After immigration at Haneda, do they still allow us to bring water (purchased at tax free zone) on board the plane?

I have been to a few international airports in Asia, Europe and USA. So far, only those flights flying into USA seem to be more strict on liquids bought/obtained from boarding gate. My usual practice is empty bottle through the x ray machine. Then refill at boarding gate before getting on the flight. But, the flight HKG-ORD got extra liquid check inside the aerobridge itself right before reaching the plane!

I clear all the water before immigration check. Left empty bottle
After immigration check then refill water at water dispenser machine.

Which I always do

This post has been edited by RegentCid: May 19 2014, 02:01 PM

Planning to go to osaka for summer sonic on 17th august this year.
I am not interested in sightseeing if possible i want to go back to KL the day after the festival.

My itineary.

16/8
Arrive at KIX at 11pm.

17/8
Whole day at the music festival at maishima arena.

18/8
Free. My flight is at 11pm.
I feel stupid if i dont go anywhere.
But the problem is i do not know where to go.
My interest maybe shopping some streetwear brand.


My question:
Are the public transportations 24 hours service?

This post has been edited by doom_eulogy: May 19 2014, 06:44 PM

If i remember correctly, that's true for all US bound flight from HK - the security check is very near the gate. Can't recall if there's a water dispenser after the check point
Japan to US flight in Narita, there's a water dispenser near the gate, after the security checks

Japan to US all are premium flight. No budget airline. You can ask air steward give you brand new mineral water or refill your water bottle during flight.

Definitely no more water dispenser. I filled up my water bottle at the boarding area (after immigration) as usual. Then, I boarded the plane at the gate and walked along the aerobridge. Inside the aerobridge, literally steps away from the plane, they set up three desks and manually checked all hand carry bags. Luckily the guy was friendly and didnt demand that I surrender my lovely water bottle. He secretly poured away the water into the plastic lined boxes under the table and returned my empty bottle.

This October will be my first time travel USA via Incheon. Not sure of the procedure. To be safe, no water inside my bottle. Ask water from the lovely SQ girls instead.

I one time travelled MAS KUL-LHR. The 'lovely' lady don't want refill my bottle when I walked to the galley mid flight. She directed me to this dinky dispenser at the side of the galley wall. Water ended up taste funny.

I agree on the first part. 7 Days just stick to one region.

RC Sifu, you mentioned previously that you like staying at APA hotels. I am now looking through the online booking system and managed to book a room with the Japanese system. I just keyed in my name, address and booking date without any need for credit card. The English version look totally different and need credit card information. My question is,

1) Is my Japanese booking valid even though they never ask for credit card as guarantee? I saw something as credit card prepayment at the end of the booking page. Does that I mean I must prepay before I arrive in Japan?

2) If I go for the English booking system and keyed in my credit card details, would I be charged immediately?

3) As I am going to stay at APA hotels in Kyoto and Hiroshima, will there be any member discount like the Toyoko Inn member card if I appy for the APA card? I saw something like points system?

4) Any comments on APA Kyoto Ekimae vs APA Kyoto Horikawadori? Horikawadori is further away but has indoor public bath. Ekimae is nearer. Which one would you pick?

Many thanks.

My recent GW trip: not as crowded as I think, no sardine experience in subway, but earthquake on my Day3.

Day 1
-Reach Haneda at 10:30pm, stay one night in First Cabin at Terminal 1.

Day2
-Asakusa area
-Ueno Park: National Musuem of Nature and Science
-Roppongi Hill: Observation deck and Sky deck
-Tokyo Tower: just photo outside.

Day3
-Shibuya: Meiji Jingu & Omotoe Sando
-Harajuku
-Shinjuku: Shopping and Kabukicho.
-Dinner at 天ぷら新宿つな八

Day4
-Tsukiji Market
-Imperial Palace: register via the link to entry to the palace area http://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/english/guide/koukyo.html
-Ghibli Musuem: buy via JTB Malaysia
-Ueno Ameyoko Market:

Day5
-Shinkansen to Nagoya
-Nagoya Castle
-Nagoya City Science Musuem
-Osu Kannon Temple & Shopping Arcade
-Dinner at まるや 本店

Day6
-Shinkansen to Osaka
-Shitennonji Temple
-Osaka Castle
-Shinsekai
-Dinner at - づぼらや

Day7
-Kyoto
-Fushimi Inari Taisha
-Kiyomizu-dera
-Ginkakuji
-Kinkakuji
-Arashiyama

Day8
-Nara
-Kasuga Taisha Shrine
-Todaiji
-Kofukuji
-Kobe Port

Day9
-Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum
-Osakaku Station: Aquarium, Ferris Wheel, Santa Maria Ride
-Rinku Premium Outlet
-To Kansai Airport observation deck and 1:30am fly back Malaysia

I am solo traveller, hence you can see my itinerary is a bit rush. I stay in Asakusa for first 2 nights and Ueno Capsule for third night, Eco Hotel Nagoya, and First Cabin at Namba, its all very close to main station.

I utilised Tokyo Subway 3 days ticket (For Toei and Metro) in Tokyo, Day pass in Nagoya and first day Osaka, and Kansai Thru Pass for the rest. In Kyoto, you need a lot of luck to get the right time at the right bus stand to rush for all places as listed, maximum waiting for me is 5 minutes in Kyoto, considered very lucky, else I am unable to cover 5 places.

you can pm me if u want more info..... ......just share share experience

Hi thanks for sharing. Impressive, I hope I will be as lucky as you in Kyoto.
Do you still remember which station that you alight and depart from for the Tokyo Tower visit?
In Nara, you straight away headed to Kasuga Taisha Shrine first? You walked or took the bus?

Tokyo Tower: I took Oedo Line from Roppongi to Akabanebashi station, walk across the road and right side.
Nara: I reache Nara at about 9am, I walked to KAsuga Taisha Shrine and the Garden beside it. I should have rent a bicycle in Nara. Half a day is about 7km walk in Nara from/to KintetsuNara.

Just used Agoda to book the APA Hotel. All my APA Hotel are near to Train Station. Because I always reach very late and wake up very early then continue my reserch journey

This post has been edited by RegentCid: May 19 2014, 10:32 PM

I would normally use Agoda. But for this time, APA Kyoto Ekimae in Agoda only showing single room and small double bed. I am looking for a twin room, which is only available at the APA website.

Does this mean you usually book with Agoda for APA hotels and you never use their own website? I just need to know if they require prepayment though most Japanese hotels dont. Their own website help page is not very helpful in this and I am not sure if emailing the hotel would answer me or not.

Agoda Cheaper. I always choose most cheapest. Single Bed as I always check in late check out early.

This post has been edited by RegentCid: May 19 2014, 10:44 PM

if i arrive at KIX around 12 am, isthere any transport available other than a cab?

Not possible for my dates though. Agoda is asking for 16,400 yen per night for a single room. The APA twin bed is just 20,666 yen per night.

Train better

the train is 24 hours?