i witnessed the promo without the surcharge on monday (2nd May), it lasted until about 6pm i think, only half a day. just a day before (election day), it was still normal price.

it really puzzled me that why no surcharge, my hand gatal almost want to book another flight then only decide the itenary lol, but was so sudden so i didn't do it. then i check again around 6:30pm or so, surcharge applied... =.=

i think there should be surcharge, even if they'll give huge discount. no surcharge sounds like bug to me. but i do hope those who grabbed that deal will turn out real.

Just join MAS member and they will email you their offers from time to time

Guys, I'm starting my initial plan for my Japan trip next year. How much roughly does it cost for a month backpacking over there? I'm planning to visit the whole Japan. Is RM4k enough? Or should I allocate more?

U'll need approx JPY3500/day for ur lodging & food. Multiply that for ur length of stay + transport + ticket etc.

Wait2, I never have bothered about JPY before but is our MYR bigger than JPY?

This post has been edited by arsengal: May 11 2013, 09:49 PM

Technical Black & white are true.

But Actual are not

This post has been edited by RegentCid: May 11 2013, 09:53 PM

if never been to japan before, better just stay around 1 place first. tokyo or osaka/kyoto is a good start. RM4000 probably can only fly to and stay a one place for a week and cheap meals daily (or capsule hotel and better meals daily). if visit whole japan (or those famous spots), RM10,000 maybe?

100yen is almost equal to 1USD, which is RM3.12 as of today (money changer rate). if you're more familiar with USD, a meal typically go for USD$3~$5 for cheap bento from convenient store (though they're much better compare to what's selling in malaysia including isetan) or chain store noodle/rice; USD$5~10 for better meal like ramen or set meal or conveyor belt sushi (want something nice like sushi bar or pork cutlet or unagi rice? at least $10 upward to $30+, or more for higher end sushi meal or wagyu sukiyaki etc).

traveling about USD$6~10 daily within same city, and not included airport to hotel transport.

traveling to other prefectures about $40 for nice overnight bus ride, or $130~$200 for bullet train...

haven't include stuffs like entrance ticket, souvenirs etc...

This post has been edited by little ice: May 11 2013, 10:46 PM

I see. I forgot to mention up there that the 4k is not included with air tickets. I've spared another part of my savings for the air tickets. And yeah if it happens, it's gonna be my first time to Japan. Wow, hmm because I'm planning to get on board the bullet trains as well, and have a ride on their subway lines to get around. Seems like I've to allocate more then. Thanks for the insight dude. Usually if Tokyo or Kyoto alone, how many days can I complete touring each city?

Hye, I know I be a quite lazy lad over here. but am planning for a trip next September with my dad only. Yes, just two of us. And I'm quite confused on how to write the letter. Anyone has the sample of a self explanatory letter stating how expenses will be borne ? If do, please share? Would be appreciated.

Do you have a blog? I mean travel blog? Would be nice to read any of your journey if you had one

the transportations are really really expensive.. especially bullet trains.. one way ride can cost you almost rm500..

Sorry I don't... don't have much interest in writing....

Hi All,

New to the forum. Will be flying to Osaka end of Nov'13. Just wondering if I should book my hotel now in order to have early bird discount? Plan to stay in budget hotel. Is it advisable to book via Air Asia website or some other websites such as Agoda? Your advice is appreciated.

Thanks.

This post has been edited by gpk6558: May 12 2013, 04:10 PM

can always look at agoda or hostelworld:)

Hi zstan,

Thanks for replying. Do you suggest AA's recommendation. Some of the hotels featured in their website are quite affordable.

I will be flying to Osaka with my family for our annual trip (wife and 1 kid). My budget is small. Do you think RM7 - 8k (excl air tickets) is enough for 6D/5N? I am not planning to go Tokyo but will be in Kansai area for the whole trip. Appreciate it if you could point me to a thread that talked about itinerary? Thanks.

I know Japan uses mainly 2 flat pin plugs, 100V, if I bring electric devices from Malaysia like camera, tablets, phone charges... do i need any converter or transformers? or just adapter will do?

This post has been edited by winifred86: May 13 2013, 11:22 PM

Just need the Adapter


If you buy any electronic from Japan back to Malaysia then you need Transformers to step down the voltage. Because Malaysia are 230V...Japan made Adapter just can withstand 110V. Malaysia 230V will burn the Japan electronic if you dun have any step down

This post has been edited by RegentCid: May 13 2013, 11:41 PM

ok, thanks for the information, I have an adapter it written 10A 250V~ and 15A 125V~ so it's usable in Japan to charge my electric devices 3 plugs to 2 flat pin plugs rite?

For me I tend to search hotel rankings and reviews on tripadvisor before booking. Can filter by your price budget too: http://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/Hotels-g2985...nki-Hotels.html

The particular hotel I stayed in is Hotel Kinki. Booked >3 months in advance and paid just ¥5,600/night



Kansai area 6d? do Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Kobe lor. My trip itinerary is here if you're interested: http://look-see-eat.blogspot.sg/2013/04/ja...three-days.html

Otherwise, Japan Guide will literally almost have every single info that you need to plan a trip. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2157.html ... best is you browse japan guide, come up with a skeleton itinerary then only post here and let the sifu's comment.

You need a transformer if your device doesn't accept 100v. I'd say majority of devices nowadays support 100-240V so you can just use a travel adaptor to plug it in, but it's worthwhile to check each one individually to make sure.