Oh ok, thanks for the info. Yes am flying AA.

I've got another question here:-

Shinkansen from Saitama to Osaka.

Any advice on this?
Is there anywhere in Malaysia I get reserve / buy the tickets
to avoid not getting any seats? Is it always packed?

Thanks.

Check front pg on the line to calculate MRT ticket price. Diff lines diff rate hor. No standardisation.. certain newer lines esp that LRT to Odaiba within 1 stn can cost 210yen and on Asakusa, Ginza & others, ~ 160yen per stn and Yamnote price start from 110yen/stn if I still can remember. Cost of transportation inc public trpt in Japan is the most esp in Asia! There will be bo discounted tickets and you can either buy the their touch & go system either PASMO (Other MRTs) or SUICA (JR lines)... And most of the lines are not integrated. You out from one lines & swiitch to another competitor lines, expecting buy new ticket hor

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This post has been edited by stimix: Aug 28 2012, 07:30 PM

hi,i have a lil bit question about tokyo waterbus..my planning is to ride the boat from asakusa pier to odaiba pier..my question is,when i take the sumida river line,it mention to stop at hamarikyu pier and need to pay 300yen entry,is it compulsory to pay? cuz my destination is odaiba..after that it will travel to hinode pier and need to ride the odaiba line to harumi and odaiba seaside park..and im planning to stop at the pier which near to the real sized gundam,one piece ship and have a nice view of rainbow bridge...which pier i need to go?

There's no direct Shinkansen to Saitama so you'll be taking from Osaka to stations like Tokyo or Shinagawa then change train to Saitama. Use the links on the first page to find the train schedule and the stations where you need to change.
Jorudan's link is on the first page. Personally,I prefer to use Hyperdia. ( http://www.hyperdia.com/en/ )

I don't think there's ways to get the tickets in Malaysia (except for JR Rail Pass). It's not always packed so don't worry.
Just try to get your tickets when you arrive. You can buy them at any of the JR station's office.

You only pay the 300 yen at Hama Rikyu pier if you get off the boat. If not, you can just continue on it to Hinode Pier.
After that, you'll change to the Odaiba line at Hinode Pier to the Odaiba Seaside Park which is the one near to Diver City (1:1 Gundam).

Ah, soka ..so means that, from Saitama -> Tokyo -> Shinkansen -> Osaka?
Well, I was worried that the Shinkansen maybe packed and we may not be able
to reach Osaka on the planned date, but well, maybe just hope it will be a smooth transfer.

Thanks for suggesting Hyperdia, but I'm a little confused,
Is there any particular way to differentiate between rapid / local trains at the train station?
Oh by the way, how often would you see station names in english? I cant read chinese either

Thanks.

It'll say if it's local/rapid train on the train itself and on the signboards.
Also, all trains signboardss will rotate between Japanese and English.
In Tokyo, they will have announcements of the train stations in English while you're on the trains as well.

This post has been edited by PsyCHZZZ: Aug 28 2012, 11:49 PM

oh i see..thnks alot bro

@PsyCHZZZ
Helping out people on your birthday, what a good samaritan you are

Anyway, I'll be in Tokyo from 13-16 October, then heading out to Osaka and Kyoto. I'll try to slot in some time for the usual Malay-chan session, will invite you once confirmed

Haha... I'm a bit free recently so just dropped by to say hi.
It's just a coincidence that it's my birthday.

That's great! Well, let me know when you have decided on the time.

Thanks, but I just need to travel by the train on the JR Yamanote line for my 2 "free and easy" days. I will be staying near the Uguisudani station which is a 2 minutes train ride to Ueno where I can visit the Ueno Park, etc. And on the JR Yamanote line I can go to places like Shinjuku, Harajuku, Shibuya, etc. Hence, I only need to know about the JR Yamanote line and the fare and time taken from each station to another. I don't think it is advisable to buy any pass (Suica or whatever) since I will be going on the train to only a few place for 2 days. Unless they have a one day pass or something like that. Any advise, suggestion or comment from the people here? Thanks.

hi i will be in tokyo end of oct, arriving on aa at 11pm. Think of taking the train to tokyo but read the last train is at 11pm. Also read from the link on the 1st page there is late bus service provided at haneda airport but only to several stations. Can anyone suggest a good budget hostel/hotel near any of these stations pls (within walking distance):

Shinagawa Railway Station
Kita-Senju Railway Station
Grand Pacific LE DAIBA
Shibuya Mark City
Haijima Office and Tachikawa Railway Station
Omori Railway Station
Kamata Railway Station (via Hinode Street)

I'm on a budget so i want to avoid taxis and high end hotels if possible. Thanks.

Don't want to sleep in the airport, been there done that and i swear never to do that again.

This post has been edited by garfield01: Aug 29 2012, 01:35 PM

Are you arriving at Haneda?
Have you tried Haneda First Cabin?
Im not sure how is it but looks quite ok to me. Is about RM250+ per night.
First Cabin Website

Shinkuku, Harujuku & Shibuya all within 1 stn each or ~ 1-1.5km each from one stn to another.. Tp save the ridicolous high price of Yamanote, I walked from Shibuya to Harujuku and thereafter, no strength and took the train from Harajuku to Shinjuku which is ~ 110yen.. The cheaopest from the usual 160 yen/stn haha.

If you dun wan prepaid, just buy from the machine.. same price no discount.

This post has been edited by stimix: Aug 29 2012, 07:25 PM

Do our Ringgit Malaysia accepted in Japan? Can we use our RM and change to Yen in Japan?

Yes you can at the airport but really bad rate... Don't waste your commission there

Otanjoubi omedetou Phyzz

whoever in Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Nagoya(aichi/Yokkaichi/Ise), Kyoto, maybe i'll drop a visit :3
No finalize yet as im to depart via KIX or HND

good suggestion. thanks and appreciate ur help.

so guys,i just want some confirmation,i already book horidome villa hotel..double bed room..the problem is,it state that this room max 2 persons,but im traveling with 3 friends,and we want to stay all 3 in one room..anyone who has experience with this hotel,does the hotel allowed to add one more in the room? will need to pay extra fee?? thnks..