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Hakone Itinerary: Daytrip from Tokyo with Hakone Free Pass (2023)

We got a 2 day Hakone Free Pass here from Klook.  The Free Pass includes the train trip to Odawara, Tozan Train, Ropeway, Cable Car, Ropeway, Cruise ship, and buses.  To redeem this pass for a physical ticket, head to Odakyu Sightseeing Service Center at Shinjuku station.  There are signboards to lead you to Odakyu Sightseeing Station.  The staff were fluent in English. They gave us 2 physical Hakone free passes easily redeemed from the Klook app.  From Shinjuku station, the free pass allows you to enter the train station to take the Odakyu Line from Tokyo to Odawara. However, we didn't know this so we bought two additional one-way tickets to Odawara. You have to show the pass to the station master. Alternatively, you can take the Romance-car. We started our trip around 9-10am.  Map from https://www.hakonenavi.jp/international/en/around  At Odawara station, take the Hakone-Yumoto line to Hakone-Yumoto station.   Hakone-Yumoto line A map on the train  From  Hakone-Yumoto station, t

ZipAir Flight Review from Singapore to Japan

We took ZipAir 3 times from Singapore to Tokyo.  ZipAir does not fly to Osaka so we took another plane back from Osaka to Singapore.  ZipAir is a subsidiary airline from Japan Airlines.  Airline: ZipAir Route: Singapore to Narita Airport (Tokyo)  Aircraft: S0ZSA0A and V0ZSA0A Seat: 36K (Non-reclining seat)  Flight Time: 01:20 -> 09:05, and 17:20 -> 23:50 Checking in at Changi Airport It's easy to check in at Changi Airport Terminal 1, counters opened at 10pm+, 3 hours before the flight.  Boarding Seniors and young children have priority to board the plane first.  The plane left on time.  In-Flight Entertainment There is no in-flight entertainment so I slept throughout.                               Seats & Comfort The seats are relatively new and have a head rest. I brought along my pillow for extra comfort.  Service including Food & Drink Water costs 2.50 yen.  Arriving in Narita Airport Upon arriving at Narita Airport, save your QR codes from the Japan Web for smoot