1. i just know it's japanese house architecture thingy, then got tatami, sleep on floor? XD i didn't know what to expect so i am complementing.
i am just thinking if stay ryokan it would be better if it's natural places rather than in town area? i might be wrong on my understanding about ryokan.

2. i explore a bit if around osaka town area 1night rm1K ada, if further a bit like nara maybe rm600 pun ada?

Sleeping on the tatami is just one part of the experience. Most ryokan are small and you can enjoy the onsen more as there are less people. Some you can even booked it all to yourself and family or if willing to pay you have an onsen in your room. Besides that you will also be able to enjoy the food they serve. If you just plan to stay in ryokan without the dinner/breakfast, I suggest you just find a normal hotel that has tatami room.

i just booked thru the website.
pickup on 11th nov and return 18 nov.
under honda rent a car sapporo.
car: honda fit (jazz)
free internet and hokkaido expressway pass plan
total rental payment is 45,144 yen

cool one. Mr Alien recommend me Wiyo, cheaper abit,
but urs can grab at Penang airport.

I've use it during my last Japan trip in March, quite fast and can be shared among like 6 devices.

Intermittently need to reset it if suddenly found unable to connect. Forgot what was the quota, but our group of 6 keep using daily also didn't have any disruption.

Chitose -> Noboribetsu(1n) -> Lake Toya(1n) -> Hakodate(1n) -> Otaru(1n) -> Sapporo(3n) -> Chitose

Free internet ?? it is like pocket wifi or something else ?
Free hokkaido express plass plan + ETC card ? for 11~18 Nov ?
hmm... seems like Honda might cheaper than Toyota/NipponRentACar.

thanks for the insights bud.. onsen in room sounds so nice.. can relax and enjoy with wife 2 ppl world. any recommendation of ryokan with onsen/food in osaka of price within rm1k ?

3-4 days in Sapporo a bit long. Maybe add another destination - Furano/Biei, Jozankei/Hoheikyo, Niseko also could be good. or Asahikawa/Sounkyou Onsen to head up the ropeways to the mountains. Depends on what you like and what season you're going.

its free pocket wifi. both car and pocket wifi collect at airport.
just free hokkaido express pass plan. if u want etc card u need to pay more
we plan to use routes without tol.
that is the cheapest rate i compared among all. straight away i booked.

its free pocket wifi. both car and pocket wifi collect at airport.
just free hokkaido express pass plan. if u want etc card u need to pay more
we plan to use routes without tol.
that is the cheapest rate i compared among all. straight away i booked.

booked a prius for 10 days at JPY65000 inclusive of the Tocoo support etc.
Didnt take any insurance at all... Still contemplating whether i should take up the insurance 
And mine doesnt even come with free wifi or HEP... dang...

Thanks. Based on what I find, I guess the IIJmio sim would be best if I can get the 1GB 30 days one. According to their website can get at Narita airport. 

Edit: Just saw JTB Malaysia sells them as well. Maybe tomorrow go check out the JTB booth near my office.
http://jtbmalaysia.com/japantravelsim/

i always wanted to ask ...this applies to other country as well
regarding the immigration slip
there will be a column regarding where u will be staying
so if one booked airbnb, what would u write on that column?

do you guys return the omamori after a years usage or just throw it away?

I think you should get the insurance.
Coz at least it would cover up in case anything happens.
I m not saying Japan is dangerous or what!? Insurances coverage always "just in case".

I saw some fb posted RM13/day for pocket wifi. Unlimited plan. By Travel Recommends.

If what is written in Wikipedia is correct, then you shouldn't throw it away. Instead bring it back to the shrine or temple to dispose it.

From Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omamori):

Old amulets are usually returned to the same shrine or temple they were purchased at so they can be disposed of properly. It is most common for amulets to be returned on or slightly after New Year’s. This way the shrine/temple visitor has a fresh start for the New Year with a new omamori.

Throwing an amulet in the trash is also highly discouraged. Old omamori should not be placed in trash with other commonly discarded rubbish, but rather treated with respect. Usually they are burned. Burning the old amulet is meant to be a sign of respect to the deity that helped out the person throughout the year.

For those interested in the IIJmio 1GB for 1 month simcard, JTB sells it at their KL and Shah Alam branches. Currently its RM122 based on current exchange rate.
The guy told me to activate it here in Malaysia with wifi connection, then can use it immediately once you touch down in Japan.
I usually fill in the address, sometimes simplified address like which area the unit will be at.
If I am staying in multiple places during my trip and there's a hotel, I'll just put the hotel name and location.

Otherwise, full addresses is fine.
I didn't even know the omamori is for a years usage.
I still have one hanging in my car.

Actually Tocoo already cover part of it (Non Operating Charges) but third party coverage is not included. abit torn between the two......

booked a prius for 10 days at JPY65000 inclusive of the Tocoo support etc.
Didnt take any insurance at all... Still contemplating whether i should take up the insurance 
And mine doesnt even come with free wifi or HEP... dang...

booked a prius for 10 days at JPY65000 inclusive of the Tocoo support etc.
Didnt take any insurance at all... Still contemplating whether i should take up the insurance 
And mine doesnt even come with free wifi or HEP... dang...

jus take the insurance
Japanese is very nasty if u accidentally knock them

my father's frenz accidently knock a japs bumber here (minor accident)
he then goto hospital to do full body medical checkup, physiological evaluation and charge it to him, means lawsuit with other small compensation

very nasty stuff

Sounds terrible... Rm500 for 10 days insurance... Hmmm