add half an hour and 600 yen to Kyoto. Both are fantastic destinations.

One further consideration is that many travellers to Japan fly into Tokyo, Shinkansen to Kyoto, back to Tokyo to depart. That's the classic itinerary, done with the JR Pass. Again, it just depends on what you want. The best thing about visiting Japan is taht there's a great deal of flexibility in transport arrangements - it's almost overwhelming.

 

[fortymilliondaggers]

Depends where in Japan you want to go. It's hard to beat Jetstar if the main thing is just getting over to Japan. This is one route where they consistently have the lowest prices. If you want to select an entry port other than Kansai or Nagoya (other options are Tokyo, Fukuoka, Sapporo), be prepared to pay extra.

Nagoya airport is a 500 yen bus ride from Nagoya city. Which is in turn pretty convenient to the Japan Alps ski fields by the Chuo Line to Matsumoto and Nagano (the gateway cities).

Kansai Airport is about an hour, 1200 yen train ride from Osaka. Add half an hour and 600 yen to Kyoto. Both are fantastic destinations.

One further consideration is that many travellers to Japan fly into Tokyo, Shinkansen to Kyoto, back to Tokyo to depart. That's the classic itinerary, done with the JR Pass. Again, it just depends on what you want. The best thing about visiting Japan is taht there's a great deal of flexibility in transport arrangements - it's almost overwhelming.

 

[Deleted member 6404]

Its been many years since I have been to Japan(oz $ gave me 154 yen then)and have just booked my self on Jetstar to Nagoya.
A friend of mine who just recently came back from there told it it was a great place to visit, as long as you dont eat or sleep there, LOL prices are Exx_xy as.
Cheers

 

[dajop]

A friend of mine who just recently came back from there told it it was a great place to visit, as long as you dont eat or sleep there, LOL prices are Exx_xy as.
Cheers

Was there 2 years ago or so, and at the time I had also been given the advice about it being expensive. But even then with an ER of 70 Yen:1 AUD I found it quite affordable, not terribly different to Sydney or Melbourne in terms of accom/food prices. With the ER hovering around 100, I can't imagine it being too different now, if not cheaper. Also loved getting the 7 day JR pass, and zoomed around the countryside on bullet trains for relatively small cost.

 

[Evan]

Yes, its not that expensive !
I love the place and althoug its easy to get over Tokyo quickly the rest of the country is just wonderful !

For some cheaper accomodation....
TOYOKO INN
(Its business hotels, so no room service ! but clean and cheap, and internet access for free)

Also this link may be useful... JAPANESE INN GROUP

My favorite hotel in Tokyo for nice hotel at a decent price usually PARK HOTEL TOKYO its not as close as others to a rail station, 5 mins walk (but all undergropund)

JR rail passes are great if you want to see some of the country.

E

 

[brett-au]

Thanks to all for their replys

Since posting, Jetstar had their international sale, which was just too good to miss.

For $750 I'm getting an extra 5kg + food each way. Considering I'm now going for 3 weeks, I'm sure the trip wont be too bad overall

Currently the plan is a week's skiing and 2 weeks looking around. Only another 2.5 months till I go.

 

[Mrmaxwell]

Thanks to all for their replys

Since posting, Jetstar had their international sale, which was just too good to miss.

For $750 I'm getting an extra 5kg + food each way. Considering I'm now going for 3 weeks, I'm sure the trip wont be too bad overall

Currently the plan is a week's skiing and 2 weeks looking around. Only another 2.5 months till I go.

Can't go wrong for that price! Mmmmm Japanese powder and women