hey, dun jump jump of the currency change la. Make me panic also.

After u guys mentioned bout Kobe-A-1, I quickly check tripadvisor. Wah sound so much cheaper than I thought. Someone claim 3 pax bill 19K yen, another one 2pax bill just 10,200yen. Not sure they are having a meal individually or sharing it.
I thought at least have to spare out roughly RM500 per pax.

I having similar idea too, going kobe for 1-day trip jalan abit and lunch, that's all. But i dun 1 onsen.. "shy shy".

I think some ppl probably having beef in Kobe thinking they get the right kind of special Kobe beef. That was my concern too... eat the wrong beef but still thought it is.
So gotta read the menu carefully, as the other beef is expensive too.. I would rather 1-off spend sky price on the right beef rather than mistakenly having an expensive beef thinking tat is kobe beef. Coz actually I don't eat beef but this gotta be my 1-time experience.. at least try before. Just like luwak coffee.. drink once and that is forever. But luwak I got it free as a 'tester'. Nobody going to give me kobe beef free

Will consider RegentCid suggestion.

Though I am not very familiar with Osaka but been there. I stayed at Namba during my last trip. Dotonburi, Kuromon Market, Den den town, are all same area. You may consider put them all together.

Not sure if you need that 2 days pass or check the map again to arrange the travel route in order to save time as well as cost.
I recall last time I used a special pass that cover the train route and visitation to both Kayukan and Osaka Castle that give quite a good deal.

Sorry ya.. don't scold me lazy first.. I tried but can't find the info.
Anyone know during winter, in average what is the timing for last train in osaka? Will they stop operation earlier for winter?

My hubby will be going for concert at Festival Hall Osaka (end about 11pm). Our earlier plan was to stay Namba for 5 nites, but now he plan to go for concert, so thinking should we move hotel to Umeda (or around Festival Hall) for that last 2 nite for his convenient. Concert on 4th nite.

Actually for the past few years, yen is quite good rate. But now RM diving crazily daily, certainly not good time to trade most (or any) foreign currency.

Anyway, yen still affordable .. come to think of paying 100yen buying Daiso stuff compare paying RM5.30 here.. you will know you can afford the holiday still.

sigh.. with the current MYR situation, am doubt how long it take to stop diving down everyday.
Since oredi plan the vacation, no point worrying about it and affect your mood.

Am going to korek all my balance HKD & SGD and bring to Japan. Since both currency already increase alot for the last 2 years. Tis behavior a bit odd but hopefully can neutralise the lost in exchanging MYR with JPY now.

I wil change it in Japan, coz not sure they will do direct exchange from SGD to JPY here. If they want you to change fr SGD-MYR-JPY, then believe that you will rugi a bit as there involve 2 transaction (money changer earn twice from you).

Actually many foreigner doesn't know Japan practising quiet train ride. I was overly shock during my 1st trip. Having 6yr old boy with me, as you know how much typical Malaysian will "ngee ngoo" the kid. But suddenly feel uncomfortable coz the whole train so silence. But we thought is the culture, and never cross our mind that is a rules. Anyway, trying hard not to behave odd.. I end up "sshhh sshhh" my son when I wanted to call him out.

Only lately from a TVB tourism show, get to know that Japan practises quiet train ride.

Depends individual. If you want it to be limited into 20kg, sure can do it. But do make sure you spare at least 5kg each for some light shopping stuff.

You may consider:
- type of clothing that you need for that particular weather, and if clothing can be recycle wearing
- will you opt for laundry
- or bring stuff for half trip, then shop for the balance. (never tried in Japan, but I did that alot in Thai)

and not to forget you have 7kg handcarry each

I bought 20kg each for going, and coming back with 30kg (myself) & 40kg (hubby). But now feel abit stupid with the 40kg and there is no way we can drag a luggage that heavy.

No problem, generally should be enough.
When are going?

They are having public free wifi in town now. My sis went to Osaka & Kyoto last September. She said that thou some of the spot where wifi are not quite strong, but overall can use. Hence, she conveniently using google translate to communicate with Japanese. Unless your hotel doesn't have wifi, or you need 24hrs x n-days of all time strong wifi.
Things change so much since the last time I visited 2 years ago, where I have to bring my pre-downloaded map and using sign language to communicate.

I'll be going this mid-Dec.

Everyone have different needs when packing for holiday. My aunt's relative came to KL from HK (3 person in a family) only with 1 hand carry.. stay 5 days.

My sister went Osaka/Kyoto last September with purchase only 20kg luggage from AA disregard my advise to get enough weight to fulfill her shopping behavior. But she said stuff are pricey, and she's going to travel light.
At the end, she can't buy more coz her medium size luggage bag already full and doesn't want the hectic of carrying an extra bag. And now she is giving me a list of shopping items, expecting me to carry it all for her this December as she had not buy enough.

This post has been edited by cc980024: Oct 28 2015, 04:57 PM