Hi all,

I just came back from Japan last month after a backpacking trip. I visited Tokyo, Takayama, Nagano City and Matsumoto City. I am really interested to be going back to Shin Hirayu to do some hiking there. Is there a lot of mountain huts I can hop into from a route to route there in the area? I wonder if anyone knows about these.

Thanks.

Hi,

its not that hard to get visa, you need to fill up some forms from the japanese embassy in KL's website. Your bank account/ FD must have about RM6000, you will need to print statement and attach them together with the forms and passport to submit for the visa. It will be ready in 3 days time of submission but they have only certain time to collect your visa so don't do this last minute. You can buy your tickets first if you meet their requirements, i think its a strong case if you purchase return tickets. The Japanese welcome tourism so visa should be no problem.