i was planning the same thing. i'm almost certain it will work but just need some re-assurances.

no navigation? that's weird, everywhere i go also got navigation, including Cambodia...

how long ago did u use it?

i used google maps 2 years ago (for walking) and it's quite accurate

good to know

the orientation will follow your point of view mah. when u turn, the entire map will follow u to turn.

there are 2 types of orientation that can be viewed in the google maps app. one is the map follow your turn, the other is the map is fixed, only the arrow will turn. usually for navigation, the default view is the first one.

6 days a bit rush lah, but it's do-able. your flight arrive at tokyo and leaving also tokyo?

then it's not 6 days, only 5 days at the most because you "reach" Tokyo on 26th and "leaving" on 31st. I wouldn't recommend u go Kyoto, it's just too rush and will ruin your trip. 5 days is just nice for Tokyo and side trips. save Kyoto for your next trip, this time can include Osaka because they are quite near.

u don't need a reason to go taiwan, because it is AWESOME. one of the cheaper developed countries u can visit, the living standards in Taipei is similar to KL but the living quality is twice better. they have very similar cultures as Japan because they are so near, not to mention the super politeness of everyone. if u have 6-7 days, it's just enough to visit every part of Taipei.

ok, back on topic now...

the Japs does this when they are hungry, it's normal

u can use hand to eat sushi, no problem, but when u dip soy sauce make sure the rice is on top so that it doesn't get wet from the sauce

i'll be going to Japan next month (10 days), my original plan was from Osaka - Tokyo - Hokkaido - Osaka (flight back) but it's just too rush because the journey from Hokkaido to Osaka takes too long (even with overnight bus or shinkansen), so now i'll skip Hokkaido.

he's like going to japan with a bought tour package from those stupid cheapo tourism company, go to as many places in a minimum time frame. everything is rush rush rush.

then it's enough, but just merely, u have to know, tokyo is a huge place, so is Hokkaido

here's my planned itinerary, did a lot of research, all the locations are planned so they are grouped in the same area (referring to google maps). reach Osaka on 6th April (early morning) and return to MY on 15th. any advice or suggestions are appreciated.

6th - Osaka - Osaka Castle (〒540-0002 大阪府大阪市中央区大阪城１−１), Kema Sakuranomiya Park for Sakura view (1 Chome-8-75 Tenmabashi, 34.702126, 135.519042), 万博公園太陽の塔, Minami (Namba)

7th - Kyoto - Nijō Castle, Nishiki Market, Kiyomizudera, Higashiyama Ward, (dinner at Sobanomi Yoshimura)

8th - Kyoto - Kinkakuji, Ninnaji Temple, Kurama, Ginkakuji, Yasaka Shrine (dinner at お食事処明日香, 京都市東山区三条通神宮道西入西町144)

9th - arrive at Tokyo, check in and explore nearby places. Taito, Ueno Park, Asakusa (Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Shrine), Akihabara

10th - Disneyland

11th - The Tsukiji Market, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Shinjuku, Shinjuku Gyoen (dinner at Omoide Yokocho - Golden Gai - Kabukicho)

12th - Yoyogi Park, Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Meiji Jingu, Shimokitazawa, Takeshita-dori, Shibuya

13th - Depart to Osaka - Nara, Todaiji Temple, Isuien Garden, Kofukuji Temple, Kasuga-taisha, Shin-Yakushiji Temple, lunch / dinner (〒630-8215 奈良県奈良市東向中町６ / Higashimuki Nakamachi Shopping Arcade) near Kintetsunara Station

14th - Osaka Aquarium, Tempozan Marketplace shopping mall (lunch in Naniwa Food Theme Park), Shinsekai
, Kita (Umeda), Umeda Sky Building (after dinner)

This post has been edited by stormlcc: Mar 5 2014, 04:09 PM

he is probably referring to Kansai region - Tokyo region

but i may be wrong...

correct me if i'm wrong, if traveling from Osaka to Tokyo then back to Osaka, then from Osaka to Kyoto for 2 trips, isn't it a lot cheaper using JRpass?

i've calculated based on hyperdia info that for Osaka - Tokyo - Osaka -Kyoto (X2) using JR pass will save me at least 10k yen

we won't be going for the auction, just go there for breakfast, get some fresh seafood meals

only if u r very very interested in the auction itself and has the strength to get up so early for it. for me, i'm just interested in the food and the actual eating

i don't know about last minute flight purchase, most of them are quite expensive. i always plan my trips at least 3 months ahead, meaning early flight bookings are quite cheap. managed to grab my MAS flight for next month for just RM800 (return). sometimes last last minute deals are available, because airline need to sell out those unbooked seats and they are super cheap but depends on your luck.

i was wondering what kind of "local" stuff (preferably budget ones) that can only be found in Osaka / Tokyo to bring back as souvenirs

most stuff i found (info on the internet) are either quite useless or quite expensive

This post has been edited by stormlcc: Mar 14 2014, 12:35 PM

i just left for malaysia on April 15th