Travel Travel to Japan V6, Discover Japan start here.
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 Jan 21 2015, 10:09 AM
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QUOTE(ping325 @ Jan 21 2015, 10:04 AM) yeah...but i think tokyo will be very very rush since i only got last 2 day for it , unless airasia optiotown change date success then i have one extra day then can go shinjuku area =D don't worry, the drugstores are practically everywhere in Japan! you will sure have time to shop there. Just go to any shop will do. |
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Jan 21 2015, 10:25 AM
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Tips on buying Burberry Black Label and Blue Label.
There is one Burberry in Omotesando...many floors  But I didn't buy from there...instead i went to Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka. Most of the departmental stores have 5% discount voucher for tourists. Just go to the information counter, show your passport and they will give you the vouchers. Takashimaya gave me a Hello Kitty discount card which I was so happy to keep as a souvenir  So we bought our black and blue label from there. Purchase apparels, toys + bags above 10001yen (exclude tax) in one or accumulated receipts in one day in one store, can get 6.9% tax refund (1.1% is their handling service fee). On top of that, I get 5% discount on my bags and shoes too This post has been edited by michlove: Jan 21 2015, 11:39 AM |
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Jan 21 2015, 10:29 AM
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4,060 posts Joined: Dec 2007 From: クアラルンプール > 日本 
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 21 2015, 09:25 AM) Tips on buying Burberry Black Label and Blue Label. This kind of thing they have to discover by self. We insist homework here. Travel is about discover by self + homework + some regret feeling.There is one Burberry in Ginza...many floors But I didn't buy from there...instead i went to Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka. Most of the departmental stores have 5% discount voucher for tourists. Just go to the information counter, show your passport and they will give you the vouchers. Takashimaya gave me a Hello Kitty discount card which I was so happy to keep as a souvenir So we bought our black and blue label from there. Purchase apparels, toys + bags above 10001yen (exclude tax) in one or accumulated receipts in one day in one store, can get 6.9% tax refund (1.1% is their handling service fee). On top of that, I get 5% discount on my bags and shoes too |
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Jan 21 2015, 10:32 AM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jan 21 2015, 10:29 AM) This kind of thing they have to discover by self. We insist homework here. Travel is about discover by self + homework + some regret feeling. oh....meaning i cannot share my travel tips here la. then ok loh.. |
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Jan 21 2015, 10:37 AM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jan 21 2015, 10:29 AM) This kind of thing they have to discover by self. We insist homework here. Travel is about discover by self + homework + some regret feeling. which make me wanna go back again  |
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Jan 21 2015, 10:41 AM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jan 21 2015, 10:29 AM) This kind of thing they have to discover by self. We insist homework here. Travel is about discover by self + homework + some regret feeling. What is the point of having a forum and a topic then? To discuss right? People do their homework and if they still don't understand, they ask. Not keeps on telling other people do not give tips, do not ask, do own homework. |
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Jan 21 2015, 10:49 AM
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QUOTE(ping325 @ Jan 20 2015, 05:24 PM) edited full itinerary after some comment + info from here : can't help you with parking in Otaru. Google map the area to get an ideaHokkaido itinerary : » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Osaka itinerary : » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Kyoto itinerary : » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Tokyo itinerary : » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Budget Informaton : » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Place to visit : » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Please guide me if i got anything wrong , or suggestion for edit electron RegentCid michlove TS can also pin to first page if u want =)  i'm expecting traffic to be high during the time you are there and parking maybe a challenge to find As for food, there are lots of eateries there. It depends one what you want There's a place called Masazushi which seemed very popular. Didn't manage to go in when i was there due to an estimated 1hour wait (and also because i had enough of queuing from the previous day's dinner of about 2 hours in JR Tower). You can try your luck. The area around there has some road side parking too. If you are lucky enough, you can park there, eat around there, and then walk down to the canal alternatively, there's a popular soba place near the JR station in Otaru but what i like best are the many shops around Otaru that sells grilled fresh, live seafood you may want to save some space for the dessert (Le Tao, Kitakaro, etc). It's good but i won't say the best in Hokkaido (best for me is in Furano), but treat it as a rite of passage, just like going to Tsukiji when in Tokyo |
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Jan 21 2015, 10:52 AM
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 21 2015, 10:25 AM) Tips on buying Burberry Black Label and Blue Label. ah, almost forgotten about the tourist discount from TakashimayaThere is one Burberry in Ginza...many floors But I didn't buy from there...instead i went to Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka. Most of the departmental stores have 5% discount voucher for tourists. Just go to the information counter, show your passport and they will give you the vouchers. Takashimaya gave me a Hello Kitty discount card which I was so happy to keep as a souvenir So we bought our black and blue label from there. Purchase apparels, toys + bags above 10001yen (exclude tax) in one or accumulated receipts in one day in one store, can get 6.9% tax refund (1.1% is their handling service fee). On top of that, I get 5% discount on my bags and shoes too i heard the handling charges are different across different companies in addition, my friend mentioned that some luxury goods shops (i doubt departmental stores) gives discount if you pay by cash. didn't try that out though. anyone with experience on this? |
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Jan 21 2015, 10:57 AM
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 21 2015, 10:32 AM) oh....meaning i cannot share my travel tips here la. then ok loh.. no, we like ur story very much. please don't be hesitated share it to us and if possible post more pic ..ya. i'm going this month end. yahooo |
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Jan 21 2015, 10:59 AM
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here is the parking slot i found via google, if full i think need to park at hotel nearby and pay extra , nt sure allowed or not ...well see how it goes when im there LOL
drive around seeking for carpark electron This post has been edited by ping325: Jan 21 2015, 11:04 AM Attached thumbnail(s) 
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Jan 21 2015, 11:01 AM
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QUOTE(mamasos @ Jan 21 2015, 10:57 AM) no, we like ur story very much. please don't be hesitated share it to us and if possible post more pic ..ya. i'm going this month end. yahooo aiyooo....now my turn to be jealous! Have fun yah and please remember the adult channels!  |
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Jan 21 2015, 11:08 AM
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 21 2015, 11:25 AM) Tips on buying Burberry Black Label and Blue Label. Is that Burberry Ginza store still there?? I thought its close already?There is one Burberry in Ginza...many floors But I didn't buy from there...instead i went to Takashimaya in Namba, Osaka. Most of the departmental stores have 5% discount voucher for tourists. Just go to the information counter, show your passport and they will give you the vouchers. Takashimaya gave me a Hello Kitty discount card which I was so happy to keep as a souvenir So we bought our black and blue label from there. Purchase apparels, toys + bags above 10001yen (exclude tax) in one or accumulated receipts in one day in one store, can get 6.9% tax refund (1.1% is their handling service fee). On top of that, I get 5% discount on my bags and shoes too Most big stores have discount for tourist, like Istean, Takashimaya. Even in Yodobashi, if you pay by union pay or visa you can get discounts. Too bad I am not entitled. |
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Jan 21 2015, 11:17 AM
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 21 2015, 11:01 AM) aiyooo....now my turn to be jealous! Have fun yah and please remember the adult channels! Noted, i will try it.  |
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Jan 21 2015, 11:31 AM
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Jan 21 2015, 11:08 AM) Is that Burberry Ginza store still there?? I thought its close already? http://my.burberry.com/store-locator/?regi...JP&store=901708Most big stores have discount for tourist, like Istean, Takashimaya. Even in Yodobashi, if you pay by union pay or visa you can get discounts. Too bad I am not entitled. You will have to do your own homework, go and discover and get some regret feel |
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Jan 21 2015, 11:34 AM
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 21 2015, 12:31 PM) http://my.burberry.com/store-locator/?regi...JP&store=901708 hahaha.......good one. Then I should just take a train 3 stops a way from my home "to heal my regret."You will have to do your own homework, go and discover and get some regret feel |
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Jan 21 2015, 11:40 AM
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Jan 21 2015, 11:34 AM) hahaha.......good one. Then I should just take a train 3 stops a way from my home "to heal my regret." sorry, i type too fast just now cos my old itinerary says Ginza. the four floors burberry is in Omotesando |
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Jan 21 2015, 11:53 AM
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Jan 21 2015, 09:06 AM) Or you can try Mori tower 53rd floor in Roppongi. There is a restaurant there and lunch its not expensive. I have a pass which allows me to go up for free and lunch at 1000yen. Visitors I think need to pay 1,500 yen to go up and lunch maybe the same. IT field?  Mori Tower seem not bad, and it open up until 25:00 during weekend... QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 21 2015, 10:32 AM) oh....meaning i cannot share my travel tips here la. then ok loh.. u r FREE to share whatever u likeur post is the infor for ppl todo homework ppl tat r looking for SPOONFEED, they wont even look at your field report QUOTE(electron @ Jan 21 2015, 10:49 AM) can't help you with parking in Otaru. Google map the area to get an idea OTARU parking is damn damn damn expensive... i parked there!!!i'm expecting traffic to be high during the time you are there and parking maybe a challenge to find As for food, there are lots of eateries there. It depends one what you want There's a place called Masazushi which seemed very popular. Didn't manage to go in when i was there due to an estimated 1hour wait (and also because i had enough of queuing from the previous day's dinner of about 2 hours in JR Tower). You can try your luck. The area around there has some road side parking too. If you are lucky enough, you can park there, eat around there, and then walk down to the canal alternatively, there's a popular soba place near the JR station in Otaru but what i like best are the many shops around Otaru that sells grilled fresh, live seafood you may want to save some space for the dessert (Le Tao, Kitakaro, etc). It's good but i won't say the best in Hokkaido (best for me is in Furano), but treat it as a rite of passage, just like going to Tsukiji when in Tokyo i think i park for few hours only, cost me rm7X in otaru, i recommend King Crab!!! and pls skip Hairy Crab no nice then dessert, there is few shop only sell their product here and not in airport (do homework)if u r up to challenge, u can try the famous icecream in the winter (forget name)i personally think the canal is waste of time, u can straight goto Music Box... and here is the tips outside of the music box shop... wait until XX:00 time "sharp" for special event |
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Jan 21 2015, 11:57 AM
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 21 2015, 11:53 AM) IT field? music box, really regret didn't make one and bring backMori Tower seem not bad, and it open up until 25:00 during weekend... u r FREE to share whatever u like ur post is the infor for ppl todo homework ppl tat r looking for SPOONFEED, they wont even look at your field report OTARU parking is damn damn damn expensive... i parked there!!! i think i park for few hours only, cost me rm7X in otaru, i recommend King Crab!!! and pls skip Hairy Crab no nice then dessert, there is few shop only sell their product here and not in airport (do homework)if u r up to challenge, u can try the famous icecream in the winter (forget name)i personally think the canal is waste of time, u can straight goto Music Box... and here is the tips outside of the music box shop... wait until XX:00 time "sharp" for special event |
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Jan 21 2015, 12:05 PM
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 21 2015, 11:53 AM) IT field? thanks for the tips ... i thought the canal is the main highlight for the otaru light festival at night ? Mori Tower seem not bad, and it open up until 25:00 during weekend... u r FREE to share whatever u like ur post is the infor for ppl todo homework ppl tat r looking for SPOONFEED, they wont even look at your field report OTARU parking is damn damn damn expensive... i parked there!!! i think i park for few hours only, cost me rm7X in otaru, i recommend King Crab!!! and pls skip Hairy Crab no nice then dessert, there is few shop only sell their product here and not in airport (do homework)if u r up to challenge, u can try the famous icecream in the winter (forget name)i personally think the canal is waste of time, u can straight goto Music Box... and here is the tips outside of the music box shop... wait until XX:00 time "sharp" for special event i plan to park at the building beside the canal , probably for 4-5 hours for niseko hotel they charge me 1000 yen for one day parking ... |
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Jan 21 2015, 12:11 PM
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QUOTE(electron @ Jan 21 2015, 11:57 AM) music box, really regret didn't make one and bring back for me it more like museum, can see and cant touch speaking of regret... i almost got myself russian egg music box QUOTE(ping325 @ Jan 21 2015, 12:05 PM) thanks for the tips ... i thought the canal is the main highlight for the otaru light festival at night ? i plan to park at the building beside the canal , probably for 4-5 hours for niseko hotel they charge me 1000 yen for one day parking ...  im not too sure, for me it is jus average canal and i didnt stay until night |
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