Travelling during Golden Week

Hi there,

I am not really worried about 1.) N'EX as this is a special airport train and not that much influenced by Golden Week not about 3.) As you would have plenty of time to reserve these tickets once in Japan.

However 2. The Hayabusa to Hokkaido is what slightly worries me, Friday the 29th is the first day of Golden Week and this train line is very popular due to its resent opening. I however don't see an alternative to trying to reserve tickets once landed at Narita Airport (and hope for the best). There no way to reserve the tickets outside of Japan and collect them on the day of travel. Afraid I don't see any other option, outside of booking a flight or changing the itinerary.

Good luck!
Daniel

Hi Daniel-San,

Thanks for the response and insights!

Would it be much better if I were to change my flight date to 28th Apr instead of 29th Apr then? Would you think there will be certainty in getting a 5/7pm Shinkansen ticket heading to Hakodate?

Alternatively, I'm also considering the possibility of upgrading to a green car ticket or as you have suggested , getting a domestic flight out.

What do you think?

Cheers
CK

Hi CK,

I can't say for sure but the 28th may be a saver option all together, however I can't give a full guarantee. What you could do is fly in on the 28th and reserve a ticket for Tokyo - Aomori via this website. Collect it on the 28th and travel on the 29th. The Eki Net website I linked requires tickets to be picked up 1 day in advance, so it would not work if you wish to travel directly on to arrival.

I think that would be the safest option if possible.
-Daniel

Hi Daniel-San,

Thanks a lot! The advice is truly helpful and much appreciated!

Cheers
CK