Now I regret for not paying attention to my Japanese classes in university, I cannot remember those places name at all.

I just got to know my best friend is coming back to Malaysia for good in March, knowing that CNY is in Feb, I only have this month. I plan to visit from 30th Jan to 7th Feb. I know that this thread requires some homework done before can ask for advice here. I'll be back.

I plan for Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and back to Tokyo for my flight to KL.

I will stay with my friend in Tokyo, the rest will be on my own. Solo trip.

But I want to take advantage of free accommodation.

Fly in from KL to Osaka on 30th, the explore Osaka and Kyoto until 4th, 4th to 7th/8th in Tokyo. Then back to KL, I think that's pretty OK right?

This post has been edited by fruitie: Jan 2 2015, 01:25 AM

I haven't bought yet. What is open jaw? My friend also suggests me to go back from Osaka.
Thanks and reading some of the posts here makes me scared, so strict one.
I have so many things in my mind now, I'm excited to go but at the same time worried because I'll be alone most of the time and I don't understand Japanese.
That kind of feeling really demotivates me.

This post has been edited by fruitie: Jan 2 2015, 11:06 AM

Typically, how friendly and helpful are Japanese? I know Taiwanese are friendly and willing to help if one is lost. I know most of the Japs don't speak English right?
In term of those public transports especially subways, road signboards and restaurant, is English version available as well?

This post has been edited by fruitie: Jan 2 2015, 11:51 AM

Yes, I will get the iijmio SIM card that is 2GB and put in my iPad, can tether as well.
I plan to take the daily 500 yen bus rides in Kyoto and just afraid I'll get lost.
So much of stress now especially traveling alone and by nature I'm not that adventurous to begin with.

Alone not private tour. Foreveralone's life is like this one.

OK, I'm not that adventurous, I will survive within the 500 yen places. Raku bus? I will Google that.

Sorry, just wanna type fast. Will refer them as Japanese.
OK, your words make me feel better.

Yeah, I need plenty of luck. First time solo and in Japan where I can't understand anything.

I'm not so bad one la. Can do homework next time?

I applied leave and immediately my boss approved it. I haven't even bought tickets yet. Will buy tomorrow. Most likely from KL-Tokyo, Osaka-KL.
The planned route: Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka.

Yes, I will explore. No worries.
As a Doraemon fan, I will definitely visit the museum. At least I have a place now in my interested places list.

Yes, need to buy in advance.
Can buy from Lawson, maybe need my friend's help to buy for me first or I will go through sellers in Taobao, can post to me in Tokyo.
Last time went to Thailand, Pattaya actually to watch Tiffany show and my China friend bought ticket from Taobao, much much cheaper.

Not counterfeit la.

Hi, I just noticed AA flies to both airports now and different timing.

I want to book for 30th Jan and noticed these two schedules for two different airports:
1) Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo - Narita
D7 528 0045(KUL) - 0845(NRT)

2) Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo - Haneda
D7 522 1440(KUL) - 2230(HND)

Both same price, I guess I should go for option 1 right? The timing seems better.

While coming back, I don't know if I should stay one more day in Osaka and leave on Saturday (7th Feb) flight at 2335 or Friday (6th Feb) flight at 1100.
Stay one more day means have to spend one more day of accommodation and expenses.
In term of flight ticket price, Friday is cheaper by RM 170. To me that's fine actually.

I plan for 30th-1st Tokyo, 1st to 5th Kyoto and Osaka. 6th morning flight, so can't do much. If I go back on 6th.
I plan for 30th-2nd Tokyo, 2nd to 7th Kyoto and Osaka. If I go back on 7th.



This post has been edited by fruitie: Jan 3 2015, 02:18 AM

I just bought my flight ticket via AA, not exactly cheap. Plus luggage and what not around RM 1600 but I save on accommodation. I will stay at my friend's place in Tokyo and another friend's place in Kobe. I will travel to Osaka and Kyoto from her place everyday. 9 days of accommodation is basically solved.
Now need to do homework as I will still travel alone, my friends will be working...

Yes, her place is 40 mins from Osaka and an hour from Kyoto.
Every morning wake up early, she goes to work and I'm out to explore as well.

There's another forummer and his friend also will be there that time. We can try to meet up.
Mine is 30th Narita, 3rd leave Tokyo for Kobe. 7th coming back to Malaysia via KIX Osaka. Not going back to Tokyo anymore.

Summon thermaltake5 as well.

Guys, for Hakone, I don't think I will take Romancecar due to budget constraint. So I will take the normal Odakyu Line Express from Shinjuku and get down at Odawara. That's possible right? I saw Tokaido Line also goes to Odawara. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

I want to purchase the free pass but not sure if I should purchase from Shinjuku station or Odawara? http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2358_008.html This link shows Purchased inside the free area (e.g. Odawara Station) 4000 yen vs 5140 yen at Shinjuku station.

Your guidance is very much appreciated.

Got it! Thanks.

I'll be travelling from Tokyo and not Osaka.
Plan to go on Monday.
I will check out the post. Thanks.

Sorry, re quote your post again.
Did you mean the fare of 5140 yen inclusive of Odakyu Line Express? Then it's pretty worth of it.
I'm still contemplating to get a JR pass or just Pasmo card? If I'm not mistaken Pasmo can be used for JR line as well. Your advice on this is very much appreciated. JR pass is also not cheap...

Very useful posts. I might top up 890 for one way Romancecar for the sake of experience.
Hope it's not too complicated for me to buy from the machine.

I try to avoid Shinkansen actually...
Unfortunately I'm leaving for Malaysia on Saturday's night, so the Eco card can be used on Saturday only. I will Google about this.
Honestly, I'm already crying at one corner now. So complicated.

I'm going back on Saturday...

Alright, I will look into it. Thanks a lot ya.