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 Sep 17 2014, 02:20 PM
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QUOTE(notoriousfiq @ Sep 17 2014, 01:14 PM) I'm going north. Toyama is most North already...If want go more north you going into Sea of Japan. Plz Google the Toyama City This post has been edited by RegentCid: Sep 17 2014, 02:22 PM |
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Sep 17 2014, 04:25 PM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Sep 17 2014, 02:20 PM) Toyama is most North already...If want go more north you going into Sea of Japan. I am going north though. Plz Google the Toyama City  |
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Sep 17 2014, 08:41 PM
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Does anyone have any experience with transfering money from Malaysia to Japan? Are there any reasonable method that has the lowest transaction fee and possibly, obtaining the funds less than a month's time? I am looking to transfer about RM 2000 to myself in Japan since I will be studying there.
I have looked at various methods like Paypal, Foreign TT, Banker's Draft, Traveller's Cheque, 7-11 ATM withdrawal. Paypal and Foreign TT is really expensive. Banker's Draft from local banks takes up to 4 weeks to clear, which might not be the best idea. I am not very sure about Traveller's Cheque acceptance in Japan. Finally for 7-11 ATM withdrawal using a Maybank Visa Debit card, there has been no review on usage from Malaysia to Japan exchange rate. Some sites have claimed that the rates are good, but most of them deal in USD, AUD and EUR currency. Advice is highly appreciated. This post has been edited by Zepx: Sep 17 2014, 08:41 PM |
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Sep 17 2014, 08:53 PM
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Hi Guys, any good pocket money to recommend? We are going to japan beginning of Nov this year, for 14 days.
By the way, the rate for Yen is 30.45 now. This post has been edited by g00glesYYl: Sep 17 2014, 08:53 PM |
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Sep 17 2014, 10:09 PM
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money exchange again
 seriously, why no one here thinking exchange with RC... he should have the best exchange rate compared to those shop in mv  » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « |
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Sep 18 2014, 09:07 AM
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QUOTE(Zepx @ Sep 17 2014, 08:41 PM) Does anyone have any experience with transfering money from Malaysia to Japan? Are there any reasonable method that has the lowest transaction fee and possibly, obtaining the funds less than a month's time? I am looking to transfer about RM 2000 to myself in Japan since I will be studying there. RM2,000? Why not carry the cash? Is there a cash limit?I have looked at various methods like Paypal, Foreign TT, Banker's Draft, Traveller's Cheque, 7-11 ATM withdrawal. Paypal and Foreign TT is really expensive. Banker's Draft from local banks takes up to 4 weeks to clear, which might not be the best idea. I am not very sure about Traveller's Cheque acceptance in Japan. Finally for 7-11 ATM withdrawal using a Maybank Visa Debit card, there has been no review on usage from Malaysia to Japan exchange rate. Some sites have claimed that the rates are good, but most of them deal in USD, AUD and EUR currency. Advice is highly appreciated. |
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Sep 18 2014, 11:21 AM
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QUOTE(g00glesYYl @ Sep 17 2014, 08:53 PM) Hi Guys, any good pocket money to recommend? We are going to japan beginning of Nov this year, for 14 days. Money master in MV is 30.40 todayBy the way, the rate for Yen is 30.45 now. |
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Sep 18 2014, 11:24 AM
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Sep 17 2014, 10:09 PM) money exchange again who is RC?seriously, why no one here thinking exchange with RC... he should have the best exchange rate compared to those shop in mv » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « |
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Sep 18 2014, 11:27 AM
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QUOTE(g00glesYYl @ Sep 17 2014, 08:53 PM) Hi Guys, any good pocket money to recommend? We are going to japan beginning of Nov this year, for 14 days. btw, estimated pocket money for me is around 5000yen per person daily for food only.By the way, the rate for Yen is 30.45 now. |
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Sep 18 2014, 12:28 PM
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QUOTE(g00glesYYl @ Sep 17 2014, 08:53 PM) Hi Guys, any good pocket money to recommend? We are going to japan beginning of Nov this year, for 14 days. 5k Yen shld be enough to survive with train tickets and food(budget food), however I allocate 10k yen per day for my trip..By the way, the rate for Yen is 30.45 now. |
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Sep 18 2014, 02:33 PM
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QUOTE(notoriousfiq @ Sep 18 2014, 09:07 AM) RM2,000? Why not carry the cash? Is there a cash limit? I will be bringing some by cash, about 3.5k and the remaining 2k I will be using taking it only when I need to. There's no cash limit as far as I know. The only thing is there is a declaration if you exceed a certain amount. |
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Sep 18 2014, 03:52 PM
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I think alot of you will be taking airsia to Haneda airport? And flight reaches there will be nearly midnight. So what do you do when you reach there? Check-in hotel? To me, it's not worth to waste a night stay at a hotel since it's so expensive. So I've come up with a plan, take a train to Yurakucho station, hang out at Jonathan's family restaurant (open 24 hours) and head to the tuna action at 4am at Tsujiki Fish Market. Also, have sushi breakfast there
 FYI, the last train from Haneda airport is at 12am. |
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Sep 18 2014, 04:14 PM
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Thanks for the advice! So i decide to just do Osaka >Nara > Kyoto >Nagoya
I was wondering if its possible to do (Day 7) Kinkakuji > Ryoanji > Ninnaji > Arashiyama in the same day so i have 1 more day for nagoya before flying out from there. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « QUOTE(electron @ Sep 17 2014, 08:27 AM) In my opinion, it's a bit split up This post has been edited by shuda: Sep 18 2014, 04:26 PMGinkakuji, Philosopher's Path and Kiyomizudera should probably in the same day (but there's be lots of walking) You can do Ginkakuji->Philosopher's Path->Sanmon Gate+Aqueduct->Kiyomizudera->Yasaka Shrine->Gion As for Fushimi, you can do it is quite near Kyoto Station actually |
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Sep 18 2014, 04:29 PM
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QUOTE(michlove @ Sep 18 2014, 03:52 PM) I think alot of you will be taking airsia to Haneda airport? And flight reaches there will be nearly midnight. So what do you do when you reach there? Check-in hotel? To me, it's not worth to waste a night stay at a hotel since it's so expensive. So I've come up with a plan, take a train to Yurakucho station, hang out at Jonathan's family restaurant (open 24 hours) and head to the tuna action at 4am at Tsujiki Fish Market. Also, have sushi breakfast there if no sleep some might can't stand and feel tired since after long flight.. FYI, the last train from Haneda airport is at 12am.  i read previous post some take the chartered taxi or quickly catch the train (for those reach 10pm++) since immigration is quite fast at Haneda airport.. correct me if i'm wrong |
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Sep 18 2014, 04:33 PM
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QUOTE(yvonnesoo @ Sep 18 2014, 04:29 PM) if no sleep some might can't stand and feel tired since after long flight.. Actually there is time to catch the train out of airport. Just don't check-in luggage loh. Also, we will be on the flight like 6hours? Catch some sleep on the flight. Anyway, this will be good if you want to see the tuna auction. i read previous post some take the chartered taxi or quickly catch the train (for those reach 10pm++) since immigration is quite fast at Haneda airport.. correct me if i'm wrongChartered taxi i heard is not cheap oh.. |
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Sep 18 2014, 05:41 PM
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Hi,
I'm planning a trip to Tokyo this Oct for 7-8 days... 1. what are your thoughts on whether its worth getting the Suica or Pasmo to use? 2. do they have an expiry for credits in it (meaning I can use it next year or next time I go again)? Or is it just easier to use cash? |
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Sep 18 2014, 05:46 PM
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4,060 posts Joined: Dec 2007 From: クアラルンプール > 日本
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QUOTE(michlove @ Sep 18 2014, 02:52 PM) I think alot of you will be taking airsia to Haneda airport? And flight reaches there will be nearly midnight. So what do you do when you reach there? Check-in hotel? To me, it's not worth to waste a night stay at a hotel since it's so expensive. So I've come up with a plan, take a train to Yurakucho station, hang out at Jonathan's family restaurant (open 24 hours) and head to the tuna action at 4am at Tsujiki Fish Market. Also, have sushi breakfast there ;) Smart and well done home work people will take Bus. Then rest at Hotel. Fully energize for next sightseeingFYI, the last train from Haneda airport is at 12am. QUOTE(azxel @ Sep 18 2014, 04:41 PM) Hi, Pasmo or Suica are same. Touch and Go. Just diffrent company. Both also Accept by shop and transport company.I'm planning a trip to Tokyo this Oct for 7-8 days... 1. what are your thoughts on whether its worth getting the Suica or Pasmo to use? 2. do they have an expiry for credits in it (meaning I can use it next year or next time I go again)? Or is it just easier to use cash? It last 10 years |
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Sep 18 2014, 05:50 PM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Sep 18 2014, 05:46 PM) Smart and well done home work people will take Bus. Then rest at Hotel. Fully energize for next sightseeing I don't want to waste the hotel money mah... Pasmo or Suica are same. Touch and Go. Just diffrent company. Both also Accept by shop and transport company. It last 10 years This post has been edited by michlove: Sep 18 2014, 05:51 PM |
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Sep 18 2014, 05:55 PM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Sep 18 2014, 05:46 PM) Pasmo or Suica are same. Touch and Go. Just diffrent company. Both also Accept by shop and transport company. Thanks for the info...It last 10 years Great tip on Nakano, btw.. will see if I can squeeze in time to visit. |
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Sep 18 2014, 08:02 PM
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Friday to Monday I will be Out of Service.
Going Japan again for 283 times. Want find me plz tag my name...i will give you answer on Tuesday. This post has been edited by RegentCid: Sep 18 2014, 08:03 PM |
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