What to wear during Spring/Sakura Season:

1. Make sure to bring your thermal inner wears. I had mine from Uniqlo - those were the sets I bought from my last winter trip.
2. You will never go wrong with having a bubble jacket and a thick coat. Based on my experience, spring could be windier than winter, and wind brings more cold to us than snow - so be ready with some good outer layers to keep you warm :)
3. Do not under estimate the convenience of having a good pair of sneakers and flats. This is specially if you are doing a DIY Trip, because while boots could bring your look to a whole new different style, it could also make or break your day specially if you are not use to wearing them. Remember to always choose comfort over style - and nothing beats if you can hit both.
4. BUY THEM IN YOUR COUNTRY or bring one from your closet!!! You will do your self a huge favor of buying these cold weather apparel here. When we were there last March, stores were already updating their stocks for spring and summer collections, finding a good clothing that will keep you warm might be very difficult and costly during this time.
5. Layer with colors. Spring is a happy and vibrant season, so you may wanna go with the vibes. Colors like bright yellow, green, pink, sky blue were my favorites.

1. Sleeping at the airport is okay. W have tried this because most of the Cebu Pacific flights to Chubu International Airport is at night. Leaving Manila at 3PM and arriving in Japan at 8PM, and since we usually avail of JR Passes and it is not smart to activate it at this point just to cover the train ticket out of the airport.
2. Find a place closer to train station. It is your fist time, navigating around might be a little bit challenging specially that your body is still adjusting to cold weather. While taking a taxi could be an option, it will be on hefty cost. 
3. Wear you warm clothing before going out of the airport. The night in Nagoya when we visited last spring is still as cold a winter - no kidding.

Getting around Nagoya and Japan in General:

1. Take advantage of tourist passes, specially if this is your first time. Their train stations are not so simple for those who haven't been to countries with extensive metro railway system. Having a pass might save you from paying if you happen to mistakenly enter or aboard the wrong train. I prefer the 

   Kansai Wide Area Pass - Japan Rail Pass 

    for this trip. 
2. Ask for help. Japanese are very helpful and accommodating, so if you already feel that you are kinda lost, don't hesitate to ask.
3. Learn the art of using Google Maps. Japans transport system was perfectly integrated to google maps, and it works like magic! You can see the travel time, which train to take, which platform and even the fare cost is there.
4. Be respectful and obedient to their commuting etiquette. Japanese has are nice and Japan is such an ideal place to visit and even settle - and this is primarily because of the incomparable discipline and manners of the Japenese. Note that, talking loud and accepting calls in the public transportation can be very disturbing. Throwing your rubbish just anywhere is a big NO, NO. Cutting the line is a shame! So please be mindful :)

 🌸Detailed Itinerary and Expense for your Spring in Japan:🌸