Travel Travel to Japan V6, Discover Japan start here.
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 Apr 5 2015, 08:28 PM
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QUOTE(michlove @ Apr 3 2015, 09:14 AM) Ahha....don't worry, it's not a long way to go. I'm going Japan again next year in March and i'm 50% doing the itinerary now Thanks Mich. Am very excited, reading a lot of other ppl experience. for the Shirakawa-go light-up, it's usually on a Saturday. So you better make your farmhouse reservation soonest possible   |
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Apr 5 2015, 10:29 PM
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4,060 posts Joined: Dec 2007 From: クアラルンプール > 日本
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» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « First there was no such thing as JR Pass Central. Second was from Kanazawa to Shirakawago don't have any passes. Third was there are no passes from Shirakawago to Kyoto plus there also no transport directly from Shirakawago to Kyoto too. You have to go back to Kanazawa again. |
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Apr 5 2015, 11:08 PM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Apr 4 2015, 11:28 PM) Today Extra one more Tips Whoa this is a good tip. This time didn't have time to go Kamakura, but if I did I would be sad to know that I missed this tip >.<.Any Slam Dunk fans here? Please Refer to Page 1 Enoshima & Kamakura Section. Refer this Kamakura kokomae Station (鎌倉高校駅手前)  Then Refer to Slam Dunk Opening Song  So when you going Enoshima don't forget do the same post. I Guarantee your Facebook likes will be pecah!!! |
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Apr 5 2015, 11:16 PM
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In appreciate to the sempais here and also to return to the community, I share my actual itinerary (slightly different from planned version, but not too different) as well as the total amount spent during my 10 day 9 night trip to Japan a week ago. Hopefully others can use it to get a rough idea on the budgeting required for their trip to Japan.
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Budget (calculated based on 1000yen = RM30  The plan within Tokyo could've been more efficient, but some of it was decided on the spot when we decided we have extra time. Under transportation, besides misc local trains, it also includes expensive ones such as: All nikko pass + express ticket = 6430 yen Bus to and return from Fuji Q = 3750 yen Willer overnight bus to Kyoto = 7600 yen So if you just plan to stay in Tokyo without going for day trips, it should be much lower I think with even proper planning we could've saved some money on local trains by going with day passes, but we paid extra for the flexibility I guess since it is difficult to just rely on either the JR train pass or Metro train pass. |
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Apr 6 2015, 07:28 AM
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5,691 posts Joined: Mar 2006
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Apr 4 2015, 11:28 PM) So when you going Enoshima don't forget do the same post. I Guarantee your Facebook likes will be pecah!!! Fuh I'm tempted to pay a visit! Will be doing 2-3 days in Tokyo area before heading off to Hokkaido this trip (cos my waifu gila duffy and shellie mae so no choice need to go TDS to buy some more bears) :| ... might be worth it to take a day trip to kamakura  RegentCid lucaswjk "From the upper chair lift station, it is a steep 60-90 minute climb to the summit which rewards hikers with views into the interior of the Daisetsuzan mountains." "use a chairlift to carry you up past the 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) mark." So total about 400+m of vertical elevation. If fitness level is like those barely exercise one, can make it to the peak in reasonable time ma? Otherwise looks like my waifu and I need to sign up for 6 months gym membership Also, I'm assuming the chair lift and ropeway will stop operations by sunset i.e. 4pm-5pm so any hike should start in the morning ... right? This post has been edited by deodorant: Apr 6 2015, 07:35 AM |
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Apr 6 2015, 07:38 AM
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QUOTE(daijoubu @ Apr 5 2015, 11:16 PM) 10 day 9 night trip  10days rm4.2k all in very cheap leh. my upcoming tokyo/hokkaido 2wks, flights + car rental alone already more than that  |
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Apr 6 2015, 08:25 AM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Apr 5 2015, 10:29 PM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « First there was no such thing as JR Pass Central. Second was from Kanazawa to Shirakawago don't have any passes. Third was there are no passes from Shirakawago to Kyoto plus there also no transport directly from Shirakawago to Kyoto too. You have to go back to Kanazawa again. the JR pass central is referring to this http://www.japan-rail-pass.com/pass-region...ku-tourist-pass Takayama Hokuriku pass where i plan to depart from osaka to kanazawa--> shirakawago --> kanazawa --> kyoto... not sure if it works... |
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Apr 6 2015, 08:57 AM
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Apr 3 2015, 11:23 PM) i tot u in wedding photography wedding photography, part-time job nia  |
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Apr 6 2015, 10:30 AM
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QUOTE(daijoubu @ Apr 5 2015, 11:16 PM) In appreciate to the sempais here and also to return to the community, I share my actual itinerary (slightly different from planned version, but not too different) as well as the total amount spent during my 10 day 9 night trip to Japan a week ago. Hopefully others can use it to get a rough idea on the budgeting required for their trip to Japan. at that rate of accommodation, where were u staying.Itinerary
Budget (calculated based on 1000yen = RM30 The plan within Tokyo could've been more efficient, but some of it was decided on the spot when we decided we have extra time. Under transportation, besides misc local trains, it also includes expensive ones such as: All nikko pass + express ticket = 6430 yen Bus to and return from Fuji Q = 3750 yen Willer overnight bus to Kyoto = 7600 yen So if you just plan to stay in Tokyo without going for day trips, it should be much lower I think with even proper planning we could've saved some money on local trains by going with day passes, but we paid extra for the flexibility I guess since it is difficult to just rely on either the JR train pass or Metro train pass. i got similar itinerary to u next year, but i am from Osaka to Tokyo! |
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Apr 6 2015, 10:39 AM
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QUOTE(ch1ck3n @ Apr 6 2015, 10:30 AM) at that rate of accommodation, where were u staying. 3 nights airbnb @ sumiyoshi 2500yen/night/person (total 4 pax)i got similar itinerary to u next year, but i am from Osaka to Tokyo! 1 night hotel ariake washington @ odaiba 4750yen/night/person (total 2 pax) 1 night hotel sawa @ kawaguchiko area 3850yen/night/person (total 2 pax) 1 night ryokan hiraiwa @ kyoto area 4100yen/night/person (ttoal 2 pax) 2 night hotel dew oyamazaki @ osaka/yamazaki area 4900yen/night/person (total 2 pax) |
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Apr 6 2015, 10:47 AM
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daijoubu no pocket wifi? RM70/day for food is cheap!
This post has been edited by Amatiel: Apr 6 2015, 10:48 AM |
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Apr 6 2015, 10:51 AM
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QUOTE(Amatiel @ Apr 6 2015, 10:47 AM) daijoubu no pocket wifi? RM70/day for food is cheap! Pocket wifi got =D. 6627yen for 10 days, shared by 4 people. Under Misc categoryGotten from here: http://www.rentalwifi.com/ I took with insurance. Once reached Narita, pick up package from Post Office. Before departure, dropped it into a post box in Kansai Airport Edit: On food, we didn't overly splurge on food as we tried many budget food too like Sukiya/Yoshinoya/Mos Burger/100 yen sushi/convenience store food. But RM90/day is inclusive of many kinds of snacks and instant noodles too. I believe if you want to experience more expensive food, you can budget for higher. This post has been edited by daijoubu: Apr 6 2015, 10:53 AM |
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Apr 6 2015, 10:55 AM
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QUOTE(daijoubu @ Apr 6 2015, 10:51 AM) Pocket wifi got =D. 6627yen for 10 days, shared by 4 people. Under Misc category haha ok. thought u survived japan without internet!Gotten from here: http://www.rentalwifi.com/ I took with insurance. Once reached Narita, pick up package from Post Office. Before departure, dropped it into a post box in Kansai Airport Edit: On food, we didn't overly splurge on food as we tried many budget food too like Sukiya/Yoshinoya/Mos Burger/100 yen sushi/convenience store food. But RM90/day is inclusive of many kinds of snacks and instant noodles too. I believe if you want to experience more expensive food, you can budget for higher. |
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Apr 6 2015, 11:41 AM
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QUOTE(michlove @ Apr 3 2015, 03:01 PM) muzashi sushi sounds familliar. Expensive? 100 yen per plate.. http://www.tripadvisor.com.my/Restaurant_R...ture_Kinki.html |
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Apr 6 2015, 11:45 AM
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QUOTE(daijoubu @ Apr 6 2015, 10:39 AM) 3 nights airbnb @ sumiyoshi 2500yen/night/person (total 4 pax) Oh your figures are per person cost issit?1 night hotel ariake washington @ odaiba 4750yen/night/person (total 2 pax) 1 night hotel sawa @ kawaguchiko area 3850yen/night/person (total 2 pax) 1 night ryokan hiraiwa @ kyoto area 4100yen/night/person (ttoal 2 pax) 2 night hotel dew oyamazaki @ osaka/yamazaki area 4900yen/night/person (total 2 pax) |
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Apr 6 2015, 11:50 AM
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QUOTE(deodorant @ Apr 6 2015, 11:45 AM) Oh your figures are per person cost issit? from his writing, i am pretty sure it is per night and also per person. |
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Apr 6 2015, 11:55 AM
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72,782 posts Joined: Sep 2005 From: KUL 
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It seems travelling in a group is more worth than alone huh?
 I spent about the same amount for 9D8N too but excluding flights and accommodation. |
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Apr 6 2015, 11:55 AM
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3,817 posts Joined: May 2008 From: The other side...
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QUOTE(deodorant @ Apr 6 2015, 07:28 AM) \ this is one of the easiest mountain i hikeRegentCid lucaswjk "From the upper chair lift station, it is a steep 60-90 minute climb to the summit which rewards hikers with views into the interior of the Daisetsuzan mountains." "use a chairlift to carry you up past the 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) mark." So total about 400+m of vertical elevation. If fitness level is like those barely exercise one, can make it to the peak in reasonable time ma? Otherwise looks like my waifu and I need to sign up for 6 months gym membership Also, I'm assuming the chair lift and ropeway will stop operations by sunset i.e. 4pm-5pm so any hike should start in the morning ... right? u hardly use any energy coz all the hardwork u oni need to do is after 1,500m and take note... when snow, they might not operate the chairlift but if u insist, nobody will stop u... u can still WALK ALL THE WAY to the top i oso barely exercise tat year and took almost 2+hours reach the top why so slow? coz every 10/20m we stop to take pix/play with the snow  cant even feel the time pass at the top, u need heavy winter wear... scarf for face, leather glove, heatpad, hot drink, lip moisturizer the wind is especially strong at the top... and the temp is sub zero degree Celsius without above items, i guarantee u cant last 10mins bonus some ppl bring bunsen burner to enjoy hot coffee but there is a coffee shop at the top, well i guessed it beat the purpose i started hike at 8am, by 1pm i already at town enjoying extra hot and spicy ramen lunch This post has been edited by lucaswjk: Apr 6 2015, 11:59 AM |
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Apr 6 2015, 12:14 PM
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QUOTE(KidsCode @ Apr 3 2015, 05:29 PM) that is actually high, now should be around 31.05 today yen is selling at 30.90 jor. can stock up some d.... |
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Apr 6 2015, 12:16 PM
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QUOTE(michlove @ Apr 6 2015, 12:14 PM) today yen is selling at 30.90 jor. can stock up some d.... BABE, whereeee you see the rate from ? thanks !  |
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