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post Jul 6 2014, 08:29 PM, updated 11y ago

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Version 1: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/545818
Version 2: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2419732
Version 3: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2849282
Version 4: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3092421

First time going Japan?
These are very helpful link that can help you done the Homework.
Hyperdia << Please Click Me
This will help you plan the Route By Air , Road , train

Japan Guide <<Please Click Me
This is one of most useful link in here that can help you reach the Destination.

Japan Tourist Department << Please Click Me
This link will give you current Japan Condition during your homework
This website is Chinese due to HongKong division

-Tokyo Disneyland ticket price:
http://www.tokyodisneyresort.co.jp/en/ticket/index.html << Please Click Me

Iijmio Travel Data sim Plan:
Click It for more Information.
More Picture about this Data Plan. << Please Click


Sales tax 8% Redeem
Overseas visitors in Japan with temporary status who spend more than 10,001yen on any given day in one shop are entitled to a refund of the 8% consumption tax. Only department stores and specialty shops used to dealing with foreign tourists offer the refund, and clients must show their passports. No refund is granted for cosmetics, food, alcohol, cigarettes, medicine, film and batteries, which include the consumption tax in their price tag.

Fuji Dream Airline
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Peach Airline
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Willer Express Bus
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Sukiya (すき家)
Sukiya, Japanese cheapest food chain. price starting as low as 350Yen. For those really plan on budget traveling on Japan. This will be your most delicous most budget food.
Click Me for find out Store Location In Whole Japan
If you are Beef Lover this will be your Menu
http://www.sukiya.jp/menu/in/gyudon/
If you cannot take Beef.....This will be your menu
http://www.sukiya.jp/menu/in/don/

World first KitKat Boutique "Kit Kat Chocolatory"
Good news for those Kit Kat lover. Kit Kat has open up the world first Kit Kat Boutique at Ikebukuro.
Seibu department store, 1-28-1.
Ikebukuro Station East Exit then you will found this Seibu Department Store

Night Train ''Akebono'' <寝台特急>「おつかれさま」
2014 March 15 onward will withdraw from Service.
Night Train start from Ueno (Tokyo) > Japan Sea Coast (Niigata + Akita) > Aomori.
12 Hour Journey ride.
Going to be History.

Avoid these date when travel to Japan.
2014 Japan Golden Week

26 April to 11 May
2014 Japan Bon Odori
August 9 to August 17


Famous Himeji Castle Closed down for Renovation
Reopen at 27 March 2015


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Hokkaido (北海道)
Japan's second largest island.
83,453.57 km2
Largest City: Sapporo
Major place in Hokkaido:
Hakodate, Asahikawa , Chitose , Furano , Kushiro , Noboribetsu , Obihiro , Otaru , Wakkanai

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None

New Chitose International Airport:
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Obihiro 帯広
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Sounkyo [層雲峡] Onsen 5 Star beautiful natural sightseeing + Onsen place thumbup.gif Personal Recommended
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Tomamu 星野 Hokkaido most luxury relax Resort. smile.gif
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Honshu (本州)
The largest and most populous island of Japan
227,962.59 km2
Largest City: Tokyo
Prefectures:
Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata, Fukushima, Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma, Saitama, Chiba, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Niigata, Toyama, Ishikawa, Fukui, Yamanashi, Nagano, Gifu, Shizuoka, Aichi, Mie, Shiga, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyōgo, Nara, Wakayama, Tottori, Shimane, Okayama, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi.

Alert:
None

Narita International Airport Access with NEX
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Narita International Airport Access with Keisei Skyliner
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Haneda Airport Information + Transport + Hotel nearby Guide
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Tips to Hakone + Gotemba Premium Outlet Shop + Fuji Lake Kawaguchiko
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Tips to Kamakura
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Tips To Nikko:
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Tokyo Metro Tips:
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Kansai Airport Terminal 2 Info:
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Kansai Airport Sky View Observation Deck
The Observation Hall can be reached by taking the handy shuttle bus from bus stop 1 outside the Passenger Terminal Building. The Sky Shuttle bus service connects the Observation Hall and the Passenger Terminal Building with the Rinku Premium Outlets® Shopping Mall. The shuttle operates every day.

Nagoya Airport Guide:
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Kyoto Complete Train Map
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Kyushu (九州)
The third largest island of Japan
35,640 km2
Largest City: Fukuoka
Prefectures:
Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, Nagasaki, Ōita, Saga

Current Alert News:
None

Fukuoka International Airport 福岡国際空港
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Name: 霧島国際ホテル
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Name: 阿蘇白水温泉「瑠璃」 Aso Hakusui
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由布院温泉 (Yufuin Onsen Village) Kyushu most famous Onsen spot
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BEPPU (別府) Kyushu famous Onsen City.
Traditional Onsen - Require naked
Location: Beppu , Oita
Price: 100Yen to 16000Yen
Time: -
Access:
Train - From Oita Station (大分駅) take JR Nippo Main Line (JR 日豊本線) to Beppu Station ((別府駅).

竹瓦温泉 (Takegawara)
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ひょうたん温泉 (Hyotan-Onsen) ((Personal recommendation))
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杉乃井ホテル (Suginoi Hotel) ((Personal highest recommendation))
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Kagoshima to Ibusuki Special Limited Express Info
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Ryukyu Islands (琉球諸島)
A chain of volcanic Japanese islands that stretch southwest from Kyushu to Taiwan
4,642.11 km2
Largest City: Okinawa
Prefectures:
Okinawa

Alert:
None

Okinawa International Airport
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Okinawa:
Traditional Onsen - Require naked
Name: 天然温泉アロマ
Location: 沖縄県宜野湾市 Ginowan
Price: 1,500yen for Adult & 750yen for Children
Access:
Taxi are fastest also most expensive. 30 Minute ride from Naha City.
Or
Buses will be Number 28,88,112 & 288. Stop at 愛誠園特別養護老人ホーム( Old people Nursery) front bus stop.
Then walk 5 minute

Modern Onsen - Can wear swimming suit. Boys and girls mix Onsen
Name: Terma Villa Chula-U
Location: 沖縄県中頭郡北谷町字美浜2番地 Chatan
Price: 1,000yen for Adult & 700yen for Children
Access:
Taxi are fastest also most expensive. 40 Minute ride from Naha City.
or
Buses will be Number 28. Stop at 軍病院前 Bus Stop. Walk 7 minute until you saw Aeon shopping mall. Just opposite the Aeon shopping mall.

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post Jul 6 2014, 08:31 PM

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Shikoku (四国)
Four Main Islands of Japan
18,800 km2
Largest City: Matsuyama
Prefectures:
Ehime, Kagawa, Kōchi, Tokushima

Way to Shikoku Island:
First you need reach Okayama Station by using JR Sanyo Shinkansen.
Once you reach Okayama Station then change to JR Marine Liner into Shikoku Island by crossing The Great Seto Bridge and all way to Takamatsu City.
Since Shikoku Island 90% train are operate by JR Company. Using JR Rail Pass discover the Island will be most wise choice.

Current Alert News: None

Dogo Onsen
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Riding Night Train to Shikoku Island
2014 December tips of the Months
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Takamatsu City + Kotohira
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Tips of the months
Nagoya delicious fried Tonkatsu shop. Open since 1947. My personal think this shop selling most tasty pork meal in Nagoya City.
Location: Nearby to Yabacho Station.
First at Nagoya Station take Higashiyama Line to Sakae Station then Change to Meijo Line to Yabacho Station.
Exit 4 then walk 5 minute to Destination.
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Their shop most ultimate dish are
鉄板とんかつ
わらじとんかつ
ひれとんかつ

After when to this shop so many times.....Found out their secret Menu. This did't put in their menu.
When you order 鉄板とんかつ or わらじとんかつ then say ''Half''. Then they will combine this 2 together in one plate.

Spending cost around 1300 - 2000 Yen but the taste really worth the price

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post Jul 6 2014, 08:43 PM

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post Jul 6 2014, 08:54 PM

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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jul 6 2014, 07:43 PM)
congratz on new thread  rclxms.gif
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heheh....thx for your guys support. So it can open v5

This coming August , Sept Tips of the month will be Shikoku Island. A strange island to most of you guys here.
I will promoting the Shikoku island info more to yours. A beautiful placed with full of ''Wow'' stuff

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post Jul 6 2014, 09:05 PM

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post Jul 6 2014, 10:20 PM

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I'm confused by the seat fee for trains because I'm getting conflicting answers from google.

I'll be arriving in Haneda en route to Nagano. Based on some websites, the trip is as simple as getting a train ride from the airport to Tokyo station and then hopping on the bullet train.

The fare for the bullet train is then split into two, there the ticket price and then the seat reservation fee. If I dont opt to pay the seat reservation fee, then I'll be using the non reserve cab on the train right and those seats are first come first served?

Also, I'll be travelling with ski gear. Do I need to check those in for the train ride?
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post Jul 6 2014, 10:34 PM

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QUOTE(Current Events guy @ Jul 6 2014, 09:20 PM)
I'm confused by the seat fee for trains because I'm getting conflicting answers from google.

I'll be arriving in Haneda en route to Nagano. Based on some websites, the trip is as simple as getting a train ride from the airport to Tokyo station and then hopping on the bullet train.
If you take AirAsia. It will arrived Midnight. No that simple anymore. 
Normal daylight.  2Way
1st - Just take keikyu Airport Line to Shinagawa Station then change to Yamanote Line to Tokyo Station then Nagano Shinkansen to Nagano Station.
2nd - Take Haneda Monorail to Hamamatsucho Station then change to Yamanote Line to Tokyo Station Then nagano Shinkansen to Nagano Station.


The fare for the bullet train is then split into two, there the ticket price and then the seat reservation fee. If I dont opt to pay the seat reservation fee, then I'll be using the non reserve cab on the train right and those seats are first come first served?
Yes, With no Seat Reservation. It will be First Come first serve.  If Holiday season. You need standing at Non Reservation section all the way to Destination. Like our KTM commuter train.

Also, I'll be travelling with ski gear. Do I need to check those in for the train ride?
If you're travelling to and from ski areas, there will be space inside each Shinkansen bullet train carriage for large ski/snowboard bags - please let the conductors know when you board that you'd like to stow them. In addition to this there is the standard area for luggage inside each shinkansen carriage: overhead storage and behind the last seats in the carriage, though these can get crowded.

Station concourses can get busy, especially during rush hour, so you should try and keep your gear as tightly packed and as easy to move as possible. Ski/snowboard bags with wheels are a good purchase.

If you really have a lot of things, consider using the Takyuubin delivery service, which is incredibly efficient at getting your items to the right place. You should be able to send your skis and other equipment direct to your hotel from the airport with a next day service, and is highly recommended. You can use the same service to send your equipment back to the airport.

Finally, if you need to do some more travelling once you are away from the slopes, you can store luggage at the left luggage counter available in most stations. The left luggage counter in Tokyo station, for example, can hold onto items for up to 15 days.

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Japan thread mahu lawan Korea.. So fast V5 liao.. and korea thread getting slower by days

BTW, LYN Transport Minister, kampung2005 now @ Tokyo from what he posted in kopitiam
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QUOTE(stimix @ Jul 6 2014, 10:53 PM)
Japan thread mahu lawan Korea.. So fast V5 liao.. and korea thread getting slower by days

BTW, LYN Transport Minister, kampung2005 now @ Tokyo from what he posted in kopitiam
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i am following his thread too. So syok can travel for so many days there.
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jul 6 2014, 10:58 PM)
i am following his thread too. So syok can travel for so many days there.
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Bujang, young & probably no GF.. so can travel alone, no need to worry bout works & etc smile.gif

If only I can take so many days leave.. cry.gif sad.gif
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jul 6 2014, 10:34 PM)

If you take AirAsia. It will arrived Midnight. No that simple anymore. 
Normal daylight.  2Way
Yeah, I'll be arriving midnight. I was thinking of staying at the airport hotel before we start moving the next day. I'm not sure by what you meant with "Normal daylight. 2way" but I assume that youre recommending we travel during the day?

1st - Just take keikyu Airport Line to Shinagawa Station then change to Yamanote Line to Tokyo Station then Nagano Shinkansen to Nagano Station.
2nd - Take Haneda Monorail to Hamamatsucho Station then change to Yamanote Line to Tokyo Station Then nagano Shinkansen to Nagano Station.
Thanks for the route recommendation. The second option is the one I consistently come across so I think I'll go with that.

Yes, With no Seat Reservation. It will be First Come first serve.  If Holiday season. You need standing at Non Reservation section all the way to Destination. Like our KTM commuter train.
The trip is gonna be about 1 hour and a half from Haneda to Nagano. I think I'll opt for the seated option although I wont be traveling during their Holiday season.

If you're travelling to and from ski areas, there will be space inside each Shinkansen bullet train carriage for large ski/snowboard bags - please let the conductors know when you board that you'd like to stow them. In addition to this there is the standard area for luggage inside each shinkansen carriage: overhead storage and behind the last seats in the carriage, though these can get crowded.
I have never been inside the bullet train before but I'll assume that ski bags that are 160cm in length wont fit the overhead compartments. How do I inform the conductor beforehand? Will he help me unstow it when I disembark?

Station concourses can get busy, especially during rush hour, so you should try and keep your gear as tightly packed and as easy to move as possible. Ski/snowboard bags with wheels are a good purchase.

If you really have a lot of things, consider using the Takyuubin delivery service, which is incredibly efficient at getting your items to the right place. You should be able to send your skis and other equipment direct to your hotel from the airport with a next day service, and is highly recommended. You can use the same service to send your equipment back to the airport.

Finally, if you need to do some more travelling once you are away from the slopes, you can store luggage at the left luggage counter available in most stations. The left luggage counter in Tokyo station, for example, can hold onto items for up to 15 days.
Thanks for the info, I can see how this is going to be useful.
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Question, how expensive are things like groceries in Tokyo/Osaka? Things like uncooked rice, breads and eggs?

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QUOTE(air_mood @ Jul 7 2014, 07:12 PM)
Question, how expensive are things like groceries in Tokyo/Osaka? Things like uncooked rice, breads and eggs?
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In Kyoto,

I will said that you should concentrate on how cheap the price you can get.
Raw rice-300-400 yen for 1kg pac, but they do have pre-cook rice, which you can
buy it and re-heat it in microwave, rice portion enough for 2 meal-200-300yen,

bread- a bread with super soft quality, 6-8 slice, ,150-200yen

egg- 12 egg about 200-300 yen

It depend on location and which store u going in, different store have different price,
generally, 7-11, Dawson and Familymart are the 3 big player they, in term of pricing,
each have it own attracting item. In every street u will see at least 1 big 3 grocery store
over they.

If you lazy to choose and cook, just buy their set meal for noddle or rice or Japanese set, the price
range from 300-700 yen.

For the pricing in Tokyo, might be slightly expensive, or waite for others forumer comments.
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conclusion expensive.
300 yen are Rm10. Everything you mention in Malaysia can get double to triple quantity

Plus u didnt add 8% sales tax .



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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jul 7 2014, 08:04 PM)
conclusion expensive.
300 yen are Rm10.  Everything you mention in Malaysia can get double to triple quantity

Plus u didnt add 8% sales tax .
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Still cheaper than years ago b4 the Tsunami.. That time 400yen =RM10 biggrin.gif . Even the time I was there a year after Tsunami, the rate still 380 to RM10 sad.gif


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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jul 7 2014, 09:04 PM)
conclusion expensive.
300 yen are Rm10.  Everything you mention in Malaysia can get double to triple quantity

Plus u didnt add 8% sales tax .
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Boss,

the rice can serve you 2 meal,
the bread & egg can cook for 2-3 person for breakfast lei,
some pack packer place, u can get free coffee as well.
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Anyone here have experience buying G-Shock watch from Japan before? Does it really cheaper to compare to purchase fr Malaysia? Notice there are many duty free shop in Akihabara. Wonder is it cheaper????
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jul 7 2014, 08:04 PM)
conclusion expensive.
300 yen are Rm10.   Everything you mention in Malaysia can get double to triple quantity

Plus u didnt add 8% sales tax .
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I was sort of thinking of bringing in things like those fried rice paste and brahim's chicken curry and such to cook when we're in the house, hence the question. Was thinking of buying things like rice, eggs or bread there. If rice is too expensive there, I'll probably just bring a small 1kg pack to start off with from here.

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QUOTE(youngman28 @ Jul 7 2014, 07:16 PM)
Boss,

the rice can serve you 2 meal,
the bread & egg can cook for 2-3 person for breakfast lei,
some pack packer place, u can get free coffee as well.
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Rm 10 in Malaysia I can buy 5 bowl of rice. Tesco got sold weighing rice
24 egg While japan only can get 8 egg. More than 8 egg will be more than 300yen including tax
4 Gardenia Bread While Japan only can get 1 bread like Gardenia size only.
McD BigMac large set at Mc saver timing. While Japan only can get a Bowl of Sukiya Yuniku rice without any drinks.

Japan living cost is higher than Malaysia. Sure the thing will be expensive. unless you work in Japan earning Yen. plus Malaysia Ringgit value are doh.gif . After doing conversion.....everything are doh.gif doh.gif doh.gif

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QUOTE(chris_chiewhj @ Jul 7 2014, 08:30 PM)
Anyone here have experience buying G-Shock watch from Japan before? Does it really cheaper to compare  to purchase fr Malaysia? Notice there are many duty free shop in Akihabara. Wonder is it cheaper????
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Nop, Because Casio making watch got 2 version. Japan Version & international version. All made in Japan casio Watch code will having 1JF.

All Made In Japan casio Watch price will be 40% higher price than International version. Because Is Made In Japan. Japan labour costing.....40% higher price.

International version are made in Thailand & China
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jul 6 2014, 09:58 PM)
i am following his thread too. So syok can travel for so many days there.
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QUOTE(stimix @ Jul 6 2014, 10:00 PM)
Bujang, young & probably no GF.. so can travel alone, no need to worry bout works & etc  smile.gif

If only I can take so many days leave.. cry.gif  sad.gif
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LOL, Hope he can post here too. Not just only Kopitiam.
Travel to Japan. No ppl here can more than me brows.gif brows.gif
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jul 7 2014, 11:40 PM)
Nop, Because Casio making watch got 2 version.  Japan Version & international version.  All made in Japan casio Watch code will having 1JF. 

All Made In Japan casio Watch price will be 40% higher price than International version.  Because Is Made In Japan.  Japan labour costing.....40% higher price.

International version are made in Thailand & China
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Only u crazy of made in Nippon Casio brows.gif ..So expensive & same like the one in Thailand & yet you choose to buy from Japan doh.gif
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Any recommendation for Japanese buffet or all-you-can-eat shabu shabu or all-you-can-eat yakiniku around Shibuya / Harajuku area? Budget around 3000 yen pax.

Also, are the outlet stores worth to go? will be cheaper?

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Congrats on V5.

Shikoku Island sounds interesting. biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jul 7 2014, 11:54 PM)
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Any recommendation for Japanese buffet or all-you-can-eat shabu shabu or all-you-can-eat yakiniku around Shibuya / Harajuku area? Budget around 3000 yen pax.

Also, are the outlet stores worth to go? will be cheaper?
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Go Don-ki (Don-Quijote), locals pronounce as Don-Kibote. Plenty of cheap and good stuffs (Clothes, food, drinks, cosmetic, facial, adult, IT, phone).


P/S: Sigh, next year Japan trip seems difficult. Jobless liao.
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Good news here!!

2014 Nov 21 start, AirAsia will landed at Narita International Airport also.

Narita Airport are not 24 hour Airport means last aircraft arrived must 10:00pm. This mean no transport problem anymore like Haneda Airport.

Good news good news
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QUOTE(stimix @ Jul 7 2014, 10:52 PM)
Only u crazy of made in Nippon Casio  brows.gif ..So expensive & same like the one in Thailand & yet you choose to buy from Japan  doh.gif
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Made in Japan version got multiband 6 ability. Which is very useful to me. It automatic adjust timing when I reach Japan and China.
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jul 7 2014, 10:54 PM)
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Any recommendation for Japanese buffet or all-you-can-eat shabu shabu or all-you-can-eat yakiniku around Shibuya / Harajuku area? Budget around 3000 yen pax.

Also, are the outlet stores worth to go? will be cheaper?
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Got few famous one. Location u do the homework.
Mango tree cafe, Harvest, Kushiya Monogatari, Momo Paradise
These are suit ur budget.

Want high class are new york grill. 16000yen per person.

Outlet store? Only premium outlet store worth to visit because got limited edition stuff. Specially Nike and Addidas

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Dear RC,

As u probably know, kampung2005 is in japan now. Not sure what his exact plans are but typhoon neoguri is approaching n there's news it is a huge one n v dangerous.

For the benefit of kampung's safety n future travellers, can you please post how to keep track of warnings while in japan esp as many visitors dont know japanese.

Tq
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Eg warning announced n because dont understand japanese, dont know n dont know what to do.
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jul 7 2014, 11:40 PM)
Nop, Because Casio making watch got 2 version.  Japan Version & international version.  All made in Japan casio Watch code will having 1JF. 

All Made In Japan casio Watch price will be 40% higher price than International version.  Because Is Made In Japan.  Japan labour costing.....40% higher price.

International version are made in Thailand & China
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ah,
thanks for the info.
No wonder those Watches in Japan is way expensive than here .. sweat.gif
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Congratulations on the V5 thread.
I have been following this thread for quite some time and just now, I finally purchased return ticket KUL-NRT by AirAsia X, less than a week after they introduced it. I will be travelling with my wife n 2 yr old daughter. Plan to cover osaka as well, using JR pass.

Initial plan was to buy KUL-KIX and HND-KUL but the ticket price was so expensive when buying separately.

Now will start doing my homework smile.gif

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QUOTE(EdBaaBaa @ Jul 8 2014, 07:16 AM)
Dear RC,

As u probably know, kampung2005 is in japan now. Not sure what his exact plans are but typhoon neoguri is approaching n there's news it is a huge one n v dangerous.

For the benefit of kampung's safety n future travellers, can you please post how to keep track of warnings while in japan esp as many visitors dont know japanese.

Tq
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So far I know , no ppl in this forum going Ryukyu Island chain. So I didnt post warning here.

Typoon only effected Miyakojima , Ishisagi, Okinawa
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QUOTE(ahpaul82 @ Jul 8 2014, 10:23 AM)
ah,
thanks for the info.
No wonder those Watches in Japan is way expensive than here ..  sweat.gif
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For Casio, even in Japan, their factory are seperated to normal factory and premmium production line in yamagata. There are quite a number of models that you dont really get in Malaysia, and of course some limited edition which is even hard to get in Japan. Another casio model I like is Protrek. Not sure if its being sold in Malaysia though.
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Jul 8 2014, 02:26 PM)
For Casio, even in Japan, their factory are seperated to normal factory and premmium production line in yamagata. There are quite a number of models that you dont really get in Malaysia, and of course some limited edition which is even hard to get in Japan. Another casio model I like is Protrek. Not sure if its being sold in Malaysia though.
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Protrek Malaysia got. International Version. Japan premium line will be Casio G shock MTG line. Only sold in Japan.

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Page 1 been Updated with Current Alert News.

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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jul 7 2014, 11:40 PM)
Nop, Because Casio making watch got 2 version.  Japan Version & international version.  All made in Japan casio Watch code will having 1JF. 

All Made In Japan casio Watch price will be 40% higher price than International version.  Because Is Made In Japan.  Japan labour costing.....40% higher price.

International version are made in Thailand & China
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Is it? But when I search yoodobashi website the model that I'm looking they are selling RM300 cheaper to compare with Malaysia..
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QUOTE(chris_chiewhj @ Jul 8 2014, 09:58 PM)
Is it? But when I search yoodobashi website the model that I'm looking they are selling RM300 cheaper to compare with Malaysia..
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2nd hand kua.. biggrin.gif The 2nd hand market is huge biz there esp Akihabara & also Shinjuku. Shinjuku having huge 2nd hand market for cameras.. smile.gif
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Going there again in September....lol I got MAS flight SIN-NRT for SGD213.....laugh like crazy, manage to get such an unbelievable deal...lol...
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QUOTE(chris_chiewhj @ Jul 8 2014, 10:58 PM)
Is it? But when I search yoodobashi website the model that I'm looking they are selling RM300 cheaper to compare with Malaysia..
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Thats possible. Have a friend who actually bought a few gshock here and says its cheaper and newer version as well compare to Malaysia. At yodobashi, if you are a tourist, you dont need to pay the 8%tax if its more than 10,000yen.
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guys i need some suggestion on buying travelling bagpack, this my 1st time buying one, i hope someone can recommend me which one is good, water proof is a must in case of raining...i prefer medium size as im not that big of a person...

budget below RM300?
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Jul 9 2014, 08:07 AM)
Thats possible. Have a friend who actually bought a few gshock here and says its cheaper and newer version as well compare to Malaysia. At yodobashi, if you are a tourist, you dont need to pay the 8%tax if its more than 10,000yen.
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Either the model was very old or 2nd unit.

No way new model casio g shock made in Japan will cheaper than international version. No way.
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QUOTE(testkindtest @ Jul 9 2014, 10:15 AM)
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guys i need some suggestion on buying travelling bagpack, this my 1st time buying one, i hope someone can recommend me which one is good, water proof is a must in case of raining...i prefer medium size as im not that big of a person...

budget below RM300?
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Good idea getting bckpck rather than luggage esp u will be commuting via train most of time. Just get simple one. I got 2 for ~rm80 each. No brand and one fake branded blush.gif
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QUOTE(testkindtest @ Jul 9 2014, 10:15 AM)
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guys i need some suggestion on buying travelling bagpack, this my 1st time buying one, i hope someone can recommend me which one is good, water proof is a must in case of raining...i prefer medium size as im not that big of a person...

budget below RM300?
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hei newbie, u ask in the wrong thread
go here to get full support >> Rucksack, Backpack, Share your bag, price & where to find

### unless u wan to know where to buy this backpack in japan whistling.gif
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QUOTE(stimix @ Jul 9 2014, 02:45 PM)
Good idea getting bckpck rather than luggage esp u will be commuting via train most of time. Just get simple one. I got 2 for ~rm80 each. No brand and one fake branded  blush.gif
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jul 9 2014, 12:01 PM)
Either the model was very old or 2nd unit.

No way new model casio g shock made in Japan will cheaper than international version.  No way.
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No leh..but is G-shock GW-A1100-1A model leh.. Quite new wo.
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QUOTE(chris_chiewhj @ Jul 9 2014, 06:54 PM)
No leh..but is G-shock GW-A1100-1A model leh.. Quite new wo.
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G-Shock GW-A1100-1A are International Version...Made in Thailand. RM1500-1700. Depend shop. brows.gif I got some link ...can get around RM1200 - 1300.

Japan Version are GW-A1100-1A3JF Price are 65000Yen. You do the math rclxms.gif rclxms.gif
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jul 9 2014, 08:13 PM)
G-Shock GW-A1100-1A are International Version...Made in Thailand.  RM1500-1700. Depend shop.  brows.gif  I got some link ...can get around RM1200 - 1300.

Japan Version are GW-A1100-1A3JF  Price are 65000Yen. You do the math   rclxms.gif  rclxms.gif
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Bro..I'm referring to this Yodobashi website here --> ¥ 49,050

That's why now so confused! rclxub.gif

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QUOTE(chris_chiewhj @ Jul 9 2014, 07:22 PM)
Bro..I'm referring to this Yodobashi website here -->  ¥ 49,050

That's why now so confused!  rclxub.gif
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That will be Japan Version. Normal Price are 70000yen. They doing sales only Drop to 49000Yen // RM1500.
Still more expensive than International Version.

But you have to go Japan only can get it. Yodobashi doesn't ship to Malaysia.

So at the Ends...Still back to 1st Place.....Japan G-Shock no way cheaper than International Version

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Guys next week i'm going to purchase airasia ticket from kbr>kl>tokyo(narita airport), but when i check at narita-airport.jp there's no airasia airlines stated http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/guide/t_info/index.html

only thai airasia, i confuse abit right now, sorry for noob question ya...
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QUOTE(testkindtest @ Jul 9 2014, 09:40 PM)
Guys next week i'm going to purchase airasia ticket from kbr>kl>tokyo(narita airport), but when i check at narita-airport.jp there's no airasia airlines stated http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/guide/t_info/index.html

only thai airasia, i confuse abit right now, sorry for noob question ya...
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AirAsia mainly fly to Haneda Airport...but I think November onwards they will also fly to Narita Airport.

But...why would you fly AirAsia? MAS is cheaper if you book it from Singapore.

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QUOTE(eXTaTine @ Jul 9 2014, 10:20 PM)
AirAsia mainly fly to Haneda Airport...but I think November onwards they will also fly to Narita Airport.

But...why would you fly AirAsia? MAS is cheaper if you book it from Singapore.
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i got pretty nice offer though, 1k return... but i really hope narita airport will update their website end of this year... sked later arrive there can't return back to malaysia laugh.gif
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QUOTE(testkindtest @ Jul 9 2014, 10:41 PM)
i got pretty nice offer though, 1k return... but i really hope narita airport will update their website end of this year... sked later arrive there can't return back to malaysia  laugh.gif
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You're just paranoid la...
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ofcoz i paranoid lol, my first time going holiday by myself, before this always go through package sweat.gif
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QUOTE(testkindtest @ Jul 9 2014, 11:50 PM)
ofcoz i paranoid lol, my first time going holiday by myself, before this always go through package  sweat.gif
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You're paranoid. Don't worry and just relax. These things take some time to update their website. Going on trips yourself is much more fun than travel agent packages.
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QUOTE(chris_chiewhj @ Jul 9 2014, 09:22 PM)
Bro..I'm referring to this Yodobashi website here -->  ¥ 49,050

That's why now so confused!  rclxub.gif
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Normally Yodobashi price are cheaper than normal price. There is one website kakaku.com that actually list out which shops sell the cheapest. Of course if you were to buy a watch, its better to go to the shop to look at the real thing. You can even bargain with them to give you some discount. In Bic Camera besides the 8% of the consumption tax, you get another 5% off if you were to use Visa card.
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When we buy those packed bento at convenience store, do we need to microwave them? I plan to buy and eat it later, if I microwave it there, it will be too hot to carry biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jul 10 2014, 12:12 PM)
When we buy those packed bento at convenience store, do we need to microwave them? I plan to buy and eat it later, if I microwave it there, it will be too hot to carry biggrin.gif
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You can eat it wihout needing to microwave them. If you plan to eat it after two hour after buying no point to microwave it as it will be cold again. Its better to just buy, microwave and eat on the spot.
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Jul 10 2014, 12:26 PM)
You can eat it wihout needing to microwave them. If you plan to eat it after two hour after buying no point to microwave it as it will be cold again. Its better to just buy, microwave and eat on the spot.
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jul 10 2014, 10:12 AM)
When we buy those packed bento at convenience store, do we need to microwave them? I plan to buy and eat it later, if I microwave it there, it will be too hot to carry biggrin.gif
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Dawson Bento was one of the Best. 2nd option was Family Mart

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Dawson Bento was one of the Best.  2nd option was Family Mart
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goto no name convenient shop... most likely found in kampung area
the homemade bento set is the best thumbup.gif
and price is cheaper...
i remember i got 1 Full Course bento set for 450yen, other place might cost 700yen and above
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Hi i have a question, it's my first time going to japan and i will be going to japan alone and will be joining my friend and her sister in nikko the next day.

My question is, i will be arriving in haneda ard 11pm and was thinking to book first cabin haneda for the night but im worried that im might not able to take the terminal train since it's closed at midnight. Should i book hotel nearby the airport and take taxi instead?

Another question is, i will only be traveling in Tokyo area for 5days. I read from the thread that JR pass is not really usable when traveling in tokyo. Should i buy a suica card or just buy from the ticket machine at the station?

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QUOTE(melk89 @ Jul 10 2014, 01:12 PM)
Hi i have a question, it's my first time going to japan and i will be going to japan alone and will be joining my friend and her sister in nikko the next day.

My question is, i will be arriving in haneda ard 11pm and was thinking to book first cabin haneda for the night but im worried that im might not able to take the terminal train since it's closed at midnight. Should i book hotel nearby the airport and take taxi instead?

Another question is, i will only be traveling in Tokyo area for 5days. I read from the thread that JR pass is not really usable when traveling in tokyo. Should i buy a suica card or just buy from the ticket machine at the station?
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from arrival terminal to 1st cabin, you can take the free shuttle bus
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Calling those can that read Japanese. Google translator kinda messed up the meaning.

Opening hours for a restaurant:
平日12:00~15:00、17:00~25:00
土曜・祝前日:12:00~25:00

Google translator:
12:00 to 25:00 on weekdays 15:00,17:00 ~
12:00 to 25:00: Saturdays, day before holiday

On saturday. will it continue to open until 1am (25pm) or there is a break in between (12pm-3pm, 5pm-1am)?

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QUOTE(melk89 @ Jul 10 2014, 01:12 PM)
Hi i have a question, it's my first time going to japan and i will be going to japan alone and will be joining my friend and her sister in nikko the next day.

My question is, i will be arriving in haneda ard 11pm and was thinking to book first cabin haneda for the night but im worried that im might not able to take the terminal train since it's closed at midnight. Should i book hotel nearby the airport and take taxi instead?

Another question is, i will only be traveling in Tokyo area for 5days. I read from the thread that JR pass is not really usable when traveling in tokyo. Should i buy a suica card or just buy from the ticket machine at the station?
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In Tokyo, JR Pass is only valid for the JR lines in Tokyo and for the monorail. You should get a Suica or Passmo for the rest.
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jul 10 2014, 02:19 PM)
Calling those can that read Japanese. Google translator kinda messed up the meaning.

Opening hours for a restaurant:
平日12:00~15:00、17:00~25:00
土曜・祝前日:12:00~25:00

Google translator:
12:00 to 25:00 on weekdays 15:00,17:00 ~
12:00 to 25:00: Saturdays, day before holiday

On saturday. will it continue to open until 1am (25pm) or there is a break in between (12pm-3pm, 5pm-1am)?
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Google is sort of correct.
Weekdays: 12:00-15:00, 17:00 -1am.
It opens from 12 to 1am without any break on Saturday or the day before a public holiday.
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Jul 10 2014, 02:18 PM)
Google is sort of correct.
Weekdays: 12:00-15:00, 17:00 -1am.
It opens from 12 to 1am without any break on Saturday or the day before a public holiday.
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Thank you, that is certainly good news for me smile.gif

I hesitated because they have breaks on weekdays so i (wrongly) guessed it will be the same on saturday too
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jul 10 2014, 12:12 PM)
goto no name convenient shop... most likely found in kampung area
the homemade bento set is the best thumbup.gif
and price is cheaper...
i remember i got 1 Full Course bento set for 450yen, other place might cost 700yen and above
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Those have to gamble...might good might worst. Plus that guy only go those city + tourist spot. Hard to get homemade. Dawson will be easy find
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Our final destination in Kyoto would be Fushimi Inari Shrine. We were here simply because we wanted to attempt to get some exercise and attempt to climb all the way to the summit of Mount Inari, to see some sunset perhaps. Also, Memoirs of Geisha being shot at this location was also one of the pulling factors.


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n essence this is no easy feat, as all of us were quite exhausted from all the travelling and walking over the past 8-9 days in Japan. And to climb 233 metres to the top via all the staircases, this is proving to be a daunting task.

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A looooong way up. Looks damn simple from the picture though

Fortunately, it rained earlier hence the obstacle of the scorching summer heat is now out of the equation. And so, we begin our journey starting with the trails leading from the temple. At the start of the hiking trail, you can still many tourists but their numbers dwindle as the steps further ascend. All the trails are covered with torii gates. To have your name your name inscribed on the gates costs a huge fortune.

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After about a 10 minute walk we reached one of the most prominent landmark in the temple, a two parallel row of gates called Senbon Torii, which marks the very back of the shrine's main grounds and the entrance into the forest grounds and officially up towards Mount Inari.

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I can't remember how long it took, but it took quite a while to reach our next 'pit stop', which was this beautiful lake in the middle of the mountain. Apart from us, there's also this lady who's wearing super high heels and hiking with her boyfriend like the stairs didn't matter. This proved a great motivation for us to keep climbing.

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Never ending stairs

Along the way up to the summit, there are many vending machines selling beverages for tourists and hikers alike to quench their thirst. The irony is that the price increases as you go higher up. Smart. There are also shops that sells food and stuff but we didn't manage to try any as most were closed for business sad.gif

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Girl with high heels reaching first D:

And after what feels like one hour plus later, we finally made it to the peak! Overjoyed indeed. Although the sight was not we envisioned hahaha. Apparently the view of Kyoto city is at another lower peak. So no sunset view here. Nevertheless it was quite an achievement coming all the way to Japan to do some hiking.

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Normally Yodobashi price are cheaper than normal price. There is one website kakaku.com that actually list out which shops sell the cheapest. Of course if you were to buy a watch, its better to go to the shop to look at the real thing. You can even bargain with them to give you some discount. In Bic Camera besides the 8% of the consumption tax, you get another 5% off if you were to use Visa card.
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Hi i have a question, it's my first time going to japan and i will be going to japan alone and will be joining my friend and her sister in nikko the next day.

My question is, i will be arriving in haneda ard 11pm and was thinking to book first cabin haneda for the night but im worried that im might not able to take the terminal train since it's closed at midnight. Should i book hotel nearby the airport and take taxi instead?

Another question is, i will only be traveling in Tokyo area for 5days. I read from the thread that JR pass is not really usable when traveling in tokyo. Should i buy a suica card or just buy from the ticket machine at the station?
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Last year i also went japan alone... For me la, i not a person who love rushing on vacation trip d. I reach haneda 10.45pm then custom n wait luggage n study the terminal this n that then already 11 close to 12am lik that d... So i already plan to sleep airport b4 i go there. If u wanna sleep at airport, go to the observation floor there. More silent. If u wan go hotel then u need to b fast to catch the last train mayb.
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Last year i also went japan alone... For me la, i not a person who love rushing on vacation trip d. I reach haneda 10.45pm then custom n wait luggage n study the terminal this n that then already 11 close to 12am lik that d... So i already plan to sleep airport b4 i go there. If u wanna sleep at airport, go to the observation floor there. More silent. If u wan go hotel then u need to b fast to catch the last train mayb.
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some airport security guard and clearer will kick you out...
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can describe your airport sleep over?
some airport security guard and clearer will kick you out...
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from my exp, haneda airport international terminal which is the 1 u going to land there allow passenger to overnite there 1... if domestic terminal cannot. actually quite safety 1... in japan no need to worry bout ur thing or luggage wil hilang. the security patrol around very very often 1. and the seat there, quite comfortable i can say. u can even lay on the 3 seats together with out anything in btw the seat. another reason why i sleep airport is that if i were to overnite at hotel nearby then there is possibility that i wil reach hotel in btw 1-2am then 2morrow morning need to check out at 10am since in jpn hotel check in is at 3pm n check out is at 10am. so i rather save the hotel money around RM150-RM200 to buy stuff at jpn... hehe...
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QUOTE(alan_kong84 @ Jul 11 2014, 04:25 PM)
from my exp, haneda airport international terminal which is the 1 u going to land there allow passenger to overnite there 1... if domestic terminal cannot. actually quite safety 1... in japan no need to worry bout ur thing or luggage wil hilang. the security patrol around very very often 1. and the seat there, quite comfortable i can say. u can even lay on the 3 seats together with out anything in btw the seat. another reason why i sleep airport is that if i were to overnite at hotel nearby then there is possibility that i wil reach hotel in btw 1-2am then 2morrow morning need to check out at 10am since in jpn hotel check in is at 3pm n check out is at 10am. so i rather save the hotel money around RM150-RM200 to buy stuff at jpn... hehe...
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If you meet fussy security guard. They will halau you. Or Nextday got VIP coming Japan. They will not allow any passenger overnight at Airport as safety.
When Obama coming Japan last few month ago. The Haneda Security on highest level. They sweep every corner and not allow any ppl overnight. Scare u guys put bomb at night and ignite it next day

Depend luck

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guys i just check that airasia charge RM90 for 20kg luggage, but i only want to bring my backpack, weight around 5-7kg

can i bring it onboard?

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guys i just check that airasia charge RM90 for 20kg luggage, but i only want to bring my backpack, weight around 5-7kg

can i bring it onboard?
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Can someone clarify something about this:

Menu A (page 3):
http://www.matsusaka-projects.com/english/...nu_2010/BBQ.pdf

Meaning, if let's I order one part of Ranichi Y1500, they don't care how many people are sharing it with me, right?

Menu B:
http://www.matsusaka-projects.com/english/...2010/BBQset.pdf

The 1st platter is Y1750 per person, and then it adds minimum order for 2 people (Y3500) which kinda confuse me. If I have 3 people in my group, so need to pay Y1750 x 3? Cannot just order 2 platters, then shared by 3 people?

What if we want to have 1 order of the 1st platter and 1 order of the 2nd platter? Can we share these 2 platters between the 3 of us?

This is not all-you-can-eat menu, so why they put the per person and minimum thing?

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I was planning to visit Kiso Valley on this Dec, but now that the area is closed, can you recommend some other place with nice scenery as alternative? icon_question.gif

My itinerary is as follow - Nagoya - Yamnouchi - Obuse - Nagano - Matsumoto - "Kiso Valley" - Nagoya - Nara - Osaka.

hope you can help, Thank You
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It was quantity for a person. That platter must minimum order for 2 person quantity. u can 10 ppl share 1 platter but that platter minimum must start from 2.

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RegentCid Sifu,

I was planning to visit Kiso Valley on this Dec, but now that the area is closed, can you recommend some other place with nice scenery as alternative?  icon_question.gif

My itinerary is as follow - Nagoya - Yamnouchi - Obuse - Nagano - Matsumoto - "Kiso Valley" - Nagoya - Nara - Osaka.

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Kiso Valley can replaced by Gero Onsen or Magome

Magome will be very near to your usual plan ''Kiso valley''
Just need to take ''Shinano'' Limited Express train from Nagoya Station to Nakatsugawa Station (中津川駅). At Nakatsugawa Station take Kitaena Public Bus Code M to Magome. 30 Minute Bus Ride

Magome. Samurai Era village

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Kiso Valley can replaced by Gero Onsen or Magome

Magome will be very near to your usual plan ''Kiso valley''
Just need to take ''Shinano'' Limited Express train from Nagoya Station to Natkasugawa Station. At Nakatsugawa Station take Kitaena Public Bus Code M to Magome.  30 Minute Bus Ride

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Hi guys,

Need advice for a few things :

1. I'm travelling to Osaka late September, and arrives in Kansai airport at around 3.30pm. Can anyone advise what time is the rush hour in Osaka? I'm going to Shinsaibashi station from the airport.

2. My friends are flying off from KIX at 6pm, while my flight is 11.35pm. I am thinking of making a solo day trip to Kobe (since there's a high speed ferry service to KIX there). Question is, is there a luggage storage facility in the Kobe ferry terminal?

Please advise.

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Hi guys,

Need advice for a few things :

1. I'm travelling to Osaka late September, and arrives in Kansai airport at around 3.30pm. Can anyone advise what time is the rush hour in Osaka? I'm going to Shinsaibashi station from the airport.
5pm

2. My friends are flying off from KIX at 6pm, while my flight is 11.35pm. I am thinking of making a solo day trip to Kobe (since there's a high speed ferry service to KIX there). Question is, is there a luggage storage facility in the Kobe ferry terminal?
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jul 13 2014, 01:39 AM)
Can someone clarify something about this:

Menu A (page 3):
http://www.matsusaka-projects.com/english/...nu_2010/BBQ.pdf

Meaning, if let's I order one part of Ranichi Y1500, they don't care how many people are sharing it with me, right?

Menu B:
http://www.matsusaka-projects.com/english/...2010/BBQset.pdf

The 1st platter is Y1750 per person, and then it adds minimum order for 2 people (Y3500) which kinda confuse me. If I have 3 people in my group, so need to pay Y1750 x 3? Cannot just order 2 platters, then shared by 3 people?

What if we want to have 1 order of the 1st platter and 1 order of the 2nd platter? Can we share these 2 platters between the 3 of us?

This is not all-you-can-eat menu, so why they put the per person and minimum thing?

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they put the minimum order so that you cannot order less than 2 person. they probably have an overhead they need to cover. its just like Nabe, it does not matter how many ppl u have, you have to order minimum 2 person share.
so yes, u can order 2 person portion shared by 3 ppl. They need to give unit cost per person so that if someone wants to order 3 person or more, they can just multiply accordingly.
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jul 13 2014, 10:10 AM)
It was quantity for a person.  That platter must minimum order for 2 person quantity. u can 10 ppl share 1 platter but that platter minimum must start from 2.
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QUOTE(gunplakk @ Jul 13 2014, 09:16 PM)
they put the minimum order so that you cannot order less than 2 person. they probably have an overhead they need to cover. its just like Nabe, it does not matter how  many ppl u have, you have to order minimum 2 person share.
so yes, u can order 2 person portion shared by 3 ppl. They need to give unit cost per person so that if someone wants to order 3 person or more, they can just multiply accordingly.
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Thanks. I hope they allow 1 order from each platter though.
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Thanks. I hope they allow 1 order from each platter though.
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Any pro and cons to arrive Haneda airport / Narita airport from KL? like more friendly way in and out of the airport when arriving. or custom check harder .. or any other tips?

thanks in advance
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Any pro and cons to arrive Haneda airport / Narita airport from KL? like more friendly way in and out of the airport when arriving. or custom check harder .. or any other tips?

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narita ticket cheaper...
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Just purchased my ticket, excited and nervous(1st time solo travelling)

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Any pro and cons to arrive Haneda airport / Narita airport from KL? like more friendly way in and out of the airport when arriving. or custom check harder .. or any other tips?

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Haneda nearer to Tokyo city. But arrive late 10pm++ and will be a rush for public transport before 12 midnite
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Hahaha, why do u need to cover the flight number?
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If I am interested to travel around Hokkaido, what is the best mode of transport? Self drive or via rail?

I am a fan of rail travel since I did my Europe rail travel, the shortcoming is just to visit rural area which rail and public transport would be limiting.

Roughly how much it cost to stay in a good Hostel?
Is 10 days good enough to do a not so rushed itinerary in the Island?

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If I am interested to travel around Hokkaido, what is the best mode of transport? Self drive or via rail?

I am a fan of rail travel since I did my Europe rail travel, the shortcoming is just to visit rural area which rail and public transport would be limiting.

Roughly how much it cost to stay in a good Hostel?
Is 10 days good enough to do a not so rushed itinerary in the Island?

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Rail only good in Sapporo. Need car for the rest of the island. U can fly in one airport and fly out another airport. 10 days can cover a lot on the island
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Rail only good in Sapporo. Need car for the rest of the island. U can fly in one airport and fly out another airport. 10 days can cover a lot on the island
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Was so tired and started to get frustrated when I try to cover 11 cities in 25 days during my Europe tour.

Would 10 days there with a budget say 6~8k be sufficient? inclusive of air ticket too.
I would like to do a long distance run event (marathon or half) then continue on with my tour
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Rail only good in Sapporo. Need car for the rest of the island. U can fly in one airport and fly out another airport. 10 days can cover a lot on the island
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Rail are quite good in Hokkaido. It still link to all major City. For those onsen spot or sightseeing spot. It have all free shutter bus to nearest station.

It already cover up all non rail area. Public transport in Hokkaido I give 85/100 score.

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If I am interested to travel around Hokkaido, what is the best mode of transport? Self drive or via rail?

I am a fan of rail travel since I did my Europe rail travel, the shortcoming is just to visit rural area which rail and public transport would be limiting.

Roughly how much it cost to stay in a good Hostel?
Is 10 days good enough to do a not so rushed itinerary in the Island?

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Dec to March. You can forget about driving. Unless u got veru good exp driving in snow and bizzard storm
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usually AAX flight to KIX depart from which gate?
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usually AAX flight to KIX depart from which gate?
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usually will be at North Wing

According to Kansai Airport yesterday record. It was at N7 gate

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usually will be at North Wing

According to Kansai Airport yesterday record.  It was at N7 gate
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jul 16 2014, 07:39 PM)
opps, i mean at KLIA2
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below is a draft of my itinenary
going on march 2015 for 10 days

day1 arrival
day2 osaka castle, kaiyukan aquarium, dotonbori
day3 USJ, namba
day4 kinkakuji, arashiyama, nishiki market
day5 fushimi inari, kiyomizudera
day6 travel to tokyo, sensoji, ueno park
day7 hakone
day8 disneysea
day9 tsukiji market, tokyo tower, odaiba city
day10 meiji jingu, hachiko statue
day 11 depart

does it look too rush?
or any places i miss out?
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Shinsaibashi (Another brief walkabout) + Fugetsu

From Inari, we took a train back to Kyoto station arrived JR Osaka station about 45 minutes later. Then we started to use our Osaka 2 day pass which grants unlimited subway use and boarded to train to Shinsaibashi for our very belated dinner.


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Osaka, being one of the 3rd largest city in Japan, is also as vibrant and lively as Tokyo. This was very much of what Shinsaibashi has to offer being one of the spots for nightlife as well as for fashion. As we have arrived a bit late, most of the shops have begun to close.

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Once again, due to time constraints we were quite with limited with what we could visit. Hence the first place that we visited was Fugetsu, to try one of Osaka's most famous delicacy - okonomiyaki! This place was inside the coupons that came with the Osaka 2-day pass (free Asahi beer) and was recommended by some websites.

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Egg & bacon

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Shinsaibashi also has its fair share of dodginess as social escorts (i think) can be seen all around the streets. As the well dressed male and female approach random strangers on the streets, to which a majority rejected their offer of something. These people (the girls) look really decent and certainly of model quality I guess.Quite an eye opener.

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We didn't get to try any takoyaki though, which is also one of the most famous delicacy in Osaka. Was feeling too full after the sumptuous okonomiyaki. Maybe at another stop then.

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why the train from Kyoto St to Osaka St took 45 mins?

and on the okonomiyaki, is 1 piece enough for 1 people?

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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jul 17 2014, 10:22 AM)
why the train from Kyoto St to Osaka St took 45 mins?

and on the okonomiyaki, is 1 piece enough for 1 people?

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Sure take 45 minute by normal train. Unless take Shinkansen or Haruka limited express then wil be more faster.
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jul 17 2014, 12:19 PM)
Sure take 45 minute by normal train. Unless take Shinkansen or Haruka limited express then wil be more faster.
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QUOTE(skylinegear @ Jul 16 2014, 09:48 PM)
below is a draft of my itinenary
going on march 2015 for 10 days

day1 arrival
day2 osaka castle, kaiyukan aquarium, dotonbori
day3 USJ, namba
day4 kinkakuji, arashiyama, nishiki market
day5 fushimi inari, kiyomizudera
day6 travel to tokyo, sensoji, ueno park
day7 hakone
day8 disneysea
day9 tsukiji market, tokyo tower, odaiba city
day10 meiji jingu, hachiko statue
day 11 depart

does it look too rush?
or any places i miss out?
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To me look like u rushing...depends on ppl actually, but if i were you i will plan my 10 days trip to a maximum of 3 places, 3 days for each place, to me travelling is all about relax and have a good time...theres no point in rushing, tired is one thing, but will you enjoy your trip? Or you will regret later when you come back home?




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special rapid service 28 min only
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Rapid mah. Normal train take up to 40 minute

15 minute for shinkansen
25 minute for Rapid train such as Haruka limited Express


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QUOTE(skylinegear @ Jul 16 2014, 09:48 PM)
below is a draft of my itinenary
going on march 2015 for 10 days

day1 arrival
day2 osaka castle, kaiyukan aquarium, dotonbori
day3 USJ, namba
day4 kinkakuji, arashiyama, nishiki market
day5 fushimi inari, kiyomizudera
day6 travel to tokyo, sensoji, ueno park
day7 hakone
day8 disneysea
day9 tsukiji market, tokyo tower, odaiba city
day10 meiji jingu, hachiko statue
day 11 depart

does it look too rush?
or any places i miss out?
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Don't be greedy. 4 cities in 11 days?

Forget about Hakone and Tokyo. Just go to Osaka, Kyoto and Nara.
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Rapid mah.  Normal train take up to 40 minute

15 minute for shinkansen
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hehe same price, so better take rapid biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jul 17 2014, 01:03 PM)
hehe same price, so better take rapid  biggrin.gif
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Rapid train was very less. 1 Day was like 4-6 train only. Must match the timing.

Local train was like every 10 minute.

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Hi guys first visit to japan in May-June 2015.

Landing in Nagoya and going out from Osaka. Obviously will explore Nagoya / surrounding and then move to Osaka.

Any general tip on itinerary for me to make the best out of my trip? Day trips around the two cities? Looking at something like 7 - 10 days in total.
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QUOTE(zstan @ Jul 17 2014, 10:25 AM)

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omg~~~~ whistling.gif whistling.gif wub.gif

guys, japan rail pricing for your references: http://www.japanrailpass.net/eng/en003.html
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Hi guys first visit to japan in May-June 2015.

Landing in Nagoya and going out from Osaka. Obviously will explore Nagoya / surrounding and then move to Osaka.

Any general tip on itinerary for me to make the best out of my trip? Day trips around the two cities? Looking at something like 7 - 10 days in total.
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Osaka there more things to see. Definitely visit Kyoto.
Kobe and Nara maybe?
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nice zstan...!!!
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jul 17 2014, 11:22 AM)
why the train from Kyoto St to Osaka St took 45 mins?

and on the okonomiyaki, is 1 piece enough for 1 people?

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yeah i took to the local train. Rapid train only comes during peak hours e.g early morning and evening when people leave and go back for work.

i think 1 piece is a bit too much for 1 people unless you don't plan to eat other stuff. A lot of flour and carbo. quite filling. biggrin.gif

yeah lots of pretty girls around ahha. think she's one of the escorts

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omg~~~~  whistling.gif  whistling.gif  wub.gif

guys, japan rail pricing for your references: http://www.japanrailpass.net/eng/en003.html
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Guys between hakone and nikko which one is better choice? currently i want visit tokyo and yokohama... one more place left...8 days trip excluding arrival/depart days...
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Osaka there more things to see. Definitely visit Kyoto.
Kobe and Nara maybe?
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Both can kinda be done in a day. Kobe for the beef, Nara for the deer.

Kyoto would need more than a day. Should consider doing onsen as well, Kinosaki was great for this..
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QUOTE(skylinegear @ Jul 16 2014, 09:48 PM)
below is a draft of my itinenary
going on march 2015 for 10 days

day1 arrival
day2 osaka castle, kaiyukan aquarium, dotonbori
day3 USJ, namba I think it's a bit rushed here. I spend the entire day in USJ, and that is with the special pass
day4 kinkakuji, arashiyama, nishiki market Nishiki Market is kinda boring, and Arashimaya is really packed towards the afternoon, so you might want to do Arashimaya first
day5 fushimi inari, kiyomizudera
day6 travel to tokyo, sensoji, ueno park
day7 hakone
day8 disneysea
day9 tsukiji market, tokyo tower, odaiba city
day10 meiji jingu, hachiko statue
day 11 depart

does it look too rush? yeah, soem of the places are far between one another, especially when you opt to walk/public transport and some of the places are huge enough that you need to spend a good few hours on it, you also have to take into account the closing period of these areas
or any places i miss out? You missed out Kobe and Nara and maybe the onsen experience
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thanks for the input
will do some adjustment
i can't forget tokyo
i'm leaving from tokyo
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15 Jun 2014

Skymarks Airline added 2 new A330-300 into its Fleet
1st day of flight from Tokyo (Haneda) to Fukuoka.

Enjoy the all new Skymarks A330-300




Also on same date. Skymarks Announce the company are from Budget Airline upgrade into Premium Airline. same class as ANA & JAL. Air ticket price will be slightly increasing

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Spa World (Onsen From Around The World)

After a good night's sleep, well not that good as we have only slept for a couple of hours when we woke up at 5am to visit Spa World which was just located a few stations away from Tennoji. Since this spa is opened almost 24 hours per day we decided to take advantage of it due to our very limited time, as this was our last day in Japan.

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Spa World, like its title, is essentially a combination of onsen's from all around the world. The male and female spots are separated into 2 different levels, which is the European & Asian onsens. Essentially each level has different themes of onsen's and every month of the year, the male and female will cross over in between each levels. When i was there, it was the European onsen for the male. I was a bit disappointed though as I had hoped to try the traditional Japanese outdoor bath in the other section.

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Nevertheless the European onsen is not too bad at all, with onsen's from Rome, Greece, Spain etc. The combination is really just good as there are the really cold as well as hot onsens and medicated ones as well. Many locals can be seen just relaxing around before they head for work. Since we had the vouchers, we only had to pay a bit more compared to the original price of 2,400 yen.

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People may say this is not the true onsen experience in Japan but I'm just making use of whatever time I have haha. Well at least everybody being naked (compulsory) is also part of the experience. It's definitely worth a visit if you are in a vicinity. I particularly enjoyed the Mediterranean onsen. It was facing the sky directly and any airborne helicopter or plane could see all the naked men down there. The pouring 'waterfall' or whatever you call it was amazing. Quite a good massage early in the morning. The ones that I did not really enjoy was the really, really cold pool of water as well as the crazy hot salt sauna. Nevertheless it was a good experience hopping from blistering hot waters to freezing cold waters and back to humane temperatures.

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Hope to come back in the near future to enjoy the Asian onsens instead, or maybe a really Japanese onsen for change. :3 Apart from the onsens, they also have indoor water theme park which is pretty cool. No time to try that though.
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I am hoping to get some advice regarding our itinerary.Our drafted itinerary are as follow:
Day 1 Arrive Tokyo Narita-Set off to Takayama
Day 2 Shirakawago
Day 3 Kanazawa-Kyoto
Day 4 Kyoto-Fushimi Inari-(Kyoto station - Inari Station)-Shrine-Nishiki market
Day 5 Kyoto-Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion-Higashiyama District
Day 6 Kyoto-Osaka-Kyoto
Day 7 Kyoto-Tokyo
Day 8 Tokyo-Nikko
Day 9 Tokyo-Hakone
Day 10 Tokyo-Disneyland
Day 11 Tokyo-Disney Sea
Day 12 Tokyo-Shinjuku/ Shibuya/ Harajuku
Day 13 Tokyo-Tokyo station/ Ginza/ Tsukiji market/ Tokyo Tower
Day 14 Tokyo-Asakusa temple/ Tokyo Skytree/ Ueno Ameyoko market
Day 15 Tokyo-Akihabara
Day 16 Tokyo
Day 17 Tokyo
Day 18 Tokyo
Day 19 Tokyo
Day 20 Tokyo-Sweet Home.
Thanks.
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Day 0 - Arriving
Day 1 - Odaiba, Ueno, Asakusa
Day 2 - Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku
Day 3 - TGS or Hakone
Day 4 - TGS or Hakone
Day 5 - Ikebukuro, Nakano Broadway, Akiba
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QUOTE(diuofo @ Jul 20 2014, 11:16 PM)
I am hoping to get some advice regarding our itinerary.Our drafted itinerary are as follow:
Day 1 Arrive Tokyo Narita-Set off to Takayama
Day 2 Shirakawago
Day 3 Kanazawa-Kyoto
Day 4 Kyoto-Fushimi Inari-(Kyoto station - Inari Station)-Shrine-Nishiki market
Day 5 Kyoto-Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion-Higashiyama District
Day 6 Kyoto-Osaka-Kyoto
Day 7 Kyoto-Tokyo
Day 8 Tokyo-Nikko
Day 9 Tokyo-Hakone
Day 10 Tokyo-Disneyland
Day 11 Tokyo-Disney Sea
Day 12 Tokyo-Shinjuku/ Shibuya/ Harajuku
Day 13 Tokyo-Tokyo station/ Ginza/ Tsukiji market/ Tokyo Tower
Day 14 Tokyo-Asakusa temple/ Tokyo Skytree/ Ueno Ameyoko market
Day 15 Tokyo-Akihabara
Day 16 Tokyo
Day 17 Tokyo
Day 18 Tokyo
Day 19 Tokyo
Day 20 Tokyo-Sweet Home.
Thanks.
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QUOTE(kenjixx @ Jul 21 2014, 11:13 AM)
Rate my Itenary...
Day 0 - Arriving
Day 1 - Odaiba, Ueno, Asakusa
Day 2 - Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku
Day 3 - TGS or Hakone
Day 4 - TGS or Hakone
Day 5 - Ikebukuro, Nakano Broadway, Akiba
Day 6 - Akiba plus going back
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same here, rate as in what? 5 star? days? places? money? budget? state your questions.. If not how we help you?  rclxub.gif  rclxub.gif  rclxub.gif
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oh sorry... i got nothing to ask yet... need to do more homework first
now need to make sure that place i wanted to go for each day not too far from each other
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QUOTE(diuofo @ Jul 20 2014, 11:16 PM)
I am hoping to get some advice regarding our itinerary.Our drafted itinerary are as follow:
Day 1 Arrive Tokyo Narita-Set off to Takayama
Day 2 Shirakawago
Day 3 Kanazawa-Kyoto
Day 4 Kyoto-Fushimi Inari-(Kyoto station - Inari Station)-Shrine-Nishiki market
Day 5 Kyoto-Kinkakuji Golden Pavilion-Higashiyama District
Day 6 Kyoto-Osaka-Kyoto
Day 7 Kyoto-Tokyo
Day 8 Tokyo-Nikko
Day 9 Tokyo-Hakone
Day 10 Tokyo-Disneyland
Day 11 Tokyo-Disney Sea
Day 12 Tokyo-Shinjuku/ Shibuya/ Harajuku
Day 13 Tokyo-Tokyo station/ Ginza/ Tsukiji market/ Tokyo Tower
Day 14 Tokyo-Asakusa temple/ Tokyo Skytree/ Ueno Ameyoko market
Day 15 Tokyo-Akihabara
Day 16 Tokyo
Day 17 Tokyo
Day 18 Tokyo
Day 19 Tokyo
Day 20 Tokyo-Sweet Home.
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Why so many days spend in tokyo?
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I sense alot bullshit here.

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I come back from v2
it's my second time go traveling the last destination i go is SG for AFASG back in 2012
At first was suppose to in a group now ended up now only 2 people going that tells everyone here i iz a failed organizer blush.gif
Will be traveling to Tokyo at September at 17-24/09/2014. Since i am taking Air Asia first day is gone. Day 3 and Day 4 are meant to be going Tokyo Game Show. Now that not much people going already i lose interest in wasting my precious time on queuing up for the whole day just to play demo... So Hakone fit into that TGS empty space

Want to know how cheap can staying one night in Hakone be really want to have a night in ryokan style but don't want to spend too much on it since i actually already got a place to stay sweat.gif


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QUOTE(kenjixx @ Jul 21 2014, 07:03 PM)
Want to know how cheap can staying one night in Hakone be really want to have a night in ryokan style but don't want to spend too much on it since i actually already got a place to stay  sweat.gif
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Hakone ryokan cheapest one night also need 12,000 yen above. This will be including Breakfast and Dinner + Unlimited excess to Onsen before 10pm

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Hi guys, can you please advise is it okay if i travel from kansai airport to tokyo using Peach Aviation (budget airline)? Is the plane/service ok? Anyone got experience?

Since trying to minimize budget, shinkansen quite expensive.
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QUOTE(hirano @ Jul 22 2014, 02:01 PM)
Hi guys, can you please advise is it okay if i travel from kansai airport to tokyo using Peach Aviation (budget airline)? Is the plane/service ok? Anyone got experience?

Since trying to minimize budget, shinkansen quite expensive.
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from my own survey, yes..peach seems ok for a budget airline
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QUOTE(hirano @ Jul 22 2014, 02:01 PM)
Hi guys, can you please advise is it okay if i travel from kansai airport to tokyo using Peach Aviation (budget airline)? Is the plane/service ok? Anyone got experience?

Since trying to minimize budget, shinkansen quite expensive.
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everytime ppl ask wan budget, i will reply
use japan overnight coach whistling.gif
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jul 22 2014, 01:31 PM)
everytime ppl ask wan budget, i will reply
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Yup.
Willer Express are most best.

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QUOTE(hirano @ Jul 22 2014, 01:01 PM)
Hi guys, can you please advise is it okay if i travel from kansai airport to tokyo using Peach Aviation (budget airline)? Is the plane/service ok? Anyone got experience?

Since trying to minimize budget, shinkansen quite expensive.
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Very good airline. One of the Best. Refer to Page 1 if you plan to travel with Peach Airline.
It was at Kansai Terminal 2.


If you want save budget even more. Try Willer Express. More comfort than Peach Airline with half to the price.

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Yup.
Willer Express are most best.
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jul 22 2014, 02:41 PM)
Very good airline. One of the Best. Refer to Page 1 if you plan to travel with Peach Airline.
It was at Kansai Terminal 2.
If you want save budget even more. Try Willer Express. More comfort than Peach Airline with half to the price.
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can see fuji mountain, save 1day hotel fee, travel from/to airport tongue.gif
tat alots of $$$
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jul 22 2014, 01:44 PM)
can see fuji mountain, save 1day hotel fee, travel from/to airport tongue.gif
tat alots of $$$
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most important was save hotel money
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most important was save hotel money
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btw is it hard to find budget hotel in tokyo/yokohama?

i planning to go this 2 places only for 8 days

should i book room online b4 go or just simply go find there?

what's the average room rate for 2 single?

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QUOTE(testkindtest @ Jul 22 2014, 09:09 PM)
btw is it hard to find budget hotel in tokyo/yokohama?

i planning to go this 2 places only for 8 days

should i book room online b4 go or just simply go find there?

what's the average room rate for 2 single? 

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7200Yen around for most basic hotel - 2 star
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7200Yen around for most basic hotel - 2 star
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Depend Season. Most of Hotel need reservation. last minute check in price will be expensive like Air Ticket

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depent season.  Most of Hotel need reservation.  last minute check in price will be expensive like Air Ticket
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wow, how expensive is that? x2 normal price? cry.gif

btw im going 1st april 2015...

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QUOTE(testkindtest @ Jul 22 2014, 10:52 PM)
wow, how expensive is that? x2 normal price?  cry.gif

btw im going 1st april 2015...
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1st of April near to Sakura Season...sure need reservation.
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1st of April near to Sakura Season...sure need reservation.
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Im nt really sure how to book coz i travel to each places every day...means i gonna have to keep changing hotel each day...

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QUOTE(testkindtest @ Jul 23 2014, 12:13 AM)
Im nt really sure how to book coz i travel to each places every day...means i gonna have to keep changing hotel each day...
you first time travelling or what? hmm.gif
however many days you spending in tokyo just stay the same hotel in tokyo and travel within the city
then from the day you go yokohama then book hotel in yokohama and change hotel once lor
adakah people within the same city keep on changing hotel
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you first time travelling or what? hmm.gif
however many days you spending in tokyo just stay the same hotel in tokyo and travel within the city
then from the day you go yokohama then book hotel in yokohama and change hotel once lor
adakah people within the same city keep on changing hotel
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1st time lol, anyway if i stay hotel at Central Tokyo, is it far to walk around to western,northern,southern tokyo?

i planning to stay in tokyo for 7 days, yokohama 1 days...
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Anyone has experience of booking flypeach flights thru the likes of Expedia? Want to book for a flight from Tokyo to Osaka, it's cheaper than the official website. Not able to add baggage onto it though. Is it possible for me to add for baggage later on flypeach's website using the booking reference that will be given??
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Planning to travel to japan this weekend.

Current planned itinerary

28th morning flight reach narita, get a bullet train to Kyoto for 2 nights.

30th go to nara and stay 2 nights there

1st back to tokyo for 5 nights until 6th August.

What u guys think?

what's the best way to get internet access? No google guide me, how to travel around?
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QUOTE(nles @ Jul 24 2014, 06:25 AM)
Planning to travel to japan this weekend.

Current planned itinerary

28th morning flight reach narita, get a bullet train to Kyoto for 2 nights.

30th go to nara and stay 2 nights there

1st back to tokyo for 5 nights until 6th August.

What u guys think?

what's the best way to get internet access? No google guide me, how to travel around?
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Get a pocket wifi.
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post Jul 24 2014, 07:03 AM

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QUOTE(ZeroSP @ Jul 24 2014, 06:48 AM)
Get a pocket wifi.
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There's no prepaid sim card for internet connectivity? so just use pocket wifi with a powerbank?

And also any hotel recommended? budget not exceeding 200usd preferred.

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QUOTE(nles @ Jul 24 2014, 05:25 AM)
Planning to travel to japan this weekend.

Current planned itinerary

28th morning flight reach narita, get a bullet train to Kyoto for 2 nights.

30th go to nara and stay 2 nights there

1st back to tokyo for 5 nights until 6th August.

What u guys think?

what's the best way to get internet access? No google guide me, how to travel around?
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Why spending 2 night at Nara? Half day already finised the tour already.

Wasting money only. Do you really do homework before you post?
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QUOTE(testkindtest @ Jul 23 2014, 05:03 PM)
1st time lol, anyway if i stay hotel at Central Tokyo, is it far to walk around to western,northern,southern tokyo?

i planning to stay in tokyo for 7 days, yokohama 1 days...
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If you just want to travel to Tokyo and Yokohama only no need to book different place for accomodation. Last year I went to Tokyo, Nikko, Hakone and Yokohama I just stay at 1 hostel. Just use the public transport to go to those places.
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QUOTE(azkoleq @ Jul 24 2014, 11:44 AM)
If you just want to travel to Tokyo and Yokohama only no need to book different place for accomodation. Last year I went to Tokyo, Nikko, Hakone and Yokohama I just stay at 1 hostel. Just use the public transport to go to those places.
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I see, thanks ya.
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I've planned a trip to Japan from the 10th till the 25th of August rclxm9.gif . Will be backpacking solo. I just need some advice from sifus here as to whether it is better to withdraw a lump some of money before I go there or should I withdraw from ATMs over there? What works out better? thanks
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How much would I be needing if I travel to Japan for 1 week?
Budget for 2 people.
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QUOTE(shindreel @ Jul 24 2014, 11:40 AM)
I've planned a trip to Japan from the 10th till the 25th of August  rclxm9.gif .  Will be backpacking solo. I just need some advice from sifus here as to whether it is better to withdraw a lump some of money before I go there or should I withdraw from ATMs over there? What works out better? thanks
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Bad call.......Bon Odori week. Alot shop will closed and full of people. Ticket will be all sold out. Bad week for travel to Japan

QUOTE(chinomoreno @ Jul 24 2014, 11:42 AM)
How much would I be needing if I travel to Japan for 1 week?
Budget for 2 people.
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Why spending 2 night at Nara?  Half day already finised the tour already.

Wasting money only. Do you really do homework before you post?
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My cousin advise me to stay 2 nights day. I just decided to go yesterday so still researching.
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Bad call.......Bon Odori week. Alot shop will closed and full of people. Ticket will be all sold out.  Bad week for travel to Japan

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I just realized that, but unfortunately I've already reserved all my bookings and tickets...i'll just have to make the best of it
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QUOTE(shindreel @ Jul 24 2014, 01:42 PM)
I just realized that, but unfortunately I've already reserved all my bookings and tickets...i'll just have to make the best of it
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If you got City hopping like Tokyo to Osaka...good luck for you...The Ticket will be very extremely hard to get
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QUOTE(chinomoreno @ Jul 24 2014, 12:42 PM)
How much would I be needing if I travel to Japan for 1 week?
Budget for 2 people.
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for 1 person, food may need around 500 yen for those cheap cheap small potion food la... use vending maching to order 1... or between 1500 - 2000 yen for those normal restaurant la... for public transport expenses, you may use hypedia to check the time n cost.



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QUOTE(alan_kong84 @ Jul 24 2014, 04:56 PM)
for 1 person, food may need around 500 yen for those cheap cheap small potion food la... use vending maching to order 1... or  between 1500 - 2000 yen for those normal restaurant la... for public transport expenses, you may use hypedia to check the time n cost.
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This mean you not doing homework well enough yet. There are alot fast food chain such as Sukiya or Yoshinoya serve a bowl of beef rice just 370 yen. Top up rice plus beef just 550 yen

500 yen to 800yen choice are Dawson or Family Mart delicious Bento set. Extremly delicious specially that curse poison egg sandwich from Dawson

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If you got City hopping like Tokyo to Osaka...good luck for you...The Ticket will be very extremely hard to get
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From Osaka i'm making my way down to Kobe then will head on upwards to Aomori stopping at Kyoto, Nara, Nagoya, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Nagano and Tokyo. Hopefully I can get seats on the Shinkansen unsure.gif
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QUOTE(shindreel @ Jul 24 2014, 05:31 PM)
From Osaka i'm making my way down to Kobe then will head on upwards to Aomori  stopping at Kyoto, Nara, Nagoya, Takayama, Shirakawa-go, Nagano and Tokyo. Hopefully I can get seats on the Shinkansen unsure.gif
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Hard...very hard.
Have to plan B which is more higher chances
Willer Express night bus
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Can someone recommend me good budget hotel in Central Tokyo?
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Hard...very hard. 
Have to plan B which is more higher chances
Willer Express night bus
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I already booked all my accomodation cry.gif cry.gif hope things work out somehow sweat.gif
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QUOTE(shindreel @ Jul 24 2014, 07:44 PM)
I already booked all my accomodation  cry.gif  cry.gif  hope things work out somehow sweat.gif
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hard......Bon Odori are more important than Golden Week for those Japanese. Everyone will Balik kampung for their ancestor. Traveling was the hardest part.
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I doubt he will survived...
read few of his post, all question he ever ask is so doh.gif vomit blood

next time learn agoda booking hostelworld airbrb ...
sleep in the bus train airport oso for budget
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Haneda International Terminal expanding project. Est 30 Nov 2014 Finsied

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Anyone wanna go snowboarding with me between end of Dec and March? I just thought it'll be fun to have friends to go with
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Very tiring la...not really interest on ski...haha. long time no see Bro.
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Very tiring la...not really interest on ski...haha.  long time no see Bro.
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i read that fujiko f. fujio musuem tickets can be bought at Lawson store.
is it easy to find Lawson in Osaka?
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i read that fujiko f. fujio musuem tickets can be bought at Lawson store.
is it easy to find Lawson in Osaka?
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You have to go Fujiko website reserve ticket. Then go Dawson print out // collect
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Guys, just wanna ask. If I only want to buy the JRpass for my last week in japan. How would I activate it? do I still activate it the moment I enter Japan or do I activate it at the beginning of the my last week in Japan
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Guys, just wanna ask. If I only want to buy the JRpass for my last week in japan. How would I activate it? do I still activate it the moment I enter Japan or do I activate it at the beginning of the my last week in Japan
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the latter.
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any activities I should look out for?
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QUOTE(poyol @ Jul 25 2014, 12:21 PM)
going Japan at the end of Dec - 1st week of Jan...

any activities I should look out for?
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i think alot of shop close during the week
so, activities maybe limited

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Hey guys, any other recommended Pocket Wifi rental service in Chubu?

http://www.globaladvancedcomm.com/
ran out of device for rental at the moment. sad.gif

--- further exploring ---

Can't seem to find any simcards, looks like subscribing for a weekly wifi spots are the way to go. icon_question.gif

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So far I booked almost all of my accommodations back in Japan using Rakuten smile.gif
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I narrowed down my stay at tokyo to The prince sakura tower shinagawa or Shinjiku grandbell hotel. Grandbell is cheaper though

My cousin ask me to stay 1 night at ryokan hotel at osaka, now wanna search for hotel in osaka area.

My work nature, I only know my work schedule every end of the month, really hard to plan ahead.
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Guys, just wanna ask. If I only want to buy the JRpass for my last week in japan. How would I activate it? do I still activate it the moment I enter Japan or do I activate it at the beginning of the my last week in Japan
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You can exchange the pass earlier but make sure you provide the correct start date
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Tennoji Temple

From our lunch spot nearby Tennoji station, we headed to one of Tennoji's landmarks which was none other than the Tennoji Temple. From the train station its actually a good 15-20 minute walk to actually get to the place. The summer heat was really unforgiving as well.

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To be honest, the temple was not really impressive. I am guessing it's more of an actual temple for spiritual use instead of a being a tourist ground. However if you are interested in the story of the Buddha, the insides of the main temple actually made a great depiction of the whole story: from the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, to his renunciation of his throne, attaining enlightenment etc., then this might be an interesting stop.

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QUOTE(s7ran9er @ Jul 25 2014, 03:44 PM)
Hey guys, any other recommended Pocket Wifi rental service in Chubu?

http://www.globaladvancedcomm.com/
ran out of device for rental at the moment. sad.gif

--- further exploring ---

Can't seem to find any simcards, looks like subscribing for a weekly wifi spots are the way to go.  icon_question.gif
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yeah fully booked on my date as well. maybe rent a sim card for my phone or my pocket wifi.

There's also prepaid sim card in japan right? just wondering. Usually when I travel other country I just buy a prepaid card for data usage.

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I narrowed down my stay at tokyo to The prince sakura tower shinagawa or Shinjiku grandbell hotel. Grandbell is cheaper though

My cousin ask me to stay 1 night at ryokan hotel at osaka, now wanna search for hotel in osaka area.

My work nature, I only know my work schedule every end of the month, really hard to plan ahead.
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I would say the Shinjuku will be a better choice of placement.
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yeah fully booked on my date as well. maybe rent a sim card for my phone or my pocket wifi.

There's also prepaid sim card in japan right? just wondering. Usually when I travel other country I just buy a prepaid card for data usage.
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You can consider B mobile travel pack for visitor.
You can always buy it online and get them to send to airport for pickup or send to the hotel that you are going to stay

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Nop, It does't work that way.

You have to go Fujiko website reserve ticket.  Then go Dawson print out // collect
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thanks for the info
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Right now im going to do

Day 1-2 Osaka
Day 3-5 Kyoto
Day 6-10 Tokyo

Packing my stuff for tonight's flight.
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Right now im going to do

Day 1-2 Osaka
Day 3-5 Kyoto
Day 6-10 Tokyo

Packing my stuff for tonight's flight.
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You can consider to go Kibune and experience the kaiseki lunch on a platform that built over river. You can soak your leg in the cchilling river water!

wanted to post pic but doesnt know how to do it!

have fun in your trip!
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You can consider to go Kibune and experience the kaiseki lunch on a platform that built over river. You can soak your leg in the cchilling river water!

wanted to post pic but doesnt know how to do it!

have fun in your trip!
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pix?? LYN have add attachment feature...
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QUOTE(moody5 @ Jul 27 2014, 04:27 PM)
You can consider to go Kibune and experience the kaiseki lunch on a platform that built over river. You can soak your leg in the cchilling river water!

wanted to post pic but doesnt know how to do it!

have fun in your trip!
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Thanks. I'm staying at Ryokan at Gion. There's Gion summer festival but it's ending, think there's the closing service at eki shrine, anyone knows whats that about?
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pix?? LYN have add attachment feature...
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i tried to upload to attach but doesnt know why it failed! aiks...

choose files-> selected the pic -> add this attachment -> uploading completed -> nothing appear for me to add it to the post

btw, transport to Kibune could be a little bit troublesome for first timer to Japan. furthermore, if you plan to have Kaiseiki lunch, you can always hop into respective restaurant's free shuttle from the train station.

those lunch comprises around 6 courses and above which cost at least 7500 yen per pax.
please ask your hotel to do reservation for you if you are going during weekend
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i tried to upload to attach but doesnt know why it failed! aiks...

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bcoz your pix size is too big tongue.gif

u need to resize it!
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Just to share about how Japanese spent their weekend during summer.

All these platform over the river will only be built during summer time in Kibune. Kibune located in the northern part of Kyoto. Other than this special kaiseki lunch, Kibune Shrine is worth the visit too.
It is worthwhile to spend a morning visiting the Kibune Shrine then follow by lunch.

Basically we were like the very few foreigner that have lunch there and we followed the culture of Japanese to have beer during lunch tongue.gif

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Just to share about how Japanese spent their weekend during summer.

All these platform over the river will only be built during summer time in Kibune. Kibune located in the northern part of Kyoto. Other than this special kaiseki lunch, Kibune Shrine is worth the visit too.
It is worthwhile to spend a morning visiting the Kibune Shrine then follow by lunch.

Basically we were like the very few foreigner that have lunch there and we followed the culture of Japanese to have beer during lunch  tongue.gif
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Ok will sure do, looks interesting.
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Waiting for my overnight flight to Osaka.

For Osaka my plans are....

Day 1
Osaka Castle
Osaka Aquarium
Namba

Day 2
Universal Studio
Dotonburi

Day 3
Head to Kyoto


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Osaka Castle

From the temple we then took another subway to head towards Osaka's next landmark - Osaka Castle! Since we wanted to utilise our Osaka 2 day pass we took the subway instead. Unfortunately the nearest subway station is a good 15 minute walk away and the summer heat as well as the strong and hot wind blowing against us wasn't do the journey any favours. sad.gif

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Osaka castle is strategically located in the middle of a park with walls surrounding the main area. It is after all a fortress for war in the olden Japanese days.

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With the 2-day pass, we got to enter the castle free of charge. The tour of the castle starts at the very top and the visitors descend each floor which comprises of different exhibits, mostly showing the history of this grand castle and how the different Japanese armies dreamt of conquering this great castle. The bad news was that you have to climb all the way to the top as the elevator is only reserved for disabled people only.

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At the top of the castle you can get a birds eye view of the surrounding Osaka city. The wind at the top is very strong as well and you can feel that your face is almost blown away. Beware if you have little kids though as they may tend to climb everywhere.


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For souvenirs I got myself an Osaka Castle coin which can be found in a machine at the ground floor. Upon paying an extra fee you can also get your name engraved on the gold coin. In total the coin cost me 430 yen. Not too bad. The quality of the coin is very good but you may need to learn how to work with the computer and engraving system.

To cool ourselves down we headed to the stalls just outside the castle for some desserts.

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I bought a cone of peach ice cream at ¥300 and it was absolutely delicious. The peach flavouring was spot on and there were actual bits of peaches in the ice cream as well. For close to RM10 I expect nothing less though, haha. It's really hard to find tasty peach flavoured ice creams back in Malaysia. =/

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I also tried their cantaloupe, couldn't remember the price. It was also really sweet and juicy but I think I could find a cheaper one back in Malaysia. Melons are generally pricey in Japan for some reason.

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After our short break we then headed back to the park, whereby hundreds or thousands of visitors throng this place during the cherry blossom season to have picnics while enjoying the magnificent sakura trees. Too bad everything is green now.

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Huge areas of grass for picnic-goers to lay their mats on. At that time there were only us haha. We managed to take some crazy photos and lie on the grass while 'enjoying' the summer sun. Bad idea though as most of us got really bad rashes on our hands. @@ Probably due to the bugs in the grass. The grasses were also meticulously maintained and it's really great to lie on. Ahhh wish I could be back here for Spring. I think I am mentioning this in every post LOL.

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Where can I get cheap Kit Kats in Tokyo? Would like to buy a bunch for a group of people.
From what I read, Tokyo Station, near the Ramen Street, there is a snack shop that sells over 10 flavors of Kit Kat. 12s box, 840 yen. Thats around the same price as here, except that I can only get green tea and dark chocolate flavor here.

Ameyoko has very cheap Matcha (12s bag, 245 yen). Now thats dirt cheap.

Sakura-matcha (30s for i think 2,100 yen?) can be bought from Haneda Airport.
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Below is my planned itinerary on Jan 9 2015 to Jan 18 2015.

Jan 9 Arrive , Transit, Shibuya & Shinjuku
Jan 10 Disneyland
Jan 11 Meiji Shrine , Transfer, Sensojj, Tokyo Skytree, Ueno park
Jan 12 Disney Sea
Jan 13 Tsukiji Fish Market, Odaiba or Harajuku & Akihabara
Jan 14 Transit, Arashiyama, Kinkakuji
Jan 15 Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizudera
Jan 16 Transit, Osaka castle, Dotonburi & Namba
Jan 17 USJ
Jan 18 Kaiyukan Aquarium, Depart

Credits to bro skylinegear.

All time calculations based on hyperdia.

Will be using Air Asia to fly to KIX from KUL.

Jan 9 - Arrival at KIX airport. Plan to use Star Flyer (under ANA) to transit to Tokyo Haneda at 11am. Scheduled to reach hotel at 1.30pm. Hotel will be near Tochomae station in Shinjuku. Plan to head over to Shibuya for Hachiko statue and the famous Shibuya crossing and later heading back to Shinjuku for dinner and maybe some nightlife.

*Previously thought i could use peach but they seem to have canceled their 12pm flight to narita so have to resort to ANA at a heftier price. Might use Jetstar Japan's 2pm flight but will reach around 5.30pm at my hotel which is unfavourable.

Jan 10 - Self explanatory.

Jan 11 - Planning to wake up early and head over to meiji shrine as it is nearby and then transfer hotel to Roppongi. Will then head over by train/subway for Asakusa, Sensoji and Tokyo Skytree. Ueno park is optional.

Jan 12 - Self explanatory.

Jan 13 - Really want to have sushi at Dai Sushi in Tsukiji leaving Roppongi Station at 5am using Oedo Line to Tsukijishijo. Next would head over to Either odaiba which is south or to Harajuku then akiba .. would need suggestions. Maybe swap with Jan 11 Itinerary.

Jan 14 - Shinkansen to Kyoto early in the morning then check in hotel at around Shichijo station. After that Arashiyama and Kinkakuji.

Jan 15 - Planning to go to Fushimi Inari and Kiyomizudera. Maybe Higashiyama.

Jan 16 - Transit by train/subway to hotel around Nakafuto station Osaka. Going for Osaka Castle then Dotonburi and Namba. Cant wait to try out the famous osaka okonomiyaki as featured on page 1.

Jan 17 - Self explanatory.

Jan 18 - Wake up early to go the nearby Kaiyukan Aquarium before checking out to transfer to airport at around 12.30pm after lunch. Flight back to KUL at 4.55pm.

Question would be i need suggestions for Jan 11 and Jan 13. Plus any other food suggestions !
Another thing would be is there any other must go sights that i have missed out ?

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QUOTE(masterelr @ Jul 28 2014, 12:43 AM)
Where can I get cheap Kit Kats in Tokyo? Would like to buy a bunch for a group of people.
From what I read, Tokyo Station, near the Ramen Street, there is a snack shop that sells over 10 flavors of Kit Kat. 12s box, 840 yen. Thats around the same price as here, except that I can only get green tea and dark chocolate flavor here.

Ameyoko has very cheap Matcha (12s bag, 245 yen). Now thats dirt cheap.

Sakura-matcha (30s for i think 2,100 yen?) can be bought from Haneda Airport.
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That shop in Tokyo station is called Shokoku Gotochi, it is generally expensive.

You can buy similar stuffs from Don Quijote (pronounced as Don-Kibote or Donki by locales). They have many branches around Tokyo area.

Go to the one in Shibuya... 245yen same 12s or 13s varies for flavor. I got 2 dozens of dark Kit Kat there.
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QUOTE(masterelr @ Jul 28 2014, 12:43 AM)
Where can I get cheap Kit Kats in Tokyo? Would like to buy a bunch for a group of people.
From what I read, Tokyo Station, near the Ramen Street, there is a snack shop that sells over 10 flavors of Kit Kat. 12s box, 840 yen. Thats around the same price as here, except that I can only get green tea and dark chocolate flavor here.

Ameyoko has very cheap Matcha (12s bag, 245 yen). Now thats dirt cheap.

Sakura-matcha (30s for i think 2,100 yen?) can be bought from Haneda Airport.
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Just buy from airport will do as it will be tax free.

Btw, Hokkaido red bean kitkat is in season. And there are two special flavor which both can be found in haneda airport shops that is near to check in counter, the two flavors are microwave-needed kiatkat (the flavor should be caramel) and 一辛 or 一味kiatkat.
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QUOTE(lazarus7247 @ Jul 28 2014, 01:30 AM)
Below is my planned itinerary on Jan 9 2015 to Jan 18 2015.

Jan 9 Arrive , Transit, Shibuya & Shinjuku
Jan 10 Disneyland
Jan 11 Meiji Shrine , Transfer, Sensojj, Tokyo Skytree, Ueno park
Jan 12 Disney Sea
Jan 13 Tsukiji Fish Market, Odaiba or Harajuku & Akihabara
Jan 14 Transit, Arashiyama, Kinkakuji
Jan 15 Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizudera
Jan 16 Transit, Osaka castle, Dotonburi & Namba
Jan 17 USJ
Jan 18 Kaiyukan Aquarium, Depart

Credits to bro skylinegear.

All time calculations based on hyperdia.

Will be using Air Asia to fly to KIX from KUL.

Jan 9 - Arrival at KIX airport. Plan to use Star Flyer (under ANA) to transit to Tokyo Haneda at 11am. Scheduled to reach hotel at 1.30pm. Hotel will be near Tochomae station in Shinjuku. Plan to head over to Shibuya for Hachiko statue and the famous Shibuya crossing and later heading back to Shinjuku for dinner and maybe some nightlife.

*Previously thought i could use peach but they seem to have canceled their 12pm flight to narita so have to resort to ANA at a heftier price. Might use Jetstar Japan's 2pm flight but will reach around 5.30pm at my hotel which is unfavourable.

Jan 10 - Self explanatory.

Jan 11 - Planning to wake up early and head over to meiji shrine as it is nearby and then transfer hotel to Roppongi. Will then head over by train/subway for Asakusa, Sensoji and Tokyo Skytree. Ueno park is optional.

Jan 12 - Self explanatory.

Jan 13 - Really want to have sushi at Dai Sushi in Tsukiji leaving Roppongi Station at 5am using Oedo Line to Tsukijishijo. Next would head over to Either odaiba which is south or to Harajuku then akiba .. would need suggestions. Maybe swap with Jan 11 Itinerary.

Jan 14 - Shinkansen to Kyoto early in the morning then check in hotel at around Shichijo station. After that Arashiyama and Kinkakuji.

Jan 15 - Planning to go to Fushimi Inari and Kiyomizudera. Maybe Higashiyama.

Jan 16 - Transit by train/subway to hotel around Nakafuto station Osaka. Going for Osaka Castle then Dotonburi and Namba. Cant wait to try out the famous osaka okonomiyaki as featured on page 1.

Jan 17 - Self explanatory.

Jan 18 - Wake up early to go the nearby Kaiyukan Aquarium before checking out to transfer to airport at around 12.30pm after lunch. Flight back to KUL at 4.55pm.

Question would be i need suggestions for Jan 11 and Jan 13. Plus any other food suggestions !
Another thing would be is there any other must go sights that i have missed out ?
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is 7am too early to find breakfast at kuramon ichiba?
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is 7am too early to find breakfast at kuramon ichiba?
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QUOTE(lastlovesong @ Jul 28 2014, 03:49 PM)
is 7am too early to find breakfast at kuramon ichiba?
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QUOTE(lastlovesong @ Jul 28 2014, 02:49 PM)
is 7am too early to find breakfast at kuramon ichiba?
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7am was very late already in Japan. Sunrise at 5.30am. 7am was like 9am in Malaysia. Totally bright light
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jul 29 2014, 11:43 AM)
7am was very late already in Japan.  Sunrise at 5.30am.  7am was like 9am in Malaysia. Totally bright light
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thanks for your advice.
i planned to have breakfast in kuramon ichiba first then visit osaka castle which open around 9am.
ill postponed it to the day i go to kyoto.

if i post my itinerary here, is it possible for you guys to advice me on which gate i need to take when im exiting the train station to other place?

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based on the attachment, do i need to buy separate tickets from nipponbashi to minamimoramachi and from minamimorimachi to higashiumeda with the total cost of 240 yen

or

buy a single ticket (240yen) from nipponbashi to higashiumeda which i just need to change train at minamimorimachi station?

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QUOTE(lastlovesong @ Jul 29 2014, 02:34 PM)
based on the attachment, do i need to buy separate tickets from nipponbashi to minamimoramachi and from minamimorimachi to higashiumeda with the total cost of 240 yen
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buy a single ticket (240yen) from nipponbashi to higashiumeda which i just need to change train at minamimorimachi station?
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One Ticket only. Because they are same company. It was like Putra LRT change to Star LRT at Masjid Jamek Station
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QUOTE(lazarus7247 @ Jul 28 2014, 01:30 AM)
Question would be i need suggestions for Jan 11 and Jan 13. Plus any other food suggestions !
take side trip to kobe eat kobe steak lo, (relatively) short trip only
while in kyoto go eat their kyoto style mackerel sushi, or the gogyo burnt ramen near the market area. and go find kaiseki restoran and have dinner.
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QUOTE(masterelr @ Jul 28 2014, 12:43 AM)
Where can I get cheap Kit Kats in Tokyo? Would like to buy a bunch for a group of people.
From what I read, Tokyo Station, near the Ramen Street, there is a snack shop that sells over 10 flavors of Kit Kat. 12s box, 840 yen. Thats around the same price as here, except that I can only get green tea and dark chocolate flavor here.

Ameyoko has very cheap Matcha (12s bag, 245 yen). Now thats dirt cheap.

Sakura-matcha (30s for i think 2,100 yen?) can be bought from Haneda Airport.
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You can buy at any supermarket like aeon, Yokada, 8max etc.

Brought back 4kind of favour. Cost ¥245/pack. Green tea is the most. 10pack.
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Japan Trip - Kansai Airport
Is time! Our long planned Japan trip is finally here! We bought our tickets around Nov 2013 during the Air Asia sales, a couple of return to Osaka. Then we revised our plan, again and again and again, and we got greedy; at the end we decided to both Kansai and Kanto region in 11 days. 

During the planning phase, only 2 of us will be travelling, but as times goes, 2 more innocent travellers decided to join us. Revise everything again to take the best advantage of 4 travellers, sharing cost and such. Talking to our host in Japan, liaising with our friend in Tokyo to make sure everything is settle.

Then we were lucky enough to experience the new KLIA 2 just after few days later from the official launch. 

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Snacks booth inside KLIA 2KLIA 2 was huge, and tiring to walk. However the interior design was OK, just some design flaw of being inconvenient. Tons of potential empty spaces being to utilized. 

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Resting benchCan you see the design of those chair? It is not design to be slept on! Bad choice of chairs for airport., especially for those who decided to overnight in the airport. Guess KLIA 2 want to make extra profit from their hotel services.

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D7 0532 - Kansai Osaka
Most of the booth are not open yet, so we were super starved inside the departure hall. Nothing to eat, trying to beat the hunger with water, sweets and games.

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More on http://pantoori.blogspot.com/2014/07/japan...ai-airport.html

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QUOTE(ozak @ Jul 30 2014, 12:26 PM)
You can buy at any supermarket like aeon, Yokada, 8max etc.

Brought back 4kind of favour. Cost ¥245/pack. Green tea is the most. 10pack.
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Thanks. ¥245 is really cheap. Over here its about RM23++. I can buy all those in the pic here except for the vanilla one though. I'll probably be buying a whole bag of them back to distribute. It's the only gift that I can think of that people will actually like, and will last longer compared to cakes.

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Thanks. ¥245 is really cheap. Over here its about RM23++. I can buy all those in the pic here except for the vanilla one though. I'll probably be buying a whole bag of them back to distribute. It's the only gift that I can think of that people will actually like, and will last longer compared to cakes.
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Frankly speaking, I regret brought so many back. I bought about 20pack. It take up a lot of space + hand carry. Cause the kitkat pack inside have air. You can't compact it to save some space. sad.gif

I even not enough to distribute to relative and friend back. Not a good idea as gift for me. sad.gif
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I'm worry about my luggage also. The problem is carrying to the airport.

Other countries that I travel, I just load up my stuff to the taxi from my hotel and arrive at airport, so boxes also no problem.

At Tokyo to Narita gotta take railway, how can I carry so many things. Is there service to send stuff to airport?
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QUOTE(nles @ Jul 31 2014, 07:10 AM)
At Tokyo to Narita gotta take railway, how can I carry so many things. Is there service to send stuff to airport?
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Just wonder if any sifus here did try out the Japanese GP (F1) at Suzuka Circuit before?
I will be going to the race this year in Oct with Nagoya as my base (hotel near train station) and will be there from Oct 3-6, before heading off to Tokyo (until Oct 11).

Any advice on, esp.
1) travel from Nagoya to Suzuka circuit,
2) things to do, see and try in Nagoya, Suzuka and the race circuit,
3) train from Nagoya to Tokyo (or any recommended stop over spot in between)

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QUOTE(masterelr @ Jul 30 2014, 09:46 PM)
Thanks. ¥245 is really cheap. Over here its about RM23++. I can buy all those in the pic here except for the vanilla one though. I'll probably be buying a whole bag of them back to distribute. It's the only gift that I can think of that people will actually like, and will last longer compared to cakes.
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Jusco selling at about RM17 the other day. Got some promo for the Green Tea one.
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QUOTE(qianlong @ Jul 31 2014, 03:10 PM)
Just wonder if any sifus here did try out the Japanese GP (F1) at Suzuka Circuit before?
I will be going to the race this year in Oct with Nagoya as my base (hotel near train station) and will be there from Oct 3-6, before heading off to Tokyo (until Oct 11).

Any advice on, esp.
1) travel from Nagoya to Suzuka circuit,
2) things to do, see and try in Nagoya, Suzuka and the race circuit,
3) train from Nagoya to Tokyo (or any recommended stop over spot in between)

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Finalized my bookings. All that left is for looking for a cheap place to stay for 2 days in Osaka from 7/9 to 9/9. Mostly a theme park oriented trip. Party of 4 until the 6th, then party of 2.

1/9 - Fly off from KL to Haneda. Reaching Haneda at night so will just probably sleep at the airport benches.
2/9 - Renting the shower room in Haneda to freshen up. Taking a bus from Haneda to Fuji-Q at 6+ am, reaching about 930 for the haunted hospital thingy. Will probably be there until 2 or so before coming back to Tokyo. Check in that go for a walkabout, probably around Shibuya or so as we're staying in an apartment near there.
3/9 - Tokyo Disneysea
4/9 - Tokyo Disneyland
5/9 - Free day in Tokyo, no real idea yet where we're going. Meiji Castle, Shinjuku, Harajuku, Roppongi most likely.
6/9 - Morning flight via Peach to Osaka. Free day in Osaka. Maybe going Dotonbori and the likes. No real idea on what to in Osaka to be honest. Probably sightseeing.
7/9 - Another free day in Osaka without any real plans yet. 2 friends leaving on the evening flight back to KL, 2 of us still staying.
8/9 - Universal Studios Japan
9/9 - Loiter around Osaka before leaving back to KL in the evening.

Staying in houses booked thru on AirBNB throughout our stay in Tokyo and for the 6th in Osaka. Looking for another apartment to stay in Osaka for 2 for the last 2 days.

Judging by our travels, there's really no daily train pass or something like that to suits us right? I would assume it's better to just get the PASMO or ICOCA? Any suggestions on where we should probably go in Osaka to fill up the time?
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anyone going to Tokyo in 2 weeks time? ill be there for 2 weeks.

apparently its freakin hot!
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QUOTE(air_mood @ Aug 1 2014, 03:55 PM)
Finalized my bookings. All that left is for looking for a cheap place to stay for 2 days in Osaka from 7/9 to 9/9. Mostly a theme park oriented trip. Party of 4 until the 6th, then party of 2.

1/9 - Fly off from KL to Haneda. Reaching Haneda at night so will just probably sleep at the airport benches.
2/9 - Renting the shower room in Haneda to freshen up. Taking a bus from Haneda to Fuji-Q at 6+ am, reaching about 930 for the haunted hospital thingy. Will probably be there until 2 or so before coming back to Tokyo.
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anyone going to Tokyo in 2 weeks time? ill be there for 2 weeks.

apparently its freakin hot!
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Aug 1 2014, 05:44 PM)
So, you plan to go Fuji Q theme park with all luggage?
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Camping bags and a small bag for food. That's the plan. I actually just called them ad the person on the phone mentioned that there's a luggage storage area at the entrance for 500 yen. Person spoke limited English though so going to send them an email just to be sure. My other option was going to Shinjuku from the airport and getting a bus there to Fuji Q. Being a bus terminal I was sort of assuming that they will have luggage storing areas. Any other way you would suggest? We will actually be staying in an apartment near Shibuya.

Was also exploring the option of going to Gotemba from the theme park but not entirely sure yet how convenient that is going to be.
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I just booked a hotel at chuo ward 2 single room(RM2.3k for 7 days)

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QUOTE(air_mood @ Aug 1 2014, 04:55 PM)
Finalized my bookings. All that left is for looking for a cheap place to stay for 2 days in Osaka from 7/9 to 9/9. Mostly a theme park oriented trip. Party of 4 until the 6th, then party of 2.

6/9 - Morning flight via Peach to Osaka. Free day in Osaka. Maybe going Dotonbori and the likes. No real idea on what to in Osaka to be honest. Probably sightseeing.
7/9 - Another free day in Osaka without any real plans yet. 2 friends leaving on the evening flight back to KL, 2 of us still staying.
8/9 - Universal Studios Japan
9/9 - Loiter around Osaka before leaving back to KL in the evening.

Staying in houses booked thru on AirBNB throughout our stay in Tokyo and for the 6th in Osaka. Looking for another apartment to stay in Osaka for 2 for the last 2 days.

Judging by our travels, there's really no daily train pass or something like that to suits us right? I would assume it's better to just get the PASMO or ICOCA? Any suggestions on where we should probably go in Osaka to fill up the time?
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You can always do day trip or half day trip to Kobe or Nara or Kyoto
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Anyone going to climb mount fuji?
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Tayhaithian just climbed it last coule of weeks.
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Quick question. Since I have the afternoon to night part of Sunday free and the morning up to say noon part free on Tuesday, is it worth the trouble to go to say Kyoto on the Sunday and Kobe on the Tuesday? Research shows it's a short train trip so was thinking of just going and loitering about. Haven't really checked on what exactly to see in Kyoto/Kobe yet. Should I consider Nara instead?
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QUOTE(ozak @ Jul 30 2014, 12:26 PM)
You can buy at any supermarket like aeon, Yokada, 8max etc.

Brought back 4kind of favour. Cost ¥245/pack. Green tea is the most. 10pack.
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Saw the Kitkat green tea flavour in one of the supermarkets lately. Can't recall which one liao.
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Saw the Kitkat green tea flavour in one of the supermarkets lately. Can't recall which one liao.
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You can find it in certain local shopping mall that sell Japanese food. I ve seen it before last year. But the price is almost triple. sweat.gif kitkat green tea is the most famous among the flavor.
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nice one lowyatter....especially the 2nd pic.
the river looks crystal clear :0
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QUOTE(JooSeng @ Aug 4 2014, 09:41 AM)
nice one lowyatter....especially the 2nd pic.
the river looks crystal clear :0
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The water in Kamikochi is unbelievably clean. Same with the air, so fresh and sweet, really a good antidote to hazy Malaysian air...
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The water in Kamikochi is unbelievably clean. Same with the air, so fresh and sweet, really a good antidote to hazy Malaysian air...
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QUOTE(tape23 @ Aug 1 2014, 05:04 PM)
anyone going to Tokyo in 2 weeks time? ill be there for 2 weeks.
apparently its freakin hot!
go in summer of course hot lo
on the bright side summer = peach season so go buy and eat a lot of peaches, they gooding.

QUOTE(air_mood @ Aug 2 2014, 07:47 PM)
Is it worth the trouble to go to say Kyoto on the Sunday and Kobe on the Tuesday?

For me, Kyoto not worth considering u only have 4d3n (i.e. 3 actual days), 1 of which is taken up by USJ. Might as well spend the whole time in Osaka. Kobe or Nara can be an OK side trip if you absolutely can't find anything in osaka that you're interested in visiting.
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QUOTE(air_mood @ Aug 1 2014, 05:55 PM)
6/9 - Morning flight via Peach to Osaka. Free day in Osaka. Maybe going Dotonbori and the likes. No real idea on what to in Osaka to be honest. Probably sightseeing.
7/9 - Another free day in Osaka without any real plans yet. 2 friends leaving on the evening flight back to KL, 2 of us still staying.

Can have a haft day tour to Nara to see the deer and surrounding, come back by 4-5pm, and  rest , come out again for Osaka night view/window shopping, since it summer, would advise to come out at night to have cooler temperature, can go Namba, Shinsaibashi and surround area, but be prepare to walk a lot.

8/9 - Universal Studios Japan
9/9 - Loiter around Osaka before leaving back to KL in the evening.
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I like to see the countryside, the kampung. smile.gif Will probably travel alone if no one wants to join me.

First time abroad + backpacking alone = scary!

And I need to plan fast if I want to avoid the winter. >__<! Else, wait after it.

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I like to see the countryside, the kampung. smile.gif Will probably travel alone if no one wants to join me.

First time abroad + backpacking alone = scary!

And I need to plan fast if I want to avoid the winter. >__<! Else, wait after it.
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QUOTE(JooSeng @ Aug 4 2014, 04:08 PM)
ur travelling alone, hence u need balls more than u need a plan  brows.gif
joking only...come pls share ur itinerary biggrin.gif
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Anyone here have experience using Icoca & Haruka? I plan to purchase the round-trip ticket. Once I activate the card on Day 1. Can I still reuse the return ticket to KIX on Day 10? Need advise.

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Dear Sifus,

Anyone here have experience using Icoca & Haruka? I plan to purchase the round-trip ticket. Once I activate the card on Day 1. Can I still reuse the return ticket to KIX on Day 10? Need advise.

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I was planning to travel alone in October, when I kinda thought it would be less hot. A friend had a trip planned in September though and invited me to tag along. Did Hong Kong alone though.
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Dear Sifus,

Anyone here have experience using Icoca & Haruka? I plan to purchase the round-trip ticket. Once I activate the card on Day 1. Can I still reuse the return ticket to KIX on Day 10? Need advise.

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Actually they will issue 2 pcs- Haruka ticket to you,
one for the outbound KIX( use on day 1) and another ticket for you to take
the Haruka back to KIX (use on last day), please get early to train station to
board the Haruka train which is painted in silver colour and the interval time
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I was planning to travel alone in October, when I kinda thought it would be less hot. A friend had a trip planned in September though and invited me to tag along. Did Hong Kong alone though.
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Sep-Oct for me still quite warm, a cooler weather will be on Nov-Dec.
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I was planning to travel alone in October, when I kinda thought it would be less hot. A friend had a trip planned in September though and invited me to tag along. Did Hong Kong alone though.
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depend on which place u go mayb... last year i went tokyo on mid oct, kinda warm a bit but not hot. if i not wrong i think around 15c lik that... then the next day fly to sapporo and at there the weather very nice n pleasant n cool. btw 5c - 10c lik tat...
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Actually they will issue  2 pcs- Haruka ticket to you,
one for the outbound KIX( use on day 1) and another ticket for you to take
the Haruka back to KIX (use on last day), please get early to train station to
board the Haruka train which is painted in silver colour and the interval time
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QUOTE(youngman28 @ Aug 5 2014, 11:12 AM)
Actually they will issue  2 pcs- Haruka ticket to you,
one for the outbound KIX( use on day 1) and another ticket for you to take
the Haruka back to KIX (use on last day), please get early to train station to
board the Haruka train which is painted in silver colour and the interval time
for non-peak hour is about 30 min one.
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Haruka Express body paint was not sliver colour. It was White + Blue.
You should not recognize train by colour. This was very dangerous.
You should read the electronic info board at platform.

はるか Haruka
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while planning my itinerary for kyoto trip i came across this website: Arukumachi Kyoto Route Planner

similliar function as Hyperdia but focus only on Kyoto area.

so far, i find arukumachi is better than hyperdia as it include bus routes and some train stations that you cant find in hyperdia such as torokko train stations.

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another thing i like about it; i can put hotels/attraction spots in arrival and depature.

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I always travel alone.
Always lonely
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Sure got.  As long got money sure can.

Desc:
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2278.html
Company Info:
http://www.kuronekoyamato.co.jp/en/
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Hotel got 24 hours kuronekoyamato service but found out there's bus limousine to narita airport, cost 3100yen, compare to train doesn't cost that much different unless I take train/bus.

End up taking the bus limousine to airport then purchase the boxes to pack my things.

I got 2 box for 680yen, cheaper than buying another luggage.

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QUOTE(nles @ Aug 6 2014, 10:07 AM)
Hotel got 24 hours kuronekoyamato service but found out there's bus limousine to narita airport, cost 3100yen, compare to train doesn't cost that much different unless I take train/bus.

End up taking the bus limousine to airport then purchase the boxes to pack my things.

I got 2 box for 680yen, cheaper than buying another luggage.

Photo upload from iPhone always terbalik.
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Prepare for the local custom ripping. sweat.gif
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Prepare for the local custom ripping.  sweat.gif
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Yea local custom really like to rip people, even I'm not flying to Malaysia. Indonesia customs are the same, they probably gonna chalked my luggages.
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Yea local custom really like to rip people, even I'm not flying to Malaysia. Indonesia customs are the same, they probably gonna chalked my luggages.
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1 thing I learn when pack luggage. Do not use box if you don't want kena custom. Pack to bag as much as possible.

Custom normally target box to scan and rip. Because they know good tax thing will spill over into the box. biggrin.gif
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1 thing I learn when pack luggage. Do not use box if you don't want kena custom. Pack to bag as much as possible.

Custom normally target box to scan and rip. Because they know good tax thing will spill over into the box. biggrin.gif
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The last time i went back from Jakarta, once in LCCT with Batmobile, big box and LCCT tax me, I under valued it though, then I went through KLIA with the same item, the custom officer scan the box and said "kereta" then let me pass.
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The last time i went back from Jakarta, once in LCCT with Batmobile, big box and LCCT tax me, I under valued it though, then I went through KLIA with the same item, the custom officer scan the box and said "kereta" then let me pass.
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The chance are kena tax is high with the box. If bag, lower chance. Their eye scan for this item.

Another is cross the custom during many ppl together. Best if those 1 group holiday. The custom is bz with them. And you can cross freely in the middle.
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QUOTE(nles @ Aug 6 2014, 09:07 AM)
Hotel got 24 hours kuronekoyamato service but found out there's bus limousine to narita airport, cost 3100yen, compare to train doesn't cost that much different unless I take train/bus.

End up taking the bus limousine to airport then purchase the boxes to pack my things.

I got 2 box for 680yen, cheaper than buying another luggage.

Photo upload from iPhone always terbalik.
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On my itinerary, I mentioned that I have the whole Friday free for loitering around Tokyo. Was suggested by a friend to take the daily JR pass for around 700 yen or so which she says covers the Yamanote line for the whole day and her mentioning it covers Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku, Asakusa and the likes, fit for a day of loitering. Did a bit of googling and I would assume what she meant was the JR Tokunai Pass for 750 yen. Looks and sounds kinda OK to me. Is there any drawbacks to this that I am not aware of?
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Just pass nothing happened smile.gif a lot people from narita and Kansai.

The big box is my shoes and gunpla not heavy. The small box, help people bring cosmetic damn heavy!
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QUOTE(nles @ Aug 6 2014, 07:24 PM)
Just pass nothing happened smile.gif a lot people from narita and Kansai.

The big box is my shoes and gunpla not heavy. The small box, help people bring cosmetic damn heavy!
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So your trip was good?
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Ya was good. Will upload some photos when I. Free, now back to work.

Anyway the most frustrating part. As I don't use credit card, I made quite a few transaction with my maybank ATM/debit card. I guess they are not familiar with it, they slot the card and it doesn't work, need to use the IC chip and voila, it works.

Now comes the nightmare, maybank said usually the transaction goes like this, there will be a preauth transaction deducting the amount, then refund back the amount, and another sales debit amount which goes. Deduct, refund, deduct.

But all my transaction don't get refunded so every transaction got deducted twice from my account. Have to make a dispute and wait for then to refund, which takes 2-4 weeks.
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QUOTE(nles @ Aug 8 2014, 11:08 AM)
Ya was good. Will upload some photos when I. Free, now back to work.

Anyway the most frustrating part. As I don't use credit card, I made quite a few transaction with my maybank ATM/debit card. I guess they are not familiar with it, they slot the card and it doesn't work, need to use the IC chip and voila, it works.

Now comes the nightmare, maybank said usually the transaction goes like this, there will be a preauth transaction deducting the amount, then refund back the amount, and another sales debit amount which goes. Deduct, refund, deduct.

But all my transaction don't get refunded so every transaction got deducted twice from my account. Have to make a dispute and wait for then to refund, which takes 2-4 weeks.
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Maybank cards have some issues. A lot of ppl complain that the debit card cannot withdraw from Japan Post Office ATMs.

I recommend HSBC or Citibank for those who want to withdraw money in Japan. No problem with Post Office.

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Maybank cards have some issues. A lot of ppl complain that the debit card cannot withdraw from Japan Post Office ATMs.

I recommend HSBC or Citibank for those who want to withdraw money in Japan. No problem with Post Office.
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Japan post office ATM alot problem. Best was used those atm from 7-11
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I'm not using ATM.

Is MasterCard debit, maybank said I can get my refund on 19th and 21st zzzz
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Icoca card refund and shinkansen ticket purchase are done at the same counter?
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I suppose to avoid the hassle I'll convert all my RM to Yen then so I don't have to do any withdrawing in Tokyo and only use credit card for those stores that accepts it. You'll never know when hard cash is needed. I only have a Public Bank credit card so hopefully it works well.
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QUOTE(masterelr @ Aug 9 2014, 09:18 AM)
I suppose to avoid the hassle I'll convert all my RM to Yen then so I don't have to do any withdrawing in Tokyo and only use credit card for those stores that accepts it. You'll never know when hard cash is needed. I only have a Public Bank credit card so hopefully it works well.
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My finished my ¥ haha, anyway I'm not using ATM withdrawal, I'm using my debit card. I used at Singapore, china, Thailand, Indonesia, Korea all no problem only japan.

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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Aug 8 2014, 09:54 PM)
Icoca card refund and shinkansen ticket purchase are done at the same counter?
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Any good food souvenirs that that I should buy from Japan? notworthy.gif

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Guys, please comment on my itinerary.
This is the first trip to foreign country for my parents after their retirement, so i really wish to make it really worth it for them.

Day 1 Saturday Nagoya + Osaka
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Day 2 Sunday Osaka
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Day 3 Monday Kyoto
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Need everyone advices on:
a) is my itinerary too rushed ?
b) my family want to visit Shinsaibashi for shopping but i cant find the time to allocate. i cant decide which to remove from itinerary; nagoya aquarium or osaka kaiyukan?
c) will the buses in kyoto always on time during peak hours?
d) since we will be walking really a lot in japan, are we allowed to bring energy gels into japan?
if not where can i buy energy gel in osaka?

thanks everyone~
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I'm planning to go to Japan next year with friends of mine. And unfortunately just found out that there's no good flights from Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo if I'm planning to use Skyteam network. sweat.gif
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Bought air ticket to Tokyo next year March to see Sakura. But when our family knew that we're going to Tokyo, they told us Tokyo is not safe to go, still got radiation and etc....and now it made us hesitated whether to go or not...sigh
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QUOTE(terryykf @ Aug 11 2014, 10:51 AM)
Bought air ticket to Tokyo next year March to see Sakura. But when our family knew that we're going to Tokyo, they told us Tokyo is not safe to go, still got radiation and etc....and now it made us hesitated whether to go or not...sigh
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in March some place still early for Sakura,
actually u can satisfied your family...

kill 2 birds in 1stone...
eg fly to fukuoka, nagasaki or okinawa
from fukushima their distance is like KL - Viet .... or KL - Hong Kong
looks pretty far right tongue.gif

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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Aug 11 2014, 12:29 PM)
in March some place still early for Sakura,
actually u can satisfied your family...

kill 2 birds in 1stone...
eg fly to fukuoka, nagasaki or okinawa
from fukushima their distance is like KL - Viet .... or KL - Hong Kong
looks pretty far right tongue.gif
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Will reach Tokyo on 26March until end of the month,should have Sakura already right?

Lol.....have to spend more money lor like that....

In dilemma right now....sigh.....
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Will reach Tokyo on 26March until end of the month,should have Sakura already right?

Lol.....have to spend more money lor like that....

In dilemma right now....sigh.....
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not quite... this year got el-nino,
the timing for 4-seasons changed (literary every-year)

it is best u check week by week basic...
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not quite... this year got el-nino,
the timing for 4-seasons changed (literary every-year)

it is best u check week by week basic...
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Hi all, will be travelling to Japan for the first time by this year end of Nov until early Dec. Interested in dipping ourselves at onsen for at least one time life experience, but is all onsen requires no clothes on us?
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QUOTE(ahchak @ Aug 11 2014, 11:02 PM)
Hi all, will be travelling to Japan for the first time by this year end of Nov until early Dec. Interested in dipping ourselves at onsen for at least one time life experience, but is all onsen requires no clothes on us?
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go for the authentic experience brows.gif

else, can consider private onsen bath
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Hi all, will be travelling to Japan for the first time by this year end of Nov until early Dec. Interested in dipping ourselves at onsen for at least one time life experience, but is all onsen requires no clothes on us?
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Why, you have no ball or small bird? Any issue?
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Why, you have no ball or small bird? Any issue?
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QUOTE(air_mood @ Aug 6 2014, 04:59 PM)
On my itinerary, I mentioned that I have the whole Friday free for loitering around Tokyo. Was suggested by a friend to take the daily JR pass for around 700 yen or so which she says covers the Yamanote line for the whole day and her mentioning it covers Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku, Asakusa and the likes, fit for a day of loitering. Did a bit of googling and I would assume what she meant was the JR Tokunai Pass for 750 yen. Looks and sounds kinda OK to me. Is there any drawbacks to this that I am not aware of?
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Hehe bro I will suggest u to take metro subway pass instead of tokunai pass. It is because metro station are more nearer and convenient compared jr yamanote line.
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QUOTE(ahchak @ Aug 11 2014, 11:02 PM)
Hi all, will be travelling to Japan for the first time by this year end of Nov until early Dec. Interested in dipping ourselves at onsen for at least one time life experience, but is all onsen requires no clothes on us?
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yes no clothes with only a small towel, unless u go place like yunessun hakone...they got both. dont let it bother u la. very shiok one...should try.
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Hi all, need some suggestions regarding my trip to Chubu region.

Option 1:
Takayama to Shirakawa-go by Nohi Bus with return trip
Transfer to Toyama.
Daytrip to Kanazawa
Daytrip to Kurobe Gorge

Option 2:
Takayama to Shirakawa-go by Nohi Bus
Shirakawa-go to Kanazawa by Nohi Bus
Kanazawa to Toyama.
Daytrip to Kurobe Gorge.

Which option would be better? I was thinking of purchasing the JR Central Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Ticket. I'm aware the ticket does not cover my trip to Shirakawa-go and Kanazawa as well as the Kurobe gorge railway.


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Just a question, if I purchased a codeshare flight (MH9118) which I know is in fact (JL724) operated by JAL... Where do I do the online check in to secure my seat early?

I know for counter I need to go to JAL counter.
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Im arriving haneda airport 10.50pm . Booked a hotel which is at nihombashi.
Should i cancel the first night and get a hotel nearby airport instead?

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Im arriving haneda airport 10.50pm . Booked a hotel which is at nihombashi.
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QUOTE(ZeroSP @ Aug 12 2014, 08:01 PM)
Just a question, if I purchased a codeshare flight (MH9118) which I know is in fact (JL724) operated by JAL... Where do I do the online check in to secure my seat early?

I know for counter I need to go to JAL counter.
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Please need everyone advice. I need to do some reservations for some activities. Thank you very much~~
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Will be out of Service few day.
Going to Japan.
As usual Working .....

When I come baZck...I will post August Tips....Shikoku Island

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Due to Current are Bon Odori Holiday

Look at this traffic report picture around Kansai area.
42Km Jam
42km mean from Nilai until Sungai Besi Tol
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Due to Current are Bon Odori Holiday

Look at this traffic report picture around Kansai area.
42Km Jam
42km mean from Nilai until Sungai Besi Tol
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Ah, onsen. I remembered my first time. So embarrassing. I swam in the onsen. sad.gif <only later that I have found out that you are not supposed to do so>

Recommended Onsen:-

1. Yufuin - Oita
2. Beppu - Oita
3. Shibu - Nagano <full of monkeys! seriously!>
4. Hakone - Kanagawa
5. Noboribetsu - Hokkaido

Yeah, do not jump into the onsen. Another embarrassing moment. sad.gif
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QUOTE(hty1988 @ Aug 16 2014, 12:59 AM)
Ah, onsen. I remembered my first time. So embarrassing. I swam in the onsen.  sad.gif <only later that I have found out that you are not supposed to do so>

Recommended Onsen:-

1. Yufuin - Oita
2. Beppu - Oita
3. Shibu - Nagano <full of monkeys! seriously!>
4. Hakone - Kanagawa
5. Noboribetsu - Hokkaido

Yeah, do not jump into the onsen. Another embarrassing moment.  sad.gif
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conclusion from above
-> user posted image, jump and swim in onsen sweat.gif

oh nice list of onsen... thumbup.gif
so which onsen u go in noboribetsu?
i wen to the one next to hell valley wink.gif

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QUOTE(hty1988 @ Aug 15 2014, 11:59 PM)
Ah, onsen. I remembered my first time. So embarrassing. I swam in the onsen.  sad.gif <only later that I have found out that you are not supposed to do so>

Recommended Onsen:-

1. Yufuin - Oita
2. Beppu - Oita
3. Shibu - Nagano <full of monkeys! seriously!>
4. Hakone - Kanagawa
5. Noboribetsu - Hokkaido

Yeah, do not jump into the onsen. Another embarrassing moment.  sad.gif
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Page 1 ...I already listed out all Onsen I been through already.
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Page 1 ...I already listed out all Onsen I been through already.
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Yesterday i came across Nyuto Onsen at eastern Akita Prefecture...they have several mixed gender onsen there biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Aug 16 2014, 12:41 PM)
Yesterday i came across Nyuto Onsen at eastern Akita Prefecture...they have several mixed gender onsen there  biggrin.gif
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make sure u won't get boner when get in...u the one will be embarrassing tongue.gif tongue.gif

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make sure u won't get boner when get in...u the one will be embarrassing  tongue.gif  tongue.gif
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Aug 16 2014, 01:20 PM)
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After months of planning, finally I've came out my 2 weeks itinerary:

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Now, my question is: Any suggestion on the great food I can enjoy along the route I travel? Thanks.

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Don't worry la. Even boner, nobody care.
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QUOTE(ozak @ Aug 16 2014, 04:37 PM)
Don't worry la. Even boner, nobody care.
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If big size those woman will ''wow''
If medium normal then no body care.
if small size those woman will laugh

Because is very rare to get joint onsen pool brows.gif brows.gif
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Page 1 Naha Airport info been Update and Shikoku info been Update





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If big size those woman will ''wow''
If medium normal then no body care.
if small size those woman will laugh

Because is very rare to get joint onsen pool  brows.gif  brows.gif
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most of the ppl go onsen r grandpa or grandma
very seldom u see young ppl
all at least 40s above

u hv higher chances if the onsen is famous for foreigners wink.gif
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Aug 16 2014, 06:00 PM)
most of the ppl go onsen r grandpa or grandma
very seldom u see young ppl
all at least 40s above

u hv higher chances if the onsen is famous for foreigners wink.gif
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Because u go are non holiday season.  My holiday are same as Japan.  So I go those onsen village relax will meet up full of city youngster worker come to relax
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August tip of the Month been Update at Page 1
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If big size those woman will ''wow''
If medium normal then no body care.
if small size those woman will laugh

Because is very rare to get joint onsen pool  brows.gif  brows.gif
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There is no unisex onsen la. Only family type. Or private pool.

Those unisex type is like swimming pool which everybody wear swimsuit. Eg. Hakone.

The best I encounter is 1 pool which separate by wood at the center. But you can see through some gap. brows.gif

Or separate by hour with 1 pool. Got 1 time, 1 grandma ask us permission to join. But we deny. He.......
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QUOTE(ozak @ Aug 16 2014, 08:17 PM)
There is no unisex onsen la. Only family type. Or private pool.

Those unisex type is like swimming pool which everybody wear swimsuit. Eg. Hakone.

The best I encounter is 1 pool which separate by wood at the center. But you can see through some gap. brows.gif

Or separate by hour with 1 pool. Got 1 time, 1 grandma ask us permission to join. But we deny. He.......
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Nop..There was unisex onsen. i already post few at page 1

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so now we r talking Japan perv culture?
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Lol, that is not perv la..perv want need to wait for RC to update tongue.gif
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Aug 16 2014, 01:57 AM)
conclusion from above
-> user posted image, jump and swim in onsen  sweat.gif

oh nice list of onsen...  thumbup.gif
so which onsen u go in noboribetsu?
i wen to the one next to hell valley wink.gif
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Hell Valley, Ryokan Shiki and Kashoutei Hanaya, which is not far from Noboribetsu Grand Hotel.

European go skinny dipping all the time. No big deal. Askja Caldera in Iceland and Englischer Garten in Munich are the places I have been to all the time for relaxation especially during summer.


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QUOTE(LukeMjstc @ Aug 16 2014, 04:34 PM)
After months of planning, finally I've came out my 2 weeks itinerary:

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Now, my question is: Any suggestion on the great food I can enjoy along the route I travel? Thanks.
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Day 3
- 山元麺蔵 (Yamamoto Menzo) - A famous udon restaurant. Please go there early to avoid the long queue.(1000yen+ pp )
Day 4
- 松籟庵 (Shoraian) - Best tofu restaurant. Please call to make reservation to secure a table. ( 3000yen+ pp)
Day 8
- Sushidai - Please arrive there by 0500 to avoid long queue. ( 4000yen pp for omakase set )
Day 10
- 帰燕(きえん) - one star michelin restaurant ( if I'm not mistaken ) - Order the set lunch (1500yen pp)

Above suggestions are for LUNCH ONLY ( sushidai for breakfast ) and are quite budget friendly ( for me XD ). Enjoy ~

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Nearby Fushimi Inari 祢ざめ家 --> for its unagi-don and inari sushi! You must be there before 5pm.

Nearby imperial place / nijo castle 麺や高倉二条 --> for its ramen!!!

In the kyoto station itself 東大拉麵 --> Yunmy ramen with free raw egg to be added to the ramen for best smoothness !!

In Nara near to the deer park 平宗 --> sushi wrapped in passimo leaves.




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QUOTE(deusEX @ Aug 17 2014, 12:14 AM)
Day 3
- 山元麺蔵 (Yamamoto Menzo) - A famous udon restaurant. Please go there early to avoid the long queue.(1000yen+ pp )
Day 4
- 松籟庵 (Shoraian) - Best tofu restaurant. Please call to make reservation to secure a table. ( 3000yen+ pp)
Day 8
- Sushidai - Please arrive there by 0500 to avoid long queue. ( 4000yen pp for omakase set )
Day 10
- 帰燕(きえん) - one star michelin restaurant ( if I'm not mistaken ) - Order the set lunch (1500yen pp)

Above suggestions are for LUNCH ONLY ( sushidai for breakfast ) and are quite budget friendly ( for me XD ). Enjoy ~
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QUOTE(moody5 @ Aug 17 2014, 11:26 AM)
Nearby Fushimi Inari 祢ざめ家 --> for its unagi-don and inari sushi! You must be there before 5pm.

Nearby imperial place / nijo castle 麺や高倉二条 --> for its ramen!!!

In the kyoto station itself 東大拉麵 --> Yunmy ramen with free raw egg to be added to the ramen for best smoothness !!

In Nara near to the deer park 平宗 -->  sushi wrapped in passimo leaves.
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Thanks guys! Now I know what should I search for food! rclxms.gif
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Will AirAsia distribute the arrival slip on board?

I recall they didn't do that previously to HND
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Aug 17 2014, 02:03 PM)
Will AirAsia distribute the arrival slip on board?

I recall they didn't do that previously to HND
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just request from the air stewardess
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Aug 17 2014, 02:03 PM)
Will AirAsia distribute the arrival slip on board?

I recall they didn't do that previously to HND
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Pretty sure they did during my trip last year. Otherwise can always ask from the stewards.
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Hell Valley, Ryokan Shiki and Kashoutei Hanaya, which is not far from Noboribetsu Grand Hotel.

European go skinny dipping all the time. No big deal. Askja Caldera in Iceland and Englischer Garten in Munich are the places I have been to all the time for relaxation especially during summer.
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ya i know this ryokan, the onsen seem natural thumbup.gif
too bad, it is too far... even thou i drive tongue.gif

the place i went to is dai-ichi takimotokan hotel, hotel is mildly rated
but it is highly recommended for onsen lover,
they have alot pool and their outdoor pool is facing hell valley sweat.gif

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askja caldera is so exotic

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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Aug 18 2014, 04:43 PM)
ya i know this ryokan, the onsen seem natural thumbup.gif
too bad, it is too far... even thou i drive tongue.gif

the place i went to is dai-ichi takimotokan hotel, hotel is mildly rated
but it is highly recommended for onsen lover,
they have alot pool and their outdoor pool is facing hell valley  sweat.gif

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askja caldera is so exotic

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It will be my first time going to Tokyo in November. What are the details that I need to fill in the arrival slip and is it possible to get it in the airport? Prefer to fill it in earlier than halfway through the flight.
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QUOTE(masterelr @ Aug 18 2014, 07:38 PM)
It will be my first time going to Tokyo in November. What are the details that I need to fill in the arrival slip and is it possible to get it in the airport? Prefer to fill it in earlier than halfway through the flight.
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You will get the entering form in flight before each Japan. Form detail same as entering Singapore.

Easy...name, address...age , ...address in Japan
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QUOTE(masterelr @ Aug 18 2014, 08:38 PM)
It will be my first time going to Tokyo in November. What are the details that I need to fill in the arrival slip and is it possible to get it in the airport? Prefer to fill it in earlier than halfway through the flight.
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The reason i asked about the slip was, the AirAsia stewardess just said they didn't distribute it anymore..sigh, probably just lazy...so at the immigration, frantically filled up the form while queue-ing up.

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Thinking of traveling with All Nippon Airways.

15 Dec - 3 Jan, RM4,000 for 1 Adult and 2 kids. Cheap?

KL - Osaka.
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Aug 18 2014, 09:01 PM)
The reason i asked about the slip was, the AirAsia stewardess just said they didn't distribute it anymore..sigh, probably just lazy...so at the immigration, frantically filled up the form while queue-ing up.
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Thinking of traveling with All Nippon Airways.

15 Dec - 3 Jan, RM4,000 for 1 Adult and 2 kids. Cheap?

KL - Osaka.
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Wow ANA... Need to go Singapore first yes?

It's a Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

1 Adult itself is around RM2800 lowest fare.
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Wow ANA... Need to go Singapore first yes?

It's a Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

1 Adult itself is around RM2800 lowest fare.
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Yeah I'm the adult. rolleyes.gif

Cheap, Yes? Singapore? Ah so..but..but..It says direct KL - KIX.

Gomennasai..
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QUOTE(hty1988 @ Aug 19 2014, 12:02 AM)
Yeah I'm the adult.  rolleyes.gif

Cheap, Yes? Singapore? Ah so..but..but..It says direct KL - KIX.

Gomennasai..
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Eh? As far as I am informed and updated, ANA didn't fly to KUL since we are not a hub of Star Alliance.

If really direct, I would like to know where you get it either smile.gif

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QUOTE(ZeroSP @ Aug 19 2014, 12:13 AM)
Eh? As far as I am informed and updated, ANA didn't fly to KUL since we are not a hub of Star Alliance.

It really direct, I would like to know where you get it either smile.gif
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I saw it on ANA website. Domo arigato gozaimas.
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Just searched through ANA Malaysia, no direct flight.
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Gomen. I saw it at ANA japanese website.  tongue.gif
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afaik know JAL flight is shared with MAS...
they have different flight number but same airplane rclxub.gif

mayb RC able to clarified

ps: i really like ANA... i m wondering how they able to smile like robot... wub.gif

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r u sure ANA is direct flight?
KL (MH611, 738) -> Singapore (NH842, 788) -> Tokyo (NH3829, 320) -> Kansai


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i think some airline share their passenger with other airline hmm.gif

afaik know JAL flight is shared with MAS...
they have different flight number but same airplane  rclxub.gif

mayb RC able to clarified

ps: i really like ANA... i m wondering how they able to smile like robot...  wub.gif
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I am pretty sure ANA don't fly to Malaysia. Cause I liked to take the Dreamliner too, but expensive as no direct flight.

JAL codeshare with MAS and vice versa.

The actual flight is JL724 and JL723 (MH9118 and MH9117), MH88 and MH89 (JL7090 and JL7091).
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I am pretty sure ANA don't fly to Malaysia. Cause I liked to take the Dreamliner too, but expensive as no direct flight.

JAL codeshare with MAS and vice versa.

The actual flight is JL724 and JL723 (MH9118 and MH9117), MH88 and MH89 (JL7090 and JL7091).
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what's with all the random mispelled japanese words when all of us are reading/writing english on an english forum? rclxub.gif

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wanna ask, how to get refund of sales tax when we make purchase?? any idea??
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Depends on the shop. Some will just charge you the actual amount minus the 8%, while some allows you to "kumpul" all your receipt and get refund at the shop itself. Please note not all shops allows refund and to get refund you need to spend 10,000yen above in the same shop/day.
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Depends on the shop. Some will just charge you the actual amount minus the 8%, while some allows you to "kumpul" all your receipt and get refund at the shop itself. Please note not all shops allows refund and to get refund you need to spend 10,000yen above in the same shop/day.
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oh... not just show passport when purchase den can get sales tax off???
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oh... not just show passport when purchase den can get sales tax off???
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i wanna buy gunpla at 3floors and and eva pg at 2floors (same company, different cashier)
tried to mix the receipt, they dont allow... all must in 1 receipt sweat.gif
lucky i nego with the manager before i proceed... else alot of trouble tongue.gif

so i confirm... cannot mix receipt for sales tax deduction
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not all items can get tax free

dont worry most of japanese shop will show the big big sign at cashier counter
u got mine 10k yen in 1receipt, show passport... and instant get deduction
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Aug 19 2014, 02:18 PM)
i wanna buy gunpla at 3floors and and eva pg at 2floors (same company, different cashier)
tried to mix the receipt, they dont allow... all must in 1 receipt sweat.gif
lucky i nego with the manager before i proceed... else alot of trouble tongue.gif

so i confirm... cannot mix receipt for sales tax deduction
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not all items can get tax free

dont worry most of japanese shop will show the big big sign at cashier counter
u got mine 10k yen in 1receipt, show passport... and instant get deduction
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Oh mix receipt here I means from the same shop. Like Tokyu Hands they got so many floors in Shinjuku. You can "kumpul" all and pay in one shot. If you did not and pay in seperate floor then you can combine. Of course its always good to ask the shop. My friend came over recently and went to shop in Adidas Shibuya and immediately minus off the 8%. The problem here means she have to buy more!! Initially her total was about 8000yen incld tax. As she want to get the tax refund, she shop until its more than 10,000yen.
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look like we hv different answer

i think it really depend on the company...
if they do it for you, then u r lucky lo
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hahaha...i'm learning japanese. Nihon go wo renshu suru hitsuyou ga arimasu.
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There are a few threads about Japanese language and stuffs around. Maybe you can revive them biggrin.gif

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2416556
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Aug 18 2014, 11:36 PM)
i think some airline share their passenger with other airline hmm.gif

afaik know JAL flight is shared with MAS...
they have different flight number but same airplane  rclxub.gif

mayb RC able to clarified

ps: i really like ANA... i m wondering how they able to smile like robot...  wub.gif

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r u sure ANA is direct flight?
KL (MH611, 738) -> Singapore (NH842, 788) -> Tokyo (NH3829, 320) -> Kansai
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ANA does't come to Malaysia.
If you want to take ANA must go Singapore.

ANA using B787-8
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oh... not just show passport when purchase den can get sales tax off???
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Only Shopping Mall and those famous Branded shop only have refund services.
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inside the shinkansen we can tapau outside food bring in?
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There are a few threads about Japanese language and stuffs around. Maybe you can revive them biggrin.gif

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2416556
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1904587
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Great find! I didn't know such topics exist here. hahaha. Been to Japan many times and still haven't master the language.

I know. I'm didn't read the Rules N regulations. Why are you so uptight? I'm a newbie.
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QUOTE(hty1988 @ Aug 20 2014, 08:11 PM)
Great find! I didn't know such topics exist here. hahaha. Been to Japan many times and still haven't master the language.

I know. I'm didn't read the Rules N regulations. Why are you so uptight? I'm a newbie.
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You're not a newbie la. I recognize your "deal with it" attitude from Cupid Corner. laugh.gif

And when was I uptight? I just linked you some other threads for your reference as you are interested in the language and culture. Me myself also interested in learning the language, hopefully before my next trip to Japan tongue.gif
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You're not a newbie la. I recognize your "deal with it" attitude from Cupid Corner. laugh.gif

And when was I uptight? I just linked you some other threads for your reference as you are interested in the language and culture. Me myself also interested in learning the language, hopefully before my next trip to Japan tongue.gif
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arghhh!! it wasn't meant for you! so embarrasing. well i'm a newbie. coz I didn't even know there's a "Learn Japanese section". sad.gif

You know I'm going to Osaka in December, so if anyone from lowyat tag along, feel free to join me for a nice cup of coffee or we can go Onsen, yeah!!
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arghhh!! it wasn't meant for you! so embarrasing. well i'm a newbie. coz I didn't even know there's a "Learn Japanese section".  sad.gif

You know I'm going to Osaka in December, so if anyone from lowyat tag along, feel free to join me for a nice cup of coffee or we can go Onsen, yeah!!
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Winter time cold eh. I'll be in Osaka in January for a few days too before flying back to KL. biggrin.gif
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Winter time cold eh. I'll be in Osaka in January for a few days too before flying back to KL. biggrin.gif
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Oh...I'm used to winter. hehehe...
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I hate winter and cold weather. One of the reasons why I'm still in Malaysia laugh.gif
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Mizuno, Hajime, Patisserie Mon Cher are some of the restaurants in Osaka that I've always visited often.
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arghhh!! it wasn't meant for you! so embarrasing. well i'm a newbie. coz I didn't even know there's a "Learn Japanese section".  sad.gif

You know I'm going to Osaka in December, so if anyone from lowyat tag along, feel free to join me for a nice cup of coffee or we can go Onsen, yeah!!
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i would like to join you for onsen tongue.gif but December will be in Tokyo

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i would like to join you for onsen  tongue.gif  but December will be in Tokyo
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why onsen?
jus get a room... faster brows.gif

i better run now... later rc rage japan thread bcome cupid corner
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i would like to join you for onsen  tongue.gif  but December will be in Tokyo
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Seriously? its just 6hours from Tokyo to Osaka dude.

10hrs or something if you use train.

Shinkansen is much faster. I never use before. So, enlightenment please. Oh, please I'm begging you.

1hr if you use plane.

I'll take the plane.

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why onsen?
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eww...i'm not that kind of girl.

who is rc?
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Seriously? its just 6hours from Tokyo to Osaka dude.

10hrs or something if you use train.

1hr if you use plane.

I'll take the plane.
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November will be in Osaka/Kyoto and then transfer to Tokyo on the 1st of Dec

Anyway, enjoy your onsen...but at which place? Osaka isn't famous for it.
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November will be in Osaka/Kyoto and then transfer to Tokyo on the 1st of Dec

Anyway, enjoy your onsen...but at which place? Osaka isn't famous for it.
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hotel resort onsen. hehe...

i was thinking about the food in Osaka more than the onsen. hah!
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hotel resort onsen. hehe...

i was thinking about the food in Osaka more than the onsen. hah!
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eww...i'm not that kind of girl.

who is rc?
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rc is the guyz tat going to report u brows.gif
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QUOTE(hty1988 @ Aug 20 2014, 09:07 PM)
hotel resort onsen. hehe...

i was thinking about the food in Osaka more than the onsen. hah!
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onsen? u sure not called sento??
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tat y i didnt quote u....  icon_rolleyes.gif

rc is the guyz tat going to report u  brows.gif
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onsen? u sure not called sento??
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oh, sento, yeah, i guess so. tongue.gif

Yaki soba is nice.
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man, that guy can't give me a break.

oh, sento, yeah, i guess so.  tongue.gif

Yaki soba is nice.
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yakisoba? overrate and didnt enjoy it... and have to queue for > 1hours blink.gif

i go for takoyaki anytime... wub.gif
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yakisoba? overrate and didnt enjoy it... and have to queue for > 1hours blink.gif

i go for takoyaki anytime...  wub.gif
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I dont like takoyaki. I rather eat okonomiyaki.
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Only Shopping Mall and those famous Branded shop only have refund services.
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But...It taste nice with beer.

I dont like takoyaki. I rather eat okonomiyaki.
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same... have to queue for > 1hours shakehead.gif

wen im there really cant enjoy the food
once u finish u hv to be "smart" and move ur ass
afterall there r so many ppl is still queuing

i guessed the Japanese fast pace culture is really killing me

but if u r out of city area, look for family restaurant thumbup.gif
most of the chef give off the enthusiasm feeling they really enjoy cooking
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Here was not Kopitiam Section.
It out of line. I will ask Stimix come clean up the mess. and give free ticket to Bora Bora Island for a week also
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Aug 20 2014, 09:00 PM)
same... have to queue for > 1hours  shakehead.gif

wen im there really cant enjoy the food
once u finish u hv to be "smart" and move ur ass
afterall there r so many ppl is still queuing

i guessed the Japanese fast pace culture is really killing me

but if u r out of city area, look for family restaurant thumbup.gif 
most of the chef give off the enthusiasm feeling they really enjoy cooking
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Fast pace but not as fast as Hong Kong.

Kanazawa got a family restaurant I like the most. Find a chances we can go together. Enjoy the Chef signature dishes Fukui Crab.
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Here was not Kopitiam Section.
It out of line. I will ask Stimix come clean up the mess. and give free ticket to Bora Bora Island for a week also
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to stay on topic, maybe to okinawa island mah..opss. tongue.gif
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Fast pace but not as fast as Hong Kong.

Kanazawa got a family restaurant I like the most. Find a chances we can go together.  Enjoy the Chef signature dishes Fukui Crab.
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u know how many food blogger looking for this kind of place cool2.gif

ps: kanazawa or kanagawa? hmm.gif many of us never heard of kanazawa le
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Speaking of Takoyakis, are there suggested places that I should go. I'm assuming takoyakis are all octopus which is why I'm looking forward to having it.
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Aug 21 2014, 01:04 AM)
ohh pls dont remind me of HK...
everywhere i go is full of prc, they arrive in batch!!!~ shocking.gif

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if u post the restaurant name here, the place might become tourist attraction brows.gif
u know how many food blogger looking for this kind of place cool2.gif

ps: kanazawa or kanagawa? hmm.gif many of us never heard of kanazawa le
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Kanazawa & Kanagawa both are exit in Japan.
Please google it for the location
2 hour from Osaka. Riding Thunderbird limited express

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Guys I did a "panic buying" at AA cheap fare. Ended up flying in & out Nagoya this October. A bit regret that now I have to U-turn back to Nagoya to fly back, but there was no other cheap ticket that time. Also, it's not cheap, it's actually free. Pay for the minimal fee/tax only.

October is so damn near, aargh, what am I doing? Not prepared. No research. Not enough money. Backpacking freaking alone.

For now the plan is
- To find youth hostel, or BB, usual backpackers place.
- Not going to buy crazy ass expensive JR Pass.
- Thinking of getting those "daily passes" Kampung posted.
- Also the Willer bus sounds attractive, saving hotel one night!
- I know internet is a pain in the ass in JP, eventhough that's very important for such unplanned travel! To research.
- Not even sure going to Osaka or Tokyo

Info:
- The trip is 9 days long (excluding the 2 flight days)
- Usual tourist spot such as temple or themepark is not main priority since I'm on extremely tight budget (not that interested anyway)


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QUOTE(notoriousfiq @ Aug 23 2014, 07:50 PM)
Guys I did a "panic buying" at AA cheap fare. Ended up flying in & out Nagoya this October. A bit regret that now I have to U-turn back to Nagoya to fly back, but there was no other cheap ticket that time. Also, it's not cheap, it's actually free. Pay for the minimal fee/tax only.

October is so damn near, aargh, what am I doing? Not prepared. No research. Not enough money. Backpacking freaking alone.

For now the plan is
- To find youth hostel, or BB, usual backpackers place.
- Not going to buy crazy ass expensive JR Pass.
- Thinking of getting those "daily passes" Kampung posted.
- Also the Willer bus sounds attractive, saving hotel one night!
- I know internet is a pain in the ass in JP, eventhough that's very important for such unplanned travel! To research.
- Not even sure going to Osaka or Tokyo

Info:
- The trip is 9 days long (excluding the 2 flight days)
- Usual tourist spot such as temple or themepark is not main priority since I'm on extremely tight budget (not that interested anyway)
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Go and check out places nearby Nagoya and see what interest you.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e623a.html

Transportation isn't cheap in Japan, hence why JR pass is actually worth it if you are taking the shinkansen a lot.

Do some homework before expecting people here to spoonfeed you. Kampung had mentioned about portable internet before if I'm not mistaken, not that expensive and good coverage too. So no pain in the ass there.
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Go and check out places nearby Nagoya and see what interest you.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e623a.html

Transportation isn't cheap in Japan, hence why JR pass is actually worth it if you are taking the shinkansen a lot.

Do some homework before expecting people here to spoonfeed you. Kampung had mentioned about portable internet before if I'm not mistaken, not that expensive and good coverage too. So no pain in the ass there.
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Calm your t!ts, nobody is expecting you to spoonfeed anyone. It is a pain in the ass compared to other country.
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QUOTE(notoriousfiq @ Aug 23 2014, 08:35 PM)
Calm your t!ts, nobody is expecting you to spoonfeed anyone. It is a pain in the ass compared to other country.
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You will get that response from the rest of the members on this thread anyway. laugh.gif

I actually find Japan quite easy to travel around with tons of info on the net, easy to move around with public transport too.
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QUOTE(munkeyflo @ Aug 23 2014, 08:50 PM)
You will get that response from the rest of the members on this thread anyway. laugh.gif

I actually find Japan quite easy to travel around with tons of info on the net, easy to move around with public transport too.
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Tight Budget means more homework
I want to see you do homework first. From homework you do. I will do the correction. That will make your trip complete.

but first I want to see homework first.
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First time to Japan.
Arriving at Haneda Airport 19-Oct 10.30pm.

My hotel is walking distance from TCAT (Tokyo City Air Terminal).
Is the airport limo bus service operating from airport to TCAT 24 hours (just that midnight to 5am is double) ?

If not, my next option will be by taxi to hotel (google map gave me 18kms distance)

Thanks for guidance.


Good news on sales tax?
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/business/J...s-30241703.html

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traveling to Tokyo this December for 2-weeks..

How can I include Kyoto into my trip?
I'll be landing in Tokyo and departing from Tokyo as well.

Anybody whom has done this before can kindly share with me your itinerary?

Thank you!
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QUOTE(dry75 @ Aug 25 2014, 12:45 PM)
First time to Japan.
Arriving at Haneda Airport 19-Oct 10.30pm.

My hotel is walking distance from TCAT (Tokyo City Air Terminal).
Is the airport limo bus service operating from airport to TCAT 24 hours (just that midnight to 5am is double) ?
Limousine Bus was 24 Hour. After 12am Midnight the bus ticket will be more expensive.

If not, my next option will be by taxi to hotel (google map gave me 18kms distance)
18km that will cost you around 8,000 Yen // RM250  biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(poyol @ Aug 25 2014, 04:46 PM)
traveling to  Tokyo this December for 2-weeks..

How can I include Kyoto into my trip?
I'll be landing in Tokyo and departing from Tokyo as well.

Anybody whom has done this before can kindly share with me your itinerary?

Thank you!
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QUOTE(poyol @ Aug 25 2014, 05:46 PM)
traveling to  Tokyo this December for 2-weeks..

How can I include Kyoto into my trip?
I'll be landing in Tokyo and departing from Tokyo as well.

Anybody whom has done this before can kindly share with me your itinerary?

Thank you!
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Get JR Pass or take shinkansen to Kyoto for few days.
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Hi all, today's exchange rate for yen is RM30.90. Is it cheap to change money now?
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Hi all, today's exchange rate for yen is RM30.90. Is it cheap to change money now?
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yes...!!! n if i can recall correctly last yr rate did went down to 0.029.

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QUOTE(dry75 @ Aug 25 2014, 02:45 PM)
First time to Japan.
Arriving at Haneda Airport 19-Oct 10.30pm.

My hotel is walking distance from TCAT (Tokyo City Air Terminal).
Is the airport limo bus service operating from airport to TCAT 24 hours (just that midnight to 5am is double) ?

If not, my next option will be by taxi to hotel (google map gave me 18kms distance)

Thanks for guidance.
Good news on sales tax?
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/business/J...s-30241703.html
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Last bus will be 00:15 and price is double.
http://www.limousinebus.co.jp/en/platform_...ches/index/4/10
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QUOTE(JooSeng @ Aug 26 2014, 02:27 PM)
yes...!!! n if i can recall correctly last yr rate did went down to 0.029.
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aiyo....then I better go change now lo. cos I'm only going to Japan on Jan 2015 ^^
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aiyo....then I better go change now lo. cos I'm only going to Japan on Jan 2015 ^^
Thanks!
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ya...i was surprised when when mentioned the new rate cuz it has been hovering around 0.031 to 0.032 for few months edi. i will change oso, going there on nov. thanks for the update bro thumbup.gif


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QUOTE(JooSeng @ Aug 26 2014, 02:56 PM)
ya...i was surprised when when mentioned the new rate cuz it has been hovering around 0.031 to 0.032 for few months edi. i will change oso, going there on nov. thanks for the update bro thumbup.gif
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Guys, I will be going Fukouka or Tokyo to study language for 3 months. Which place would be best? Need advice to make decisions.... Eg. Price/attractions
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QUOTE(michlove @ Aug 26 2014, 02:10 PM)
Hi all, today's exchange rate for yen is RM30.90. Is it cheap to change money now?
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That is a really good rate for Japan! It was RM32.20 for 1000 yen in April this year when I went.
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QUOTE(ISFJ @ Aug 26 2014, 03:29 PM)
That is a really good rate for Japan! It was RM32.20 for 1000 yen in April this year when I went.
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wow, difference a lot hor...actually this few weeks I also got see the rate and it's always above 31.4. then suddenly today I see 30.9 wor. I quickly change 2k first. tonight I go change another 3k.

Bringing 5k for 10 days only for makan and little bit shopping enuf mah? My transport, i'll be buying JR pass. Then hotel, 'look' card ^^
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QUOTE(michlove @ Aug 26 2014, 03:38 PM)
wow, difference a lot hor...actually this few weeks I also got see the rate and it's always above 31.4. then suddenly today I see 30.9 wor. I quickly change 2k first. tonight I go change another 3k.

Bringing 5k for 10 days only for makan and little bit shopping enuf mah? My transport, i'll be buying JR pass. Then hotel, 'look' card ^^
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From my observation earlier this year I realize the rate is always better on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but I couldn't exchange the currency on those days as I have work commitments.

As for the budget, I am very much a backpacker so I survived with only 1.5K for 6 days but I had free accommodation (as my colleague was working there at that time) and 2-3 free meals. Of course with my limited budget (and time) I couldn't afford to go on the shinkansen so I only covered Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto.
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QUOTE(ISFJ @ Aug 26 2014, 03:53 PM)
From my observation earlier this year I realize the rate is always better on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but I couldn't exchange the currency on those days as I have work commitments.

As for the budget, I am very much a backpacker so I survived with only 1.5K for 6 days but I had free accommodation (as my colleague was working there at that time) and 2-3 free meals. Of course with my limited budget (and time) I couldn't afford to go on the shinkansen so I only covered Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto.
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You went alone? Cos I'm going with my hubby and the 5k is for both of us to makan laugh.gif
Here is my rough itinerary :

Day Destination
1 Haneda Airport - Hotel in Shinjuku, Tokyo,
2 Tsukiji Fish Market, Mt Fuji, Harajuku, Meiji Shrine, Shibuya
3 Sensoji Temple, Ginza, Tokyo Station, Akihabara,
4 Nagano to see snow monkeys, Shibu onsen, back to Tokyo
5 Go to Takayama and Shirakawa-go
6 Go to Kyoto
7 Kyoto
8 Arashiyama, Kyoto
9 Kobe, Arima Onsen, Osaka
10 Osaka, Flight back home


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QUOTE(michlove @ Aug 26 2014, 04:02 PM)
You went alone? Cos I'm going with my hubby and the 5k is for both of us to makan  laugh.gif
Here is my rough itinerary :

Day Destination
1 Haneda Airport - Hotel in Shinjuku, Tokyo,
2 Tsukiji Fish Market, Mt Fuji, Harajuku, Meiji Shrine, Shibuya
3 Sensoji Temple, Ginza, Tokyo Station, Akihabara,
4 Nagano to see snow monkeys, Shibu onsen, back to Tokyo
5 Go to Takayama and Shirakawa-go
6 Go to Kyoto
7 Kyoto
8 Arashiyama, Kyoto
9 Kobe, Arima Onsen, Osaka
10 Osaka, Flight back home
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From my experience (solo traveler)

~bfast: 200-500 yen (cup noodles is around 150yen)
~lunch / dinner: 800 - 1,500 (consider decent cuz the set got nasi, meat/chicken/fishi, soup n vege) varies on type of restaurant u go

Normally i budget like RM100 per day which include makan (bfast/dinner/lunch), train, entrance fees, abit of shopping.
but it can differ if skip on makan, or get those one day train pass and etc.

n sorry addressing u as "bro" sweat.gif
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QUOTE(JooSeng @ Aug 26 2014, 04:19 PM)
From my experience (solo traveler)

~bfast: 200-500 yen (cup noodles is around 150yen)
~lunch / dinner: 800 - 1,500 (consider decent cuz the set got nasi, meat/chicken/fishi, soup n vege) varies on type of restaurant u go

Normally i budget like RM100 per day which include makan (bfast/dinner/lunch), train, entrance fees, abit of shopping.
but it can differ if skip on makan, or get those one day train pass and etc.

n sorry addressing u as "bro" sweat.gif
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Thanks! That helps me a lot in costing. actually we don't really wanna eat in restaurant all the time. Try the street food better hor. And no worries about the bro...I get it a lot her in lowyat...haha laugh.gif
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QUOTE(FaTaLiTy.KiLLS @ Aug 26 2014, 02:24 PM)
Guys, I will be going Fukouka or Tokyo to study language for 3 months. Which place would be best? Need advice to make decisions.... Eg. Price/attractions
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I will choose Fukuoka.

Friday after school then take ferry go S.Korea Busan city for 3 day then come back to Fukuoka at Sunday.

Enjoying Busan Beach and food
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My friends suddenly want change our trip to Japan next year to somewhere else because of ''radiations'' thats happening there now..

is it true? icon_question.gif icon_question.gif why i never heard of this yet? last time i know la but that was so long ago shocking.gif
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QUOTE(AeronBabe @ Aug 26 2014, 04:41 PM)
My friends suddenly want change our trip to Japan next year to somewhere else because of ''radiations'' thats happening there now..

is it true?  icon_question.gif  icon_question.gif why i never heard of this yet? last time i know la but that was so long ago  shocking.gif
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Radiation takes 200 years to clear. So you no need go Japan for rest of your life if worry that much.


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Radiation takes 200 years to clear. So you no need go Japan for rest of your life if worry that much.
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I'm actually not worried, I still plan to go if they don't wanna go but going with friends on holiday are more fun. But just want to convince to them, just because there's radiation there, doesn't mean we have to boycott it sweat.gif
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QUOTE(AeronBabe @ Aug 26 2014, 05:41 PM)
My friends suddenly want change our trip to Japan next year to somewhere else because of ''radiations'' thats happening there now..

is it true?  icon_question.gif  icon_question.gif why i never heard of this yet? last time i know la but that was so long ago  shocking.gif
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Aug 26 2014, 05:45 PM)
Radiation takes 200 years to clear. So you no need go Japan for rest of your life if worry that much.
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200years is too short... it need 10k+ years

and if the radiation is too severe, in the next 10years...
the entire japan's north east population will die of cancer
and those baby will be born with genetic mutation...

welcome to x-men world icon_rolleyes.gif
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Hi

Me and my friend are planning to go to Japan in Jan mid. As both have no idea about Japan and not been there before. I would appreciate some advise from experienced for a novice like me smile.gif

Thanks in advance.

Place of target is Tokyo / Nagano / Mt. Fuji

4 days enuf?
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QUOTE(AeronBabe @ Aug 26 2014, 05:49 PM)
I'm actually not worried, I still plan to go if they don't wanna go but going with friends on holiday are more fun. But just want to convince to them, just because there's radiation there, doesn't mean we have to boycott it  sweat.gif
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Try talking to them but can't force them if they don't want to. I think you are better off going with others that are not concern about it. If any of them get sick after coming back from that trip, they might blame you for it. dry.gif

QUOTE(keyven @ Aug 26 2014, 07:31 PM)
Hi

Me and my friend are planning to go to Japan in Jan mid. As both have no idea about Japan and not been there before. I would appreciate some advise from experienced for a novice like me smile.gif

Thanks in advance.

Place of target is Tokyo / Nagano / Mt. Fuji

4 days enuf?
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QUOTE(michlove @ Aug 26 2014, 02:36 PM)
aiyo....then I better go change now lo. cos I'm only going to Japan on Jan 2015 ^^
Thanks!
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QUOTE(JooSeng @ Aug 26 2014, 02:56 PM)
ya...i was surprised when when mentioned the new rate cuz it has been hovering around 0.031 to 0.032 for few months edi. i will change oso, going there on nov. thanks for the update bro thumbup.gif
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wah, need so fast or not? maybe it drops further ler whistling.gif
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Aug 26 2014, 02:35 PM)
Last bus will be 00:15 and price is double.
http://www.limousinebus.co.jp/en/platform_...ches/index/4/10
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Hi bro,

I saw the same page earlier and was confused.
It says there will be night bus at 1640y and operating 0000 to 0459. But the timetable not showing.
However, i believed in sifu rc .

Last bus 0015 i suspect is bus departing from tcat.

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QUOTE(dry75 @ Aug 26 2014, 09:38 PM)
Hi bro,

I saw the same page earlier and was confused.
It says there will be night bus at 1640y and operating 0000 to 0459. But the timetable not showing.
However, i believed in sifu rc .

Last bus 0015 i suspect is bus departing from tcat.
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After 0015. Bus only going Shibuya Station. No more TCAT
0015 was last bus to TCAT.
If miss this 0015 Bus, Next bus will be 05:35 for going TCAT

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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Aug 26 2014, 04:34 PM)
I will choose Fukuoka.

Friday after school then take ferry go S.Korea Busan city for 3 day then come back to Fukuoka at Sunday.

Enjoying Busan Beach and food
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But I am not going to do that every week for 3 months right? Is it better to go Tokyo instead to see more stuff?...

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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Aug 26 2014, 08:11 PM)
wah, need so fast or not? maybe it drops further ler  whistling.gif
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I worry it will go up again! ahha laugh.gif you know la, our country economy oso not that stable now
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QUOTE(AeronBabe @ Aug 26 2014, 05:41 PM)
My friends suddenly want change our trip to Japan next year to somewhere else because of ''radiations'' thats happening there now..

is it true?  icon_question.gif  icon_question.gif why i never heard of this yet? last time i know la but that was so long ago  shocking.gif
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you just go japan for holiday only mah...the radiation effect not so much la if you for few days only. ppl who needs to worry are those who are staying there long term. Just go or you will nvr go brows.gif
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QUOTE(dry75 @ Aug 26 2014, 11:38 PM)
Hi bro,

I saw the same page earlier and was confused.
It says there will be night bus at 1640y and operating 0000 to 0459. But the timetable not showing.
However, i believed in sifu rc .

Last bus 0015 i suspect is bus departing from tcat.
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Not sure what is so confusing.
What is shown in the website is correct and 00:15 is between 0000 and 0459.

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Is there any Love Locks place in Japan?
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QUOTE(FaTaLiTy.KiLLS @ Aug 27 2014, 02:54 AM)
But I am not going to do that every week for 3 months right? Is it better to go Tokyo instead to see more stuff?...
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Fukuoka just too near to S.Korea and Jeju Island.
When I was base at Fukuoka. I always go S.Korea in weekends. Monday to Friday at Japan . Sat and Sunday At S.Korea.

This is what you cannot do at Tokyo. and Tokyo is super super boring city.

QUOTE(michlove @ Aug 27 2014, 09:37 AM)
Is there any Love Locks place in Japan?
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Got. U have to find it by homework. I won't give direct answer
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Aug 27 2014, 12:30 PM)
Fukuoka just too near to S.Korea and Jeju Island.
When I was base at Fukuoka. I always go S.Korea in weekends.  Monday to Friday at Japan . Sat and Sunday At S.Korea.

This is what you cannot do at Tokyo.  and Tokyo is super super boring city.
Got.  U have to find it by homework.  I won't give direct answer
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I try search d and I only found Tokyo dome. I dun want go there la
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Hi. Can we top up on the Hakone Free pass if we were to take the Romance car to Gotemba instead of Hakone-Yumoto or we have to buy a different ticket?
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Aug 26 2014, 11:32 PM)
After 0015. Bus only going Shibuya Station. No more TCAT
0015 was last bus to TCAT.
If miss this 0015 Bus, Next bus will be 05:35 for going TCAT
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Thanks Bro RC, very clear now.
RM250 for 20 km taxi-ride midnight vmad.gif
Should i book this hotel :
Hotel MyStays Haneda
5-1-13 Haneda, Ota-ku, Haneda Airport, Tokyo,


I want to try Onsen, have a good view of Mt Fuji and see any good-deal at Gotemba outlet.
Plan to take Fujikyu bus from Shinjuku station direct to Kawaguchico. Check-in and stay one night. During the stay, will take Fujikyu bus to Gotemba outlet.
This should be it, right?

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QUOTE(Amatiel @ Aug 27 2014, 01:51 PM)
Hi. Can we top up on the Hakone Free pass if we were to take the Romance car to Gotemba instead of Hakone-Yumoto or we have to buy a different ticket?
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Romance car only reach Hakone Yumoto. From Hakone Yumoto to Gotemba are using Tozan line. Still cover under Hakone pass.

Please refer to page 1 for more info

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QUOTE(michlove @ Aug 27 2014, 01:36 PM)
I try search d and I only found Tokyo dome. I dun want go there la
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Enoshima.

I already give clue
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Guys I did a "panic buying" at AA cheap fare. Ended up flying in & out Nagoya this October. A bit regret that now I have to U-turn back to Nagoya to fly back, but there was no other cheap ticket that time. Also, it's not cheap, it's actually free. Pay for the minimal fee/tax only.

October is so damn near, aargh, what am I doing? Not prepared. No research. Not enough money. Backpacking freaking alone.

For now the plan is
- To find youth hostel, or BB, usual backpackers place.
- Not going to buy crazy ass expensive JR Pass.
- Thinking of getting those "daily passes" Kampung posted.
- Also the Willer bus sounds attractive, saving hotel one night!
- I know internet is a pain in the ass in JP, eventhough that's very important for such unplanned travel! To research.
- Not even sure going to Osaka or Tokyo

Info:
- The trip is 9 days long (excluding the 2 flight days)
- Usual tourist spot such as temple or themepark is not main priority since I'm on extremely tight budget (not that interested anyway)
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Hi,

I been travel Kyoto-Osaka in may this year.
If you have limited budget, u need do more homework as suggestted by ours senior here. Basically, beside airfare, accommodation and transport cost were 2 main cost to travel in Japan, for yrs trip, i will advise that u concentrate on Nagoya, Osaka and Kyoto, this 3 city was big enough for u to look see look see for 9 days.

U need to book a backpacker hostel in advance, at least 1-2 month ahead, some good bacpacker hostel can be have for 2000 yen/nite, dun worry, some good hostel was really clean and equiped with full facilities like cooking. U can squeece abit on yrs budget by buying raw food from convinient store like 7 eleven, lawson, it can found nearly on every street . Some of the back packer hostel do provided free cooking oil, kichap, salt and sugar for their guests, so make use of this facilities for breakfast and dinner, u will suprise that, it not that expensive by own cooking in Japan.

I not agreed that most temple need to pay entrance fee, alot of temple and tourism spot in Kyoto neednot pay that, u just need to do more homework by study the japan guide before yrs trip, for me i would go into those free one or those very unique temple like golden temple, some place like Arashiyama is totally free by walking, the fushimi inari is anothrt unique place with free entrance.

For internet, u actually neednot it, most of the packbacker hostel was equiped with superfast internet connection, what u need to do at night was to surf net and take down the infor into a piece of paper or write on their tour map.

I spent about rm850 for my 6d5n trip in Osaka + Kyoto, exluded airfare, u can save alot on transportation, if you plan wisely.

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Romance car only reach Hakone Yumoto. From Hakone Yumoto to Gotemba are using Tozan line. Still cover under Hakone pass.

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thanks for the reply. that's what i thought at first that Romance car only goes to Hakone-Yumoto until I saw this...? http://www.odakyu.jp/english/romancecar/

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darn....JPY currency really go down again to 30.75

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Enoshima.

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I found this place too but out of my itinerary...no time to go there cry.gif


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darn....JPY currency really go down again to 30.75
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yalor...dunno next week will go down again onot
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Go down again?! Should I grab now??? Going to Tokyo March next year
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Go down again?! Should I grab now??? Going to Tokyo March next year
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I'm going in Jan and I grab RM5k d....
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This is what I see in news recently and I don't really understanding the meaning. Can someone advise? :


Guppy: Dollar-yen could retreat to 102
Monday, 25 Aug 2014 | 11:30 PM ET

Daryl Guppy, CEO of Guppytraders.com, says chart patterns says dollar-yen's recent peak at 106 will be short-lived and the pair will soon fall back to the 102 level.

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UBS: Dip in dollar-yen is a buying opportunity

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Gareth Berry, FX Strategist at UBS Investment Bank, says the pullback in the dollar-yen trade on Tuesday boils down to profit-taking and will most likely be short-term.

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Is end of May a good time to travel Nagoya? biggrin.gif
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Is end of May a good time to travel Nagoya? biggrin.gif
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why not april to see sakura? end May maybe no more d..
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QUOTE(michlove @ Aug 28 2014, 03:29 PM)
why not april to see sakura? end May maybe no more d..
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Hi,

I spent about rm850 for my 6d5n trip in Osaka + Kyoto, exluded airfare, u can save alot on transportation, if you plan wisely.
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RM850.00 ? That's craaazy.

Calm down, sifus sekalian, I don't have a detail plan yet, nor made reservation/check availability. Plan-plan only. The objective is to (from Nagoya) visit Magome and then Noto Peninsula, that’s it.

Nagoya -- (JRtrain) --> Nakatsugawa -- (bus) --> Magome -- (hiking trail) --> Tsumago -- (infrequent bus) --> Nagiso -- (local train) --> Matsumoto -- (highway bus) --> Takayama -- (JRtrain) --> Toyama -- (JRtrain) --> Nanao -- (rental car) --> Noto Peninsula -- (rental car) --> Nanao -- (JRtrain) --> Kanazawa -- (JRtrain) --> Nagoya

Bus or train is interchangeable, whichever is available or less-confusing. So many buses and trains I have to take, I think in the end I have to get JR Pass.

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3rd Oct – Touchdown at Chubu, Nagoya
13th Oct – Fly out from Chubu, Nagoya

Days not fixed (haven’t book accommodation)
Transport wishful thinking (haven’t check availability)

Early plan only, ya. Calm down everyone.. Of course will go into detail more after this. For now I have only read japan-guide.com

I only have 1 months left to research. Hopefully I’ll make it in time, otherwise… sad.gif

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I have booked a package of flight tix and hotel, 6D5N - Nagoya end of May next year. rclxms.gif
What should I do with the public transport tix now?
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QUOTE(notoriousfiq @ Aug 28 2014, 05:13 PM)
RM850.00 ? That's craaazy.

Calm down, sifus sekalian, I don't have a detail plan yet, nor made reservation/check availability. Plan-plan only. The objective is to (from Nagoya) visit Magome and then Noto Peninsula, that’s it.

Nagoya -- (JRtrain) --> Nakatsugawa -- (bus) --> Magome -- (hiking trail) --> Tsumago -- (infrequent bus) --> Nagiso -- (local train) --> Matsumoto -- (highway bus) --> Takayama -- (JRtrain) --> Toyama -- (JRtrain) --> Nanao -- (rental car) --> Noto Peninsula -- (rental car) --> Nanao -- (JRtrain) --> Kanazawa -- (JRtrain) --> Nagoya

Bus or train is interchangeable, whichever is available or less-confusing. So many buses and trains I have to take, I think in the end I have to get JR Pass.

user posted image

3rd Oct – Touchdown at Chubu, Nagoya
13th Oct – Fly out from Chubu, Nagoya

Days not fixed (haven’t book accommodation)
Transport wishful thinking (haven’t check availability)

Early plan only, ya. Calm down everyone.. Of course will go into detail more after this. For now I have only read japan-guide.com

I only have 1 months left to research. Hopefully I’ll make it in time, otherwise… sad.gif
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Use HyperDia to help you. If you get JR pass, then make full use of the JR pass by taking shinkansen, JR trains and buses.

Travel one person want to rent a car?

QUOTE(solsekuin44 @ Aug 28 2014, 05:29 PM)
I have booked a package of flight tix and hotel, 6D5N - Nagoya end of May next year. rclxms.gif
What should I do with the public transport tix now?
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What you mean what should you do with the public transport ticket?
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QUOTE(munkeyflo @ Aug 28 2014, 05:59 PM)
Use HyperDia to help you. If you get JR pass, then make full use of the JR pass by taking shinkansen, JR trains and buses.

Travel one person want to rent a car?
What you mean what should you do with the public transport ticket?
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Sorry.. Rephrasing. I want to know, what kind of tickets available in Japan?
Say unlimited ride for a week-type? Or daily pass? I bought a 1 week unlimited pass when I was in Sydney last May..
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Sorry.. Rephrasing. I want to know, what kind of tickets available in Japan?
Say unlimited ride for a week-type? Or daily pass? I bought a 1 week unlimited pass when I was in Sydney last May..
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Check the first post of this thread. smile.gif
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QUOTE(munkeyflo @ Aug 28 2014, 05:59 PM)
Use HyperDia to help you. If you get JR pass, then make full use of the JR pass by taking shinkansen, JR trains and buses.

Travel one person want to rent a car?
What you mean what should you do with the public transport ticket?
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Yeah. I will check train schedule, and compare the prices later tomorrow. But for now, it seems like JR Pass cheaper. Seems.

If available, yes. Public transport in Noto Peninsula is slim to none, I read. Therefore, I also plan to get international driving permit now.
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QUOTE(Amatiel @ Aug 28 2014, 07:26 AM)
thanks for the reply. that's what i thought at first that Romance car only goes to Hakone-Yumoto until I saw this...? http://www.odakyu.jp/english/romancecar/
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It was different from Normal Romance Car which going to Hakone.
Going Gotemba was Odakyu Limited Express ''Asagiri''
The special one was going Hakone. while other romance car just very normal only.

The flagship 50000 series VSE << This is the special one smile.gif


Odakyu Company classified all express train as Romance Car while JR classified express train as ''limited Express''

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QUOTE(notoriousfiq @ Aug 28 2014, 04:13 PM)
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Impressive. But got one main issue you didn't plan. Those area are high risk landslide area. brows.gif
Going those area need very precise backup plan.

Last Year Kiso Fukushima to Narai was out of operation due to landslide .

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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Aug 28 2014, 09:39 PM)
Impressive.  But got one main issue you didn't plan.  Those area are high risk landslide area.   brows.gif
Going those area need very precise backup plan.

Last Year Kiso Fukushima to Narai was out of operation due to landslide .
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My main issue is I haven't even check if all this is possible, accommodation-wise. laugh.gif

Push comes to shove, maybe I'll get a sleeping bag to sleep on the street, or a tent to camp by the highway.. I know its illegal, but as long as there's no robbers or murderers... smile.gif

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QUOTE(notoriousfiq @ Aug 29 2014, 06:33 AM)
My main issue is I haven't even check if all this is possible, accommodation-wise. laugh.gif

Push comes to shove, maybe I'll get a sleeping bag to sleep on the street, or a tent to camp by the highway.. I know its illegal, but as long as there's no robbers or murderers... smile.gif
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Police will come chase you away. No kidding.

Once you got police record. You can say bye bye to Japan forever.

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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Aug 28 2014, 09:18 PM)
It was different from Normal Romance Car which going to Hakone.
Going Gotemba was Odakyu Limited Express ''Asagiri''
The special one was going Hakone.  while other romance car just very normal only.

The flagship 50000 series VSE <<  This is the special one  smile.gif 
Odakyu Company classified all express train as Romance Car while JR classified express train as ''limited Express''
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wow they sure are confusing! thanks for the input! I understand now smile.gif
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Just to share my itinerary to first timers who are going to Japan smile.gif
http://michlove.blogspot.com/2014/08/winter-in-japan.html

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Just to share my itinerary to first timers who are going to Japan smile.gif
http://michlove.blogspot.com/2014/08/winter-in-japan.html
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your itinerary needs permission to access leh
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your itinerary needs permission to access leh
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can you acess it now?

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QUOTE(michlove @ Aug 29 2014, 10:02 AM)
Just to share my itinerary to first timers who are going to Japan smile.gif
http://michlove.blogspot.com/2014/08/winter-in-japan.html
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Emm....Emmm.....

I am first timer. After read it not bad. But section break part look messy.

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Emm....Emmm.....

I am first timer.  After read it not bad.  But section break part look messy.
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section break part? where? let me go adjust it...
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QUOTE(michlove @ Aug 29 2014, 11:02 AM)
Just to share my itinerary to first timers who are going to Japan smile.gif
http://michlove.blogspot.com/2014/08/winter-in-japan.html
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just read your itinerary. you cover so quite alot in 10 days. will it be rush?

i will be going to japan for 9 days (have yet to do any planning yet). plan to cover kanto area, so will it be too many days? cz we plan to go disneysea as well
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QUOTE(yvonnesoo @ Aug 29 2014, 11:42 AM)
just read your itinerary. you cover so quite alot in 10 days. will it be rush?

i will be going to japan for 9 days (have yet to do any planning yet). plan to cover kanto area, so will it be too many days? cz we plan to go disneysea as well
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I'm flying into Tokyo then flying out of Osaka, so I save a day journey there, no need to return via Tokyo. Disneysea should be in Osaka, right. Then you can skip Kobe. If you are bringing kids, I guess you can skip shirakawa-go. You should just go Kyoto and Osaka. This two places is only like 40minutes apart by train


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i have a connection flight at 2 diff airports, i will be arrive at Narita at 8:45 am and my next flight is 11:30am at Haneda. Do you think i can make it in time?
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QUOTE(michlove @ Aug 29 2014, 11:56 AM)
I'm flying into Tokyo then flying out of Osaka, so I save a day journey there, no need to return via Tokyo. Disneysea should be in Osaka, right. Then you can skip Kobe. If you are bringing kids, I guess you can skip shirakawa-go. You should just go Kyoto and Osaka. This two places is only like 40minutes apart by train
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I haven't marry yet so don't have kids. tongue.gif will be flying in n out in Tokyo. that is why i still planning whether wanna go to Kyoto or not. Maybe go nearer place like Nagoya. Disneysea is just outside of Tokyo, in Chiba.
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i have a connection flight at 2 diff airports, i will be arrive at Narita at 8:45 am and my next flight is 11:30am at Haneda. Do you think i can make it in time?
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If you have no check-in baggage, and 1st flight no delay, should be ok. look up the time schedule at hyperdia. The earliest train schedule you can catch is 9.24am and reaches Haneda airport at 10.57am. Wow, that leaves you like 30minutes to catch the next flight....

I think you better take taxi
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QUOTE(yvonnesoo @ Aug 29 2014, 12:08 PM)
I haven't marry yet so don't have kids. tongue.gif will be flying in n out in Tokyo. that is why i still planning whether wanna go to Kyoto or not. Maybe go nearer place like Nagoya. Disneysea is just outside of Tokyo, in Chiba.
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What month are you going?
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why not april to see sakura? end May maybe no more d..
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No good, i went to Kyoto & Osaka on middle of May this year, the weather oledi quite warm at day time, in japan u need walk alot, it will be sweating like hell, better tour Japan on yrs year end school break like end of Nov or Dec,
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Hi can I ask if I go to Osaka and use credit card to withdraw money as cash advance, how much difference on the fees and exchange rate as compared to bringing RM to change to JPY ?
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end of september to beginning of october
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at tat time autumn just started in hokkaido...

if not mistaken, central of japan still summer, expect lots of rains whistling.gif
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Aug 29 2014, 01:16 PM)
at tat time autumn just started in hokkaido...

if not mistaken, central of japan still summer, expect lots of rains  whistling.gif
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cry.gif no choice since bought tickets oredi. but nowadays weather hard to predict.. hopefully no rains lo..
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cry.gif  no choice since bought tickets oredi. but nowadays weather hard to predict.. hopefully no rains lo..
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last year summer have extended... about 2weeks

and not rain... oni typhoon brows.gif
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Just now checked Money Master's rate online, today's rate is 30.75, hmm...will go even lower?
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Just now checked Money Master's rate online, today's rate is 30.75, hmm...will go even lower?
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how about half now, and another half later???
is kinda unlikely will go back to 29.++
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Okay, guys. Improvement a bit.
My trip is 9 days + 2 days(flight)

Fri 3rd
– Touchdown
– check-in at budget hotel in Nagoya

Sat 4th
– Still just free at Nagoya, no real plan, maybe tour bus

Sun 5th
– (JR train) to Nakatsugawa, then (bus) to Magome, then (hike) to Tsumago, check-in at ryokan at Tsumago.

Mon 6th
– (bus) to Nagiso, then (JR train) to Matsumoto, then (hway bus) to Takayama, check-in at budget hotel in Takayama

Tue 7th
– Take tour bus sight-seeing Takayama

Wed 8th
– (JR train) to Toyama + rent a car at Toyama, then (drive) to Noto Peninsular, find michi no eki or some quiet place, sleep in car

Thu 9th
– Still (driving) around Noto, same plan sleeping in car

Fri 10th
– Still driving in Noto or drive out to Kanazawa, whichever, check-in at budget hotel in Kanazawa

Sat 11th
– Return car at Toyama, then (JR train) to Nagoya, check-in budget hotel in Nagoya

Sun 12th
– Nothing to do in Nagoya

Mon 13th
– Fly out from Nagoya to KLIA2

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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Aug 29 2014, 02:10 PM)
last year summer have extended... about 2weeks

and not rain... oni typhoon brows.gif
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shocking.gif you scares me now sad.gif i need to check this year summer how it goes. cause my trip is way long to go. in 2015
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QUOTE(yvonnesoo @ Aug 29 2014, 04:37 PM)
shocking.gif  you scares me now sad.gif i need to check this year summer how it goes. cause my trip is way long to go. in 2015
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Summer is very hot here, but its has been raining whole of this week and weather was quite OK. About 25C. As someone mention, weather is crazy now and can never predict when it will be cold or hot

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