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 Oct 9 2015, 04:33 PM
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stupid planning, not calling people stupid..at least now confirm that it will be costly, so maybe can revise the plan
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Oct 13 2015, 10:43 AM
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QUOTE(heavencloud @ Oct 13 2015, 09:49 AM) so if i were to compare which method that gives us more profit (from top), is it something like this: 4) get credit card with a good cash back1) change money in malaysia (most profit) 2) use credit card (got 1 or 2% visa/master/amex admin fee) 3) withdraw money from atm in japan (most loss)  |
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Oct 13 2015, 11:22 AM
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QUOTE(yvonnesoo @ Oct 13 2015, 10:59 AM) just back from japan. thanks to RC sifu and others for the tips provided in this forum. due to time constraints, i will not be able to explore some places.. perhaps next round. conclusion, japan is nice but high cost of living plus our RM so low causing everything more expensive so which one do you prefer, korea or japan? i feel that also if one don't know some japanese and chinese language like kinda hard as most places don't have english wordings. as for the tips for taking shibuya crossing that RC mentioned, i found that the glass got mesh wire. not sure whether previously got or not. if taken up close pictures can see the mesh |
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Oct 13 2015, 12:15 PM
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QUOTE(yvonnesoo @ Oct 13 2015, 12:00 PM) Human Nature both have different culture and places ler  for food wise i can say i prefer korea food as i'm not into raw or sushi and beef thingy. kind of wasted la for me in japan. eat mostly ramen, udon, curry rice, tonkatsu, etc  while my partner so enjoying his kaiseki, sushi, beef, etc  i will still wanna go explore other places of japan for their scenery hehe.. but no doubts japan have lotsa shrines. the shrines building and architecture is very nice. get to know their practice and belief although not really understand much haha.. i am totally the opposite in terms of the food comparison |
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Oct 14 2015, 10:04 PM
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QUOTE(masterelr @ Oct 14 2015, 09:33 PM) Yeah I can also buy from counter but the machine looks easier and the queue will probably also be lesser and moves faster. It would be good to have two options (machine and cashier) when the time comes to buy it. i purchased shinkansen ticket on the spot at the counter on two occasions and both less than 5 minutes queue, of course not during peak hours. I'm not able to confirm what time I'll take the shinkansen so I can't book in advance especially if I want a reserve seat. So I plan to buy on the spot when I reach the station. Going in November to do some bungee jumping and paragliding. Woot! |
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Oct 17 2015, 04:48 PM
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QUOTE(jefferenelee @ Oct 17 2015, 03:46 PM) Hi, would like to get some opinions: get your hotel front desk to book a taxi2. If we want to take taxi from Kiyomizu-gojo area to Kyoto station about 6am morning, is the taxi easily available or needs to be book in advance? How to book a cab in Japan? Any apps like MyTeksi? How about the rate at 6am, still regular rate right? |
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Oct 19 2015, 11:54 AM
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QUOTE(jefferenelee @ Oct 19 2015, 07:03 AM) Haha, we will be traveling from Kyoto to Nagoya via Shinkansen Nozomi or Hikari early morning. Myself have no problem to wake up, just afraid my girl will screw up the timing and plan. Anyway, I read from a blogger said even we booked the shinkansen ticket and missed it, we can still return the ticket and book again. The question is, are you using any JR pass or you are buying a single-trip ticket? If it is the former, then yes.And I think the ticket won't booked out coz the train schedules are so frequent like every 15 mins got one train fROM Kyoto to Nagoya. Anyhow we will go ahead and buy the tickets 3 days in advance since it can be return and re-book. |
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Oct 19 2015, 12:40 PM
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QUOTE(jefferenelee @ Oct 19 2015, 12:36 PM) You mean if reserve ticket with JR pass can returned and re-book again? But buying for single trip cannot? I thought JR pass cannot used for Nozomi Shinkansen? Yes, Nozomi cannot be used with JR. With JR Pass, you can re-book. For single journey, the ticket is burnt if you miss the train.Anyway, we are buying the single trip tickets and to avoid all the hassles, we will and must make it to the shinkansen station before the departure time. |
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Oct 30 2015, 11:44 PM
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My Okinawa trip come and go. It was a free and easy trip so only skeletal itinerary and spent most of the time lazying around. Didnt do any island hopping this time. Maybe reserve for future.
Drizzled on and off but still okay. Overall impression, people is friendlier but the local cuisine is really out. The tempura at Ou jima Island is worth a mention. Tried Blue Seal ice cream, recommended by sifus, twice Speed limit is only 40-50 on non tolled road, so that kinda take the fun out of the driving. Special lanes and the right turn rules are quite confusing too. Overspent at Kokusai Dori as there are so many things! The okinawa theme shirts are expensive but I still grabbed few pieces as they are too pretty to miss yvonnesoo |
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Oct 31 2015, 12:30 AM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Oct 30 2015, 11:52 PM) So you like the Ice Cream? yeap..they are everywhere  QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Oct 31 2015, 12:10 AM) try any seafood? the overpriced okinawa lobster Didnt try any lobster hehe but the tempura is really nice. Bought few packets of salt too...will give it away to my aunties as souvenirs  not so special la but i did goto fs factory and grab 1kg of salt |
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Nov 3 2015, 11:03 PM
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QUOTE(michlove @ Nov 3 2015, 05:17 PM) 3 months countdown to my Japan trip!!! muahahahahaha another 5 months for me |
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Nov 3 2015, 11:14 PM
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QUOTE(Plastic Paper @ Nov 3 2015, 11:11 PM) 2 months countdown for me, January suppose to be the coldest time right? time to go shopping at uniqlo abit worry because I cannot tahan cold |
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Nov 4 2015, 10:05 AM
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QUOTE(mkaz @ Nov 4 2015, 09:17 AM) im going next week and still havent book airbnb yet shared bath but some will have doors, at least the one I went to. is it true all capsule hotel dont have private bath?? i dont want to show my peepee to strangers http://capsuleinn.com/shinjuku/en/ <-- am looking at this one QUOTE(michlove @ Nov 4 2015, 09:49 AM) eh...I thought our travel dates are almost the same? I am wondering about it too...i consider november and then march as full month |
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Nov 4 2015, 03:50 PM
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QUOTE(yvonnesoo @ Nov 4 2015, 03:23 PM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « should have pics to show show ma . regarding the blue seal ice cream.. what flavor is that? sounds interesting I tried green tea and pineapple |
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Nov 13 2015, 11:19 PM
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Just to confirm, the Kansai Hiroshima Area Pass can just be used at the gates and no need to exchange for ticket at the counter, right?
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Nov 14 2015, 01:20 AM
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double post
This post has been edited by Human Nature: Nov 14 2015, 01:21 AM |
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Nov 14 2015, 01:20 AM
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QUOTE(Kampung2005 @ Nov 14 2015, 12:32 AM) If you purchase the exchange order, you must exchange it to an actual pass at major JR West stations (Kyoto, Shin-Osaka, Sannomiya etc.). Ya, I mean after exchanging the actual pass. So can just use i at the gates. Thanks Only then, this actual pass you can use it for travel. Like any pass, show it to the station staff at manned gates. |
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Nov 14 2015, 09:08 PM
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nice! i better don't lose that ticket else gg. how nice if it use the shinkansen to shin-iwakuni too..got to skip the kintaikyo bridge dy
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Nov 16 2015, 11:08 AM
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Just booked an airbnb for my hiroshima stay. No choice as my initial booking with booking.com has increased by RM300. By the way, has anyone used a taxi in Hiroshima before? Some sample fare based on departure/destination would be appreciated.
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Nov 16 2015, 12:34 PM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Nov 16 2015, 11:39 AM) You have to used Google Map calculate your distance. thanks. with the money saved from hotel, will just use taxi when having luggage.First 1.5 Km are 620Yen Each 1km are 270Yen |
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