for poor and obese uncle like me, any recommendation for place that offer all you can eat beef?

Hi, just like to ask those who had been to Kyoto and Takayama in 2nd to 3rd week of November, is it cold? I read that the average temperature is between 6°C~18°C. I am reluctant to bring the down jacket as it is quite bulky. Just wondering if we can survive with just thick sweater or wear in layers. Is it just like a Genting Highland or much colder?

We have been to Korea's winter in December so I know what to wear for winter but not too sure about autumn.

This post has been edited by jefferenelee: Jul 10 2015, 09:43 PM

I was in Kyoto in the last week of November and I just wore a sweater and layering. Colder at night, so slept with heat tech shirt.

just want to ask what is the best time to enjoy onsen in hakone ? morning before breakfast or after lunch ? plan to go there for day trip from tokyo

RegentCid you gots any special occasion coming up? Pls bring your girl go Dons de la nature to review the steak please I'm not a big fan of teppanyaki style steak, prefer charcoal or flame grill.

Will be in JPN next months for two weeks, can't wait

This post has been edited by sendo7: Jul 13 2015, 11:16 AM

Kyoto maybe ok la with sweater. But Takayama, the weather can really be unpredictable. What if it snows? Bring those uniqlo ultra light down jacket which can fold into very small bundle la. It can be use as windbreaker too mah. Also what if it rains? very cold one ler when the wind blows. I feel japan wind very cold cos maybe it's blowing from siberia? brrrrr.......

Do you think my plan for Osaka is too rushed?

Day 1: Hozenji Yokocho Alley & Temple
Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade
Amerikamura/ Amemura
Den Den Town
Dotonbori

Day 2: Osaka Castle
Sumiyoshi Taisha
Shitennoji Temple
Tsutenkaku Tower
Shinsekai

I have 13 nights but first night is screwed as I will arrive at KIX around 11pm.

My plan is 5 nights @ Osaka & Nara, 2 Nights at Takayama, 6 Nights at Tokyo.

What you guys think

Since you are going to Takayama, add in Shirakawa-go too.

Yeah, I already did.

Was the tsukiji market fish auction worth the 4 am queue?

you need to start queue at 3am
To me is just big tuna fish la, if you have time can go queue up. For me, I didnt have enough time so I didnt go.

Hi guys... four of my friends and me are travelling to Japan for 7d6n next year January (its gonna be cold!) and are looking for accommodation at Tokyo for the second night because first night gonna stay in airport. Anyone has some cheap accommodation recommendation around Shinjuku/Tokyo area?

Much appreciated!

Shinjuku no cheap accommodation. all above RM300++
when you say cheap, pls mention your budget range too la

3am queue? LOL that is crazy. Having second thoughts about it. Have you been to Osaka? Is 2 days enough to see the major attractions?

I noticed that Osaka's attractions are all mostly shopping districts/ shopping streets. LOL

Silly me.. I forgot to include that haha.
Budget around rm400-500 (keeping it rm100 per person)
In that case are there any places with cheap accommodation that would be near to the subway?

This post has been edited by clon12: Jul 14 2015, 11:19 AM

I would recommend sakura hotel ikkebukuro. Its a guesthouse but they have private rooms too. Rates are good.

last time i stayed at Nishi Shinjuku Hotel Mystays. Very near JR Shinjuku station and it was convenient for me since I had JR pass and I also need to travel to alot places. Room rate was RM300 for two pax per night. If this is your first time to Japan, well, i suggest you stay at a happening area. Shinjuku is just so bright at night and so many ppl to see and so happening!

Thanks, I was quite interested with living at Jinbocho because its nearer to Tokyo but its not available during my days there.. Anyway thanks for the tips!

Thank you first for suggesting that but it seemed that its not available during my stay there (and its quite expensive too!)

hello people here,
I will be travelling to japan in nov to meet my japanese friend,
just want to confirm few things,
except from passport and malaysian nationals exempted from visa, what travel documents should I bring?