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post Jan 20 2015, 01:50 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
Version 5: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3280981

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

Current 2015 Japan Shinkansen Route
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Current 2015 Passes for JR Railways:
JR Rail Pass << Click Here
JR Hokkaido Rail Pass << Click Here
JR East Rail Pass << Click Here
JR Sanyo Sanin Area Pass << Click Here
JR Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass << Click Here
JR Shikoku Rail Pass << Click Here
JR Kyushu Rail Pass << Click Here

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:
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More Picture about this Data Plan. << Please Click


Sales tax 8% Redeem
Consumption tax in Japan, known in other countries as VAT, GST or sales tax, is a flat 8% on all items. Stores are required to list the after-tax price, so what you see is what you should pay. Note that the consumption tax rate is scheduled to increase to 10% in April 2017.

Tax free shopping is available to foreign tourists only at a small number of licensed stores (typically major electronics and department stores in large cities) when making purchases of over 10,000 yen at a given store on one calendar day. In case of consumable goods, such as foods, medicines and cosmetics, the consumption tax is waived for purchases of over 5000 yen, but the package of such goods must be kept unbroken until after departure from Japan. A passport is required when shopping tax free. Note that at some shops, it is necessary to first pay the full price at the cashier and then obtain a refund at a customer service desk.

Be aware that any items you purchase in Japan may be subject to import duties in your home country. Also be aware of the differences in operating voltages, language settings and other standards that may exist in goods bought in Japan.

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.
2015 Japan Golden Week

27 April to 10 May
2015 Japan Bon Odori
August 8 to August 16




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post Jan 20 2015, 01:51 PM

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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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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 Information
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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 & Enoshima
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Tips To Nikko:
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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.

Nankai Rapid Express transit bewteen Kansai International Airport & Nankai Namba Station
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Kyoto Complete Train Map
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Nagoya to Iseshi + Toba + Kashikojima Journey
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post Jan 20 2015, 01:52 PM

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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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Kyushu Seven Star Ride Picture
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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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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:
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Tips of the Month: March
The Kanazawa famous food. History making in Japan!!
世界で2番めにおいしい焼きたてメロンパンアイス
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Tips of the Month: April
Osaka tallest building and latest landmarks.
Kintetsu Abeno Harukas 300
Location: Tennoji
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Tips of the month: May
Sukiya
すき焼き キムラ
Location: Kyoto Kawaramachi
More information please click here:
Link

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post Jan 20 2015, 01:56 PM

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Welcome to V6.


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post Jan 20 2015, 01:57 PM

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Congrats! So fast V6 already
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Must put michlove epic Japan experiences on 1st page icon_idea.gif

QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 20 2015, 01:29 PM)
hahahah....no la. really must try watch the adult channels loh. eye opening and experience mah. it's Japan anyway. Only 1000yen per day  brows.gif

QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 20 2015, 01:55 PM)
haha...yes yes. Japanese adult channel in hotel room  brows.gif
Go to the vendor machine buy the card, 1000yen only. Then key-in the passcode  thumbup.gif

QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 20 2015, 02:01 PM)
hahahah...it is a little bit blur la, but u can see the actions, hear the sound and imagine mah....hahahhahaah


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QUOTE(deodorant @ Jan 20 2015, 02:38 PM)
Must put michlove epic Japan experiences on 1st page icon_idea.gif
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wahhh....hahahahah blush.gif
it's true mah...really an experience for me loh...cos i nvr see jap porn before and it was soooo long! 150minutes!
hahahahahah...if I have good news 9 months later, i sure update u all tongue.gif
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post Jan 20 2015, 03:03 PM

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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 20 2015, 02:57 PM)
wahhh....hahahahah  blush.gif
it's true mah...really an experience for me loh...cos i nvr see jap porn before and it was soooo long! 150minutes!
hahahahahah...if I have good news 9 months later, i sure update u all  tongue.gif
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biggrin.gif thumbup.gif no onsen stories? brows.gif
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 20 2015, 03:03 PM)
biggrin.gif  thumbup.gif no onsen stories?  brows.gif
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aiyo, so many videos...there was like more than 100 there...I can only watch one or two then i beh tahan liao shakehead.gif
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post Jan 20 2015, 03:08 PM

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Okla, lets stop talking bout this d or later RC gonna ban me blush.gif
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post Jan 20 2015, 03:28 PM

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Understand that the route to Nagoya had been temporarily suspended. Anyone aware of that?
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post Jan 20 2015, 03:43 PM

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not bad... first story on first page... michlove ecchi experience brows.gif

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post Jan 20 2015, 03:46 PM

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post Jan 20 2015, 03:55 PM

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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 20 2015, 02:57 PM)
wahhh....hahahahah  blush.gif
it's true mah...really an experience for me loh...cos i nvr see jap porn before and it was soooo long! 150minutes!
hahahahahah...if I have good news 9 months later, i sure update u all  tongue.gif
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u sure or not?
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post Jan 20 2015, 03:59 PM

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QUOTE(deodorant @ Jan 20 2015, 02:38 PM)
Must put michlove epic Japan experiences on 1st page icon_idea.gif
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Toyoko Inn only 500 yen for VOD card biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(lowyatter @ Jan 20 2015, 03:59 PM)
Toyoko Inn only 500 yen for VOD card  biggrin.gif
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Aiyo...then i rugi liao. Can watch how long? 1 day? laugh.gif
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QUOTE(aidono @ Jan 20 2015, 03:28 PM)
Understand that the route to Nagoya had been temporarily suspended. Anyone aware of that?
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Yup, have been reported in the previous version
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 20 2015, 04:00 PM)
Aiyo...then i rugi liao. Can watch how long? 1 day?  laugh.gif
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Actually I'm not sure, each time I stay in Toyoko inn is only for 1 night.

http://www.toyoko-inn.com/eng/vod/vod.html

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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 20 2015, 05:01 PM)
Yup, have been reported in the previous version
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Thanks. Never realize that until I want to get my tickets. Sighs. Have to reroute.
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QUOTE(aidono @ Jan 20 2015, 04:07 PM)
Thanks. Never realize that until I want to get my tickets. Sighs. Have to reroute.
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Land at Osaka biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 20 2015, 05:07 PM)
Land at Osaka  biggrin.gif
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How far is Osaka and Nagoya? 2 hours? All my hotel bookings! Grr ~!5*&^$*@&*&~!
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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Jan 20 2015, 03:55 PM)
u sure or not?
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yes, i swear! thumbup.gif


QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 20 2015, 03:43 PM)
not bad... first story on first page... michlove ecchi experience  brows.gif
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I think you guys more active and interested when it's this topic.... brows.gif
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QUOTE(aidono @ Jan 20 2015, 04:09 PM)
How far is Osaka and Nagoya? 2 hours? All my hotel bookings! Grr ~!5*&^$*@&*&~!
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aiks..have to spend extra money to transfer to nagoya..else change your hotel bookings to osaka and hv to change itinerary dy
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 20 2015, 05:14 PM)
aiks..have to spend extra money to transfer to nagoya..else change your hotel bookings to osaka and hv to change itinerary dy
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Looks like I have to burn my accomodation at Nagoya for a day and quickly make the arrangement to Osaka.

2 hours + for the transfer to Nagoya is like Zzz.
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 20 2015, 01:57 PM)
Congratz! More homework  tongue.gif
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post Jan 20 2015, 05:24 PM

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edited full itinerary after some comment + info from here :

Hokkaido itinerary :
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Osaka itinerary :
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Kyoto itinerary :
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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 =) biggrin.gif

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1. shibuya
2. skytree
~there is boat ride from asakusa direct to odaiba, maybe u wan consider
~if u wan to go observatory tower, better early cuz queue could be very long
3. odaiba
~not far edi to airport
~better view of rainbow bridge at nite
~valentine dinner with rainbow bridge view...better rite smile.gif
4. haneda airport

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QUOTE(JooSeng @ Jan 20 2015, 05:33 PM)
1. shibuya
2. skytree
~there is boat ride from asakusa direct to odaiba, maybe u wan consider
~if u wan to go observatory tower, better early cuz queue could be very long
3. odaiba
~not far edi to airport
~better view of rainbow bridge at nite
~valentine dinner with rainbow bridge view...better rite smile.gif
4. haneda airport
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thanks didnt know there is a boat ride
is the boat same like this?

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3042.html
user posted image

look like a cyborg small submarine LOL

btw does gundam diver city look nice at night ??

where is the best restaurant of valentine dinner with rainbow bridge view ? =D tongue.gif

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There are a few sites for Sapporo Snow Festival. Main one is Odori Park with giant snow structures. Another one is at Susukino with small ice sculptures.

For Sapporo Tower, I went up to eat at the restaurant above and did not enter the observation deck. The view is not bad although lower than observation deck.
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Tokyo DisneySea u need to line up before 8am and u will miss out the fireworks at night since u leaving 6pm. And same thing for Universal Studio, if u only go half day not much rides u can enjoy cos queue for 1 ride also take 1 hour di. I normally use 1 full day for theme park. I assume u not going up Tokyo Skytree since u allocate so little time.

QUOTE(ping325 @ Jan 20 2015, 05:24 PM)
below are my current planned full itinerary after months of research + info from here :

Hokkaido itinerary :
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Osaka itinerary :
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Kyoto itinerary :
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Tokyo itinerary :
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Please guide me if i got anything wrong , or suggestion for edit electron RegentCid michlove
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QUOTE(estcin @ Jan 20 2015, 05:51 PM)
There are a few sites for Sapporo Snow Festival. Main one is Odori Park with giant snow structures. Another one is at Susukino with small ice sculptures.

For Sapporo Tower, I went up to eat at the restaurant above and did not enter the observation deck. The view is not bad although lower than observation deck.
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Tokyo DisneySea u need to line up before 8am and u will miss out the fireworks at night since u leaving 6pm. And same thing for Universal Studio, if u only go half day not much rides u can enjoy cos queue for 1 ride also take 1 hour di. I normally use 1 full day for theme park. I assume u not going up Tokyo Skytree since u allocate so little time.
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thanks for the suggestion ... edited my itinerary

i think i'll spend more time on universal studio osaka since i have more time for it and skip the firework for tokyo disneyland

so i'll wake up early , buy advance ticket and start queue at 8am for both

for skytree , i plan to go up and have an observation view , i think im going to allocate more time for it and purchase ticket in advance , if i reach skytree around lunch time , will i need to queue for a long time ?
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thanks didnt know there is a boat ride
is the boat same like this?

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3042.html
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look like a cyborg small submarine LOL

btw does gundam diver city look nice at night ??

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Yup thats the boat and you have to check the schedule as well. Depends on the season, the boat ride can be interesting or boring. I sometimes take this boat to go back to my apartment. smile.gif
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thanks for the suggestion ... edited my itinerary

i think i'll spend more time on universal studio osaka since i have more time for it and skip the firework for tokyo disneyland

so i'll wake up early , buy advance ticket and start queue at 8am for both

for skytree , i plan to go up and have an observation view , i think im going to allocate more time for it and purchase ticket in advance , if i reach skytree around lunch time , will i need to queue for a long time ?
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Even at 8am already got ppl line up in front but still ok. Skytree queue need 1-2 hours also cause I didn't buy in advance. They will give u a pre-ticket with fixed time for u to come back 1-2 hours later. So u can go shopping and come back later. Even when reach the time u go in, still need to Q to buy ticket doh.gif. I wanted to catch sunset view with Mt Fuji background but when I enter sky already dark sad.gif . U try buy in advance but I heard not easy for foreigners.
Oh ya, once u enter Skytree the lift will take u to the middle floor. Upper floor need to pay extra. Once u exit the lift, u can take the stairs down one floor with less crowd not so packed with Chinese tourist then later climb back up. If u have time u can try Landmark Tower at Yokohama.

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Even at 8am already got ppl line up in front but still ok. Skytree queue need 1-2 hours also cause I didn't buy in advance. They will give u a pre-ticket with fixed time for u to come back 1-2 hours later. So u can go shopping and come back later. Even when reach the time u go in, still need to Q to buy ticket  doh.gif. I wanted to catch sunset view with Mt Fuji background but when I enter sky already dark  sad.gif . U try buy in advance but I heard not easy for foreigners.
Oh ya, once u enter Skytree the lift will take u to the middle floor. Upper floor need to pay extra. Once u exit the lift, u can take the stairs down one floor with less crowd not so packed with Chinese tourist then later climb back up. If u have time u can try Landmark Tower at Yokohama.
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ok , ill try ask the hotel see whether can help me out on advance ticket or not , seems like the web ticket are all in japanese only ...

by the way , any significant difference of umeda sky building and tokyo skytree ?
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QUOTE(ping325 @ Jan 20 2015, 05:50 PM)
thanks didnt know there is a boat ride
is the boat same like this?

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3042.html
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look like a cyborg small submarine LOL

btw does gundam diver city look nice at night ??

where is the best restaurant of valentine dinner with rainbow bridge view ? =D  tongue.gif
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hahahah....demm to boat look so futuristic
anyway, never seen that one before
the one i saw was more like old style boat where u can dine one, maybe RC can help.

yes...nite is best cuz got gundam show
last time i went is around 7pm
maybe u can google "odaiba at night" to get a feel of it

there is few shopping mall nearby the bridge
n they have few restaurant facing the bridge


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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Jan 20 2015, 06:01 PM)
Yup thats the boat and you have to check the schedule as well. Depends on the season, the boat ride can be interesting or boring. I sometimes take this boat to go back to my apartment. smile.gif
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thanks ... should i go to skytree first early in the morning then take the boat to odaiba ? but how about shibuya ? lol
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ping325: i nvr tried b4, just a suggestion cuz i prefer the vintage look.
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edited full itinerary after some comment + info from here :

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thanks ... should i go to skytree first early in the morning then take the boat to odaiba ? but how about shibuya ? lol
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Not sure. Never been to odaiba. Skytree no need first thing in the morning gua. Maybe 2nd thing lol. Shibuya shopping area, nothing much for me except the famous crossroad and the Hachiko statue. See if u can find a window seat at the Starbucks above the crossing. U can google other nice spots to view the Shibuya crossing, i think in V5 RC sensei or somebody got mention before
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QUOTE(estcin @ Jan 20 2015, 06:01 PM)
Even at 8am already got ppl line up in front but still ok. Skytree queue need 1-2 hours also cause I didn't buy in advance. They will give u a pre-ticket with fixed time for u to come back 1-2 hours later. So u can go shopping and come back later. Even when reach the time u go in, still need to Q to buy ticket  doh.gif. I wanted to catch sunset view with Mt Fuji background but when I enter sky already dark  sad.gif . U try buy in advance but I heard not easy for foreigners.
Oh ya, once u enter Skytree the lift will take u to the middle floor. Upper floor need to pay extra. Once u exit the lift, u can take the stairs down one floor with less crowd not so packed with Chinese tourist then later climb back up. If u have time u can try Landmark Tower at Yokohama.
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do u guyz know bout tokyo tower hmm.gif , im more interested in it than the skytree brows.gif
i will be going on weekend
i read they allow us to use the staircase thumbup.gif
600+ steps and after completed... we will get a special certification/token as souvenir icon_idea.gif

so here is the question, do i need to queue for the entrance? like limited ticket?
im planing for the sunset view as well... i hope i wont miss it sweat.gif
and im not using the lift... walk and snap pix all the way flex.gif
more fun rite? hehehe
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do u guyz know bout tokyo tower  hmm.gif , im more interested in it than the skytree  brows.gif
i will be going on weekend
i read they allow us to use the staircase  thumbup.gif
600+ steps and after completed... we will get a special certification/token as souvenir  icon_idea.gif

so here is the question, do i need to queue for the entrance? like limited ticket?
im planing for the sunset view as well... i hope i wont miss it  sweat.gif
and im not using the lift... walk and snap pix all the way  flex.gif
more fun rite? hehehe
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Sorry never been to Tokyo Tower. I think someone mentioned an alternative site that is FOC
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Sorry never been to Tokyo Tower. I think someone mentioned an alternative site that is FOC
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and actually there is another tower which is nice and FREE...
i think it is called... Tokyo Metropolitan Tower

my Tower visiting is
Tokyo SkyTree -> snap outside
Tokyo Tower -> climb staircase and get the token as souvenir, then stay until night for the pink... mayb
Tokyo Metropolitan Tower -> Fuji VIEW... if im lucky

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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 20 2015, 07:58 PM)
y no tokyo tower... their "special" lighting is famous

and actually there is another tower which is nice and FREE...
i think it is called... Tokyo Metropolitan Tower

my Tower visiting is
Tokyo SkyTree -> snap outside
Tokyo Tower -> climb staircase and get the token as souvenir, then stay until night for the pink... mayb
Tokyo Metropolitan Tower -> Fuji VIEW... if im lucky
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U shud try Landmark Tower. Got giant Ferris Wheel beside and nice view of Mt Fuji during sunset where many cameraman booked the nice spot and wait with their tripods
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QUOTE(ping325 @ Jan 20 2015, 05:18 PM)
edited full itinerary after some comment + info from here :

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One question for you. Feb 7 Morning found out Sapporo Airport been closed due to heavy snow. Flight delay to 4pm.
What will you do? what is your backup plan?
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U shud try Landmark Tower. Got giant Ferris Wheel beside and nice view of Mt Fuji during sunset where many cameraman booked the nice spot and wait with their tripods
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Landmark Tower at Yokohama,
this trip my focus is oni Tokyo, Hakone and Fuji
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One question for you.  Feb 7 Morning found out Sapporo Airport been closed due to heavy snow.  Flight delay to 4pm.
What will you do? what is your backup plan?
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Good question. Last time my flight from Hokkaido to Tokyo delayed 3 hours due to snow. And I'm supposed to catch connecting flight from Tokyo to KL which is 6 hours later. Luckily still made but rush like hell with help from airport staff bring us through priority lane at customs. Next time will put connecting flight on next day to avoid snow storm
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One question for you.  Feb 7 Morning found out Sapporo Airport been closed due to heavy snow.  Flight delay to 4pm.
What will you do? what is your backup plan?
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yeah thats my concern as well...have to pray hard...based on statistic , tokyo to chitose via ANA earliest flight none get cancelled yet ... all is 10-11am onwards cancelled for the passed week

almost 7 out of 10 days got delay or cancelled due to snow storm...

peach airlines a bit worried ... it seems they cancelled the whole day if snow storm occurred...

both peach airlines and ana i book the earliest flight ... hopefully nothing goes wrong ...

else my backup plan is stay at chitose until delay flight and missout osaka first day itineary =(
or switch to puchase new ticket for ana if available...else really have to wait nothing to do

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QUOTE(ping325 @ Jan 20 2015, 08:53 PM)
yeah thats my concern as well...have to pray hard...based on statistic , tokyo to chitose via ANA earliest flight none get cancelled yet ... all is 10-11am onwards cancelled for the passed week

almost 7 out of 10 days got delay or cancelled due to snow storm...

peach airlines a bit worried ... it seems they cancelled the whole day if snow storm occurred...

both peach airlines and ana i book the earliest flight ... hopefully nothing goes wrong ...

else my backup plan is stay at chitose until delay flight and missout osaka first day itineary =(
or switch to puchase new ticket for ana if available...else really have to wait nothing to do
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your itineary very powerful, i'm oldman if follow ur itineary i think i will die after day 5.
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 20 2015, 08:58 PM)
y no tokyo tower... their "special" lighting is famous

and actually there is another tower which is nice and FREE...
i think it is called... Tokyo Metropolitan Tower

my Tower visiting is
Tokyo SkyTree -> snap outside
Tokyo Tower -> climb staircase and get the token as souvenir, then stay until night for the pink... mayb
Tokyo Metropolitan Tower -> Fuji VIEW... if im lucky
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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.
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thanks ... should i go to skytree first early in the morning then take the boat to odaiba ? but how about shibuya ? lol
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Here's my tips for you. Does your gf intends to shop for cosmetics? If yes, tell her to go to drug stores. It is all over Japan. I went to a few, one in Nishi-Shinjuku which has so many choices of cosmetics and certain things can't be bought in other drugstores. I shopped the most in Nishiki Market, Kyoto. There is one drugstore there that has the cheapest souveniers to buy back i.e. mirror, keychains, fridge magnets, money money come cat...each for 200yen only inclusive of tax. So when you do the tax refund, it's cheaper loh. And this drugstore has 100yen snack food too, consider cheap jor.

Purchase snacks + souvenirs + cosmetics above 5001yen (exclude tax) and you can do instant tax refund in that shop, just show your passport.

Cosmetics like Kose, Shiseido are cheap and should buy some la.


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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 21 2015, 09:57 AM)
Here's my tips for you. Does your gf intends to shop for cosmetics? If yes, tell her to go to drug stores. It is all over Japan. I went to a few, one in Nishi-Shinjuku which has so many choices of cosmetics and certain things can't be bought in other drugstores. I shopped the most in Nishiki Market, Kyoto. There is one drugstore there that has the cheapest souveniers to buy back i.e. mirror, keychains, fridge magnets, money money come cat...each for 200yen only inclusive of tax. So when you do the tax refund, it's cheaper loh. And this drugstore has 100yen snack food too, consider cheap jor.

Purchase snacks + souvenirs + cosmetics above 5001yen (exclude tax) and you can do instant tax refund in that shop, just show your passport.

Cosmetics like Kose, Shiseido are cheap and should buy some la.
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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
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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
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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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Tips on buying Burberry Black Label and Blue Label.
There is one Burberry in Omotesando...many floors blink.gif

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 smile.gif

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 smile.gif

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Tips on buying Burberry Black Label and Blue Label.
There is one Burberry in Ginza...many floors  blink.gif

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 smile.gif

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 smile.gif
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This kind of thing they have to discover by self. We insist homework here. Travel is about discover by self + homework + some regret feeling.
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This kind of thing they have to discover by self.  We insist homework here. Travel is about discover by self + homework + some regret feeling.
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This kind of thing they have to discover by self.  We insist homework here. Travel is about discover by self + homework + some regret feeling.
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This kind of thing they have to discover by self.  We insist homework here. Travel is about discover by self + homework + some regret feeling.
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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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QUOTE(ping325 @ Jan 20 2015, 05:24 PM)
edited full itinerary after some comment + info from here :

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Osaka itinerary :
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can't help you with parking in Otaru. Google map the area to get an idea
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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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 21 2015, 10:25 AM)
Tips on buying Burberry Black Label and Blue Label.
There is one Burberry in Ginza...many floors  blink.gif

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 smile.gif

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 smile.gif
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ah, almost forgotten about the tourist discount from Takashimaya
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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oh....meaning i cannot share my travel tips here la. then ok loh..
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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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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
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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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aiyooo....now my turn to be jealous! Have fun yah and please remember the adult channels! laugh.gif
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 21 2015, 11:25 AM)
Tips on buying Burberry Black Label and Blue Label.
There is one Burberry in Ginza...many floors  blink.gif

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 smile.gif

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 smile.gif
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Is that Burberry Ginza store still there?? I thought its close already?
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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aiyooo....now my turn to be jealous! Have fun yah and please remember the adult channels!  laugh.gif
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Is that Burberry Ginza store still there?? I thought its close already?
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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http://my.burberry.com/store-locator/?regi...JP&store=901708

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http://my.burberry.com/store-locator/?regi...JP&store=901708

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hahaha.......good one. Then I should just take a train 3 stops a way from my home "to heal my regret."
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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."
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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.
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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..
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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
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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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 smile.gif (do homework)
if u r up to challenge, u can try the famous icecream in the winter tongue.gif (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 tongue.gif
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 21 2015, 11:53 AM)
IT field? brows.gif
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 tongue.gif

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 smile.gif (do homework)
if u r up to challenge, u can try the famous icecream in the winter tongue.gif (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 tongue.gif
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music box, really regret didn't make one and bring back
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 21 2015, 11:53 AM)
IT field? brows.gif
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 tongue.gif

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 smile.gif (do homework)
if u r up to challenge, u can try the famous icecream in the winter tongue.gif (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 tongue.gif
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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 ...
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QUOTE(electron @ Jan 21 2015, 11:57 AM)
music box, really regret didn't make one and bring back
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for me it more like museum, can see and cant touch smile.gif
speaking of regret... i almost got myself russian egg music box wub.gif

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 ...
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hmm.gif im not too sure, for me it is jus average canal and i didnt stay until night
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 21 2015, 12:40 PM)
sorry, i type too fast just now cos my old itinerary says Ginza. the four floors burberry is in Omotesando
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IT field? brows.gif
Mori Tower seem not bad, and it open up until 25:00 during weekend...
IT is just a small dept I handle. smile.gif
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IT is just a small dept I handle. smile.gif
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i oni JB, Spork and Bangkok cry.gif
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thanks for the tips , added music box museum to my itineary =D
now is preparing kyoto full day itineary step by step ,bus + train in depth info...
later ill post in the afternoon ... correct me if got anything wrong , or got better alternative route ya =D
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 21 2015, 01:36 PM)
damn nice... able to get japan
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Well holiday and working in Japan is two totally different things.
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Well holiday and working in Japan is two totally different things.
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i totally understand u

my oversea job is jus project based, work for few weeks then chow
eveyday work until 1/2am then 8am continue again
WORST THAN JAIL kekeke slave type of works

but i think ur one still better brows.gif
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Hi there, just wonder what is the best way to enjoy the Shirakawago Winter Light Up Event as overnight there is not an option, fully booked. So, have to resort to a Day trip...
a) by Bus (Nohi Bus) from Takayama to Shirakawago? It is difficult to secure a bus ticket? From their website, can only do reservation by phone call? Also, their last return bus is scheduled at 17:20? Any other mode of transport other than Nohi esp while at Shirakawago.
b) by Private tour
Thanks in advance rclxms.gif
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Need to ask for some advice.

As initially Osaka and Kyoto were not part of my plan but since Nagoya flights are temporarily suspended I got no choice but to head there first before get back to my original plan.

I would love to know whether: -

a. Could we able to walk around Minami (Namba) - Doton, Mura and Shinsai with an entire day itinerary? As it is not my main place to visit for this trip, just want to make it quick and simple.

b. After Osaka, just do a quick drop to Arashi for half day before head back to my original plan - Nagoya? Is that Romance train worth a ride? Share with me your thoughts.

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QUOTE(qianlong @ Jan 21 2015, 01:10 PM)
Hi there, just wonder what is the best way to enjoy the Shirakawago Winter Light Up Event as overnight there is not an option, fully booked. So, have to resort to a Day trip...
a) by Bus (Nohi Bus) from Takayama to Shirakawago? It is difficult to secure a bus ticket? From their website, can only do reservation by phone call? Also, their last return bus is scheduled at 17:20? Any other mode of transport other than Nohi esp while at Shirakawago.
b) by Private tour
Thanks in advance  rclxms.gif
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I was there last week and i asked the Tourist information counter there. They said fully booked jor. Alot tours also sold out d... You can email to info-e@shirakawa-go.gr.jp see if they can still help you but my guess is no chance liao...
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QUOTE(aidono @ Jan 21 2015, 01:15 PM)
Need to ask for some advice.

As initially Osaka and Kyoto were not part of my plan but since Nagoya flights are temporarily suspended I got no choice but to head there first before get back to my original plan.

I would love to know whether: -

a. Could we able to walk around Minami (Namba) - Doton, Mura and Shinsai with an entire day itinerary? As it is not my main place to visit for this trip, just want to make it quick and simple.

b. After Osaka, just do a quick drop to Arashi for half day before head back to my original plan - Nagoya? Is that Romance train worth a ride? Share with me your thoughts.
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a and b are 2 separate days? If yes, then it is possible.
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QUOTE(aidono @ Jan 21 2015, 01:15 PM)
Need to ask for some advice.

As initially Osaka and Kyoto were not part of my plan but since Nagoya flights are temporarily suspended I got no choice but to head there first before get back to my original plan.

I would love to know whether: -

a. Could we able to walk around Minami (Namba) - Doton, Mura and Shinsai with an entire day itinerary? As it is not my main place to visit for this trip, just want to make it quick and simple.

b. After Osaka, just do a quick drop to Arashi for half day before head back to my original plan - Nagoya? Is that Romance train worth a ride? Share with me your thoughts.
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Answer to a. yes. It is all walking distance....Namba walk, Dotonbori (go at night), Kuromon Ichiba market, Shinsaibashi
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 21 2015, 01:17 PM)
I was there last week and i asked the Tourist information counter there. They said fully booked jor. Alot tours also sold out d...  You can email to info-e@shirakawa-go.gr.jp see if they can still help you but my guess is no chance liao...
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Cool, Thanks. So how you get there? Via bus from Takayama? or by tour? Did you manage to stay on for the Light Up?
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QUOTE(qianlong @ Jan 21 2015, 01:24 PM)
Cool, Thanks. So how you get there? Via bus from Takayama? or by tour? Did you manage to stay on for the Light Up?
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really too bad I couldn't see the lights up. My trip timing not ngam but still, very worth it. See the scenery also satisfied liao. but my guess is, if during light up, sure alot ppl and like no fun walk around ler with the crowds. Even onsen will be full of ppl. My timing was just perfect and not too many ppl. Can take so many photos!

Yeah, i took nohi bus from takayama. stayed one night in takayama too
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QUOTE(qianlong @ Jan 21 2015, 01:10 PM)
Hi there, just wonder what is the best way to enjoy the Shirakawago Winter Light Up Event as overnight there is not an option, fully booked. So, have to resort to a Day trip...
a) by Bus (Nohi Bus) from Takayama to Shirakawago? It is difficult to secure a bus ticket? From their website, can only do reservation by phone call? Also, their last return bus is scheduled at 17:20? Any other mode of transport other than Nohi esp while at Shirakawago.
b) by Private tour
Thanks in advance  rclxms.gif
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your only option now should be private taxi laugh.gif

not cheap ohhh.....RM1k
http://www.travelarrangejapan.com/item/spe...wa-go-light-up/

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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 21 2015, 02:18 PM)
a and b are 2 separate days? If yes, then it is possible.
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Yes, two separate days to counter my flight issues.

QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 21 2015, 02:22 PM)
Answer to a. yes. It is all walking distance....Namba walk, Dotonbori (go at night), Kuromon Ichiba market, Shinsaibashi
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How about (b)? Just a quick drop to Toge bridge, Tenryuji, Okochi, and Bamboo. Half day, then head straight to Nagoya, night sight seeing, rest and head else where again.

Worse come to worst, stay additional night at Nagoya since my main purpose was to Nagoya.

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QUOTE(qianlong @ Jan 21 2015, 01:10 PM)
Hi there, just wonder what is the best way to enjoy the Shirakawago Winter Light Up Event as overnight there is not an option, fully booked. So, have to resort to a Day trip...
a) by Bus (Nohi Bus) from Takayama to Shirakawago? It is difficult to secure a bus ticket? From their website, can only do reservation by phone call? Also, their last return bus is scheduled at 17:20? Any other mode of transport other than Nohi esp while at Shirakawago.
b) by Private tour
Thanks in advance  rclxms.gif
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i took a tour organized by the Nohi group
booked and paid online through their website

You don't need transport in Shirakawago itself actually
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QUOTE(ping325 @ Jan 21 2015, 12:38 PM)
thanks for the tips , added music box museum to my itineary =D
now is preparing kyoto full day itineary step by step ,bus + train in depth info...
later ill post in the afternoon ... correct me if got anything wrong , or got better alternative route ya =D
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To be honest, your time spent in Otaru is quite short
With the expected human traffic, you may not have time for much things to do there
Plan properly and have a list sorted by priority
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QUOTE(aidono @ Jan 21 2015, 01:33 PM)
Yes, two separate days to counter my flight issues.
How about (b)? Just a quick drop to Toge bridge, Tenryuji, Okochi, and Bamboo. Half day, then head straight to Nagoya, night sight seeing, rest and head else where again.

Worse come to worst, stay additional night at Nagoya since my main purpose was to Nagoya.
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for (b) half day at Arashiyama to me not enough... I spent there 1 day cos you need include time of walking, taking transport, eating...and during winter time 4pm dark dark liao like our malaysia 8pm
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QUOTE(electron @ Jan 21 2015, 02:35 PM)
i took a tour organized by the Nohi group
booked and paid online through their website

You don't need transport in Shirakawago itself actually
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Depends where you want to go. If you are to Toyamake house, you need to get a cab or bus.

To explore entire Gokayama, that's the challenge.
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 21 2015, 02:37 PM)
for (b) half day at Arashiyama to me not enough... I spent there 1 day cos you need include time of walking, taking transport, eating...and during winter time 4pm dark dark liao like our malaysia 8pm
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Spring time I am targeting.

As a backpacker, I can explore pretty fast and we will discard off those eating place like Komichi and Yoshimura.

If sweet time to take picture then maybe take longer.

That is why I am wondering whether worth to take a way route using the Romance train before walk back to Arashiyama station and head back to Nagoya.

Lets put it this way.

Earlier train from Osaka to Kyoto (1.5 hours train) start do the things, bla bla bla then Arashi to Nagoya (2 hours train). Targeted to reach Nagoya about 6-7 PM

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QUOTE(aidono @ Jan 21 2015, 01:42 PM)
Spring time I am targeting.

As a backpacker, I can explore pretty fast and we will discard off those eating place like Komichi and Yoshimura.

If sweet time to take picture then maybe take longer.

That is why I am wondering whether worth to take a way route using the Romance train before walk back to Arashiyama station and head back to Nagoya.

Lets put it this way.

Earlier train from Osaka to Kyoto (1.5 hours train) start do the things, bla bla bla then Arashi to Nagoya (2 hours train). Targeted to reach Nagoya about 6-7 PM
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osaka st to kyoto only 30mins on rapid service
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QUOTE(aidono @ Jan 21 2015, 01:42 PM)
Spring time I am targeting.

As a backpacker, I can explore pretty fast and we will discard off those eating place like Komichi and Yoshimura.

If sweet time to take picture then maybe take longer.

That is why I am wondering whether worth to take a way route using the Romance train before walk back to Arashiyama station and head back to Nagoya.

Lets put it this way.

Earlier train from Osaka to Kyoto (1.5 hours train) start do the things, bla bla bla then Arashi to Nagoya (2 hours train). Targeted to reach Nagoya about 6-7 PM
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It is do-able smile.gif
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QUOTE(terryykf @ Jan 21 2015, 09:41 AM)
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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This have to depent the question. Question about shopping stuff. NO.
Complicated stuff since when I never give offer to help.

Shopping tips....
This have to do your self or miss it then regret also part of Traveling. This mean your homework do not full enough.


QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 21 2015, 12:32 PM)
your only option now should be private taxi  laugh.gif

not cheap ohhh.....RM1k
http://www.travelarrangejapan.com/item/spe...wa-go-light-up/
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Beside Nohi Bus. Still got another Option. 100% not taxi. I won't give direct answer. Not my way.

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im thinking to skip Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden after i read a review at tripadvisor "tree without leaf, large area of yellowish grass" despite my hotel is jus 10mins walking distances sad.gif

i know it is famous during cherry bloosom... but but... the landscape without color is jus not interested to me
if there is still snow, im happy to spent my whole day there... now it seem like an empty desert
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 21 2015, 02:23 PM)
im thinking to skip Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden after i read a review at tripadvisor "tree without leaf, large area of yellowish grass" despite my hotel is jus 10mins walking distances sad.gif

i know it is famous during cherry bloosom... but but... the landscape without color is jus not interested to me
if there is still snow, im happy to spent my whole day there... now it seem like an empty desert
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i went there early of dec although i know the autumn leaves have fallen. Spent about 2 hrs there despite my initial plan of only 1 hour. Maybe now the trees totally botak
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 21 2015, 02:30 PM)
i went there early of dec although i know the autumn leaves have fallen. Spent about 2 hrs there despite my initial plan of only 1 hour. Maybe now the trees totally botak
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yalor... now im still 15 16
am still trying to convince myself, botak is pretty blush.gif
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 21 2015, 01:34 PM)
yalor... now im still 15 16
am still trying to convince myself, botak is pretty  blush.gif
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Regret is part of Travelling
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never regret when traveling, trying to keep up wit the mood

and i used to travel solo
if the place i like... i can spent my whole day out there freezing... yes... i did tat... pretty crazy
and if the place i dont like... i just snap picture from outside... dont even wan to buy ticket going inside...
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 21 2015, 02:45 PM)
osaka st to kyoto only 30mins on rapid service
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 21 2015, 02:47 PM)
It is do-able  smile.gif
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Yes, finally I settle my flight problem.

The higher time frame is to ensure shall there are any delay in this and that.

Anyone here been to Akiyoshidai before?
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My Kyoto Side In Depth Itinerary
-6am sunrise , 5pm sunset

Staying at Kyoto tower hotel which is also kyoto station

Place to visit:
kinkakuji gold temple – north
Higashiyama District - East
Arashiyama bamboo forest –west north

Itinerary:
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1st Question to ask : should i carry my luggage all the time , or should i put at kyoto shinkansen station or put at hotel.
I worried the hotel not allow me to put the luggage and worried shinkansen there dont have place to store my big luggage (20kg luggage)

2nd Question : should i depart around 6 instead of 7 ? just to be safe to not missed the last shinkansen which is 930pm
3rd Question : Is it all bus ticket or shinkanse or train ticket no need to buy in advance and just purchase directly on the spot?



Please Guide or help or comment about my itineary if need any fix electron lucaswjk RegentCid

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QUOTE(ping325 @ Jan 21 2015, 03:26 PM)
My Kyoto Side In Depth Itinerary
-6am sunrise , 5pm sunset

Staying at Kyoto tower hotel which is also kyoto station

Place to visit:
kinkakuji gold temple – north
Higashiyama District - East
Arashiyama bamboo forest –west north

Itinerary:
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «


1st Question to ask : should i carry my luggage all the time , or should i put at kyoto shinkansen station or put at hotel.
I worried the hotel not allow me to put the luggage and worried shinkansen there dont have place to store my big luggage (20kg luggage)

2nd Question : should i depart around 6 instead of 7 ? just to be safe to not missed the last shinkansen which is 930pm
3rd Question : Is it all bus ticket or shinkanse or train ticket no need to buy in advance and just purchase directly on the spot?



Please Guide or help or comment about my itineary if need any fix electron lucaswjk RegentCid
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if you plan to build some nice muscles, then yes, you should bring the luggage along tongue.gif
carrying luggage up-down bus and trains and inside train station.... your luggage must be quite small and light
it's not all flat roads all the way
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QUOTE(electron @ Jan 21 2015, 03:40 PM)
if you plan to build some nice muscles, then yes, you should bring the luggage along  tongue.gif
carrying luggage up-down bus and trains and inside train station.... your luggage must be quite small and light
it's not all flat roads all the way
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all right , i think ill put my luggage in the shinkansen there after check out and purchase ticket for 930pm in the morning , so when i back from higashiyama , i just take the bag and take shinkansen
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jan 21 2015, 02:14 PM)
Beside Nohi Bus. Still got another Option. 100% not taxi.  I won't give direct answer. Not my way.
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Are you referring to Kaetsuno Bus from Takaoka Station?
Found their special bus service...but reservation only by call?
http://www.kaetsunou.co.jp/sekaiisan/rinjiunkou.pdf
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QUOTE(ping325 @ Jan 21 2015, 03:26 PM)

Hmm, why dont you take karasuma line and stop at kitaoji, short walk to bus terminal and take us to kinkakuji michi? Kinkakuji opens at 9am by the way
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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..
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Lol, got photo album to share?

P/S: Anyway, April 14-24... See who is around that time maybe can meet up.

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QUOTE(qianlong @ Jan 21 2015, 02:45 PM)
Are you referring to Kaetsuno Bus from Takaoka Station?
Found their special bus service...but reservation only by call?
http://www.kaetsunou.co.jp/sekaiisan/rinjiunkou.pdf
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One of option but not the best.


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QUOTE(ZeroSP @ Jan 21 2015, 04:09 PM)
Lol, got photo album to share?

P/S: Anyway, April 14-24... See who is around that time maybe can meet up.
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Can bring you into Japan version Kedah state. Full of padi field. Back to 1930 rise of Japan industrial age.
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One of option but not the best.
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And the best option goes to... Drum roll...... Any hint? Tq! smile.gif
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Lol, got photo album to share?

P/S: Anyway, April 14-24... See who is around that time maybe can meet up.
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hmm...if kyoto itinerary no problem,i'll use it
now is osaka side details itinerary :


Osaka In Depth
-6am sunrise , 5pm sunset

Place to visit & Operating hours :
Universal Studio Osaka( 9am - 8pm)
BREAD & COFFEE LeBRESSO -- Ajiharacho, Tennoji-ku (9am - 7pm)
Umeda Sky Building ( 10am-10pm )
Hep Five Ferris Wheel ( 11am – 11pm )
Osaka kaiyukan aquarium ( 10am—8pm )
Osaka Castle ( if got time )

Details Itinerary (inside spoiler ) :
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correct me if got anything wrong nod.gif nod.gif


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I realize most Malaysian travel only to the big cities like Osaka, Tokyo, Hokkaido etc.

So many other places that yet to venture. Sighs.
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I realize most Malaysian travel only to the big cities like Osaka, Tokyo, Hokkaido etc.

So many other places that yet to venture. Sighs.
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I realize most Malaysian travel only to the big cities like Osaka, Tokyo, Hokkaido etc.

So many other places that yet to venture. Sighs.
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Easy to hard. Big City got most complete transport.
20 years ago I also start from Big City.

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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jan 21 2015, 05:38 PM)
Very near to Golden Holiday. If one more week later then will be my holiday. 

Can bring you into Japan version Kedah state. Full of padi field.  Back to 1930 rise of Japan industrial age.
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Ah yea, one more day then it is Golden Week.

QUOTE(sacwoc @ Jan 21 2015, 06:14 PM)
I think I am around if not travelling... smile.gif
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Haha ok, can intro some nice food then.




Anyway, finally can fly ANA to Narita from KUL. Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, starting September 2015 though.

http://www.ana.co.jp/eng/aboutana/press/2014/150121.html

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QUOTE(wyen @ Jan 21 2015, 07:45 PM)
I like Kyoto and Hiroshima. Don't really like Tokyo, too crowded  biggrin.gif
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Osaka flights are ridiculous travelling from midnight to next morning 5. Sob sob T.T

QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jan 21 2015, 07:49 PM)
Easy to hard. Big City got most complete transport.
20 years ago I also start from Big City.
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Notice that there are changes in certain JR rail. Some discontinue, poor thing.

Maybe different people have different perception. Most of my friends, Tokyo Tokyo and Tokyo. I like so speechless and most engage tour guide either by Apple (if not mistaken) or some other tour company.

My point of view, young do the hard one first. When you are older, do the easier area biggrin.gif
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anyone here know how to purchase tokyo skytree ticket in advance ?
the website is all in japanese and need to register to get advance ticket =(

between umeda sky tower , sapporo tv tower , tokyo tower and tokyo skytree
which view is the best ? im thinking to go for night view

i found out umeda sky building the escalator there very special


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ok , ill try ask the hotel see whether can help me out on advance ticket or not , seems like the web ticket are all in japanese only ...

by the way , any significant difference of umeda sky building and tokyo skytree ?
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QUOTE(ping325 @ Jan 22 2015, 10:31 AM)
anyone here know how to purchase tokyo skytree ticket in advance ?
the website is all in japanese and need to register to get advance ticket =(

between umeda sky tower , sapporo tv tower , tokyo tower and tokyo skytree
which view is the best ? im thinking to go for night view

i found out umeda sky building the escalator there very special
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http://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/

Advance ticket only can be purchase with CC issued in Japan.

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I would advice on checking the crowd index for Disneyland/Sea. This could help you plan either to buy the ticket on the spot or online or even to go on particular day. This is just an indicator, not the exact crowd index.

http://tdrnavi.jp/forecast/disneyland?lang=en

To buy the ticket online, you need to register with the tokyo disney resort online. Bought mine thru online last year and just print out the ticket.

http://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/
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QUOTE(ping325 @ Jan 22 2015, 10:31 AM)
anyone here know how to purchase tokyo skytree ticket in advance ?
the website is all in japanese and need to register to get advance ticket =(

between umeda sky tower , sapporo tv tower , tokyo tower and tokyo skytree
which view is the best ? im thinking to go for night view

i found out umeda sky building the escalator there very special
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if in sapporo, you can consider the JR tower. Taller than the TV tower
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http://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/

Advance ticket only can be purchase with CC issued in Japan.
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or csn be purchase with skytree linked hotel,
some include as complementary pass
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QUOTE(ping325 @ Jan 22 2015, 09:31 AM)
anyone here know how to purchase tokyo skytree ticket in advance ?
the website is all in japanese and need to register to get advance ticket =(

between umeda sky tower , sapporo tv tower , tokyo tower and tokyo skytree
which view is the best ? im thinking to go for night view

i found out umeda sky building the escalator there very special
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Umeda Sky Tower for night View was excellent but not the best of the best.

Sapporo side Sapporo Tv Tower ...good rank but Not excellent or The best of the best.

Tokyo Tower & Sky Tree excellent but not the best of the best.



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Umeda Sky Tower for night View was excellent but not the best of the best.

Sapporo side Sapporo Tv Tower ...good rank but Not excellent or The best of the best.

Tokyo Tower & Sky Tree excellent but not the best of the best.
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lol , seems like hinting something ... which is the best in japan? tongue.gif tongue.gif

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I'm so sick now and been sick since the past two days. That explains the absence of me in this thread. I really don't know how I can make it through for my next week's trip and it is winter. Sucks to be sick now. Oh well, I did fall sick when I was in Beijing last year's winter.

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Anyway, I haven't been doing a lot of homework and kinda giving up already. So, I will just wake up and decide where to go. rclxub.gif

Back to this thread, I read from page 1 to 7 and I saw some disagreements in between. Please be mindful that the purpose for a thread to exist is to discuss and help each other. What is the point of being so harsh for those newcomers? While I don't agree on spoonfeeding but come on, talk about shopping is not welcomed? I certainly don't agree on this and will not tolerate.

RegentCid, this is not the first time I'm seeing such replies from you and I did receive reports for you hostile attitude as well. This is not the kind of attitude or discussion we are encouraging here.

Take note and have a nice day.
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QUOTE(ping325 @ Jan 22 2015, 01:03 PM)
lol , seems like hinting something ... which is the best in japan?  tongue.gif  tongue.gif
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The best night view in whole Japan only 3 spot. 1 at Hakodate 1 at Hiroshima 1 at Sapporo
About Osaka , Tokyo and Sapporo i already give u a hint which is the spot u mention was not the best of the best. Some are excellent some are normal but not the best spot.

You cna stick to your plan which is normal to excellent form my point of view. Or you are perfectionist then you can continue dig more homework.

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QUOTE(fruitie @ Jan 22 2015, 01:05 PM)
RegentCid, this is not the first time I'm seeing such replies from you and I did receive reports for you hostile attitude as well. This is not the kind of attitude or discussion we are encouraging here.

Take note and have a nice day.
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I don;t really care what they said to me. I will still stick my way which is you want the best answer u have to show me u are doing the homework well enough.

Like you want to taste a Michelin 3 star food first you have to work hard earn enough of cash. Same as goes to me. U want my Michelin 3 Star answer you have to show me your very very hardworking homework.



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I don;t really care what they said to me. I will still stick my way whci is you want the best answer u have to show me u are doing the homework well enough. 

Like you want to taste a Michelin 3 star food first you have to work hard earn enough of cash. Same as goes to me. U want my Michelin 3 Star answer you have to show me your very very hardworking homework.
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Mind you, this is a discussion thread and not RC's thread. Let me put this straight and hope this goes into your head.
If it is really difficult to carry on with a friendly and polite discussion, I really see no point of continuing this thread. smile.gif

We are here to discuss and appreciate your effort but being pushy and harsh on the forummers, I don't think it is really that nice.
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QUOTE(fruitie @ Jan 22 2015, 02:05 PM)
I'm so sick now and been sick since the past two days. That explains the absence of me in this thread. I really don't know how I can make it through for my next week's trip and it is winter. Sucks to be sick now. Oh well, I did fall sick when I was in Beijing last year's winter.

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Anyway, I haven't been doing a lot of homework and kinda giving up already. So, I will just wake up and decide where to go. rclxub.gif

Back to this thread, I read from page 1 to 7 and I saw some disagreements in between. Please be mindful that the purpose for a thread to exist is to discuss and help each other. What is the point of being so harsh for those newcomers? While I don't agree on spoonfeeding but come on, talk about shopping is not welcomed? I certainly don't agree on this and will not tolerate.

RegentCid, this is not the first time I'm seeing such replies from you and I did receive reports for you hostile attitude as well. This is not the kind of attitude or discussion we are encouraging here.

Take note and have a nice day.
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I hope you get well soon 😊

I'm still studying and preparing for my trip in coming March, and get confuse everytime I get new info 😬

Been in and out to Japan for many many times doesn't mean that you know everything. Everyone is here to discuss, to share the knowledge from their trips. We might not know a lot of things but we are willing to ask and learn. Everytime when I see harsh reply from him, I kept quite and dare not to ask anymore. Well, I hope everyone can still share their tips from their Japan trips. Sharing is Caring 😁
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QUOTE(fruitie @ Jan 22 2015, 01:25 PM)
Mind you, this is a discussion thread and not RC's thread. Let me put this straight and hope this goes into your head.
If it is really difficult to carry on with a friendly and polite discussion, I really see no point of continuing this thread. smile.gif

We are here to discuss and appreciate your effort but being pushy and harsh on the forummers, I don't think it is really that nice.
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Alot forumer here been push out by me. Can ask them how's excellent was their trips. No pain no gain.
Push you harsh on homework ...at the ends the gain benefit was you not me.
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Truthfully, I got alot of my homework done through tripadvisor cos no matter how silly were my questions, sure got ppl reply me one...
And those who replied me were Japanese, so I guess they know better.
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QUOTE(fruitie @ Jan 22 2015, 02:25 PM)
Mind you, this is a discussion thread and not RC's thread. Let me put this straight and hope this goes into your head.
If it is really difficult to carry on with a friendly and polite discussion, I really see no point of continuing this thread. smile.gif

We are here to discuss and appreciate your effort but being pushy and harsh on the forummers, I don't think it is really that nice.
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To be fair, i believe the comment made by RC regarding to the shopping was in jest and most of us took it lightly..especially the regret in travelling part.
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QUOTE(terryykf @ Jan 22 2015, 01:28 PM)
I hope you get well soon 😊

I'm still studying and preparing for my trip in coming March, and get confuse everytime I get new info 😬

Been in and out to Japan for many many times doesn't mean that you know everything. Everyone is here to discuss, to share the knowledge from their trips. We might not know a lot of things but we are willing to ask and learn. Everytime when I see harsh reply from him, I kept quite and dare not to ask anymore. Well, I hope everyone can still share their tips from their Japan trips. Sharing is Caring 😁
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You must understand push you harsh , final gain was you. Imagine u now at Japan. one small mistake will ends u alot of money and time. Plus most of you guys goes at Winter. The daylight was less. Night goes at 4pm. Every minute was counting. With thick homework i asking you guys doing will making ur errors down to minimum most.
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QUOTE(terryykf @ Jan 22 2015, 02:28 PM)
I hope you get well soon 😊

I'm still studying and preparing for my trip in coming March, and get confuse everytime I get new info 😬

Been in and out to Japan for many many times doesn't mean that you know everything. Everyone is here to discuss, to share the knowledge from their trips. We might not know a lot of things but we are willing to ask and learn. Everytime when I see harsh reply from him, I kept quite and dare not to ask anymore. Well, I hope everyone can still share their tips from their Japan trips. Sharing is Caring 😁
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Thanks, still hoping for the best now. Took piles of water, orange juice and medicine to expedite my recovery process. doh.gif

Anyway, this is just an open discussion and not intending to create more flames. smile.gif

QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jan 22 2015, 02:31 PM)
Alot forumer here been push out by me. Can ask them how's excellent was their trips. No pain no gain.  
Push you harsh on homework ...at the ends the gain benefit was you not me.
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That aside, your attitude can be further improved. Just be polite. You should have learned a lot of Japanese culture, for a Japan veteran traveller unlike us. smile.gif

QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 22 2015, 02:35 PM)
Truthfully, I got alot of my homework done through tripadvisor cos no matter how silly were my questions, sure got ppl reply me one...
And those who replied me were Japanese, so I guess they know better.
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Yes, I Googled and everything pointed to TripAdvisor, though I have not posted any question there but their comments were helpful. Only things which I'm not clear or not sure, I will ask at this thread. smile.gif

QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 22 2015, 02:35 PM)
To be fair, i believe the comment made by RC regarding to the shopping was in jest and most of us took it lightly..especially the regret in travelling part.
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You wouldn't know how many already got offended with that and that was just an example. There are many more which I'm lazy to quote. smile.gif

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ermmm....sorry for asking this....but can i still share some shopping tips? icon_question.gif
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I'm so sick now and been sick since the past two days. That explains the absence of me in this thread. I really don't know how I can make it through for my next week's trip and it is winter. Sucks to be sick now. Oh well, I did fall sick when I was in Beijing last year's winter.

cry.gif

Anyway, I haven't been doing a lot of homework and kinda giving up already. So, I will just wake up and decide where to go. rclxub.gif

Back to this thread, I read from page 1 to 7 and I saw some disagreements in between. Please be mindful that the purpose for a thread to exist is to discuss and help each other. What is the point of being so harsh for those newcomers? While I don't agree on spoonfeeding but come on, talk about shopping is not welcomed? I certainly don't agree on this and will not tolerate.

RegentCid, this is not the first time I'm seeing such replies from you and I did receive reports for you hostile attitude as well. This is not the kind of attitude or discussion we are encouraging here.

Take note and have a nice day.
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protecting urself for not doing homework?
dont worry this thread is very lenient toward women, i can spoonfeed with my limited homework wub.gif

well, actually we hardly cares if men ask tongue.gif hehehe
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now some spoonfeed on food... my limited homework
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nvm la , RC tell u some , then dont tell u some , hint u some but not give u answer ... make me tempted and dig more to know more and more homework LOL

my whole trip most concern is sapporo to osaka flight , and tokyo last day itinerary , how big are the chances optiontown will approve the flight change ?

my original date is february 14 night 11:59PM
divert to february 15 night 11:59PM

if success will have more time on tokyo ... now felt 2 days for tokyo is totally not enough and have to sacrifice some places =( =(

this is my first time to japan and cross 4 state LOL osaka , hokkaido , kyoto , tokyo
really felt im a superman , need do some stamina train before GO LOL
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 22 2015, 02:51 PM)
protecting urself for not doing homework?
dont worry this thread is very lenient toward women, i can spoonfeed with my limited homework  wub.gif

well, actually we hardly cares if men ask tongue.gif hehehe
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now some spoonfeed on food... my limited homework
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Omg!!! Now I'm worry about the queing time 😂😂😂

Thanks a lot for giving us tips where to eat in Tokyo.
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ermmm....sorry for asking this....but can i still share some shopping tips?  icon_question.gif
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Yes. You can go ahead. Is your right. But the way I post will be hint style. So people will do homework dig it. When you do homework u memorize it more.

IF you directly give answer just like that. You can ask him one month later he sure forget
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 22 2015, 02:50 PM)
ermmm....sorry for asking this....but can i still share some shopping tips?  icon_question.gif
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I don't see a problem. smile.gif

QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 22 2015, 02:51 PM)
protecting urself for not doing homework?
dont worry this thread is very lenient toward women, i can spoonfeed with my limited homework  wub.gif

well, actually we hardly cares if men ask tongue.gif hehehe
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now some spoonfeed on food... my limited homework
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No, I'm not. Like I said, I really don't really bother anymore, it makes me more confused now and my brain can't think straight anymore. tongue.gif
So, just let it be and thanks for your makan tips. I was still thinking to go to which shop in Tsukiji, now I have more idea. Was thinking to just go into any shop that has lesser crowd. I heard any shop there is good. 2 hours of Daiwa, I'm really thinking hard now. tongue.gif
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QUOTE(ping325 @ Jan 22 2015, 02:53 PM)
nvm la , RC tell u some , then dont tell u some , hint u some but not give u answer ... make me tempted and dig more to know more and more homework LOL

my whole trip most concern is sapporo to osaka flight , and tokyo last day itinerary , how big are the chances optiontown will approve the flight change ?

my original date is february 14 night 11:59PM
divert to february 15 night 11:59PM

if success will have more time on tokyo ... now felt 2 days for tokyo is totally not enough and have to sacrifice some places =( =(

this is my first time to japan and cross 4 state LOL osaka , hokkaido , kyoto , tokyo
really felt im a superman , need do some stamina train before GO LOL
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you really keng lor...cross so many and so far. mine also alot d...plus takayama and shirakawa-go....it was sooo tiring! for me 1st timer in Japan, really got confuse on the train platform departures. No matter how good your homework, you really have to ask ppl there to be sure which train to take.
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Alot forumer here been push out by me. Can ask them how's excellent was their trips. No pain no gain. 
Push you harsh on homework ...at the ends the gain benefit was you not me.
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well there is a few point i really support u...

in this thread... there r so many ppl ask for beating...
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1) hei im going to tokyo, can gv me 7day itinerary?
--> tokyo can do so many thing, how we know wat is ur interest?
r u able to stay in akihabara 7days? everyday queue to see akb??

2) where to stay in tokyo?
--> i prefer to answer stay in internet cafe or love hotel

3) how much to bring?
--> if we said 10million yen, r u able todo it?
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QUOTE(ping325 @ Jan 22 2015, 01:53 PM)
nvm la , RC tell u some , then dont tell u some , hint u some but not give u answer ... make me tempted and dig more to know more and more homework LOL

my whole trip most concern is sapporo to osaka flight , and tokyo last day itinerary , how big are the chances optiontown will approve the flight change ?

my original date is february 14 night 11:59PM
divert to february 15 night 11:59PM

if success will have more time on tokyo ... now felt 2 days for tokyo is totally not enough and have to sacrifice some places =( =(

this is my first time to japan and cross 4 state LOL osaka , hokkaido , kyoto , tokyo
really felt im a superman , need do some stamina train before GO LOL
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Ok la...Since you do homework so much. I give u one answer.

Sapporo side...Best Night view will be Mt Moiwa. Whole Entire Sapporo City night view.
How to go was very easy. But I want you to do the homework. If can approach by many ways.
Hint:
Start at JR Sapporo Station:
Subway + Tram + cable car


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who is the 2 friend here that is going to kyoto on jan 1-3?

pls pm whatsapp number for contact/gathering?
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I don't see a problem. smile.gif
No, I'm not. Like I said, I really don't really bother anymore, it makes me more confused now and my brain can't think straight anymore. tongue.gif
So, just let it be and thanks for your makan tips. I was still thinking to go to which shop in Tsukiji, now I have more idea. Was thinking to just go into any shop that has lesser crowd. I heard any shop there is good. 2 hours of Daiwa, I'm really thinking hard now. tongue.gif
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Get well soon, fruitie! take those soluble vitamin c 1 tablet every night before you go Japan. I did that too cos i worry flu when go there. And you really need a long john, outer wear wool or fleece, turtleneck the best and a good down jacket. Uniqlo down jacket works well for me and I only wore two layers inside for the whole trip.
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 22 2015, 03:00 PM)
well there is a few point i really support u...

in this thread... there r so many ppl ask for beating...
eg....

1) hei im going to tokyo, can gv me 7day itinerary?
--> tokyo can do so many thing, how we know wat is ur interest?
r u able to stay in akihabara 7days? everyday queue to see akb??

2) where to stay in tokyo?
--> i prefer to answer stay in internet cafe or love hotel

3) how much to bring?
--> if we said 10million yen, r u able todo it?
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Those kind of questions surely ask to get whack one. No need RC also alot in here will whack. Sometimes it's just hard to do "homework" when you don't even know what to search for. We're not 24/7 sitting in front of the PC to read all about Japan.


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QUOTE(frozzbyte @ Jan 22 2015, 03:09 PM)
Those kind of questions surely ask to get whack one. No need RC also alot in here will whack. Sometimes it's just hard to do "homework" when you don't even know what to search for. We're not 24/7 sitting in front of the PC to read all about Japan.
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There are some websites posted at the first post. Japan Travel Guide is an excellent place to start, then you will slowly know what to ask, etc.
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QUOTE(frozzbyte @ Jan 22 2015, 02:09 PM)
Those kind of questions surely ask to get whack one. No need RC also alot in here will whack. Sometimes it's just hard to do "homework" when you don't even know what to search for. We're not 24/7 sitting in front of the PC to read all about Japan.
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Japan Guide already give u the kick start info. It was not detail enough. But u alreay done homework. You already got basic info. U know where u standing
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 22 2015, 03:07 PM)
Get well soon, fruitie! take those soluble vitamin c 1 tablet every night before you go Japan. I did that too cos i worry flu when go there. And you really need a long john, outer wear wool or fleece, turtleneck the best and a good down jacket. Uniqlo down jacket works well for me and I only wore two layers inside for the whole trip.
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Alright, will take note of that. thumbup.gif
Yeah, basically I'm just recycling my clothes that I used in Beijing winter, heard the places I will go will not be that cold compared to Beijing.
I used to wear only two layers (one layer of clothes + winter jacket)in Beijing but will wear three layers now since I'm not that well. Just bought another jacket yesterday from Uniqlo.

QUOTE(frozzbyte @ Jan 22 2015, 03:09 PM)
Those kind of questions surely ask to get whack one. No need RC also alot in here will whack. Sometimes it's just hard to do "homework" when you don't even know what to search for. We're not 24/7 sitting in front of the PC to read all about Japan.
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Yeah, that kind of questions really make people angry. I think even in any other thread. tongue.gif
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I don't see a problem. smile.gif
No, I'm not. Like I said, I really don't really bother anymore, it makes me more confused now and my brain can't think straight anymore. tongue.gif
So, just let it be and thanks for your makan tips. I was still thinking to go to which shop in Tsukiji, now I have more idea. Was thinking to just go into any shop that has lesser crowd. I heard any shop there is good. 2 hours of Daiwa, I'm really thinking hard now. tongue.gif
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seriously, if u r going to choose sushidai...
u have to stay in tsukiji/ginza area
wakeup 4am, queue at 4:30am

and let say u able to stay 2nite, u can join the tuna auction
wake 3am queue at 3:30am

extra... on weekday, ur queue is shorter by 30mins tongue.gif

no need daiwa, better to choose Yamazaki tongue.gif
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Lol, got photo album to share?

P/S: Anyway, April 14-24... See who is around that time maybe can meet up.
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my photo album all in my FB...but if i'm permitted, I can post this...make u all jealous abit tongue.gif :

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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jan 22 2015, 02:59 PM)
Yes. You can go ahead. Is your right.  But the way I post will be hint style.  So people will do homework dig it. When you do homework u memorize it more.

IF you directly give answer just like that. You can ask him one month later he sure forget
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Ok, i try do hint style. and the adult channels are ok, right? laugh.gif
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my photo album all in my FB...but if i'm permitted, I can post this...make u all jealous abit  tongue.gif  :

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sweet wub.gif

and so many sweater... i planned to bring 1 for 8days sweat.gif
ur luggage sure overload
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 22 2015, 03:24 PM)
my photo album all in my FB...but if i'm permitted, I can post this...make u all jealous abit  tongue.gif  :

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that is fushimi inari shrine right? how you manage to get no one else in that frame..you walked further inside?

QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 22 2015, 03:29 PM)
Ok, i try do hint style. and the adult channels are ok, right?  laugh.gif
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that one no need hint, just direct laugh.gif

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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 22 2015, 03:30 PM)
sweet  wub.gif

and so many sweater... i planned to bring 1 for 8days sweat.gif
ur luggage sure overload
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you will be surprise, I only bring one backpack for clothes.....not enuf clothes, can wash there mah. The Uniqlo jacket can fold into very small.
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 22 2015, 03:20 PM)
seriously, if u r going to choose sushidai...
u have to stay in tsukiji/ginza area
wakeup 4am, queue at 4:30am

and let say u able to stay 2nite, u can join the tuna auction
wake 3am queue at 3:30am

extra... on weekday, ur queue is shorter by 30mins tongue.gif

no need daiwa, better to choose Yamazaki tongue.gif
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No no... I will not. I will go there around 7 or 8. I still need precious rest wei.
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 22 2015, 03:30 PM)
that is fushimi inari shrine right? how you manage to get no one else in that frame..you walked further inside?
that one no need hint, just direct  laugh.gif
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yes, fushimi inari shrine. you walk upper ahead, then got two lanes, one for going up and one for going down. We quickly walk to the going down lane. we waited until no one walking down then quickly shoot this. Not easy and requires alot of patience.
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Ok, i try do hint style. and the adult channels are ok, right?  laugh.gif
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sorry to disappoint u...
all the guyz here have at least watch it few dozen times, and named a few star
no need to pay... all XXX download

and regard the adult stuff, the only thing worth is the BOOKs
ok la... enuf for today, dont wan to teach u so many naughty stuff
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 22 2015, 03:30 PM)
that is fushimi inari shrine right? how you manage to get no one else in that frame..you walked further inside?
that one no need hint, just direct  laugh.gif
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yes, fushimi inari shrine. you walk upper ahead, then got two lanes, one for going up and one for going down. We quickly walk to the going down lane. we waited until no one walking down then quickly shoot this. Not easy and requires alot of patience.


which corner to take this perfect pic, pls go try out yourself. I cannot pinpoint you directly one icon_idea.gif

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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 22 2015, 03:36 PM)
sorry to disappoint u...
all the guyz here have at least watch it few dozen times, and named a few star
no need to pay... all XXX download

and regard the adult stuff, the only thing worth is the BOOKs
ok la... enuf for today, dont wan to teach u so many naughty stuff
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the books i also got buy drool.gif
my tips are for the ladies who have nvr seen adult channels before....hahah
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QUOTE(fruitie @ Jan 22 2015, 03:13 PM)
Alright, will take note of that. thumbup.gif
Yeah, basically I'm just recycling my clothes that I used in Beijing winter, heard the places I will go will not be that cold compared to Beijing.
I used to wear only two layers (one layer of clothes + winter jacket)in Beijing but will wear three layers now since I'm not that well. Just bought another jacket yesterday from Uniqlo.
Yeah, that kind of questions really make people angry. I think even in any other thread. tongue.gif
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- Evian
- Vit C
- Multi vits


Multi-vit is normal daily intake
when feel heaty or falling sick, then Evian (at least 1.5 litre a day) + 3x daily dose of vit C

and keep your neck, feet and palms warm. those are they key areas
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jan 22 2015, 03:02 PM)
Ok la...Since you do homework so much. I give u one answer.

Sapporo side...Best Night view will be Mt Moiwa.  Whole Entire Sapporo City night view. 
How to go was very easy.  But I want you to do the homework.  If can approach by many ways.
Hint:
Start at JR Sapporo Station:
Subway + Tram + cable car
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thanks , maybe i skip tv tower and go to mount moiwa , since i drive, maybe i drive till there and use cable car, dig more homework first drool.gif drool.gif drool.gif
nice view

some comparison i found online

tv tower day view ( snow festival )
user posted image
tv tower night view ( snow festival )
user posted image
mt moiwa night view
user posted image

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yes, fushimi inari shrine. you walk upper ahead, then got two lanes, one for going up and one for going down. We quickly walk to the going down lane. we waited until no one walking down then quickly shoot this. Not easy and requires alot of patience.
which corner to take this perfect pic, pls go try out yourself. I cannot pinpoint you directly one  icon_idea.gif
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haha i have no such patience..went there, saw too many people, snap snap, then walked down dy..was kinda disappointed with fushimi inari shrine...

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haha i have no such patience..went there, saw too many people, snap snap, then walked down dy
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yah and I was so surprise to see alot China tourists.... doh.gif
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then how u able to snap the pix without other ppl
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yah and I was so surprise to see alot China tourists.... doh.gif
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hehe i hardly meet any tour groups from china..saw quite a number of thais and malaysians thumbup.gif
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 22 2015, 03:58 PM)
then how u able to snap the pix without other ppl
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 22 2015, 03:59 PM)
hehe i hardly meet any tour groups from china..saw quite a number of thais and malaysians  thumbup.gif
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Dunno why my trip that time so many china tour...so loud....
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my photo album all in my FB...but if i'm permitted, I can post this...make u all jealous abit  tongue.gif  :

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Ok, thumbs up gao gao... Photo tahap dewa.
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Hi, have u guys tried booking apartment from AIRBNB.com before? is it safe?
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stay hotel better larr....can do whatever you want. noisy also ppl wont hear icon_rolleyes.gif
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 22 2015, 03:24 PM)
my photo album all in my FB...but if i'm permitted, I can post this...make u all jealous abit  tongue.gif  :

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wah got snow...kyoto must be very beautiful
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Nice photos. Use tripod or ask ppl to help snap?
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wah got snow...kyoto must be very beautiful
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QUOTE(estcin @ Jan 22 2015, 04:21 PM)
Nice photos. Use tripod or ask ppl to help snap?
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Using tripod and wireless remote control brows.gif

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stay hotel better larr....can do whatever you want. noisy also ppl wont hear icon_rolleyes.gif
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Can you guys suggest any other site for book now pay later site? Other than booking.com.
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 22 2015, 04:22 PM)
oh, the snow place is Takayama....damn beautiful
Using tripod and wireless remote control  brows.gif
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me still rclxub.gif dunno wanna head where for winter...still torn in between tohoku and kansai region
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Can you guys suggest any other site for book now pay later site? Other than booking.com.
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QUOTE(ilikehandphones @ Jan 22 2015, 04:26 PM)
me still  rclxub.gif dunno wanna head where for winter...still torn in between tohoku and kansai region
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You can go google Nagano/Northern alps and see which place you would like to go. I chosed Takayama and Shirakawa-go. Winter should see snow rite tongue.gif

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Can you guys suggest any other site for book now pay later site? Other than booking.com.
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u no need PAY Later feature, u need free cancellation!!!

agoda if u choose pay later, u will not have free cancellation
each cancellation will cost ~USD15 service fee
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i did booked with agoda and venere. see whichever is cheaper loh
You can go google Nagano/Northern alps and see which place you would like to go. I chosed Takayama and Shirakawa-go. Winter should see snow rite  tongue.gif
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yea...i usually plan around taking photos currently kansai gets my vote...tohoku on winter problematic go the place i wanna visit due to heavy snow and limited access due to no or less bus to the places i wanna go.
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Can you guys suggest any other site for book now pay later site? Other than booking.com.
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actually you may try to contact the hotels directly and some provide such service too. read the terms properly on cancellation notice, etc.
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Can you guys suggest any other site for book now pay later site? Other than booking.com.
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Sometimes you just need to know, somewhere somebody just have to take the job to bash everything and getting paid.
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Hi, i wanna ask how restriction to shoot photo at japan? i will plan go kyoto -> osaka during early march, my fren says some restaurant not allow your to take picture, and how about airport ( when you come out from the airplane ) ?? wanna know this part, any guide? thx
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Hi, i wanna ask how restriction to shoot photo at japan? i will plan go kyoto -> osaka during early march, my fren says some restaurant not allow your to take picture, and how about airport ( when you come out from the airplane ) ?? wanna know this part, any guide? thx
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keep a look out if there is any 'no camera' signs. at airport, it is common that it is prohibited before custom.

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I know this is a bit too early. But I want to ask if driving in Hokkaido during early April is ok and safe? I will go to Furano area from new chitose airport.
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Hi sifus,

I'll be going to Tokyo for my very first Japan trip end of April.

Will be departing from kul to Narita airport, I have not yet done my itinerary yet. But there are places that I plan to visit like Disneyland, akihabara, Mt Fuji, and etc.

I'll be there for 9 days.

I have some questions regarding Accomodation, I have gone through booking com, Agoda, japanica, tripadvisor, but still did not manage to get the right hotel with the right budget.

I know about the rooms are very small there, and the beds too. Me and my partner are quite BIG in size. Its impossible to fit into one single bed.

Could anyone recommend me any hotel which have:

King or Queen size bed
walking distance to train station (less than 500m)
budget RM 300~350 per night, RM3000 for 9 days.

I'm currently looking at Pearl hotel Yeasu near Tokyo station.

Thanks.
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QUOTE(vercingetorix @ Jan 22 2015, 06:57 PM)
Guys I have a question here, I happen to buy a lot of doujin books in akuhabara. If I bring it back to Malaysia will it be confiscated? Anyone here with experience do share it with me
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Start on April onwards due to GST. Customs will open those luggage bag check one by one.
Your doujin sure will be confiscated
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post Jan 22 2015, 09:27 PM

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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jan 22 2015, 09:23 PM)
Start on April onwards due to GST. Customs will open those luggage bag check one by one.
Your doujin sure will be confiscated
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but it is for own consumption
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QUOTE(sil3ntguardian @ Jan 22 2015, 08:49 PM)
Hi sifus,

I'll be going to Tokyo for my very first Japan trip end of April.

Will be departing from kul to Narita airport, I have not yet done my itinerary yet. But there are places that I plan to visit like Disneyland, akihabara, Mt Fuji, and etc.

I'll be there for 9 days.

I have some questions regarding Accomodation, I have gone through booking com, Agoda, japanica, tripadvisor,  but still did not manage to get the right hotel with the right budget.

I know about the rooms are very small there, and the beds too. Me and my partner are quite BIG in size. Its impossible to fit into one single bed.

Could anyone recommend me any hotel which have:

King or Queen size bed
walking distance to train station (less than 500m)
budget RM 300~350 per night, RM3000 for 9 days.

I'm currently looking at Pearl hotel Yeasu near Tokyo station.

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bring up the map in the booking website such as agoda, then start looking from the location of the train station
tokyo station area is typically more expensive, you may want to try other areas such as Ueno, Ikebukuro, etc
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post Jan 22 2015, 09:29 PM

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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 22 2015, 08:27 PM)
but it is for own consumption
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Malaysia was Islamic country. Those magazine sure cannot pass Malaysia.
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post Jan 22 2015, 09:30 PM

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QUOTE(sil3ntguardian @ Jan 22 2015, 07:49 PM)
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My Favorite Hotel. APA Hotel
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post Jan 22 2015, 09:31 PM

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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jan 22 2015, 09:29 PM)
Malaysia was Islamic country. Those magazine sure cannot pass Malaysia.
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i did a google image on doujin and the pics are tame brows.gif
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post Jan 22 2015, 09:32 PM

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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jan 22 2015, 09:23 PM)
Start on April onwards due to GST. Customs will open those luggage bag check one by one.
Your doujin sure will be confiscated
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Wait you telling me those custom will finally open bag 1 by 1 starting April?

Need to queue way early for boarding time and book taxi way later when landing then.

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QUOTE(Neo|ofGeo @ Jan 22 2015, 08:32 PM)
Wait you telling me those custom will finally open bag 1 by 1 starting April?

Need to queue way early for boarding time and book taxi way later when landing then.
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You know Malaysia la...Due to starting everything was hot. Those customs sure will do thier job....wait until July , Sep , Oct......heat was low...lazyniess kick in....then u got chances slip away.

RM400 u spent on oversea must kena Tax GST....
Baju cannot buy more than 3


Those GST stuff only tax u when you coming back to Malaysia. So normally it won't affected your boarding Plane time. But COming back malaysia after passport check......claim lugggae......then will be extremely long Q at custom luggage check area.

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RC, I cant reserved panoramic view seat for romance car
now i totally lost interest to spent extra money on it...

so my question, on normal sunday 9am - 10am...
i planned to get "normal" Odakyu Line Express instead of Romance Car
what is the chances the train will full? I need a seat

I read normally Odakyu Line Express is mostly used by student and salaryman
safe rite?
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 22 2015, 08:37 PM)
RC, I cant reserved panoramic view seat for romance car
now i totally lost interest to spent extra money on it...

so my question, on normal sunday 9am - 10am...
i planned to get "normal" Odakyu Line Express instead of Romance Car
what is the chances the train will full? I need a seat

I read normally Odakyu Line Express is mostly used by student and salaryman
safe rite?
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Those train are like our Malaysia KTM......So make sure you standing at most fornt line. 1st person get into the Train.
sure can get the seat.
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Those train are like our Malaysia KTM......So make sure you standing at most fornt line. 1st person get into the Train.
sure can get the seat.
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i guessed i hv to take my chance sweat.gif
betting on it is coz it is school off day and 50% less salaryman
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 22 2015, 09:31 PM)
i did a google image on doujin and the pics are tame  brows.gif
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Tbh some of the material got extreme cover :v cause some of them friend ask to dabao back malaysia. So how is this now scared kena tahan by custom
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QUOTE(vercingetorix @ Jan 22 2015, 09:57 PM)
Tbh some of the material got extreme cover  :v cause some of them friend ask to dabao back malaysia. So how is this now scared kena tahan by custom
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take snap shot before you return as proof to show your friend. if confiscated, just let it be lor...custom will summon?
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 22 2015, 10:01 PM)
take snap shot before you return as proof to show your friend. if confiscated, just let it be lor...custom will summon?
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That's what I'm afraid btw, if they just confiscate its fine but if got summon by custom aiyaa headache man rclxub.gif
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QUOTE(vercingetorix @ Jan 22 2015, 10:38 PM)
That's what I'm afraid btw, if they just confiscate its fine but if got summon by custom aiyaa headache man  rclxub.gif
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claim from your friend lor....but if you the one being blacklisted, not worth it
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jan 22 2015, 09:30 PM)
My Favorite Hotel.  APA Hotel
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QUOTE(sil3ntguardian @ Jan 22 2015, 10:00 PM)
APA is out of my budget.
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APA always in Rm300 - 350 Range
Try with Agoda.

APA Hotel Ikebukuro-Eki-Kitaguchi RM32X around
APA Hotel Asakusa Kuramae RM26X around

There is more and more

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That depends on what kind of doujinshi you buy. Adult comics sure kena tahan punya. But if you buy literature, music or games with SFW artwork then it is fine.
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i have a few questions
from gotemba premium outlet back to shinjuku
1. Taking Odakyu Hakone Highway Bus one way is 1650yen? or is it include in the hakone free pass?
2. the bus is a direct service?
3. the bus operates every 30mins? (i read somewhere on hakone navi website)
4. taking Romancecar from JR Gotemba station, we need to top up 890yen if i'm not mistaken?
5. which mode of transportation back to shinjuku is better?
thanks for the help
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QUOTE(sil3ntguardian @ Jan 22 2015, 08:49 PM)
Hi sifus,

I'll be going to Tokyo for my very first Japan trip end of April.

Will be departing from kul to Narita airport, I have not yet done my itinerary yet. But there are places that I plan to visit like Disneyland, akihabara, Mt Fuji, and etc.

I'll be there for 9 days.

I have some questions regarding Accomodation, I have gone through booking com, Agoda, japanica, tripadvisor,  but still did not manage to get the right hotel with the right budget.

I know about the rooms are very small there, and the beds too. Me and my partner are quite BIG in size. Its impossible to fit into one single bed.

Could anyone recommend me any hotel which have:

King or Queen size bed
walking distance to train station (less than 500m)
budget RM 300~350 per night, RM3000 for 9 days.

I'm currently looking at Pearl hotel Yeasu near Tokyo station.

Thanks.
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you can check out Mystays hotel chain too. why not stay in shinjuku area? it's abit cheaper than tokyo station area. If you want a bigger size room, book twin size bedroom. it will be slightly bigger laugh.gif



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Hilton at Shinjuku is having a 50% promo if i am not mistaken. Can check it out. Confirm huge bed.
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 23 2015, 09:47 AM)
Hilton at Shinjuku is having a 50% promo if i am not mistaken. Can check it out. Confirm huge bed.
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wow, they having promo again ahh...very dai one
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http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2072.html

wow is this true /.?

if u go to the shopping mall before its open , the staff line up neatly and greet and welcome you in ?

by the way largest shopping mall in tokyo is takashimaya shinjuku ?
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 23 2015, 09:50 AM)
wow, they having promo again ahh...very dai one
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QUOTE(ping325 @ Jan 23 2015, 09:54 AM)
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2072.html

wow is this true /.?

if u go to the shopping mall before its open , the staff line up neatly and greet and welcome you in ?

by the way largest shopping mall in tokyo is takashimaya shinjuku ?
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Yup, saw in youtube biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 23 2015, 09:57 AM)
yup, hilton chains in Japan and Korea
Yup, saw in youtube  biggrin.gif
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search youtube but nothing ...any link >?
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QUOTE(ping325 @ Jan 23 2015, 10:01 AM)
search youtube but nothing ...any link >?
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i didn't save..it is in one of those Begin Japanology episode biggrin.gif

there is one staff at Daimaru Shinsaibashi customer service desk..i can still remember her expression and body language when i asked for direction..super kawaii wub.gif

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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 23 2015, 10:03 AM)
i didn't save..it is in one of those Begin Japanology episode  biggrin.gif

there is one staff at Daimaru Shinsaibashi customer service desk..i can still remember her expression and body language when i asked for direction..super kawaii  wub.gif
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found the video ....


truly beauty of japan , POLITENESS rclxms.gif rclxms.gif rclxms.gif

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QUOTE(skylinegear @ Jan 23 2015, 09:57 AM)
i have a few questions
from gotemba premium outlet back to shinjuku
1. Taking Odakyu Hakone Highway Bus one way is 1650yen? or is it include in the hakone free pass?
2. the bus is a direct service?
3. the bus operates every 30mins? (i read somewhere on hakone navi website)
4. taking Romancecar from JR Gotemba station, we need to top up 890yen if i'm not mistaken?
5. which mode of transportation back to shinjuku is better?
thanks for the help
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That bus is direct bus and its not included in Hakone Free pass. As for which is better, really depends when you are going. At one time I was caught in a jam and it was better off that I actually take a train. Others you will have to get it from the web. Every 30mins really depends on the time of the day I think.
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Not sure if this has been posted before.

On March 14, 2015, the NEX Tokyo Direct Ticket will be discontinued and replaced by the NEX Tokyo Round Trip Ticket. The new ticket will provide a round trip from the airport into Tokyo/Yokohama and back to the airport within a 14 day period. Unfortunately, the cost will increase to 4000 yen, effectively reducing the discount over regular tickets to "only" 33-55 percent. A one way option will not be available.

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2359_nex.html
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Just browse tru Mystays Hotel Website, can 3 person stay in 1 room? Quite confusing because although i click 3 adults, the price per night is same as 2 person or 1 person.

This is written in the FAQ section.
[Children aged 7 and older are charged at the adult rate. Please include them in the number entered in the No. of Adults box when making on-line reservations.]

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QUOTE(dude831126 @ Jan 23 2015, 02:54 PM)
Not sure if this has been posted before.

On March 14, 2015, the NEX Tokyo Direct Ticket will be discontinued and replaced by the NEX Tokyo Round Trip Ticket. The new ticket will provide a round trip from the airport into Tokyo/Yokohama and back to the airport within a 14 day period. Unfortunately, the cost will increase to 4000 yen, effectively reducing the discount over regular tickets to "only" 33-55 percent. A one way option will not be available.

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2359_nex.html
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Already been post last year.
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Jan 23 2015, 11:26 AM)
That bus is direct bus and its not included in Hakone Free pass. As for which is better, really depends when you are going. At one time I was caught in a jam and it was better off that I actually take a train. Others you will have to get it from the web. Every 30mins really depends on the time of the day I think.
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i see thanks for the info
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Guys, once I reach Shibuya from Narita airport, I will meet up my colleague at Roppongi for lunch because our Tokyo office is in Roppongi. I know that Roppongi doesn't have many things to explore and it's considered expensive to shop there. It has beautiful night view but that's at night. Anything that worth for me to visit during day time? If no, I will skip this and go to Imperial Palace. It's a pity that I couldn't get the free tour but I guess that's not a big issue. biggrin.gif

Then I will find something to walk around that area before going back to Shibuya again to meet my friend for dinner. Probably will explore Harajuku. I will also walk around Shibuya that night and want to witness the famous Shibuya Crossing. laugh.gif I will also visit the statue of the most loyal dog - Hachiko.

Is this a good idea? Any suggestion is welcomed, I know I could be really exhausted on that day because I will touch down early in the morning... sad.gif


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QUOTE(fruitie @ Jan 24 2015, 01:20 AM)
Guys, once I reach Shibuya from Narita airport, I will meet up my colleague at Roppongi for lunch because our Tokyo office is in Roppongi. I know that Roppongi doesn't have many things to explore and it's considered expensive to shop there. It has beautiful night view but that's at night. Anything that worth for me to visit during day time? If no, I will skip this and go to Imperial Palace. It's a pity that I couldn't get the free tour but I guess that's not a big issue. biggrin.gif

Then I will find something to walk around that area before going back to Shibuya again to meet my friend for dinner. Probably will explore Harajuku. I will also walk around Shibuya that night and want to witness the famous Shibuya Crossing. laugh.gif I will also visit the statue of the most loyal dog - Hachiko.

Is this a good idea? Any suggestion is welcomed, I know I could be really exhausted on that day because I will touch down early in the morning... sad.gif
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Shibuya got darn lots of things other than the crossing and Hachiko. Don't just stroll the main streets.

Roppongi, I am sure you will find it different than what you perceive once you are there. Have fun navigating the Mori Tower a bit for the first time. Right beside there is Asahi TV too.

Bro sacwoc is working there.

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QUOTE(fruitie @ Jan 24 2015, 12:20 AM)
Guys, once I reach Shibuya from Narita airport, I will meet up my colleague at Roppongi for lunch because our Tokyo office is in Roppongi. I know that Roppongi doesn't have many things to explore and it's considered expensive to shop there. It has beautiful night view but that's at night. Anything that worth for me to visit during day time? If no, I will skip this and go to Imperial Palace. It's a pity that I couldn't get the free tour but I guess that's not a big issue. biggrin.gif

Find the 18 mastercraft

Then I will find something to walk around that area before going back to Shibuya again to meet my friend for dinner. Probably will explore Harajuku. I will also walk around Shibuya that night and want to witness the famous Shibuya Crossing. laugh.gif I will also visit the statue of the most loyal dog - Hachiko.

Is this a good idea? Any suggestion is welcomed, I know I could be really exhausted on that day because I will touch down early in the morning... sad.gif

Explore Harajuku at Morning better than Nightime.

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QUOTE(ZeroSP @ Jan 24 2015, 01:39 AM)
Shibuya got darn lots of things other than the crossing and Hachiko. Don't just stroll the main streets.

Roppongi, I am sure you will find it different than what you perceive once you are there. Have fun navigating the Mori Tower a bit for the first time. Right beside there is Asahi TV too.

Bro sacwoc is working there.
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Cool. I will try to find out about Shibuya then. biggrin.gif
Our office is inside the Mori Tower though. smile.gif Good thing for me. smile.gif
Asahi TV? OK OK. biggrin.gif

QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jan 24 2015, 01:40 AM)
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Thanks for the suggestions. I will try to find and push Harajuku to morning. smile.gif
I tried to Google 18 mastercraft but is not returning me with good results. What's this mastercraft thingy ya?
Thanks. smile.gif

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QUOTE(fruitie @ Jan 24 2015, 09:21 AM)
Cool. I will try to find out about Shibuya then. biggrin.gif
Our office is inside the Mori Tower though. smile.gif Good thing for me. smile.gif
Asahi TV? OK OK. biggrin.gif
Thanks for the suggestions. I will try to find and push Harajuku to morning. smile.gif
I tried to Google 18 mastercraft but is not returning me with good results. What's this mastercraft thingy ya?
Thanks. smile.gif
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Asahi TV was like museum. The 2 most classic was Doraemon & あたしンち (Atashin'chi).

18 Mastercraft was made by 18 Top designer in Japan. Some made from Recycle stuff...some very future idea.

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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jan 24 2015, 10:35 AM)
Asahi TV was like museum.  The 2 most classic was Doraemon & あたしンち (Atashin'chi).

18 Mastercraft was made by 18 Top designer in Japan.  Some made from Recycle stuff...some very future idea.
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I see. I will be visiting the Doraemon museum because I'm a big fan of Doraemon. laugh.gif

So it's a handcraft thingy? unsure.gif
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Hi Guys, I've plan to visit Tokyo end of October 2015. I actually have a plan to drive a Toyota GT86 up to the Mount Hakuna (Mount Akina) but I don't seems to find any Car Rental for Toyota GT86.

Can anyone share the info with me if any? Many Thanks!

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QUOTE(KaiMun @ Jan 24 2015, 11:54 AM)
Hi Guys, I've plan to visit Tokyo end of October 2015. I actually have a plan to drive a Toyota GT86 up to the Mount Hakuna (Mount Akina) but I don't seems to find any Car Rental for Toyota GT86.

Can anyone share the info with me if any? Many Thanks!
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maybe can try to rent from tofu seller...... brows.gif
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 24 2015, 12:11 PM)
maybe can try to rent from tofu seller...... brows.gif
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Tofu seller drive Subaru WRX already la... ^.^"'
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QUOTE(KaiMun @ Jan 24 2015, 10:54 AM)
Hi Guys, I've plan to visit Tokyo end of October 2015. I actually have a plan to drive a Toyota GT86 up to the Mount Hakuna (Mount Akina) but I don't seems to find any Car Rental for Toyota GT86.

Can anyone share the info with me if any? Many Thanks!
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Toyota GT86 Rental price at Yokohama around 48800 Yen Per day
23000 Yen for 12 Hour Rental

You can reserve it through E-mail to Toyota Rental. It won't show at web because the price. But can be special reservation if you sent them a E-mail and pay the reservation fees.

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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jan 24 2015, 07:42 PM)
Toyota GT86 Rental price at Yokohama around 48800 Yen Per day
23000 Yen for 12 Hour Rental

You can reserve it through E-mail to Toyota Rental.  It won't show at web because the price.  But can be special reservation if you sent them a E-mail and pay the reservation fees.
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Thanks for your info. Now I see why they are not showing on the website. Let me contact them and see how's their respond.

Thank you so much for your help!
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My friend commented on my completed itinerary that I packed too many things in my Kyoto 2.5 days.
My current plan:
1) Nijo Castle, Nishiki Market, Kawaramachi Takashimaya (get Disneysea ticket), Kyoto Station (JR pass)
2) Kiyomizudera, Higashiyama till Yasaka Shrine, bus to Ginkakuji, Philosopher path, hanamikoji, shirakawa canal, gion
3) Arashiyama, Kinkakuji, Potoncho, Maruyama Koen night hanami

Looking at the list, seems that I am backtracking slightly. First night go Kawaramachi just to buy tickets. Second day go north to Ginkakuji and then back to Gion again. Third night go Maruyama Koen again when I pass by it on second day when going to Yasaka Shrine. rclxub.gif My hotel first two night is near Kyoto Station while last night at Kawaramachi Station.

Should I remove some of the places from the list? I am not sure if Ginkakuji worth the entrance fee. Philosopher Path and Shirakawa canal both look at water + sakura. Which one less crowded or look nicer?

I am thinking switching Takashimaya till third night when I stay at Kawaramachi Station area. But, if I also switch gion/shirakawa canal till third night, I can have more time walking along Philosopher path. But, I worry later third day become too packed instead.

So, any suggestions on reorganizing these areas? Thanks.

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Hi Guys, I've plan to visit Tokyo end of October 2015. I actually have a plan to drive a Toyota GT86 up to the Mount Hakuna (Mount Akina) but I don't seems to find any Car Rental for Toyota GT86.

Can anyone share the info with me if any? Many Thanks!
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I strongly believe you actually mean Mount Haruna. Even if you drive GT86, you may be sorry to find you can't use that much of that power since it is public road with speed humps, and then although won't traffic jam but there will be normal traffic.
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QUOTE(fruitie @ Jan 24 2015, 01:20 AM)
Guys, once I reach Shibuya from Narita airport, I will meet up my colleague at Roppongi for lunch because our Tokyo office is in Roppongi. I know that Roppongi doesn't have many things to explore and it's considered expensive to shop there. It has beautiful night view but that's at night. Anything that worth for me to visit during day time? If no, I will skip this and go to Imperial Palace. It's a pity that I couldn't get the free tour but I guess that's not a big issue. biggrin.gif

Then I will find something to walk around that area before going back to Shibuya again to meet my friend for dinner. Probably will explore Harajuku. I will also walk around Shibuya that night and want to witness the famous Shibuya Crossing. laugh.gif I will also visit the statue of the most loyal dog - Hachiko.

Is this a good idea? Any suggestion is welcomed, I know I could be really exhausted on that day because I will touch down early in the morning... sad.gif
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If you collect hard rock stuff, there's one in Roppongi.
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QUOTE(KaiMun @ Jan 24 2015, 11:54 AM)
Hi Guys, I've plan to visit Tokyo end of October 2015. I actually have a plan to drive a Toyota GT86 up to the Mount Hakuna (Mount Akina) but I don't seems to find any Car Rental for Toyota GT86.

Can anyone share the info with me if any? Many Thanks!
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Toyota rental has it
Check out https://rent.toyota.co.jp/en/rental/main09.html
Scroll down a bit and you'll see it.
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If you collect hard rock stuff, there's one in Roppongi.
Look out for hello kitty themed stuffs.
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laugh.gif Neither for both. tongue.gif
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Toyota rental has it
Check out https://rent.toyota.co.jp/en/rental/main09.html
Scroll down a bit and you'll see it.
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That was low spec. Want high spec need special order. Which is around 48000 Yen per day.
High spec got TRD Tune + TRD body spec. feel more smooth on mountain road brows.gif

normal one high chances you will get Automatic gear which will spoil the fun

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I strongly believe you actually mean Mount Haruna. Even if you drive GT86, you may be sorry to find you can't use that much of that power since it is public road with speed humps, and then although won't traffic jam but there will be normal traffic.
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i think no prob, coz he start riding around 4am
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I will be travelling to Osaka-Kyoto this year. Below is my very initial plan in planing out the itinery:
First 4 days in Kyoto, then last 3 days in Osaka

Touchdown on KIX airport at night (about 12am Japan time)
Travel to Kyoto Train Station via Haruka limited express from KIX airport
Check in at Stella Higashiyama located in Kyoto Train Station

Questions:
Any other cheaper / more effective trains to go to Kyoto from KIX?
Any capsule hotels located in KIX and how much is the price

More to come. Just started planning today. huhu..

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planning to dinner on feb 14 valentine day on
yakatabune which can see the odaiba rainbow view at night
but i guess need advance booking maybe
got any website reference or contact info ?
so far mostly i found is blogger about the ship but not much info on reservation details
http://japan-articles.japanican.com/en/art...yakatabune.html
http://www.gnavi.co.jp/en/articles/japanes...ine/yakatabune/
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http://www.hamashin.co.jp/english/index.html
is this recommeded ? or got any other option ?

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Plan to go japan this year too.

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QUOTE(PhakFuhZai @ Jan 25 2015, 06:38 PM)
I will be travelling to Osaka-Kyoto this year. Below is my very initial plan in planing out the itinery:
First 4 days in Kyoto, then last 3 days in Osaka

Touchdown on KIX airport at night (about 12am Japan time)
Travel to Kyoto Train Station via Haruka limited express from KIX airport
Check in at Stella Higashiyama located in Kyoto Train Station

Questions:
Any other cheaper / more effective trains to go to Kyoto from KIX?
Any capsule hotels located in KIX and how much is the price

More to come. Just started planning today. huhu..
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Seem you arrive at 12am..at Osaka..everything was closed..not sure trains,bus from KIX airport to Kyoto only 3,500 yen for one way.

There no cheap hotel at KIX , but you can stay at Hotel Seagull very good rates...its take 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from KIX to Hotel.

http://www.hotelseagull.com/

You can take free shuttle from KIX to Rinku Premium Outlet ,only 10 minutes.

http://www.premiumoutlets.co.jp/en/rinku/

Recommended to go ... Osaka Aquarium , Osaka Castle , USJ ,

Hope its help you.
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QUOTE(Samurai @ Jan 25 2015, 07:54 PM)
Seem you arrive at 12am..at Osaka..everything was closed..not sure trains,bus from KIX airport to Kyoto only 3,500 yen for one way.

There no cheap hotel at KIX , but you can stay at Hotel Seagull very good rates...its take 10 minutes by free shuttle bus from KIX to Hotel.

http://www.hotelseagull.com/

You can take free shuttle from KIX to Rinku Premium Outlet ,only 10 minutes.

http://www.premiumoutlets.co.jp/en/rinku/

Recommended to go ... Osaka Aquarium , Osaka Castle , USJ ,

Hope its help you.
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what is the earliest train to Kyoto from KIX airport?
to save money I might just sleep in the airport while waiting for the train to Kyoto, is it safe to do so? tongue.gif


my plan is to go to Kyoto during the first half of my 1 week trip, then only come back to Osaka on 4th day

btw Seagull hotel is too much, I am solo traveler
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QUOTE(PhakFuhZai @ Jan 25 2015, 07:16 PM)
what is the earliest train to Kyoto from KIX airport?
to save money I might just sleep in the airport while waiting for the train to Kyoto, is it safe to do so? tongue.gif
my plan is to go to Kyoto during the first half of my 1 week trip, then only come back to Osaka on 4th day

btw Seagull hotel is too much, I am solo traveler
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''Haruka'' Limited Express was fastest and most efficiency way.
Earliest ''Haruka'' train was 6.30am Morning and the price will be 3170 Yen Including Tax. Arrived Kyoto Station around 8.00am Morning

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ANA launching direct Narita flight from Sep onwards. 7am departure tho.. which means that arrival at Narita is 3pm and you lose most of the first day.
Dreamliner B787 drool.gif drool.gif

But ANA fares are always expensive. cry.gif
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QUOTE(torres09 @ Jan 25 2015, 08:47 PM)
ANA launching direct Narita flight from Sep onwards. 7am departure tho.. which means that arrival at Narita is 3pm and you lose most of the first day.
Dreamliner B787 drool.gif drool.gif

But ANA fares are always expensive. cry.gif
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Not Really. RM1500 Per Way. Reasonable
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Not Really. RM1500 Per Way. Reasonable
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Er.. boss.. MAS return normally 1600.. JAL about 2300..
ANA via SG always more than 2800.. maybe direct flight will cheaper by few hundred but still expensive.. cry.gif
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Time is running up and I just exchanged 100k yen today. Hopefully it is enough for me to cover all my expenses in Japan. cry.gif

Worried and excited at the same time. Not sure what will happen to me. laugh.gif

Now I'm thinking to skip Shinkansen from Tokyo to Osaka and take a bus instead. laugh.gif For the cheaper alternative. tongue.gif
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what is the earliest train to Kyoto from KIX airport?
to save money I might just sleep in the airport while waiting for the train to Kyoto, is it safe to do so? tongue.gif
my plan is to go to Kyoto during the first half of my 1 week trip, then only come back to Osaka on 4th day

btw Seagull hotel is too much, I am solo traveler
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I've took Haruka+ICOCA direct to Kyoto. U can sleep at KIX.
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QUOTE(torres09 @ Jan 25 2015, 09:47 PM)
ANA launching direct Narita flight from Sep onwards. 7am departure tho.. which means that arrival at Narita is 3pm and you lose most of the first day.
Dreamliner B787 drool.gif drool.gif

But ANA fares are always expensive. cry.gif
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Already posted few pages back.

Price is RM1400 two way (Fare only), not yet include tax.

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Er.. boss.. MAS return normally 1600.. JAL about 2300..
ANA via SG always more than 2800.. maybe direct flight will cheaper by few hundred but still expensive.. cry.gif
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MAS RM1600 is Promo Fare, normal fare is RM2400+. Last time used to be RM1200 promo fare, the last 2 years I always get that price.

JAL RM2300-RM2600 normal fare. If you buy 2 tickets (Companion fare), then it will be RM2100/tic.

ANA via SG is RM2800++ (RM1400 Fare, RM1400 tax).

SIA wise, normally they do RM1900 promo, but I don't like 3-4-3 config.
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QUOTE(ZeroSP @ Jan 26 2015, 01:24 AM)
MAS RM1600 is Promo Fare, normal fare is RM2400+. Last time used to be RM1200 promo fare, the last 2 years I always get that price.

JAL RM2300-RM2600 normal fare. If you buy 2 tickets (Companion fare), then it will be RM2100/tic.

ANA via SG is RM2800++ (RM1400 Fare, RM1400 tax).

SIA wise, normally they do RM1900 promo, but I don't like 3-4-3 config.
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I bought AAX for CNY rm1600 &^%$@@^&*

now ANA rm1400 4ways, KL -> Spork -> Narita -> Spork -> KL
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I bought AAX for CNY rm1600 &^%$@@^&*

now ANA rm1400 4ways, KL -> Spork -> Narita -> Spork -> KL
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RM1400 before tax? You need to click until final to get the total price hehe.

AAX (D7) RM1600 is normal la haha, cause if promo lowest should be around RM1000-1200 (They suka suka charge Haneda more expensive). Last October when they just launched NRT route, Business Class RM2000 two way yo thumbup.gif
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QUOTE(fruitie @ Jan 25 2015, 11:29 PM)
Time is running up and I just exchanged 100k yen today. Hopefully it is enough for me to cover all my expenses in Japan. cry.gif

Worried and excited at the same time. Not sure what will happen to me. laugh.gif

Now I'm thinking to skip Shinkansen from Tokyo to Osaka and take a bus instead. laugh.gif For the cheaper alternative. tongue.gif
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how bout plane? around 4000yen one way via peach airlines.
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QUOTE(dude831126 @ Jan 23 2015, 03:54 PM)
Not sure if this has been posted before.

On March 14, 2015, the NEX Tokyo Direct Ticket will be discontinued and replaced by the NEX Tokyo Round Trip Ticket. The new ticket will provide a round trip from the airport into Tokyo/Yokohama and back to the airport within a 14 day period. Unfortunately, the cost will increase to 4000 yen, effectively reducing the discount over regular tickets to "only" 33-55 percent. A one way option will not be available.

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2359_nex.html
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QUOTE(Amatiel @ Jan 26 2015, 08:42 AM)
how bout plane? around 4000yen one way via peach airlines.
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QUOTE(KaiMun @ Jan 24 2015, 11:54 AM)
Hi Guys, I've plan to visit Tokyo end of October 2015. I actually have a plan to drive a Toyota GT86 up to the Mount Hakuna (Mount Akina) but I don't seems to find any Car Rental for Toyota GT86.

Can anyone share the info with me if any? Many Thanks!
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http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/fun2drive...apan-1680236986
u might interested in this SPECIAL car rental, hv fun

QUOTE(ZeroSP @ Jan 26 2015, 02:42 AM)
RM1400 before tax? You need to click until final to get the total price hehe.

AAX (D7) RM1600 is normal la haha, cause if promo lowest should be around RM1000-1200 (They suka suka charge Haneda more expensive). Last October when they just launched NRT route, Business Class RM2000 two way yo  thumbup.gif
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Time is running up and I just exchanged 100k yen today. Hopefully it is enough for me to cover all my expenses in Japan. cry.gif

Worried and excited at the same time. Not sure what will happen to me. laugh.gif

Now I'm thinking to skip Shinkansen from Tokyo to Osaka and take a bus instead. laugh.gif For the cheaper alternative. tongue.gif
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Yesterday,I`m withdraw money from ATM Japan Postal Bank Office....took out 10,000 yen by using CIMB card.Then CIMB charge me at RM10.00 transaction fees and amount RM310.00 current exchange ..Total is RM320.00 .

To activate CIMB card for oversea transaction,you need to do via Online at CIMBclick ..you can choose for temporary like 1 year or maximum 2 year.

Bukit Bintang are the best places to exchange RM to Yen...nearby Mc Donald...opposite..recommended.nice rates. smile.gif

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QUOTE(fruitie @ Jan 25 2015, 11:29 PM)
Worried and excited at the same time. Not sure what will happen to me. laugh.gif
that is a good sign, n surprise will come to u thumbup.gif

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QUOTE(fruitie @ Jan 24 2015, 02:20 AM)
Guys, once I reach Shibuya from Narita airport, I will meet up my colleague at Roppongi for lunch because our Tokyo office is in Roppongi. I know that Roppongi doesn't have many things to explore and it's considered expensive to shop there. It has beautiful night view but that's at night. Anything that worth for me to visit during day time? If no, I will skip this and go to Imperial Palace. It's a pity that I couldn't get the free tour but I guess that's not a big issue. biggrin.gif

Then I will find something to walk around that area before going back to Shibuya again to meet my friend for dinner. Probably will explore Harajuku. I will also walk around Shibuya that night and want to witness the famous Shibuya Crossing. laugh.gif I will also visit the statue of the most loyal dog - Hachiko.

Is this a good idea? Any suggestion is welcomed, I know I could be really exhausted on that day because I will touch down early in the morning... sad.gif
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During day time or even night there is not much to do in Roppongi, besides Asahi and Mori tower. Maybe I have been here too long that everything here feels normal. smile.gif Since your friend are working in Mori Tower, maybe you can ask him/her to bring you to the top floor for lunch? Nice view and cheap lunch. If weather is good, you get to see Mt Fuji.

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Damn, airaisa promo back again
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Damn, airaisa promo back again
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Rm1200 return Osaka for 2 pax only in Spring rclxm9.gif
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QUOTE(fruitie @ Jan 25 2015, 10:29 PM)
Time is running up and I just exchanged 100k yen today. Hopefully it is enough for me to cover all my expenses in Japan. cry.gif

Worried and excited at the same time. Not sure what will happen to me. laugh.gif

Now I'm thinking to skip Shinkansen from Tokyo to Osaka and take a bus instead. laugh.gif For the cheaper alternative. tongue.gif
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If Take bus make sure Booking online first thru Willer Express website.

QUOTE(fruitie @ Jan 26 2015, 08:31 AM)
Seriously? That cheap? OK, will look into it after I come back from work today. I will need to attend a training.
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Flight is cheap but you have to take train from City to Narita Airport first. NEX already cost u 3000 Yen per way
From Kansai Airport to Osaka by Haruka Express another 3000 Yen

Flight is cheap but you forget Transportation hidding fees from Airport to City...


So Bus still wiser choice

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Not sure if anyone know this, there is a bus that actually goes direct to Tokyo station from narita that cost 1000yen. Of course the journey is much longer than NEX. http://accessnarita.jp/en/home/
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QUOTE(PhakFuhZai @ Jan 25 2015, 08:16 PM)
what is the earliest train to Kyoto from KIX airport?
to save money I might just sleep in the airport while waiting for the train to Kyoto, is it safe to do so? tongue.gif
my plan is to go to Kyoto during the first half of my 1 week trip, then only come back to Osaka on 4th day

btw Seagull hotel is too much, I am solo traveler
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earliest train from kix to kyoto is 634 if not mistaken using haruka express...safe to sleep at airport...i sleep at airport on my first night during my autumn trip..bring a sleep mask just in case good spot are taken cause the airport is quite well lit if u cannot tahan light when sleeping.
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 26 2015, 11:15 AM)
Rm1200 return Osaka for 2 pax only in Spring  rclxm9.gif
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Narita can get rm800 on certain dates
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Narita can get rm800 on certain dates
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QUOTE(ZeroSP @ Jan 26 2015, 12:46 PM)
Narita can get rm800 on certain dates
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osaka, jan 2016, RM6++

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two pax or one pax?
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One pax with luggage

QUOTE(JooSeng @ Jan 26 2015, 01:24 PM)
osaka, jan 2016, RM6++
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Yep. I just help my friend to check anyway. I can't stand Airbus, air Asia all Airbus and being Lcc the make it extra small lol. But the price is good.
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One pax with luggage
Yep. I just help my friend to check anyway. I can't stand Airbus, air Asia all Airbus and being Lcc the make it extra small lol. But the price is good.
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I just bought to Osaka end March....RM1118.00 for two pax
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I just bought to Osaka end March....RM1118.00 for two pax
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I just bought to Osaka end March....RM1118.00 for two pax
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cherry blossom?
2pax? mean rm600/pax wub.gif
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Rm546 to Narita issit cheap?
Return ticket.
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Rm546 to Narita issit cheap?
Return ticket.
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AAX just cut fuel surcharge,
i bought return ticket RM1600, now can get for RM1248
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holy shit...
AAX just cut fuel surcharge,
i bought return ticket RM1600, now can get for RM1248
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just bought narita oct all include fee RM875... haha... this is the price i waiting for... but haneda also same price just that haneda reach at midnight n narita reach at morning...

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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 26 2015, 02:32 PM)
holy shit...
AAX just cut fuel surcharge,
i bought return ticket RM1600, now can get for RM1248
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it's okla...few hundred nia laugh.gif
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it's okla...few hundred nia  laugh.gif
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But but but, I get MAS at rm1600 that's why
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MAS website kena hack jor today...still dare to fly?  laugh.gif
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QUOTE(Samurai @ Jan 26 2015, 09:55 AM)
Yesterday,I`m withdraw money from ATM Japan Postal Bank Office....took out 10,000 yen by using CIMB card.Then CIMB charge me at RM10.00 transaction fees and amount RM310.00 current exchange ..Total is RM320.00 .

To activate CIMB card for oversea transaction,you need to do via Online at CIMBclick ..you can choose for temporary like 1 year or maximum 2 year.

Bukit Bintang are the best places to exchange RM to Yen...nearby Mc Donald...opposite..recommended.nice rates. smile.gif
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I have already changed it at MV yesterday since I was there to buy things.

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that is a good sign, n surprise will come to u thumbup.gif
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Jan 26 2015, 10:02 AM)
During day time or even night there is not much to do in Roppongi, besides Asahi and Mori tower. Maybe I have been here too long that everything here feels normal. smile.gif Since your friend are working in Mori Tower, maybe you can ask him/her to bring you to the top floor for lunch? Nice view and cheap lunch. If weather is good, you get to see Mt Fuji.
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OK, I will ask my colleague. Hehe. Top floor restaurant ya? Thanks!

QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jan 26 2015, 12:17 PM)
If Take bus make sure Booking online first thru Willer Express website.
Flight is cheap but you have to take train from City to Narita Airport first.  NEX already cost u 3000 Yen per way
From Kansai Airport to Osaka by Haruka Express another 3000 Yen

Flight is cheap but you forget Transportation hidding fees from Airport to City...
So Bus still wiser choice
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Bus is still a wiser choice for budget purpose. I will take note of Willer Express.
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jan 26 2015, 12:17 PM)
Flight is cheap but you have to take train from City to Narita Airport first.  NEX already cost u 3000 Yen per way
From Kansai Airport to Osaka by Haruka Express another 3000 Yen

Flight is cheap but you forget Transportation hidding fees from Airport to City...
So Bus still wiser choice
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 26 2015, 03:11 PM)
MAS website kena hack jor today...still dare to fly?  laugh.gif
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Why not? Unlike most people out there that does not understand aviation, MAS is still a good airline despite losing its former glory. Every pilot, crew, and maintenance team out there have my respect.

I will not mix up the incompetent board of directors controlled by you know who with what MAS should be proud for. Those people simply just have not taken those westerner airline, to realize how MAS is still praised for.

Anyway stick back to Japan discussion before getting nuked by rc

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QUOTE(ZeroSP @ Jan 26 2015, 03:30 PM)
Why not? Unlike most people out there that does not understand aviation, MAS is still a good airline despite losing its former glory. Every pilot, crew, and maintenance team out there have my respect.

I will not mix up the incompetent board of directors controlled by you know who with what MAS should be proud for. Those people simply just have not taken those westerner airline, to realize how MAS is still praised for.

Anyway stick back to Japan discussion before getting nuked by rc
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OK, I will ask my colleague. Hehe. Top floor restaurant ya? Thanks!
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I haven't planned much yet. sad.gif
sometimes it is good to leave bit room for non plan stuff
this is when real adventure will come with some regret
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hi all,

would like to ask how many days are recommended to stay in Osaka? Will be traveling from Tokyo. Also, how much is the train (in RM) from Tokyo?

Appreciate your help. Thanks!
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hi all,

would like to ask how many days are recommended to stay in Osaka? Will be traveling from Tokyo. Also, how much is the train (in RM) from Tokyo?

Appreciate your help. Thanks!
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pls visit page 1 of thread, all necessary info is there
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hi all,

would like to ask how many days are recommended to stay in Osaka? Will be traveling from Tokyo. Also, how much is the train (in RM) from Tokyo?

Appreciate your help. Thanks!
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Osaka, I would say 3days 2nights. If you want to know the train rates, you can google for it.

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would like to ask how many days are recommended to stay in Osaka? Will be traveling from Tokyo. Also, how much is the train (in RM) from Tokyo?

Appreciate your help. Thanks!
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these info can be easily google....LOL , no spoon speed here , later get Rc nuked
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QUOTE(slushie @ Jan 26 2015, 04:00 PM)
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would like to ask how many days are recommended to stay in Osaka? Will be traveling from Tokyo. Also, how much is the train (in RM) from Tokyo?

Appreciate your help. Thanks!
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RC wil ask u to do homework 1st b4 u come here to ask.... How many days is depend on how many places u wish to go lo... Train fare i really think u can google 1st then only ask opinion from expert here...
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QUOTE(slushie @ Jan 26 2015, 05:00 PM)
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would like to ask how many days are recommended to stay in Osaka? Will be traveling from Tokyo. Also, how much is the train (in RM) from Tokyo?

Appreciate your help. Thanks!
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How much in RM depends very much on the exchange rate, or if you are taking the bullet train or normal trains.
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QUOTE(slushie @ Jan 26 2015, 04:00 PM)
hi all,

would like to ask how many days are recommended to stay in Osaka? Will be traveling from Tokyo. Also, how much is the train (in RM) from Tokyo?

Appreciate your help. Thanks!
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for train fee, use this link:
www.hyperdia.com

on osaka, check out Japan Travel Guide and plan from there based on what attracts you

p/s female tag received 6 replies in such a short span laugh.gif

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anyone using optiontown here ? how are the chances the change of flight date get approved ?
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for train fee, use this link:
www.hyperdia.com

on osaka, check out  Japan Travel Guide and plan from there based on what attracts you

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QUOTE(slushie @ Jan 26 2015, 04:00 PM)
hi all,

would like to ask how many days are recommended to stay in Osaka? Will be traveling from Tokyo. Also, how much is the train (in RM) from Tokyo?

Appreciate your help. Thanks!
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Is hard to advise you how days should stay in Osaka, do u plan to visit himeji,nara,kyoto...etc? if just Osaka alone 1-2 days should be enough. please use Hyperdia.com to check the fare.
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anyone using optiontown here ? how are the chances the change of flight date get approved ?
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QUOTE(slushie @ Jan 26 2015, 04:00 PM)
hi all,

would like to ask how many days are recommended to stay in Osaka? Will be traveling from Tokyo. Also, how much is the train (in RM) from Tokyo?

Appreciate your help. Thanks!
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depend what u want to visit , and decide where you want stay how long ?
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2157.html
here might kick start ur plan

for me i only go 2 days , 1 whole days for universal studio and one day for hep five area or osaka castle area, night for namba icon_rolleyes.gif
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QUOTE(mamasos @ Jan 26 2015, 04:28 PM)
option town eat all my water fee.
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monday blues?
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i guessed we will be seeing u for another year blush.gif

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monday blues?
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hahah...if suddenly i found out i'm pregnant....then bye bye to the tics  rclxub.gif
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Give birth in Japan smile.gif

Wait, macam tak sempat.
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10 more days to my trip , cant wait =D

these days keep gym and jogs to train my stamina LOL

btw did i missout anything for my checklist ?
passport
winter clothes etc clothings
IC , license , international driving permit,
park entrance ticket
hotel agoda printout

just hope that tokyo -> hokkaido and hokkaido -> osaka flight no cancel
else my whole itinerary will be messed up

for luggage i scare not enought if i buy a lot of souvenier , maybe i'll post some of my cloth back using EMS and fill in luggage with souvenier =D

will try the adult channel michlove recommend and if i buy porn magazine back to malaysia , will the custom blocked ? LOL


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hahah...if suddenly i found out i'm pregnant....then bye bye to the tics  rclxub.gif
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last time my colleague book ticket to taiwan but few month later pregnant d... then her dr wrote a letter that not suitable to fly. then giv the letter to AA then get refund. but wit some charges la... better then burn all lo....
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QUOTE(alan_kong84 @ Jan 26 2015, 05:30 PM)
last time my colleague book ticket to taiwan but few month later pregnant d... then her dr wrote a letter that not suitable to fly. then giv the letter to AA then get refund. but wit some charges la... better then burn all lo....
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yikes, AA sale arr
wife sure ask to go again
let me see, this round, kyoto, kanazawa, aomori, nikko, tokyo???
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Jan 26 2015, 03:51 PM)
Also, maybe you can ask your colleague to "borrow" an employee card so you can go up for free. smile.gif That's what I normally do for my visitors.
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It's OK, she can get me the necessary pass for me to go into the building. biggrin.gif

QUOTE(JooSeng @ Jan 26 2015, 03:59 PM)
sometimes it is good to leave bit room for non plan stuff
this is when real adventure will come with some regret
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laugh.gif This is the most unplanned trip for me. laugh.gif
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will try the adult channel michlove recommend and if i buy porn magazine back to malaysia , will the custom blocked ? LOL
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Definitely will. If lucky, confiscated. If unlucky, go to jail.
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No Backup plan memang la.
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QUOTE(fruitie @ Jan 26 2015, 05:05 PM)
It's OK, she can get me the necessary pass for me to go into the building. biggrin.gif
laugh.gif This is the most unplanned trip for me. laugh.gif
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Suruh Buat homework tak mau. brows.gif
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Suruh Buat homework tak mau.  brows.gif
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2 days left... cry.gif
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Hi guys,
Is jp like malaysia, can sneak in extra ppl for 2 adult room?
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Hi guys,
Is jp like malaysia, can sneak in extra ppl for 2 adult room?
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Nope. They are very strict with this.
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AA sales...now feel like doing japan homework than "real work" tongue.gif
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 26 2015, 05:08 PM)
hahah...if suddenly i found out i'm pregnant....then bye bye to the tics  rclxub.gif
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remember show ur made in japan product, with medical report oso
else many ppl here might wan to postpone pregnancy for 5years tongue.gif
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dafaq, ur one really kenot pakai la vmad.gif vmad.gif vmad.gif

at least this one la...

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dafaq, ur one really kenot pakai la vmad.gif  vmad.gif  vmad.gif

at least this one la...

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woi can see butt liao ohmy.gif

mosaic a bit la
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Guys, I cannot make up my mind which route to take to Shibuya from Narita airport? http://www.hyperdia.com/cgi/en/search.html...ed&sum_target=7

It will be my first ride in Japan, so I hope it won't scare me off with so many different lines. cry.gif

Also, the money changer gave me everything in 10k yen note, so I will need to break them into some changes, can I simply buy a cheap thing in the convenience store when I get out from airport to get it changed?
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Guys, I cannot make up my mind which route to take to Shibuya from Narita airport? http://www.hyperdia.com/cgi/en/search.html...ed&sum_target=7

It will be my first ride in Japan, so I hope it won't scare me off with so many different lines. cry.gif

Also, the money changer gave me everything in 10k yen note, so I will need to break them into some changes, can I simply buy a cheap thing in the convenience store when I get out from airport to get it changed?
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just go to 7 and i in narita airport, buy something, and get some changes smile.gif

eh anyway the plan is on or not ?
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woi can see butt liao  ohmy.gif

mosaic a bit la
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u rather see RC butt?
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u rather see RC butt?
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lel legal there does not mean it legal here lol brows.gif brows.gif
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QUOTE(fruitie @ Jan 27 2015, 12:11 AM)
It will be my first ride in Japan, so I hope it won't scare me off with so many different lines. cry.gif
take the narita express, no need change line

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QUOTE(fruitie @ Jan 27 2015, 12:11 AM)
Guys, I cannot make up my mind which route to take to Shibuya from Narita airport? http://www.hyperdia.com/cgi/en/search.html...ed&sum_target=7

It will be my first ride in Japan, so I hope it won't scare me off with so many different lines. cry.gif

Also, the money changer gave me everything in 10k yen note, so I will need to break them into some changes, can I simply buy a cheap thing in the convenience store when I get out from airport to get it changed?
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Narita express costs 1500 yen if you buy it with discount and you don't need to be change train since it stops at shibuya. Youncan just use your 10k yen note at the midori no madoguchu (ticket booth) and it's perfectly normal to use big notes here in Japan...

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Guys, I cannot make up my mind which route to take to Shibuya from Narita airport? http://www.hyperdia.com/cgi/en/search.html...ed&sum_target=7

It will be my first ride in Japan, so I hope it won't scare me off with so many different lines. cry.gif

Also, the money changer gave me everything in 10k yen note, so I will need to break them into some changes, can I simply buy a cheap thing in the convenience store when I get out from airport to get it changed?
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Or just take the Limousine Bus, settled. Buy the Bus + 3 Days Tokyo Sub Combo, save.
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QUOTE(ZeroSP @ Jan 27 2015, 10:39 AM)
Or just take the Limousine Bus, settled. Buy the Bus + 3 Days Tokyo Sub Combo, save.
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Bus is the best option for me as well. At least you get to sleep in the bus. If you take a train you might arrived too early and shops are still not open.
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Just take NEX to Shibuya la.

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i guys,
i'm going to tokyo - kyoto - osaka on 5th of sept. How's the weather there during that time? Is it really typhoon season?

weather report like not very consistence. some days high, some days low temp. What's the actual temp like on the ground?
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QUOTE(raist86 @ Jan 27 2015, 03:47 PM)
i guys,
i'm going to tokyo - kyoto - osaka on 5th of sept. How's the weather there during that time? Is it really typhoon season?

weather report like not very consistence. some days high, some days low temp. What's the actual temp like on the ground?
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google weather, nobody here hv super computer that can predict it
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QUOTE(raist86 @ Jan 27 2015, 04:47 PM)
i guys,
i'm going to tokyo - kyoto - osaka on 5th of sept. How's the weather there during that time? Is it really typhoon season?

weather report like not very consistence. some days high, some days low temp. What's the actual temp like on the ground?
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I am on the ground and I have been told by weather report it will snow tomorrow. However for Sept, let me update you on 5th Sept.
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Jan 27 2015, 05:12 PM)
I am on the ground and I have been told by weather report it will snow tomorrow. However for Sept, let me update you on 5th Sept.
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lol

i hope there is no snow on feb, crossing finger
last feb, tokyo is hell
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Jan 27 2015, 11:18 AM)
Bus is the best option for me as well. At least you get to sleep in the bus. If you take a train you might arrived too early and shops are still not open.
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I taken Limousine Bus and Skyliner before. Skyliner is fast and all good, but yea I arrive too fast and still need to wait few hours for my check in. Need to carry luggage around and if timing not right, on Yamanote Line is hell.

Limousine Bus is slower, but yea no need carry luggage around, everything is handled by them and straight to hotel doorstep.
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RegentCid need advise, i know that kamikochi will be close from dec - march. but i saw ppl posting picture at instagram around kamikochi during the month of jan. so i was wondering if there is still part of kamikochi which is accessible for tourist to enjoy the super view during that time.

in addition im planning to make takayama as based to go shirakawa and kamikochi during january.

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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 27 2015, 06:14 PM)
lol

i hope there is no snow on feb, crossing finger
last feb, tokyo is hell
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Normally there is not much snow in Tokyo. But since I came here the last few year, there is defenitely one or two days that there will be heavy snow. So be prepare in Feb! And tomorrow is suppose to be the coldest in Tokyo for this winter with snow.
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anyone familiar with universal studios osaka timed ticket ?

i am looking forward for harry potter theme park and the new japan cool area.
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QUOTE(kehadapan @ Jan 27 2015, 10:09 PM)
anyone familiar with universal studios osaka timed ticket ?

i am looking forward for harry potter theme park and the new japan cool area.
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I already bought it in advance at KLCC isetan JTB
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I already bought it in advance at KLCC isetan JTB
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eh got sale meh the express pass ? i bought there only for usual entrance pass.
iinm timed ticket is not for sale.

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Hey guys, planning on a 7 days trip from Tokyo to Hiroshima travelling from 22th January 2016 to 29 January 2016.

Can the JR pass travel from Tokyo to Hiroshima (and back)? I googled it and found out that Nozomi and Mizuho lines cannot be used with JR pass, but others can. These two links too show that Hikari and Sakura lines can get from Tokyo to Hiroshima. Just wanna confirm (because the tickets are not cheap... not cheap at all!)

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2018_sanyo.html
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2018_tokaido.html

One more question... How do I reserve the places for JR pass trains (Ordinary JR pass)? Is it free?

THANKSSS SIFU.
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QUOTE(kehadapan @ Jan 27 2015, 12:20 AM)
just go to 7 and i in narita airport, buy something, and get some changes smile.gif

eh anyway the plan is on or not ?
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Alright. We play by ears, I don't know what will happen that time leh. We keep in touch via forum pm. Let's see first see. biggrin.gif

QUOTE(JooSeng @ Jan 27 2015, 12:24 AM)
take the narita express, no need change line
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QUOTE(Zepx @ Jan 27 2015, 07:52 AM)
Narita express costs 1500 yen if you buy it with discount and you don't need to be change train since it stops at shibuya. Youncan just use your 10k yen note at the midori no madoguchu (ticket booth) and it's perfectly normal to use big notes here in Japan...
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Got discount ah?

QUOTE(ZeroSP @ Jan 27 2015, 09:39 AM)
Or just take the Limousine Bus, settled. Buy the Bus + 3 Days Tokyo Sub Combo, save.
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Jan 27 2015, 11:18 AM)
Bus is the best option for me as well. At least you get to sleep in the bus. If you take a train you might arrived too early and shops are still not open.
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Alright, I will Google. Thanks and I'm doomed now...

QUOTE(sacwoc @ Jan 27 2015, 06:22 PM)
Normally there is not much snow in Tokyo. But since I came here the last few year, there is defenitely one or two days that there will be heavy snow. So be prepare in Feb! And tomorrow is suppose to be the coldest in Tokyo for this winter with snow.
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Oh my God. rclxub.gif
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sweat.gif wow I pass custom without any check up which is surprising all the doujin my friend ask me to buy pretty much here already. Overall trip in Tokyo for 10 days was never enough for me. Will be coming back for more, next trip plan but will be Kyoto, Osaka and Sapporo before returning to Tokyo for few days tongue.gif
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QUOTE(fruitie @ Jan 28 2015, 02:51 AM)
Alright. We play by ears, I don't know what will happen that time leh. We keep in touch via forum pm. Let's see first see. biggrin.gif
I will need to check the timing, not all the time ada.
Got discount ah?
Alright, I will Google. Thanks and I'm doomed now...
Oh my God.  rclxub.gif
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In the end it wont snow today. smile.gif Weather prediction can even be inaccurate for a day.....wonder how we can predict weather in a year time.....
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Jan 27 2015, 06:22 PM)
Normally there is not much snow in Tokyo. But since I came here the last few year, there is defenitely one or two days that there will be heavy snow. So be prepare in Feb! And tomorrow is suppose to be the coldest in Tokyo for this winter with snow.
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sacwoc, does it still snow in the Northern Alps in March?
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QUOTE(clon12 @ Jan 28 2015, 01:42 AM)
Hey guys, planning on a 7 days trip from Tokyo to Hiroshima travelling from 22th January 2016 to 29 January 2016.

Can the JR pass travel from Tokyo to Hiroshima (and back)? I googled it and found out that Nozomi and Mizuho lines cannot be used with JR pass, but others can. These two links too show that Hikari and Sakura lines can get from Tokyo to Hiroshima. Just wanna confirm (because the tickets are not cheap... not cheap at all!)

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2018_sanyo.html
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2018_tokaido.html

One more question... How do I reserve the places for JR pass trains (Ordinary JR pass)? Is it free?

THANKSSS SIFU.
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To check if certain routes are covered by the JR pass, go to hyperdia website, choose the routes and see what type of trains service that route. Then you will know if the JR pass covers that route or not. Reserve seats can be done when you are in Japan. Just go to any JR office in the train station and tell them where you want to go and when. Ordinary reserve seats are free.
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 28 2015, 09:50 AM)
To check if certain routes are covered by the JR pass, go to hyperdia website, choose the routes and see what type of trains service that route. Then you will know if the JR pass covers that route or not. Reserve seats can be done when you are in Japan. Just go to any JR office in the train station and tell them where you want to go and when. Ordinary reserve seats are free.
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Thanks! That really helped a lot and clarified my doubts.

Seemed like JR pass is really worth the money. Individual tickets would kill the bank!
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QUOTE(clon12 @ Jan 28 2015, 10:15 AM)
Thanks! That really helped a lot and clarified my doubts.

Seemed like JR pass is really worth the money. Individual tickets would kill the bank!
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yeah, the pass saves alot especially when you do few side trips from Tokyo.
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michlove is there any double decker bus in japan ? like those can see city view , the top is uncovered
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michlove is there any double decker bus in japan ? like those can see city view , the top is uncovered
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http://www.gotokyo.org/en/tourists/topics_...607/topics.html

And lots more, if you google tokyo double decker bus tour

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QUOTE(frozzbyte @ Jan 28 2015, 11:17 AM)
http://www.gotokyo.org/en/tourists/topics_...607/topics.html

And lots more, if you google tokyo double decker bus tour
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thanks gonna try it out =D
seems like osaka also got =D
http://www.osaka-info.jp/en/facilities/cat...decker_bus.html
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michlove is there any double decker bus in japan ? like those can see city view , the top is uncovered
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winter so cold and blowing wind....you want sit on double decker? laugh.gif good luck
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just back from tokyo, darm cold...
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just back from tokyo, darm cold...
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got snow ? or just cold wind ?
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got snow ? or just cold wind ?
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There's no snow, just really strong winds...
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[email=sacwoc]sacwoc[/email], does it still snow in the Northern Alps in March?
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Not sure, but I guess so. RC might know better. I can only see Mt Fuji from my office. smile.gif
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got snow ? or just cold wind ?
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Its strong cold wind this few days.
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[email=sacwoc]sacwoc[/email], does it still snow in the Northern Alps in March?
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Northern Alps will closed at 1 Dec to 6 April. Tateyama Alpine Route open at April will no more snowing but the snow wall will be very very Thick
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QUOTE(JooSeng @ Jan 27 2015, 05:05 PM)
RegentCid need advise, i know that kamikochi will be close from dec - march. but i saw ppl posting picture at instagram around kamikochi during the month of jan. so i was wondering if there is still part of kamikochi which is accessible for tourist to enjoy the super view during that time.

in addition im planning to make takayama as based to go shirakawa  and kamikochi during january.
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Recent Rules. It been following Tateyama Alpine Route Law. Because it also part of Northern Alpine. It will be close at Dec to April
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My friend's house is in Meguro and not Shibuya. sweat.gif Now my route needs to change. Decided to take NEX from Narita T2 to Shibuya since it only costs 1.5k yen now and from Shibuya switch to Meguro to put my luggage. After that go to Roppongi to meet up with my colleagues. Then after lunch, walk around Roppongi or may skip and go to Imperial Palace. After that will think about it again. sweat.gif Friend will wait for me at Meguro at 8pm.
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Anyone tried this b4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmvN9JM6LdE
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jan 28 2015, 08:08 PM)
Northern Alps will closed at 1 Dec to 6 April.  Tateyama Alpine Route open at April will no more snowing but the snow wall will be very very Thick
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Really too bad I can't see this on my next trip to Japan cry.gif
But I may plan go Fukuoka jor...
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http://www.usj.co.jp/parkguide/schedule/201502.html

want to ask for usj
how come some day open till 6pm some 8pm ?

how do we know which day got fireworks ?
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Really too bad I can't see this on my next trip to Japan  cry.gif
But I may plan go Fukuoka jor...
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April is better for visiting, very high chances to spot cherry blossom tongue.gif

QUOTE(ping325 @ Jan 29 2015, 10:33 AM)
http://www.usj.co.jp/parkguide/schedule/201502.html

want to ask for usj
how come some day open till 6pm some 8pm ?

how do we know which day got fireworks ?
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very obvious it is open at 10am

and i can answer for disney, they hv fireworks everyday smile.gif
hope it is true oso for usj
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[quote=lucaswjk,Jan 29 2015, 10:55 AM]
April is better for visiting, very high chances to spot cherry blossom tongue.gif
very obvious it is open at 10am

Airtics bought liao
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 29 2015, 10:55 AM)
April is better for visiting, very high chances to spot cherry blossom tongue.gif
very obvious it is open at 10am

and i can answer for disney, they hv fireworks everyday smile.gif
hope it is true oso for usj
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no la , u see feb 10 , feb 11

10(火) 10:00 ~ 18:00
11(水) 10:00 ~ 20:00

11 open till so late de ? hehe special event ? =D
im going on 11 so ngam
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QUOTE(ping325 @ Jan 29 2015, 11:04 AM)
no la , u  see feb 10 , feb 11

10(火) 10:00 ~ 18:00
11(水) 10:00 ~ 20:00

11 open till so late de ? hehe special event ? =D
im going on 11 so ngam
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it is called extended hours
coz on tat day itself, usj will full of ppl
normally happen on sat and sun and special day

special day is like Halloween & Christmas... aka any special day

i went to disney on halloween b4, all the mickey mouse and other dolls become witch/vampire/ghoul/zombie
and they extend the hours until 1AM wub.gif

btw on your month, there is no parade
マジカル・スターライト・パレード => Magical Starlight Parade
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 29 2015, 11:25 AM)
it is called extended hours
coz on tat day itself, usj will full of ppl
normally happen on sat and sun and special day

special day is like Halloween & Christmas... aka any special day

i went to disney on halloween b4, all the mickey mouse and other dolls become witch/vampire/ghoul/zombie
and they extend the hours until 1AM wub.gif

btw on your month, there is no parade
マジカル・スターライト・パレード => Magical Starlight Parade
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just notice it is natianol foundation day , holiday in japan , damm its gonna be crowded
feb no starlight parade sigh , march whole month also got so sad cry.gif cry.gif cry.gif
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wanna ask, do osaka airport or tourist centre have osaka subway map??
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wanna ask, do osaka airport or tourist centre have osaka subway map??
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cuz there is an app for tokyo metro with fares and etc

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i think airport mostly got map to purchase , just ask the information counter and they will assist you =D
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ok, thx for the info XD, still have 1 month to plan my trip ~~ now search some basic info.

How about sim card recommended?
1. Japan Trip Sim = 4000++\-- yen (saw from lyn post)
2. Docomo sim from sakuramobile.jp = 5150 yen (from their website)
3. http://www.softbank-rental.jp/e/rental-plan-ib04.php

any other suggestion??
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QUOTE(./Hack-Fusion @ Jan 29 2015, 11:56 AM)
ok, thx for the info XD, still have 1 month to plan my trip ~~ now search some basic info.

How about sim card recommended?
1. Japan Trip Sim = 4000++\-- yen (saw from lyn post)
2. Docomo sim from sakuramobile.jp = 5150 yen (from their website)
3. http://www.softbank-rental.jp/e/rental-plan-ib04.php

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I use GAC. 6150yen for 9days.
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kehadapan hey there is 1 more friend in here said going to JPY next week is who a?
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kehadapan hey there is 1 more friend in here said going to JPY next week is who a?
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this loh

QUOTE(fruitie @ Jan 28 2015, 01:51 AM)
Alright. We play by ears, I don't know what will happen that time leh. We keep in touch via forum pm. Let's see first see. biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(fruitie @ Jan 28 2015, 10:45 PM)
My friend's house is in Meguro and not Shibuya. sweat.gif Now my route needs to change. Decided to take NEX from Narita T2 to Shibuya since it only costs 1.5k yen now and from Shibuya switch to Meguro to put my luggage. After that go to Roppongi to meet up with my colleagues. Then after lunch, walk around Roppongi or may skip and go to Imperial Palace. After that will think about it again. sweat.gif Friend will wait for me at Meguro at 8pm.
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NEX from Narita to SHibuya was 3k not 1.5k
You need add in Reserve seat price
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jan 29 2015, 01:57 PM)
NEX from Narita to SHibuya was 3k not 1.5k
You need add in Reserve seat price
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No, there is promotion at the moment, until March 13, 2015. smile.gif
http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/pass/nex_oneway.html
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1. Nagoya Castle
2. Nagoya City Science Museum
3. Atsuta Shrine
4. Night - Oasis 21


guys....is my sequence correct ..from castle to scienece music then atsuta shrine ..night to oasis ?
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I'll be going to japan form 30 april - 5 may. Turns out that time is Golden Week. I'm worried about hotels and attraction tickets especially Disneyland on the 4/5. Will the crowd be brutal? Should i book the Disney tickets online and is the fastpass worth it?

On 30/4 landing in osaka
On 1/5 off to kyoto
On 2/5 off to hiroshima
On 3/5 take early morning train to tokyo. Shopping in tokyo
On 4/5 full day at disneyland
On 5/5 half day to kawaguchiko and midnight fly back to KL
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I'll be going to japan form 30 april - 5 may. Turns out that time is Golden Week. I'm worried about hotels and attraction tickets especially Disneyland on the 4/5. Will the crowd be brutal? Should i book the Disney tickets online and is the fastpass worth it?

On 30/4 landing in osaka
On 1/5 off to kyoto
On 2/5 off to hiroshima
On 3/5 take early morning train to tokyo. Shopping in tokyo
On 4/5 full day at disneyland
On 5/5 half day to kawaguchiko and midnight fly back to KL
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You sure you want to do that? What you planning to do at each place? Amazing Race?? Travelling already took up so much of your time. You also have to think of shinkansen which will also be pack with travellers. Good Luck
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I'll be going to japan form 30 april - 5 may. Turns out that time is Golden Week. I'm worried about hotels and attraction tickets especially Disneyland on the 4/5. Will the crowd be brutal? Should i book the Disney tickets online and is the fastpass worth it?

On 30/4 landing in osaka
On 1/5 off to kyoto
On 2/5 off to hiroshima
On 3/5 take early morning train to tokyo. Shopping in tokyo
On 4/5 full day at disneyland
On 5/5 half day to kawaguchiko and midnight fly back to KL
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QUOTE(alygonecrazy @ Jan 29 2015, 01:51 PM)
I'll be going to japan form 30 april - 5 may. Turns out that time is Golden Week. I'm worried about hotels and attraction tickets especially Disneyland on the 4/5. Will the crowd be brutal? Should i book the Disney tickets online and is the fastpass worth it?

On 30/4 landing in osaka
On 1/5 off to kyoto
On 2/5 off to hiroshima
On 3/5 take early morning train to tokyo. Shopping in tokyo
On 4/5 full day at disneyland
On 5/5 half day to kawaguchiko and midnight fly back to KL
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Even fast pass you also need wait 2 hour for each ride at Golden Week
Shinkanshen will be fully booked. Forget about Train. Just focus at Night Bus. Beware even highway also will be Ja, like Hell. In Malaysia Highway Jam longest also 17-25km around. This will take you 4hour above. In Japan once it Jam....it reach 35-47km

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I'm in airport now and will fly soon to Tokyo. Excited and nervous because didn't do homework. laugh.gif
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I'm in airport now and will fly soon to Tokyo. Excited and nervous because didn't do homework. laugh.gif
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dont worry
u should b glad, coz at least u have place to stay

last time, i in japan really got kick out from the hotel... this is called no homework sweat.gif

if u happen tob in tsukiji market, pls rate the restaurant

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I'm in airport now and will fly soon to Tokyo. Excited and nervous because didn't do homework. laugh.gif
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How to get express pass for USJ?
http://www.usj.co.jp/ticket/expresspass/
http://www.usj.co.jp/ticket/expresspass/at...html?area=bann1


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QUOTE(alygonecrazy @ Jan 29 2015, 02:51 PM)
On 30/4 landing in osaka
On 1/5 off to kyoto
On 2/5 off to hiroshima
On 3/5 take early morning train to tokyo. Shopping in tokyo
On 4/5 full day at disneyland
On 5/5 half day to kawaguchiko and midnight fly back to KL

Seriously

What the hell is this retarded itinerary.

Considering time taken for transport, etc, you each city only 1/2 day super touch and go.

For 6d/5n for first timer Tokyo itself also cannot finish.
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 29 2015, 11:36 PM)
dont worry
u should b glad, coz at least u have place to stay
last time, i in japan really got kick out from the hotel... this is called no homework sweat.gif
if u happen tob in tsukiji market, pls rate the restaurant
enjoy ur trip wub.gif
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err , what happened ? why got kick out from the hotel ? dont scare me lei .... lol

QUOTE(puddited @ Jan 30 2015, 12:05 AM)
lol bro , dig back my post , lazy want repeat and repeat ... read thru each page from page 1 , u will see my post how to buy it ... i already bought USJ ticket and disneysea ticket in advance from malaysia partnership office , because i scare need to queue, the ticket can be use anytime between jan 2015 till jan 2016
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I'm in Narita Express now. The people in the JR East counter are so friendly and speak good English. The lady attended to me was so good and considerate. Purposely chose the car which is near to escalator so I don't need to walk far. thumbup.gif

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I'm in Narita Express now. The people in the JR East counter are so friendly and speak good English. The lady attended to me was so good and considerate. Purposely chose the car which is near to escalator so I don't need to walk far. thumbup.gif

1500 yen well spent. rclxms.gif
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do post some pic.
n if im not mistaken, tokyo is expecting some bad weather
anyway enjoy your trip smile.gif

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I want ask you guys one question.

How well you guys know about Minakami?

This might be Feb tips of the months
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QUOTE(ping325 @ Jan 30 2015, 07:57 AM)
err , what happened ? why got kick out from the hotel ? dont scare me lei .... lol
lol bro , dig back my post , lazy want repeat and repeat ... read thru each page from page 1 , u will see my post how to buy it ... i already bought USJ ticket and disneysea ticket in advance from malaysia partnership office , because i scare need to queue, the ticket can be use anytime between jan 2015 till jan 2016
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Japan checkout time was 10am not 12pm.
If you no do homework sure get kick out
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jan 30 2015, 09:57 AM)
I want ask you guys one question.

How well you guys know about Minakami? 

This might be Feb tips of the months
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I been there, mainly the Manikami station
Stop there to go Takaragawa onsen
Around the got a ropeway, ski resort n few other onsen
But one thing disturbing is the place around the station looks abit rundown

Before reaching minakami can oso consider to shibukawa station
From there can go ikaho town, mount haruna or kusatsu (there a bus if im not mistaken)
Beside than that there is the famous car museum which has the original ae86 (correct me if im wrong)
N somewhere around mount haruna is where all the initial d story came from (betul kan???)

This all i know, and please gv tips im sure u know more hahah biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(JooSeng @ Jan 30 2015, 09:17 AM)
I been there, mainly the Manikami station
Stop there to go Takaragawa onsen
Around the got a ropeway, ski resort n few other onsen
But one thing disturbing is the place around the station looks abit rundown

Before reaching minakami can oso consider to shibukawa station
From there can go ikaho town, mount haruna or kusatsu (there a bus if im not mistaken)
Beside than that there is the famous car museum which has the original ae86 (correct me if im wrong)
N somewhere around mount haruna is where all the initial d story came from (betul kan???)

This all i know, and please gv tips im sure u know more hahah biggrin.gif
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Ok. But not all. Look like Feb tips of the month I will post the real kick of minakami
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Ok. But not all.  Look like Feb tips of the month I will post the real kick of minakami
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jan 30 2015, 09:59 AM)
Japan checkout time was 10am not 12pm.
If you no do homework sure get kick out
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sorry didnt know it was 10am check out ...thanks for the reminder...how about check in time ? the standard check in time is 3pm , can i check in 8-9pm ? no problem right
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sorry didnt know it was 10am check out ...thanks for the reminder...how about check in time ? the standard check in time is 3pm , can i check in 8-9pm ? no problem right
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You can check in even late at night, but you need to inform them.
If you make reservation through booking.com for example, there is a box in the form where you can safely put your estimate time of arrival.

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err , what happened ? why got kick out from the hotel ? dont scare me lei .... lol
lol bro , dig back my post , lazy want repeat and repeat ... read thru each page from page 1 , u will see my post how to buy it ... i already bought USJ ticket and disneysea ticket in advance from malaysia partnership office , because i scare need to queue, the ticket can be use anytime between jan 2015 till jan 2016
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i suppose stay there for 1day only,
something unexpected happen... typhoon shakehead.gif

so decided to cut 1day from our itinerary and continue stay there
but the hotel already full
i know there is special vacant room in all hotel
i tried to nego with them to get the room
with my limited Japanese skill, of coz failed to get it and hv to move out
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kehadapan see u kyoto..my flight is tonight wehehehe

btw can share ur itianary...? pm pls?
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Raining non stop at Tokyo now.
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raining? wow, must be very very cold then....
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raining? wow, must be very very cold then....
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look cold
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Not snowing meh? I heard some places in Tokyo is snowing now
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The tateyama full alpine route is opened on 16/4 onwards. Does this means that before that we will not be able to go visit the snow wall at mt. tateyama?

I'll be arriving at KIX and departing from HND. Will be planning to travel Osaka, Kyoto, Nara (pending), then to Tokyo with a total of 12 days. Is it recommended to get the JR pass? I was told by my friend who went last year that if I only travel 1 way via the shinkansen it's not worth to get the JR pass. Is that correct? Thanks
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The tateyama full alpine route is opened on 16/4 onwards. Does this means that before that we will not be able to go visit the snow wall at mt. tateyama?

I'll be arriving at KIX and departing from HND. Will be planning to travel Osaka, Kyoto, Nara (pending), then to Tokyo with a total of 12 days. Is it recommended to get the JR pass? I was told by my friend who went last year that if I only travel 1 way via the shinkansen it's not worth to get the JR pass. Is that correct? Thanks
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yeah, it is not worth it. If you return back to Osaka or have side trips from Tokyo like going to Nikko, Takayama, Nagano, Shirakawa-go then worth it.
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QUOTE(alygonecrazy @ Jan 29 2015, 02:51 PM)
I'll be going to japan form 30 april - 5 may. Turns out that time is Golden Week. I'm worried about hotels and attraction tickets especially Disneyland on the 4/5. Will the crowd be brutal? Should i book the Disney tickets online and is the fastpass worth it?

On 30/4 landing in osaka
On 1/5 off to kyoto
On 2/5 off to hiroshima
On 3/5 take early morning train to tokyo. Shopping in tokyo
On 4/5 full day at disneyland
On 5/5 half day to kawaguchiko and midnight fly back to KL
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u oni need to reach the location rite?
yes u can do it and it wont be brutal...

and u forget to squeeze in hakone and gotemba oso wub.gif

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my alternative suggestion,
when u reach osaka... the first place u can go is nagasaki, then hiroshima, nagoya, yokohama, then aomori, sendai and finally tokyo... 5days definaltely more than enuf...
oh if possible pls squeeze in either sapporo or naha thumbup.gif

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tat is how ppl able to do whole europe tour in 11days
fyi japan is oni 1country and u got 5days... THAT IS A LOT
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 30 2015, 02:11 PM)
u oni need to reach the location rite?
yes u can do it and it wont be brutal...

and u forget to squeeze in hakone and gotemba oso  wub.gif

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my alternative suggestion,
when u reach osaka... the first place u can go is nagasaki, then hiroshima, nagoya, yokohama, then aomori, sendai and finally tokyo... 5days definaltely more than enuf...
oh if possible pls squeeze in either sapporo or naha  thumbup.gif

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tat is how ppl able to do whole europe tour in 11days
fyi japan is oni 1country and u got 5days... THAT IS A LOT
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Problem was he going at Golden Holiday

Domestic Flight was Full
Train will be full
Bus will trap at Highway.

will stuck at middle then the rest will be spoil
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jan 30 2015, 03:32 PM)
Problem was he going at Golden Holiday

Domestic Flight was Full
Train will be full
Bus will trap at Highway.

will stuck at middle then the rest will be spoil
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im not too sure about japan
but most of my last minutes arrangement i get it from tour agency

i remember u said b4, golden holiday JR train will be fully book 2months b4 tat
rite now still early ma, another 4months...
he can still source the ticket from travel agent

got money no problem... sure can get

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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 30 2015, 02:42 PM)
im not too sure about japan
but most of my last minutes arrangement i get it from tour agency

i remember u said b4, golden holiday JR train will be fully book 2months b4 tat
rite now still early ma, another 4months...
he can still source the ticket from travel agent

got money no problem... sure can get
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If he can afford that, he won't need go Japan in 5 days plus so rush.

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If he can afford that, he won't need go Japan in 5 days plus so rush.
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haha icon_rolleyes.gif

btw how u know?
for some ppl, time is more valuable than money
u never heard of when bill gate take a piss, he can earn more money than your lifetime
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 30 2015, 02:52 PM)
haha  icon_rolleyes.gif

btw how u know?
for some ppl, time is more valuable than money
u never heard of when bill gate take a piss, he can earn more money than your lifetime
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If he got 1/100 that richest of Billgate. I can recommend my company G-4 flight for him. Once reach Tokyo another AS365 helicopter bring him into any city he want in whole japan. brows.gif brows.gif
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If he got 1/100 that richest of Billgate. I can recommend my company G-4 flight for him. Once reach Tokyo another AS365 helicopter bring him into any city he want in whole japan.  brows.gif  brows.gif
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1/10000 oso can la...
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This will be my itnary :

Jan 31
9am reach Nagoya
11am reach hotel –
1. Nagoya Castle
2. Nagoya City Science Museum
3. Atsuta Shrine
4. Night - Oasis 21

Jan 1 noon / evening to Kyoto
1. Morning Nagoya - Yanagibashi Chuo Ichiba
2. Kyoto - Fushimi Inari Shrine

Jan 2
1. Morning - Arashimaya
2. Evening - Setsubun festival

Jan 3
1. Nishiki Market
2. Evening bullet train to Osaka

Jan 4
1. Osaka fish market , 4.15am start auction
2. Breakfast at endo sushi
3. Osaka Aquarium

Jan 5
1. Hiraoka Park Plum Orchard (12-12 Higashi-Toyoura-cho, Higashi-Osaka)
2. Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan(Tempozan)

Jan 6 morning to Osaka airport -7am

feel free to comment? laugh.gif or can add any place...
i decide to reduce the visit of castle and shrine...

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QUOTE(Tiffany Hwang @ Jan 30 2015, 03:07 PM)
This will be my itnary :

Jan 31
9am reach Nagoya
11am reach hotel –
1. Nagoya Castle
2. Nagoya City Science Museum
3. Atsuta Shrine
4. Night - Oasis 21
If me, I will go Inuyama after visit Nagoya Castle. If time allow then Atsuta Shire
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If me, I will go Inuyama after visit Nagoya Castle. If time allow then Atsuta Shire
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sorry to ask..

i read about Inuyama after u give ur suggestion

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3350.html

but based on this...Inuyama macam nothing much to see wor? or i could be wrong? hmm.gif


by the way is my direction correct ? will 1 place north 1 place eat?? hmm.gif

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RegentCid, among the so many places you have went in Japan before, which place you like the best?

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Hi Sifus,

Plan to go during Sakura season. Plan to join a tour package because first time travel.
Any comments? blush.gif
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QUOTE(simonttm @ Jan 30 2015, 05:10 PM)
Hi Sifus,

Plan to go during Sakura season. Plan to join a tour package because first time travel.
Any comments?  blush.gif
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alot of us here also first time travel to Japan...didn't take any tour at all.
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QUOTE(JooSeng @ Jan 30 2015, 09:44 AM)
fruitie rclxms.gif 

do post some pic.
n if im not mistaken, tokyo is expecting some bad weather
anyway enjoy your trip  smile.gif
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Yes. Cold like hell. Snow welcomes me though. sweat.gif Keeps raining but drizzling la, now stops already.
I'm in Harajuku now, was a bit late and Meiji Shrine didn't allow visitors anymore. So walking around and too sleepy and cold, now in one cafe waiting for time to pass a bit. Will meet my friend at Shibuya later.

Went to Roppongi and the top floor restaurant in Mori Tower is unexpectedly closed... sad.gif Anyway, I was supposed to be able to see Tokyo Tower and Mount Fuji from the office if the weather is good. Unfortunately, it's so foggy that I see nothing. sad.gif

Hopefully Hakone on Monday will treat me good.
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QUOTE(fruitie @ Jan 30 2015, 05:33 PM)
Yes. Cold like hell. Snow welcomes me though. sweat.gif Keeps raining but drizzling la, now stops already.
I'm in Harajuku now, was a bit late and Meiji Shrine didn't allow visitors anymore. So walking around and too sleepy and cold, now in one cafe waiting for time to pass a bit. Will meet my friend at Shibuya later.

Went to Roppongi and the top floor restaurant in Mori Tower is unexpectedly closed... sad.gif Anyway, I was supposed to be able to see Tokyo Tower and Mount Fuji from the office if the weather is good. Unfortunately, it's so foggy that I see nothing. sad.gif

Hopefully Hakone on Monday will treat me good.
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QUOTE(simonttm @ Jan 30 2015, 05:10 PM)
Plan to go during Sakura season. Plan to join a tour package because first time travel.
Any comments?  blush.gif
Japan is probably the easiest country to plan a DIY trip for thanks to tons of resources around the net. Check out this one, poke around a bit, if you still feel not comfortable to DIY then go take tour lo.

http://www.japan-guide.com/
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 30 2015, 03:11 PM)
u oni need to reach the location rite?
yes u can do it and it wont be brutal...

and u forget to squeeze in hakone and gotemba oso  wub.gif

---

my alternative suggestion,
when u reach osaka... the first place u can go is nagasaki, then hiroshima, nagoya, yokohama, then aomori, sendai and finally tokyo... 5days definaltely more than enuf...
oh if possible pls squeeze in either sapporo or naha  thumbup.gif

---

tat is how ppl able to do whole europe tour in 11days
fyi japan is oni 1country and u got 5days... THAT IS A LOT
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Hahaha so bad one u! Be nice!
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QUOTE(Tiffany Hwang @ Jan 30 2015, 03:37 PM)
sorry to ask..

i read about Inuyama after u give ur suggestion

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3350.html

but based on this...Inuyama macam nothing much to see wor? or i could be wrong? hmm.gif
by the way is my direction correct ? will 1 place north 1 place eat?? hmm.gif
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Inuyama got alot History part. Got Japan most ancient fish hunting activities. Inuyama that small castle got very powerful history behind it. brows.gif
If you don't like history part then forget about Inuyama.

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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 30 2015, 03:47 PM)
RegentCid, among the so many places you have went in Japan before, which place you like the best?
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If the placed I like the Best of Japan then Northern Alps. Clean , Fresh , silent , Totally Relaxing.

Dec to April no tourist in this area. this is the time I like even more. Totally relaxing cleaning your soul.
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Hahaha so bad one u! Be nice!
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i give him the answer suit to his travel style
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jan 30 2015, 09:51 PM)
If the placed I like the Best of Japan then Northern Alps.  Clean , Fresh , silent , Totally Relaxing. 

Dec to April no tourist in this area. this is the time I like even more.  Totally relaxing cleaning your soul.
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give la specific answer sweat.gif

for me i prefer Sounkyo @Hokkaido
the town is beautiful, with onsen, 2xropeway to Mount Kurodake then 1hour easy hiking to top,
fyi i went in the middle of autumn, the scenery is simply breathtaking...
and at tat time the upper part of the mountain is snowing... so it feel like climbing mt fuji with white top

u do not really need to climb, coz at the second ropeway, the scenery is already very good

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That was my sprite relaxing spot. Cannot review one. My holy spot.

I like Sounkyo also but most of time I go there are Winter. Only one color which is white and fog was thick. cablecar ride was boring liao.
Autumn was best time

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I found one damm exciting Video on Youtube.
someone say want to rent GT86 before. Gam gam this video are GT86 !!
Best Gila!!!




Sry It was a Japanese show. No english subtitle. For me no problem but you guys....just enjoy the picture bah.....haha

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I found one damm exciting Video on Youtube.
someone say want to rent GT86 before.  Gam gam this video are GT86 !!
Best Gila!!!


Sry It was a Japanese show. No english subtitle.  For me no problem but you guys....just enjoy the picture bah.....haha
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where exactly can rent this tofu car ? lol
or is it impossible to rent ? biggrin.gif damm nice the car
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I found one damm exciting Video on Youtube.
someone say want to rent GT86 before.  Gam gam this video are GT86 !!
Best Gila!!!

Sry It was a Japanese show. No english subtitle.  For me no problem but you guys....just enjoy the picture bah.....haha
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wondering why all japanese show like to post the guest face?
not like they r hamsen

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where exactly can rent this tofu car ? lol
or is it impossible to rent ?  biggrin.gif  damm nice the car
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no need rent, just do it like the guyz
print on cardboard and take the pix
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Reach nagoya! Midnight flight airasiax is frezing cold
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Reach nagoya! Midnight flight airasiax is frezing cold
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Woi busy pusing-pusing nagoya kaa hahah

Now waiting for flight to osaka on 3PM
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QUOTE(kehadapan @ Jan 31 2015, 01:39 PM)
Woi busy pusing-pusing nagoya kaa hahah

Now waiting for flight to osaka on 3PM
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Reporting in from KIX. Temperature is 3 degrees.

Supper with McD (the twister fries is there awwyis).
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QUOTE(kehadapan @ Feb 1 2015, 12:01 AM)
Reporting in from KIX. Temperature is 3 degrees.

Supper with McD (the twister fries is there awwyis).
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MOS Burger... ask for shrimp drool.gif
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any photo sharing ? biggrin.gif
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Main reason is my friend's house doesn't have wireless router... So, only LAN. cry.gif

Edit: haha. Actually my friend has and she doesn't know but I'm also lazy to upload now. Will try later. tongue.gif

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I grab whatever i have la
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Guys, can I buy 2xKansai Thru Pass together? I plan to buy 3-day and 2-day pass for my 5 days in Kansai.

I will activate the 2-day pass after 3-day pass' validity is over. The reason I asked is it may not be easy for me to find it to buy later.

Even when I tried to read from its website, I can't seem to guess if Shin-Osaka has the counter for me to purchase or not. rclxub.gif
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Hi Guys, im going to tokyo this september...for 8 days...any place to try japanese traditional costume in tokyo,ninja,samurai...
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Whoops... Seems like we are on the same flight...smile.gif
Non stop snowing at Takayama today

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Freezing cold here in Fukushima. -6c and today midnight will be more snow forecast. sweat.gif

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anyone going nagashima resort tunnel of light ?
is it only can reach there via taxi ? from nagoya iseasahi station

anyone also can go right , do we need any entrance fees ?
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Whoops... Seems like we are on the same flight...smile.gif
Non stop snowing at Takayama today
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Now going fushimi inari shrine
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Freezing cold here in Fukushima. -6c and today midnight will be more snow forecast.  sweat.gif

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Tmr finally can try snow crab n pokemon center in osaka!

Anyone same flight with me this friday morning back kl??
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QUOTE(Tiffany Hwang @ Feb 2 2015, 09:35 AM)
Now me at kyoto tomorrow go osaka...

Now going fushimi inari shrine
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Tmr finally can try snow crab n pokemon center in osaka!

Anyone same flight with me this friday morning back kl??
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me is this friday from malaysia to haneda LOL
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At Kobe now, very near to Himeji. laugh.gif

Will go to Osaka Castle tomorrow and so far other things in Osaka don't attract me. So, just spend for a while and will go to Kyoto. biggrin.gif
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ping325, i heard that Hokkaido was hit by snowstorm on Monday....many flights and trains cancelled
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ping325, i heard that Hokkaido was hit by snowstorm on Monday....many flights and trains cancelled
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yeah ... i check flight status everyday , almost one week kena 2-3 times , see luck lo T.T .... pray pray
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At Kobe now, very near to Himeji. laugh.gif

Will go to Osaka Castle tomorrow and so far other things in Osaka don't attract me. So, just spend for a while and will go to Kyoto. biggrin.gif
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so, did you managed to climb up to the very top of the mountain? brows.gif
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me is this friday from malaysia to haneda LOL
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At Kobe now, very near to Himeji. laugh.gif

Will go to Osaka Castle tomorrow and so far other things in Osaka don't attract me. So, just spend for a while and will go to Kyoto. biggrin.gif
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Kyoto snow abit last 2 days when i go fushimi inari shrine
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hope it snow when you are in kyoto...that place is magical with the temples covered in snow
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No heavy snow....just very light
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ts busy recently ? LOL , no reply geh
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QUOTE(ping325 @ Feb 4 2015, 03:12 PM)
ts busy recently ? LOL , no reply geh
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Busy preparing Feb Tips of the Months
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Tips of the Months been Updated at page 1

Hope you guys like it.
The another fun thing to do when you at Minakami. Not just Onsen. But if you just want Onsen then please do the same way I do. naked + human + natural combine as one !!
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Feb 4 2015, 10:28 PM)
Tips of the Months been Updated at page 1

Hope you guys like it.
The another fun thing to do when you at Minakami.  Not just Onsen.  But if you just want Onsen then please do the same way I do.  naked + human + natural combine as one !!
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Bungee jumping not suitable for old people like me...fox canyon just walk on the stream?
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Bungee jumping not suitable for old people like me...fox canyon just walk on the stream?
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slide more..it takes up 50% of whole journey. You can refer it to Video

Bungy jump just 42m only. Compare to New Zealand 200m plus

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Just came back from Mount Moiwa, -6 celcius at the summit, felt like red ants biting your fingers. If wear gloves quite difficult to operate camera. Street car from Susukino to Inarichi Ropeway is just a nice experience.
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slide more..it takes up 50% of whole journey. You can refer it to Video

Bungy jump just 42m only.  Compare to New Zealand 200m plus
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Just saw the video..i will probably die on my first slide laugh.gif
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QUOTE(yazoo @ Feb 4 2015, 09:59 PM)
Just came back from Mount Moiwa, -6 celcius at the summit, felt like red ants biting your fingers. If wear gloves quite difficult to operate camera. Street car from Susukino to Inarichi Ropeway is just a nice experience.
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What is Street car?
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[quote=RegentCid,Feb 4 2015, 11:23 PM]
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nice...looks very nostalgic
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hope it snow when you are in kyoto...that place is magical with the temples covered in snow
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Yes, I hope so. blush.gif
In the end, I still spent a day in Osaka. laugh.gif
Tomorrow will go to Kyoto. biggrin.gif

QUOTE(Tiffany Hwang @ Feb 4 2015, 03:39 PM)
I skip all castle after visit nagoya castle, felt it all looks the same
Kyoto snow abit last 2 days when i go fushimi inari shrine
No heavy snow....just very light
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I didn't visit any of the shrines when I was in Tokyo. blush.gif
I like those buildings. laugh.gif
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Oh ya, so far I'm enjoying my stay in Kobe. Maybe because my friend's house is bigger here compared to my another friend's house in Tokyo. tongue.gif Cannot blame her because it is more expensive in Tokyo and the one in Kobe is fully paid by company. laugh.gif

So far I like Osaka and Kobe's weather compared to Tokyo, it is freezing cold in Tokyo with the constant cool wind. sweat.gif

Most of the time I'm using Google Map to show me the correct train and platforms, so today I didn't see it clearly and it actually guided me to take a tram to Sumiyoshitaisha Shrine. laugh.gif Luckily I made it despite with very minimal English. I didn't know Kansai Thru Pass also covers that, my mistake for not showing it to the driver when I disembarked. laugh.gif Anyway, it is only 210 yen compared to the loss I encountered for my Pasmo card. Lost it somewhere in transition when I took Shinkansen from Tokyo to Osaka. It was in my pocket all the while and before I left the seat, I checked if I left anything behind. Nothing was left behind. Yet, I couldn't find it anymore. sad.gif I reloaded 1k yen before it went missing... cry.gif It still has 1.5k yen. cry.gif

Anyway, luckily in Osaka, I use KTP all the time. I bought a 3-day ticket and still thinking if I should buy another 2-day for Friday and Saturday. I'm only going to Nara and travel back to Kobe on Friday and Saturday will be in Kobe before I leave to KIX at night. Worth for it? 4k yen... For my travels from Osaka to Kobe, it costs me around 500-700 yen per trip, so it is 1.4k yen max for daily return trip. Or else, I just get an Eco card. At least there is some discounts on Saturday. hmm.gif

Any advice? unsure.gif

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slide more..it takes up 50% of whole journey. You can refer it to Video

Bungy jump just 42m only.  Compare to New Zealand 200m plus
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u go to new zealand u skyjump
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im modify a bit my itineary for kyoto , morning only go kinkakuji and arashiyama , skip higashiyama ,
and after lunch direct go nabana no sato and after that catch 10-11pm shinkanshen to tokyo

im confuse about the ticket , i saw a bundle ticket pass which include everything

http://www.kintetsu.co.jp/senden/Railway/T...bana/index.html

it stated 5790 yen per person including train food entrance fees etc

but where we buy the pass ? and where to depart ?

izzit from kyoto main station ?

the ticket is for the entrance to light illumination show only right

the website a bit confusing cry.gif cry.gif

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QUOTE(yazoo @ Feb 4 2015, 10:34 PM)
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This call Tram. Street car pulak.... doh.gif
When you say Susukino I already know it was tram.

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QUOTE(ping325 @ Feb 5 2015, 07:56 AM)
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im modify a bit my itineary for kyoto , morning only go kinkakuji and arashiyama , skip higashiyama ,
and after lunch direct go nabana no sato and after that catch 10-11pm shinkanshen to tokyo

im confuse about the ticket , i saw a bundle ticket pass which include everything

http://www.kintetsu.co.jp/senden/Railway/T...bana/index.html

it stated 5790 yen per person including train food entrance fees etc

but where we buy the pass ? and where to depart ?

izzit from kyoto main station ?

the ticket is for the entrance to light illumination show only right

the website a bit confusing  cry.gif  cry.gif
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If you dunno then forget about Kintetsu railways pass. Make thing easy then just take Shinkansen to Nagoya Station. At Nagoya take JR train to Kuwana Station. Then at Kuwana Station take Bus to Nabana no sato.
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Feb 5 2015, 09:39 AM)
If you dunno then forget about Kintetsu railways pass.  Make thing easy then just take Shinkansen to Nagoya Station. At Nagoya take JR train to Kuwana Station. Then at Kuwana Station take Bus to Nabana no sato.
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ok i direct reach there buy entrance ticket seems better

btw i saw the website say kuwana station bus stop operating d during the festival? izzit true

need to go to kintetsu nagashima station for the free shuttle bus ?

http://www.nagashima-onsen.co.jp/page.jsp?id=3458

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QUOTE(ping325 @ Feb 5 2015, 08:47 AM)
ok i direct reach there buy entrance ticket seems better

btw i saw the website say kuwana station bus stop operating d during the festival? izzit true

need to go to kintetsu nagashima station for the free shuttle bus ?

http://www.nagashima-onsen.co.jp/page.jsp?id=3458
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Link was car park not train station. The car park was you driving car using expressway.
No such thing was Kuwana Station stop operation. Most easy way to nabana no sato still take train to Kuwana Station then at Kuwana Station take shuttle bus 240Yen per way to nabana no sato

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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Feb 5 2015, 09:54 AM)
Link was car park not train station.  The car park was you driving car using expressway.
No such thing was Kuwana Station stop operation. Most easy way to nabana no sato still take train to Kuwana Station then at Kuwana Station take shuttle bus 240Yen per way to nabana no sato
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i mean the link there top part i use google translate , what what direct bus from there
btw i'll listen to ur advice =D
will go to kuwana station and take bus to there

http://www.nagashima-onsen.co.jp/page.jsp?id=12185
for the ticket purchase , confirm able to purchase that day if i reach before 7pm ? i scare i travel all the way from kyoto reach there then ticket SOLD OUT cry.gif cry.gif cry.gif then i really CRY LOL
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Feb 5 2015, 09:54 AM)
Link was car park not train station.  The car park was you driving car using expressway.
No such thing was Kuwana Station stop operation. Most easy way to nabana no sato still take train to Kuwana Station then at Kuwana Station take shuttle bus 240Yen per way to nabana no sato
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For winter illumination use Nagashima station instead.
Bus schedule can refer here,
http://www.kintetsu.co.jp/senden/Railway/T...l#baszikokuhyou

Kintetsu run special package for Nabana no Sato (incl of train, bus & entrance ticket) here,
http://www.kintetsu.co.jp/senden/Railway/T...bana/index.html
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Feb 5 2015, 09:54 AM)
Link was car park not train station.  The car park was you driving car using expressway.
No such thing was Kuwana Station stop operation. Most easy way to nabana no sato still take train to Kuwana Station then at Kuwana Station take shuttle bus 240Yen per way to nabana no sato
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i mean is kuwana station got operate, but the bus seems no operate , btw i read from a link here

http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3313.html#jump_access

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hi guys,

i plan to go to tokyo again (and now visit kyoto too) during early May 2015.

anything to do there and any recommended airline for best bang for buck?

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