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Oh! less than 21 day till flying off!
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waah, keep up the good work in lighten up this thread people!
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Got a ramen restaurant in Tokyo got 1 michelin star in the latest guide yo. But I've never heard of it lol. RC daikor chiak before?
http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/lifest...ns/2309288.html QUOTE In a world first, "Tsuta," a restaurant featuring ramen, or noodles in soup, was awarded a single star. 
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QUOTE(deodorant @ Dec 2 2015, 07:28 AM) Got a ramen restaurant in Tokyo got 1 michelin star in the latest guide yo. But I've never heard of it lol. RC daikor chiak before? No, Not yet try before. http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/lifest...ns/2309288.html
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RegentCid, December tip?
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Share some photos at Takayama ,Gifu...
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V8 おめでとうございます
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Congrats V8!
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おめでとうございます!!
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Hello Japan V 8!!
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Going to Japan this month? Dont forget to grab a Yokoso SIM before you leave. Best value for money and dont waste your precious holiday time looking for data sim cards.
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Checking in. I don't usually travel - but this time I choose to solo in Japan. Osaka, Kyoto, Hakone, Tokyo, Nikko in autumn (and winter). very fantastic!
1. Love the people - very friendly & helpful 2. Love the view - Mt fuji, Snow mountain, Kinugawa Onsen, autumn leaves 3. Hate - not having rubbish bins! This post has been edited by chrisderick88: Dec 5 2015, 12:32 PM |
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QUOTE(Japansim @ Dec 5 2015, 02:06 AM) Going to Japan this month? Dont forget to grab a Yokoso SIM before you leave. Best value for money and dont waste your precious holiday time looking for data sim cards. this shouldn't be here again +again.Happy Hols and stay safe! |
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eye-ing at japan for upcoming holiday trip...
but seeing the transportation part make me so confusing |
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QUOTE(adwan @ Dec 5 2015, 12:47 PM) this shouldn't be here again +again. True. We should however get a list of internet sims in Japan up...I used So-Net by Sony. Pretty easy and cheap. I got 1GB for 3000Y. Can get 3GB for 5000Y. Best thing - 30 days validity which means you're probably covered. |
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QUOTE(DonDropUrSoap @ Dec 5 2015, 01:03 PM) eye-ing at japan for upcoming holiday trip... I have the same feeling before I go, but after going I think it's easy! Mostly I used google maps to get the best route. Then buy subway/bus passes if you're in city. Depends on where you go some passes are bargain but most arn't.but seeing the transportation part make me so confusing |
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QUOTE(chrisderick88 @ Dec 5 2015, 11:32 AM) Checking in. I don't usually travel - but this time I choose to solo in Japan. Osaka, Kyoto, Hakone, Tokyo, Nikko in autumn (and winter). very fantastic! At Japan. Your Pocket , backpack , hand carry bag are your rubbish bin. Everyone at Japan do this way. They keep inside pocket until reach office / home then only dispose it accordingly recycle or non recycle.1. Love the people - very friendly & helpful 2. Love the view - Mt fuji, Snow mountain, Kinugawa Onsen, autumn leaves 3. Hate - not having rubbish bins! |
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 5 2015, 02:13 PM) At Japan. Your Pocket , backpack , hand carry bag are your rubbish bin. Everyone at Japan do this way. They keep inside pocket until reach office / home then only dispose it accordingly recycle or non recycle. Haha yeah. Apparently it's because terrorist attack. I find that mildly annoying but yeah. |
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QUOTE(chrisderick88 @ Dec 5 2015, 01:48 PM) Haha yeah. Apparently it's because terrorist attack. I find that mildly annoying but yeah. Not because terrorist attack. Even 20 years ago I when to Japan until today still the same. Japanese will automatic put thier rubbish in thier pocket. Basically everyone do this way , so Japan Govt no need put alot rubbish bin around City area. |
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QUOTE(chrisderick88 @ Dec 5 2015, 01:04 PM) True. We should however get a list of internet sims in Japan up... How to get the So-Net? At Japan airport?I used So-Net by Sony. Pretty easy and cheap. I got 1GB for 3000Y. Can get 3GB for 5000Y. Best thing - 30 days validity which means you're probably covered. |
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QUOTE(DonDropUrSoap @ Dec 5 2015, 01:03 PM) eye-ing at japan for upcoming holiday trip... but seeing the transportation part make me so confusing it's not that bad lah. i'm assuming you looking at tokyo metro/train map and confused by all the lines? in the end just pakai google maps or hyperdia to search where you want to go, easy easy only. |
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Dec tips of the Months:
If you plan to see Sakura Cherry Blossom at Kyoto or Tokyo then you are really normal as others. This month tips I giving you another spot for Sakura Blossom. Blow you GF // Wife // Friends away and making them thinks you are so special . This also my personal favorite spot to see Sakura.Beside See Sakura ; also can visiting Samurai houses. Ok, Lets go to Tohoku Region Akita Province. A Village call Kakunodate A.K.A Little Kyoto 3 hour Akita Shinkansen Ride from Tokyo Station to Kakunodate Station.           This post has been edited by RegentCid: Dec 6 2015, 12:16 AM |
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 6 2015, 12:11 AM) Dec tips of the Months: These are really beautiful If you plan to see Sakura Cherry Blossom at Kyoto or Tokyo then you are really normal as others. This month tips I giving you another spot for Sakura Blossom. Blow you GF // Wife // Friends away and making them thinks you are so special . This also my personal favorite spot to see Sakura.Beside See Sakura ; also can visiting Samurai houses. Ok, Lets go to Tohoku Region Akita Province. A Village call Kakunodate A.K.A Little Kyoto 3 hour Akita Shinkansen Ride from Tokyo Station to Kakunodate Station. I hope year 2017 can visit this place. |
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QUOTE(cappuccino vs latte @ Dec 5 2015, 05:50 PM) How to get the So-Net? At Japan airport? I got it from KIX, but there's a list below.http://www.so-net.ne.jp/prepaid/en/#buy one minor point, make sure you know check which device doesnt work. Also you'll need to do some APN setting, so make sure you familiarize with your phone before going (else you dont have internet to help you!) can buy from vending machine which I think it's cool This post has been edited by chrisderick88: Dec 6 2015, 01:17 AM |
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 6 2015, 12:11 AM) Dec tips of the Months: Very nice scenery!! But the cherry blossom or Sakura season is bit hard to catch and one rainfall can cause all flowers gone. If you plan to see Sakura Cherry Blossom at Kyoto or Tokyo then you are really normal as others. This month tips I giving you another spot for Sakura Blossom. Blow you GF // Wife // Friends away and making them thinks you are so special . This also my personal favorite spot to see Sakura.Beside See Sakura ; also can visiting Samurai houses. Ok, Lets go to Tohoku Region Akita Province. A Village call Kakunodate A.K.A Little Kyoto 3 hour Akita Shinkansen Ride from Tokyo Station to Kakunodate Station. By the way, when is the best period to go? 1st week of April? |
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QUOTE(jefferenelee @ Dec 6 2015, 07:01 AM) Very nice scenery!! But the cherry blossom or Sakura season is bit hard to catch and one rainfall can cause all flowers gone. I went to Kakunodate at April 24 By the way, when is the best period to go? 1st week of April? |
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Last night went to Manno Park Winter illumination. First time been here and share some photo for our member.Normally Winter illumination will start end of November until End of December . So,if you planning come to Japan,maybe in future ,you can add this as tourist attraction. Highly recommended . Also have entrance fees cost ¥410 per person..will start at 5pm until 8pm. Temp around 8 to 10 Celsius.
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QUOTE(Samurai @ Dec 6 2015, 05:40 PM) Last night went to Manno Park Winter illumination. First time been here and share some photo for our member.Normally Winter illumination will start end of November until End of December . So,if you planning come to Japan,maybe in future ,you can add this as tourist attraction. Highly recommended . Also have entrance fees cost ¥410 per person..will start at 5pm until 8pm. Temp around 8 to 10 Celsius. so gorgeous!!! For more information,you click the link below. http://sp.jorudan.co.jp/illumi/spot_48000.html  |
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hey , i wanna ask, in near future i would like to get the yosegi zaiku wooden handcraft.... and so far, I've only see many ppl get it from hakone.....
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Need some advice here. I can't decide between these 2 options for one day trip from Tokyo: 1.) Yokohama 2.) Kamakura + enoshima Which one is more suitable for family with children? We are going on next week. Thanks in advance. This post has been edited by cantona7: Dec 6 2015, 07:31 PM |
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QUOTE(cantona7 @ Dec 6 2015, 06:26 PM) Hi guys. Kamakura + Enoshima more thing to see and playNeed some advice here. I can't decide between these 2 options for one day trip from Tokyo: 1.) Yokohama 2.) Kamakura + enoshima Which one is more suitable for family with children? We are going on next week. Thanks in advance. |
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 6 2015, 08:08 PM) Kamakura + Enoshima more thing to see and play But Yokohama is not bad either.Dilemma. Yokohama Kirin beer factory + Akarenga Soko (Red brick warehouse) + Chukagai (Chinatown) + Cup Noodles Museum + Osanbashi Pier + Yamashita Park + Minato Mirai 21 Kamakura + Enoshima Kotokuin Temple (Daibutsu) + Hasadera temple + Hachimangu --> Enoshima |
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QUOTE(cantona7 @ Dec 6 2015, 09:54 PM) But Yokohama is not bad either. Cup Noodle Museum at Yokohama suck big time compare to Osaka branch.Dilemma. Yokohama Kirin beer factory + Akarenga Soko (Red brick warehouse) + Chukagai (Chinatown) + Cup Noodles Museum + Osanbashi Pier + Yamashita Park + Minato Mirai 21 Kamakura + Enoshima Kotokuin Temple (Daibutsu) + Hasadera temple + Hachimangu --> Enoshima Yokohama and Tokyo very near each other and no different compare to Tokyo. It still big City with high rises. But Karakuma & Enoshima are totally different. Away from big city. No skyscraper and clean air. This post has been edited by RegentCid: Dec 6 2015, 11:13 PM |
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 6 2015, 12:11 AM) Dec tips of the Months: this is really beautiful If you plan to see Sakura Cherry Blossom at Kyoto or Tokyo then you are really normal as others. This month tips I giving you another spot for Sakura Blossom. Blow you GF // Wife // Friends away and making them thinks you are so special . This also my personal favorite spot to see Sakura.Beside See Sakura ; also can visiting Samurai houses. Ok, Lets go to Tohoku Region Akita Province. A Village call Kakunodate A.K.A Little Kyoto 3 hour Akita Shinkansen Ride from Tokyo Station to Kakunodate Station.  the river side look like kyoto kama river side need to put this place in wish list |
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 6 2015, 11:07 PM) Cup Noodle Museum at Yokohama suck big time compare to Osaka branch. Thanks for your advice bro!Yokohama and Tokyo very near each other and no different compare to Tokyo. It still big City with high rises. But Karakuma & Enoshima are totally different. Away from big city. No skyscraper and clean air. Will go Kamakura and Enoshima instead. |
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Hi all, I will be going to Japan from Jan 22 till Jan 31 2016 and wanted to check if total days travel, am I able to cover Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and Tokyo? Thanks.
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QUOTE(volodstov @ Dec 7 2015, 11:16 PM) Hi all, I will be going to Japan from Jan 22 till Jan 31 2016 and wanted to check if total days travel, am I able to cover Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and Tokyo? Thanks. except tokyo, to be idealistic. |
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QUOTE(volodstov @ Dec 7 2015, 11:16 PM) Hi all, I will be going to Japan from Jan 22 till Jan 31 2016 and wanted to check if total days travel, am I able to cover Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and Tokyo? Thanks. leave tokyo for another trip... |
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QUOTE(lyc1982 @ Dec 7 2015, 11:31 PM) leave tokyo for another trip... QUOTE(JooSeng @ Dec 7 2015, 11:26 PM) except tokyo, to be idealistic. Thanks but I will be flying back from Tokyo itself. So what is the idealistic plan based on my travelling dates? Appreciate the feedback as it is my first time travelling to Japan. |
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QUOTE(volodstov @ Dec 7 2015, 11:34 PM) Thanks but I will be flying back from Tokyo itself. So what is the idealistic plan based on my travelling dates? Appreciate the feedback as it is my first time travelling to Japan. 22-24/1 Osaka25-27/1 Kyoto 28/1 Kobe 29-31/1 Tokyo |
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Dear TS, i'm going to Japan next week for 4 days only.
my family 2 adult& 2 children will decide to go Disneyland,which recommended hotel with reasonable price & well connect with train/transportation? I search via Agoda & found APA Hotel & Resort Makuhari. but it far away from other tourist destination. kindly advice. |
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QUOTE(JooSeng @ Dec 7 2015, 11:57 PM) 22-24/1 Osaka Its recommended to Osaka then Kobe...then Kyoto. Take bullet train from Kyoto to Tokyo. 25-27/1 Kyoto 28/1 Kobe 29-31/1 Tokyo QUOTE(taiko8148 @ Dec 8 2015, 01:29 AM) Dear TS, i'm going to Japan next week for 4 days only. Highly recommended to stay at Tokyo...easy to connect other tourist attraction. I stayed at Shinagawa Prince Hotel..very closed to Shinagawa Trains Station. Range budget around ¥25000 per night with 2 adult 2 kids...age 3 and 5. Its save lots of time traveling to Shibuya ,Ueno, Asakusa ..Skytree..my family 2 adult& 2 children will decide to go Disneyland,which recommended hotel with reasonable price & well connect with train/transportation? I search via Agoda & found APA Hotel & Resort Makuhari. but it far away from other tourist destination. kindly advice. This post has been edited by Samurai: Dec 8 2015, 07:05 AM |
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 6 2015, 11:07 PM) Cup Noodle Museum at Yokohama suck big time compare to Osaka branch. may i know why you said it suck? This is because I'm planning to go there for my april trip Yokohama and Tokyo very near each other and no different compare to Tokyo. It still big City with high rises. But Karakuma & Enoshima are totally different. Away from big city. No skyscraper and clean air.  |
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QUOTE(Samurai @ Dec 8 2015, 06:55 AM) Its recommended to Osaka then Kobe...then Kyoto. Take bullet train from Kyoto to Tokyo. QUOTE(JooSeng @ Dec 7 2015, 11:57 PM) 22-24/1 Osaka Thanks again guys but I read that bullet train from Kyoto to Tokyo is very expensive, right?25-27/1 Kyoto 28/1 Kobe 29-31/1 Tokyo |
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QUOTE(volodstov @ Dec 8 2015, 08:56 AM) Thanks again guys but I read that bullet train from Kyoto to Tokyo is very expensive, right? You already said earlier that you are flying back from Tokyo mah. So why u kpkb now about transport to Tokyo expensive?!?  Don't want bullet train then take bus lo. Or local trains. This post has been edited by deodorant: Dec 8 2015, 09:05 AM |
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QUOTE(deodorant @ Dec 8 2015, 09:03 AM) You already said earlier that you are flying back from Tokyo mah. So why u kpkb now about transport to Tokyo expensive?!? hahaha. my bad.Don't want bullet train then take bus lo. Or local trains. |
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QUOTE(heavencloud @ Dec 8 2015, 07:44 AM) may i know why you said it suck? This is because I'm planning to go there for my april trip Try both. Then only can compare. Then Yokohama one suxk big time. If never been both before then try Yokoyama first then Osaka one. Then you will ''WOW!!'' QUOTE(volodstov @ Dec 8 2015, 07:56 AM) Thanks again guys but I read that bullet train from Kyoto to Tokyo is very expensive, right? Rm1k per way.If want cheaper transpotation then refer to Page 1 Willer Express Bus |
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QUOTE(heavencloud @ Dec 8 2015, 08:44 AM) QUOTE(deodorant @ Oct 6 2015, 09:30 AM) Hi RegentCid,Lipoting in from tsukiji. As expected, RegentCid daikor tips of the month five thumbs up, super gooding. 👍👍👍👍👍 One change I noticed. Previously at inner market only the 'big two' sushi shop will long queue. Nowadays every single shop oso got a dozen ppl outside. * That will be soon December Tips Seafood don extremly gooding Can you recommend the Tsukiji seafood don shop? Thanks a lot. |
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QUOTE(cantona7 @ Dec 8 2015, 09:24 AM) Hi RegentCid, http://look-see-eat.blogspot.sg/2015/10/fo...-to-try-in.htmlCan you recommend the Tsukiji seafood don shop? Thanks a lot. My Review version will be on Xmas day. Tips of the months Bonus This post has been edited by RegentCid: Dec 8 2015, 10:40 AM |
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Dec 8 2015, 10:47 AM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 8 2015, 10:37 AM) http://look-see-eat.blogspot.sg/2015/10/fo...-to-try-in.html Thanks a lot bro!My Review version will be on Xmas day. Tips of the months Bonus |
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QUOTE(taiko8148 @ Dec 8 2015, 01:29 AM) Dear TS, i'm going to Japan next week for 4 days only. If you want to stay near to Tokyo Disney Resort try look at mystays Maihama hotel. Quite near and there is shuttle provided to Disneyland.my family 2 adult& 2 children will decide to go Disneyland,which recommended hotel with reasonable price & well connect with train/transportation? I search via Agoda & found APA Hotel & Resort Makuhari. but it far away from other tourist destination. kindly advice. |
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QUOTE(volodstov @ Dec 8 2015, 08:56 AM) Thanks again guys but I read that bullet train from Kyoto to Tokyo is very expensive, right? If 1 week there, just buy jr rail. U can buy from jtb office at amoda or 2nd floor isetan klcc. Last week price is at RM1048/pax for unlimited bullet train/train ride under jrail in whole japan.Just bought 3 pax last weekend. |
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QUOTE(azkoleq @ Dec 8 2015, 11:05 AM) If you want to stay near to Tokyo Disney Resort try look at mystays Maihama hotel. Quite near and there is shuttle provided to Disneyland. ya, noticed that too but already fully booked.Any other option? |
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Dec 8 2015, 01:47 PM
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QUOTE(stimix @ Dec 8 2015, 11:06 AM) If 1 week there, just buy jr rail. U can buy from jtb office at amoda or 2nd floor isetan klcc. Last week price is at RM1048/pax for unlimited bullet train/train ride under jrail in whole japan. Depend which place you going too. JR Rail Pass are useless in Tokyo , Osaka , Kyoto , Nagoya. Just bought 3 pax last weekend. Unless 2 way from Kansai > Tokyo > Kansai by bullet train , If just 1 way RM1k better buy Normal ''Nozomi'' ticket. |
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Dec 8 2015, 04:02 PM
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QUOTE(stimix @ Dec 8 2015, 12:06 PM) If 1 week there, just buy jr rail. U can buy from jtb office at amoda or 2nd floor isetan klcc. Last week price is at RM1048/pax for unlimited bullet train/train ride under jrail in whole japan. i recommend buy from this website https://www.japan-rail-pass.com/Just bought 3 pax last weekend. cheaper around RM50~100 |
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QUOTE(cloudwan0 @ Dec 8 2015, 04:02 PM) will look into it and also other options. thanks though. by the way, any recommendation on accommodation in Tokyo? |
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Dec 8 2015, 04:21 PM
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QUOTE(volodstov @ Dec 8 2015, 04:12 PM) will look into it and also other options. thanks though. by the way, any recommendation on accommodation in Tokyo? Hilton Tokyo Odaiba aka Hotel Nikko Odaibabook the rainbow bridge view suite, one of the best night view in tokyo |
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Dec 8 2015, 04:41 PM
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QUOTE(cloudwan0 @ Dec 8 2015, 04:21 PM) Hilton Tokyo Odaiba aka Hotel Nikko Odaiba volodstov don't want to buy rm1k Shinkansen to Tokyo, you suggesting for him rm2.5k hotel suite? lol.book the rainbow bridge view suite, one of the best night view in tokyo |
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Dec 8 2015, 04:42 PM
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QUOTE(deodorant @ Dec 8 2015, 04:41 PM) volodstov don't want to buy rm1k Shinkansen to Tokyo, you suggesting for him rm2.5k hotel suite? lol. hahahaha ... |
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Dec 8 2015, 05:33 PM
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QUOTE(cloudwan0 @ Dec 8 2015, 05:21 PM) Hilton Tokyo Odaiba aka Hotel Nikko Odaiba Go to Lalaport in Toyosu and you can also have a very nice view Rainbow bridge from a far.book the rainbow bridge view suite, one of the best night view in tokyo |
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Dec 8 2015, 05:47 PM
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QUOTE(deodorant @ Dec 8 2015, 04:41 PM) volodstov don't want to buy rm1k Shinkansen to Tokyo, you suggesting for him rm2.5k hotel suite? lol. look like i got a huge discount |
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Dec 8 2015, 07:03 PM
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QUOTE(deodorant @ Dec 8 2015, 03:41 PM) volodstov don't want to buy rm1k Shinkansen to Tokyo, you suggesting for him rm2.5k hotel suite? lol. QUOTE(sacwoc @ Dec 8 2015, 04:33 PM) Go to Lalaport in Toyosu and you can also have a very nice view Rainbow bridge from a far. Dont forget rulez here.Any asking without post budget or other statement will be answer with highest , most expensive recomemded. Simple. |
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Dec 8 2015, 05:33 PM) Go to Lalaport in Toyosu and you can also have a very nice view Rainbow bridge from a far. Lalaport is very far from city centre. Better stay near city like ikebukuru. |
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QUOTE(cy97 @ Dec 8 2015, 07:05 PM) Lalaport is very far from city centre. Better stay near city like ikebukuru. Discussion was Rainbow Bridge view from Hotel Read carefully. Ikebukuru how to get Rainbow Bridge View from Hotel room? This post has been edited by RegentCid: Dec 8 2015, 08:21 PM |
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Dec 8 2015, 08:39 PM
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Pondering whether wanna get the express pass for USJ or not...queue will really be crazily long?
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 8 2015, 07:03 PM) Any asking without post budget or other statement will be answer with highest , most expensive recomemded. Simple. Ah ... sorry boss. Next time got such question I will surely suggest Park Hyatt, Ritz Carlton, Aman Tokyo etc  |
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Dec 8 2015, 07:39 PM) Pondering whether wanna get the express pass for USJ or not...queue will really be crazily long? Crazy Long. Some even used Express pass also need wait crazy long That Shark theme , Harry Potter ...always crazy Q This post has been edited by RegentCid: Dec 8 2015, 09:01 PM |
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Dec 8 2015, 09:12 PM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 8 2015, 09:01 PM) Crazy Long. Some even used Express pass also need wait crazy long That Shark theme , Harry Potter ...always crazy Q  that's what i read too...express 5 ticket is half of the price of the actual ticket dy...i miss disneyland  |
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Dec 8 2015, 10:21 PM
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QUOTE(cloudwan0 @ Dec 8 2015, 04:02 PM) Yes cheaper if you used the currency converter but really don't know what is the exchange rate that wensite going to charge. We cannot use the currency converter directly. Anyway, I prefer to buy direct rather than online ..well paranoid of getting the courier mess up the delivery. |
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Dec 8 2015, 10:32 PM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 8 2015, 01:47 PM) Depend which place you going too. JR Rail Pass are useless in Tokyo , Osaka , Kyoto , Nagoya. You can pin this on page 1 too https://www.jtbmalaysia.com/rail-passes/rail-passes-prices/Unless 2 way from Kansai > Tokyo > Kansai by bullet train , If just 1 way RM1k better buy Normal ''Nozomi'' ticket. For those wish to walk in rather than buying online. Just to update my planned trip: Tokyo>Hiroshima>Osaka>Kyoto>Tokyo. Thereafter, as u suggested most probably to Nagano - Jigokudani - Hot Spring monkey park from Tokyo on 2nd last day of my week long there.. |
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Dec 8 2015, 10:52 PM
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QUOTE(stimix @ Dec 8 2015, 10:32 PM) You can pin this on page 1 too https://www.jtbmalaysia.com/rail-passes/rail-passes-prices/ when is your travelling period?For those wish to walk in rather than buying online. Just to update my planned trip: Tokyo>Hiroshima>Osaka>Kyoto>Tokyo. Thereafter, as u suggested most probably to Nagano - Jigokudani - Hot Spring monkey park from Tokyo on 2nd last day of my week long there.. |
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Dec 8 2015, 10:53 PM
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Dec 8 2015, 10:52 PM) when is your travelling period? New Year Eve |
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Alright, have fun...will be seeing you around here often then
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Dec 9 2015, 12:13 AM
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Dec 8 2015, 09:12 PM) that's what i read too...express 5 ticket is half of the price of the actual ticket dy...i miss disneyland  |
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Dec 9 2015, 12:32 AM
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QUOTE(jsnkok @ Dec 9 2015, 12:13 AM) just been there. Harry Potter ride was like 1.5hrs queue with the normal ticket + timed entry? that is not too bad...i read it could be 4 hours by the way, is it easy to get the timed entry ticket? |
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Dec 9 2015, 08:41 AM
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Dec 9 2015, 12:32 AM) with the normal ticket + timed entry? that is not too bad...i read it could be 4 hours Yup. You just have to find the supposedly hidden location, scan your entry ticket for the timed harry potter ticket, and enter the area during the allocated time. That's all. Managed to ride 5 rides in a day with normal ticket, including 2 in harry potter area by the way, is it easy to get the timed entry ticket? |
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Dec 9 2015, 09:19 AM
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go disneyland also need to buy fast pass..hahaha..the actual tix itself already quite expensive
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Dec 9 2015, 10:20 AM
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would it be viable to make 1-Day trips to places like Iiyama,Niigata etc from Tokyo ? or better to stay one day each and hop to every spot every other day ?
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QUOTE(calvin @ Dec 9 2015, 10:20 AM) would it be viable to make 1-Day trips to places like Iiyama,Niigata etc from Tokyo ? or better to stay one day each and hop to every spot every other day ? not sure what Iiyama and Niigata has to offer, but distance wise or travelling time from tokyo is almost half day. better split to one day. |
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I will be in Japan from 20th Dec to 1st Jan (13 full days). Do you think RM7500 would be enough? Accommodations have been paid for. Probably left with attraction tickets and travel cost etc. Thoughts?
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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Dec 9 2015, 09:19 AM) go disneyland also need to buy fast pass..hahaha..the actual tix itself already quite expensive No need. Fast pass by Disneyland is free. |
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Hi, should I include Philosopher's path into my Kyoto itinerary? Guess only can see botak trees since it's winter ?  |
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QUOTE(Big Head Monster @ Dec 9 2015, 12:05 PM) Woah it's V8 now Winter no need to go Philosopher's path unless snowing time. Hi, should I include Philosopher's path into my Kyoto itinerary? Guess only can see botak trees since it's winter ? NO snow no need. Nothing to see with botak branches only |
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Dec 9 2015, 11:37 AM) No need. Fast pass by Disneyland is free. the timed entry u guys mentioned and the fast pass is the same thing? |
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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Dec 9 2015, 02:09 PM) the timed entry u guys mentioned and the fast pass is the same thing? Timed entry is just to let you enter that HP area...still need to queue like others. Express pass 5 & 7 (need to pay) allows you to enter the area and use a faster lane. |
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Dec 9 2015, 02:25 PM
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Dec 9 2015, 02:15 PM) Timed entry is just to let you enter that HP area...still need to queue like others. Express pass 5 & 7 (need to pay) allows you to enter the area and use a faster lane. oh...its universal studio..i thought u guys mean disneyland |
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QUOTE(stimix @ Dec 8 2015, 10:21 PM) Yes cheaper if you used the currency converter but really don't know what is the exchange rate that wensite going to charge. We cannot use the currency converter directly. Anyway, I prefer to buy direct rather than online ..well paranoid of getting the courier mess up the delivery. Hi, the currency rate is based on your CC, not the website, if you choose USD they will charge u USD, same go to you choose SGD.I have brought 4 tickets so far, no problem at all, you no need to spend time travel to KL, package will reach you in 3 days  |
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QUOTE(Clarencerx @ Dec 9 2015, 10:46 AM) I will be in Japan from 20th Dec to 1st Jan (13 full days). Do you think RM7500 would be enough? Accommodations have been paid for. Probably left with attraction tickets and travel cost etc. Thoughts? should be enough, this also depending on ur spending style |
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QUOTE(JooSeng @ Dec 9 2015, 10:25 AM) not sure what Iiyama and Niigata has to offer, but distance wise or travelling time from tokyo is almost half day. better split to one day. Iiyama is 1 hour 50 mins from Tokyo, and is only 10 mins away from Nozawa Onsen ski resort.No point going there for a day trip though, better to get a rail pass and go from Tokyo to Iiyama, then to Kanazawa and back. |
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QUOTE(jsnkok @ Dec 9 2015, 12:13 AM) just been there. Harry Potter ride was like 1.5hrs queue That with or without express pass?? |
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QUOTE(azkoleq @ Dec 9 2015, 04:36 PM) That with or without express pass?? without express pass.. |
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QUOTE(cloudwan0 @ Dec 9 2015, 02:31 PM) Hi, the currency rate is based on your CC, not the website, if you choose USD they will charge u USD, same go to you choose SGD. Alternative for those feeling secure of buying directly rather than onlineI have brought 4 tickets so far, no problem at all, you no need to spend time travel to KL, package will reach you in 3 days |
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Darn...yen up again after falling for a week..haizzx
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guys anybody have any recommendation on where should I stay in Kyoto? will be going in April and most of the hotels are fully booked.
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QUOTE(+h0m@s.. @ Dec 10 2015, 11:59 AM) guys anybody have any recommendation on where should I stay in Kyoto? will be going in April and most of the hotels are fully booked. You can try airbnb.. booked one for my recent trip and very convenient. With washing machine +dryer able to get clothes cleaned. |
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QUOTE(+h0m@s.. @ Dec 10 2015, 11:59 AM) guys anybody have any recommendation on where should I stay in Kyoto? will be going in April and most of the hotels are fully booked. i also going at April, now left those super expensive hotel or far from the hot place like shijo or gionKyoto is super famous for tourist, especially sakura time and autumn, need to book 6 months before |
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QUOTE(+h0m@s.. @ Dec 10 2015, 11:59 AM) guys anybody have any recommendation on where should I stay in Kyoto? will be going in April and most of the hotels are fully booked. Either be prepared to fork out 30,000 yen per night or stay in Osaka. Even Airbnb is expensive because everyone jacks up the price. |
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QUOTE(+h0m@s.. @ Dec 10 2015, 10:59 AM) guys anybody have any recommendation on where should I stay in Kyoto? will be going in April and most of the hotels are fully booked. Got alot ..But Price will be RM700 - 900 Per Night.Cannot afford it then stay at CC. Got Bottomless refill of soft drinks This post has been edited by RegentCid: Dec 10 2015, 02:52 PM |
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QUOTE(cloudwan0 @ Nov 23 2015, 05:16 PM) RegentCid sifu, i'm going again next year April. RegentCid sifu, have you dig out ur note and find the info?Would like to ask in between Kyoto city -> Miyama -> Miyazu -> Ine -> Kinosaki -> Takeda Castle Any others place/sightseeing must go for(driving)? Any onsen ryoken(温泉露天風呂付客室) recommend? Really appreciate your sharing This post has been edited by cloudwan0: Dec 10 2015, 06:41 PM |
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Hi Sifus,
Im now in dilemma to figuring that should i buy the 7-days JR Rail Pass for my trip to take Shinkansen from Hakodate Station to Tokyo Station or just take domestic flight would be better. This is because im not sure im able to fully utilize my JR Pass for the 7 days or i just purchase JR/Metro/Subway ticket based on my travel station to station. My trip will be a 12 days trip is as below : Travel date is 9th-May to 20th May. Day 1 - Day 3 : Sapporo Area (5 Days 4 Nights,Included Otaru day trip) Day 4 : From Sapporo - Otaru - Sapporo (Day trip) Day 5 - Day 6 : From Sapporo - Hakodate Area (3 Days 2 Nights) Day 7 - Day 12 : From Hakodate - Tokyo - Yokohama - Tokyo (6 Days 5 Nights) The schedule above is tentatively my planning and all the mode of transport is using ONLY JR/Metro/Subway/Walk. Minus bus and taxi. Note I : Yes i know in Tokyo,JR Pass is quite useless as its better to use metro/subway. Note II : How i take Shinkansen from Hakodate to Tokyo? There will be a new route from Tokyo Station to Shin- Hakodate Station starting end of March 2016. Note III: Found out that ticket for Shinkansen from Aomori Station to Tokyo station alone already cost around 17,000Yen,therefore, it will cost a little more extra if i travel from Hakodate to Tokyo compared to Domestic Flights which starting at 7,000Yen. Appreciate for the inputs. Thanks. |
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 8 2015, 10:37 AM) http://look-see-eat.blogspot.sg/2015/10/fo...-to-try-in.html such good information but with broken image link on that site really kills itMy Review version will be on Xmas day. Tips of the months Bonus |
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QUOTE(intothefantasy @ Dec 11 2015, 10:21 AM) such good information but with broken image link on that site really kills it looks ok to me |
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QUOTE(Devil4life @ Dec 11 2015, 10:41 AM) looks ok to me hmmm i guess is my office blocking the src then haha |
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Sharing my video, did a solo journey to Hida-Takayama last summer
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QUOTE(shinoxun @ Dec 11 2015, 10:12 AM) Hi Sifus, you have to put the timing into consideration also,Im now in dilemma to figuring that should i buy the 7-days JR Rail Pass for my trip to take Shinkansen from Hakodate Station to Tokyo Station or just take domestic flight would be better. This is because im not sure im able to fully utilize my JR Pass for the 7 days or i just purchase JR/Metro/Subway ticket based on my travel station to station. My trip will be a 12 days trip is as below : Travel date is 9th-May to 20th May. Day 1 - Day 3 : Sapporo Area (5 Days 4 Nights,Included Otaru day trip) Day 4 : From Sapporo - Otaru - Sapporo (Day trip) Day 5 - Day 6 : From Sapporo - Hakodate Area (3 Days 2 Nights) Day 7 - Day 12 : From Hakodate - Tokyo - Yokohama - Tokyo (6 Days 5 Nights) The schedule above is tentatively my planning and all the mode of transport is using ONLY JR/Metro/Subway/Walk. Minus bus and taxi. Note I : Yes i know in Tokyo,JR Pass is quite useless as its better to use metro/subway. Note II : How i take Shinkansen from Hakodate to Tokyo? There will be a new route from Tokyo Station to Shin- Hakodate Station starting end of March 2016. Note III: Found out that ticket for Shinkansen from Aomori Station to Tokyo station alone already cost around 17,000Yen,therefore, it will cost a little more extra if i travel from Hakodate to Tokyo compared to Domestic Flights which starting at 7,000Yen. Appreciate for the inputs. Thanks. from Hakodate to Tokyo shinkansen take about 5.5 hours flight will be 1.5 hours JR pass actually also useful in Tokyo, just you have to plan your trip better I use JR pass twice in Tokyo before, you still able to access to those famous place like shinjuku, shibuya, akihabara, asakusha, shinagawa, mitaka and more, just might take more time when travel between From your list i will suggest you to take flight This post has been edited by cloudwan0: Dec 11 2015, 01:39 PM |
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QUOTE(cloudwan0 @ Nov 23 2015, 04:16 PM) RegentCid sifu, i'm going again next year April. Miyama , Miyazu , Ine no idea. Never been before. Would like to ask in between Kyoto city -> Miyama -> Miyazu -> Ine -> Kinosaki -> Takeda Castle Any others place/sightseeing must go for(driving)? Any onsen ryoken(温泉露天風呂付客室) recommend? Takeda Castle been once. Really really have to depend on luck!! It can be so magical or just plain castle ruin. My experience was unlucky one. No cloud surround the castle!! Waste my money and time!!!! From Miyazu to Kinosaki will pass by Amanohashidate Do not miss it. I personal like this place. Onsen sure Kinosaki Onsen. Due to Hotel price was so expensive, I didn't overnight. 2 bath house which I likes most are Satono-Yu which just beside train Station another one was Yanagi-Yu Oh ya...At my Record book + Picture. I do eat Echizen Crab at Kinosaki Onsen village  This post has been edited by RegentCid: Dec 11 2015, 07:21 PM |
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QUOTE(amz_dreamz @ Dec 11 2015, 12:24 PM) Sharing my video, did a solo journey to Hida-Takayama last summer |
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QUOTE(amz_dreamz @ Dec 11 2015, 12:24 PM) Sharing my video, did a solo journey to Hida-Takayama last summer nice stuff miss kamikochi very much going to takayama this jan2016, this video really got me excited |
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Dec 13 2015, 12:20 AM
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Can recomend a taxi booking website that u guys have tried before?
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Dec 13 2015, 12:22 AM
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QUOTE(xphossis @ Dec 12 2015, 11:20 PM) Can recomend a taxi booking website that u guys have tried before? Please do homework on Limousine Bus or else sleep at Airport.Have to spend a fortune to catch a taxi because of the stupid Airasia flight that reach by 10.30pm |
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Dec 13 2015, 12:56 AM
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Still remember you ask me Odaiba Ooedo Onsen (大江戸温泉物語) been before? And I answer you never been before. So I feel malu liao......Then I do alot homework on it. Finally I come out this idea. Plus 90% of people are taking AirAsia X to Haneda International Airport. So I also purposely taking Air Asia X midnight arrived to proof my idea works or not. (Because I am Sifu here, Must do something more different from others) Lets my Master Plan begin.  Arrived Haneda International Terminal Midnight 23:00  Limousine Bus ticket Counter.  This Bus will be most AirAsia X or other Airline passenger taking. 1.00 Am Morning Bus from Haneda to Shinjuku As me, I purposely stay back for even longer for knowing Limousine Bus ticket Counter opens until what time.  1.20Am As I stay back....Got more China tourist coming  1.45Am, Limousine Bus Ticket Counter Closed. 5.00Am Morning only Re-open. Notice it say: All Ticket now only can be purchase at Vending Machine. Cash Only. Vending machine location.  Limousine Bus ticket vending machine.  I got my self 2.15 Am Keikyu Limousine Bus to Odaiba  Entire Bus Stop only me Alone. I am the only crazy guy going Odaiba at Midnight  Finally Bus came on time and I only one Passenger. Feel like a Boss~~ Pau entire Bus.  Alone ~~~ This post has been edited by RegentCid: Dec 13 2015, 01:02 AM |
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Dec 13 2015, 12:56 AM
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 Finally Reach Odaiba Ooedo Onsen. Here my Masterplan going to works or not. Normally It only opens at 7Am. Due to I have making Reservation saying I will reach around 3Am Morning.  My Keikyu Oodeo Onsen Special Coupon making me can Access stay until 9.00Am Morning.  Locker for my luggage.   Midnight Snack.....Beer + Takoyaki  After Snack....Sleep!! Male & Female are Separated in different room. 9.00Am morning Enjoy Tokyo !!! This post has been edited by RegentCid: Dec 13 2015, 01:13 AM |
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Dec 13 2015, 01:55 AM
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That's dedication for a thread starter
Can only eat and sleep, no onsen since it is only open from 7am? |
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Dec 13 2015, 02:04 AM
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Dec 13 2015, 12:55 AM) That's dedication for a thread starter Ya. But I can stay until 9.00Am. Can only eat and sleep, no onsen since it is only open from 7am? Wake up at 8Am .....Do a 30 minute Onsen....then Check out at 9Am Sleeping part just lying down on Tatami floor only. If you alone this plan will works, But got GF , Wife , Family.......It won't works.... Separate Sleep plus sleeping on floor........ This post has been edited by RegentCid: Dec 13 2015, 02:05 AM |
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Dec 13 2015, 02:38 AM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 13 2015, 02:04 AM) Ya. But I can stay until 9.00Am. Is there bigger size coin locker available?Wake up at 8Am .....Do a 30 minute Onsen....then Check out at 9Am Sleeping part just lying down on Tatami floor only. If you alone this plan will works, But got GF , Wife , Family.......It won't works.... Separate Sleep plus sleeping on floor........ |
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Dec 13 2015, 08:58 AM
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QUOTE(Neo|ofGeo @ Dec 13 2015, 01:38 AM) Is there bigger size coin locker available? Coin locker size same as train Station. It got small Medium and large |
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Dec 13 2015, 02:18 PM
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Hello
I will be going to Osaka (group of 5 adults) on 13 Jan and returning from Haneda on 22 Jan. Yes, that is the coldest period of the year. We plan to stay 3 nights in Osaka, 2 nights in Kyoto and 4 nights in Tokyo. I have booked the accomodation in Osaka, staying in Airbnb apartment. Our stay in Kyoto and Tokyo is undecided - depends on the whether we take the Shinkansen bullet train from Kyoto to Tokyo (2.5 hr journey at about RM500 one-way, is very expensive) or the overnight bus(9 hrs at RM90), which is a tedious journey. It is hard to decide. What do you advise? Thanks. |
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 13 2015, 12:22 AM) Please do homework on Limousine Bus or else sleep at Airport. I tried slept at haneda airport, believe me it is more tiring than overnight at genting casino. Making thing worst is you can only checkin hotel at 2pm. My takes is don't try save money l, book a hotel and take bus or train to sleep in hotel. If you still want to sleep in the airport, there is a public bath in haneda airport where you can take bath before leaving the airport either when you arrive or depart, it will make you feel much fresher. It costs only around 1000 yen for 30 minutes bath. Don't blame airasia as there are a lot of airlines reaching or depart at mig night. Budget ma! This post has been edited by cy97: Dec 13 2015, 03:11 PM |
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Dec 13 2015, 03:27 PM
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That is why we chose the night flight to fly in to Osaka arriving 8.30 in the morning and depart from Haneda on midnight flight arriving at KL early next morning.
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Dec 13 2015, 03:27 PM
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QUOTE(cy97 @ Dec 13 2015, 02:08 PM) I tried slept at haneda airport, believe me it is more tiring than overnight at genting casino. Making thing worst is you can only checkin hotel at 2pm. My takes is don't try save money l, book a hotel and take bus or train to sleep in hotel. LOL. I think you make a mistake here.If you still want to sleep in the airport, there is a public bath in haneda airport where you can take bath before leaving the airport either when you arrive or depart, it will make you feel much fresher. It costs only around 1000 yen for 30 minutes bath. Don't blame airasia as there are a lot of airlines reaching or depart at mig night. Budget ma! Don't tell to me . Tell to xphossis I know Haneda Airport more than anyone here. I been Haneda Airport already 430 times above. |
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Dec 13 2015, 04:28 PM
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QUOTE(tehmc @ Dec 13 2015, 02:18 PM) It is hard to decide. What do you advise? Thanks. I don't see why it is hard to decide, since you have already calculated the cost of each option, and you've identified the other pros & cons like overnight in the bus is tiring. For me I will take shinkansen because (i) I am an unker who can't really sleep that well on bus (i.e. needs a proper comfortable bed to sleep; and (ii) I am an unker who if don't get proper night's sleep, next day very tired and sleepy one. This post has been edited by deodorant: Dec 13 2015, 04:28 PM |
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Dec 13 2015, 04:46 PM
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QUOTE(deodorant @ Dec 13 2015, 04:28 PM) I don't see why it is hard to decide, since you have already calculated the cost of each option, and you've identified the other pros & cons like overnight in the bus is tiring. Ya, it is a trade-off between time-comfort and cost. It is a huge price difference between two options with nothing in betweenFor me I will take shinkansen because (i) I am an unker who can't really sleep that well on bus (i.e. needs a proper comfortable bed to sleep; and (ii) I am an unker who if don't get proper night's sleep, next day very tired and sleepy one. Given the time constraint we have (10 days for 3 cities), I guess we do not have much choice. Still, it is ridiculous that the journey by Shinkansen bullet train from Kyoto to Tokyo costs about as much as the AA flight from Haneda to KL. |
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Dec 13 2015, 04:56 PM
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QUOTE(tehmc @ Dec 13 2015, 02:18 PM) Hello Bus are recommended rather then Shinkansen seem you have 10 Days in Japan...Also recommended to take local JR trains connecting other city...but you need to shifted the trains. I will be going to Osaka (group of 5 adults) on 13 Jan and returning from Haneda on 22 Jan. Yes, that is the coldest period of the year. We plan to stay 3 nights in Osaka, 2 nights in Kyoto and 4 nights in Tokyo. I have booked the accomodation in Osaka, staying in Airbnb apartment. Our stay in Kyoto and Tokyo is undecided - depends on the whether we take the Shinkansen bullet train from Kyoto to Tokyo (2.5 hr journey at about RM500 one-way, is very expensive) or the overnight bus(9 hrs at RM90), which is a tedious journey. It is hard to decide. What do you advise? Thanks. |
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Dec 13 2015, 05:26 PM
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Question for winter shoe, going to hokkaido Febuary, is normal leather shoe plus uniqlo heattech socks enough? If not any advice? Thanks
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Dec 13 2015, 07:11 PM
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QUOTE(joshuatly @ Dec 13 2015, 04:26 PM) Question for winter shoe, going to hokkaido Febuary, is normal leather shoe plus uniqlo heattech socks enough? If not any advice? Thanks Have to be Boots. High enough to cover from your Ankle up to Calf. Prevent snow goes into your shoes.if snows goes into you Shoes...Your feet will get Frost bite which is very serious problem. |
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Dec 13 2015, 08:20 PM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 13 2015, 07:11 PM) Have to be Boots. High enough to cover from your Ankle up to Calf. Prevent snow goes into your shoes. Also recommended shoes with spike avoid slippery seem you traveling on ice and snow. If i not mistaken,there have Snow Festival in Odori Park at Sapporo City on February 2016. I been here many times. Its too cold and crowded . if snows goes into you Shoes...Your feet will get Frost bite which is very serious problem. Its international festival with decoration ice. Highly recommended to go here. http://www.welcome.city.sapporo.jp/event/w...stival/?lang=en |
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Dec 13 2015, 09:36 PM
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any dirt cheap accomodation in tokyo ? (location prefarably near to stations with yamanote line)
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Dec 13 2015, 09:38 PM
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Hey guys. Is it better to buy disneyland ticket in advance or buy over the counter? Plan to visit on 2 jan 2016. Thanks.
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Dec 13 2015, 10:00 PM
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QUOTE(Samurai @ Dec 13 2015, 07:20 PM) Also recommended shoes with spike avoid slippery seem you traveling on ice and snow. If i not mistaken,there have Snow Festival in Odori Park at Sapporo City on February 2016. I been here many times. Its too cold and crowded . LOL Its international festival with decoration ice. Highly recommended to go here. http://www.welcome.city.sapporo.jp/event/w...stival/?lang=en Why you quote me? You should quote to joshuatly. You been many times , I been even more than 40 times. LOL  |
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Dec 13 2015, 11:20 PM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 13 2015, 07:11 PM) Have to be Boots. High enough to cover from your Ankle up to Calf. Prevent snow goes into your shoes. Thanks, never thought of the snow getting into shoe thingy. if snows goes into you Shoes...Your feet will get Frost bite which is very serious problem. QUOTE(Samurai @ Dec 13 2015, 08:20 PM) Also recommended shoes with spike avoid slippery seem you traveling on ice and snow. If i not mistaken,there have Snow Festival in Odori Park at Sapporo City on February 2016. I been here many times. Its too cold and crowded . Thanks for the recommendation. Yeah purposely go during that period for snow festival Its international festival with decoration ice. Highly recommended to go here. http://www.welcome.city.sapporo.jp/event/w...stival/?lang=en |
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Dec 14 2015, 10:33 AM
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QUOTE(cloudwan0 @ Dec 11 2015, 01:32 PM) you have to put the timing into consideration also, After all of the searching and homeworks,the final conclusion is just take the train instead of flight. This is due to i need to travel back from Hakodate to Sapporo airport and it takes 3hr 30mins train ride! And i have to spend additional money to purchase the train tickets coz i will not purchase the JR pass if im taking flight.from Hakodate to Tokyo shinkansen take about 5.5 hours flight will be 1.5 hours JR pass actually also useful in Tokyo, just you have to plan your trip better I use JR pass twice in Tokyo before, you still able to access to those famous place like shinjuku, shibuya, akihabara, asakusha, shinagawa, mitaka and more, just might take more time when travel between From your list i will suggest you to take flight Also,travel duration from Shin Hakodate station to Tokyo station is only 4hr 10mins+ on fastest speed basis. Therefore,i think my best option is to purchase the JR Pass and take Shinkansen from Hakodate back to Tokyo. Thats my best bet. Furthermore,i think JR Pass is much like the best bang for buck for my trip due to the problems above. |
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Dec 14 2015, 11:07 AM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 13 2015, 10:00 PM) LOL Wow..40 times. Why you quote me? You should quote to joshuatly. You been many times , I been even more than 40 times. LOL ...you are sifu.. I'm quoted for additional only..laa |
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Dec 14 2015, 12:04 PM
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shinoxun your conclusion and explanation totally opposite lol.
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Dec 14 2015, 12:33 PM
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QUOTE(Samurai @ Dec 14 2015, 10:07 AM) Wow..40 times. Been Japan 502 times. ...you are sifu.. I'm quoted for additional only..laa Within that 502 times, Hokkaido 54 times while 42 times are base at Sapporo. Others are directly fly into Hakodate , Asahikawa , Kushiro and set as my main trip starting point. This coming Dec 23 will be my 503 times. Work plus Holiday QUOTE(shinoxun @ Dec 14 2015, 09:33 AM) After all of the searching and homeworks,the final conclusion is just take the train instead of flight. This is due to i need to travel back from Hakodate to Sapporo airport and it takes 3hr 30mins train ride! And i have to spend additional money to purchase the train tickets coz i will not purchase the JR pass if im taking flight. From Hakodate City to Shin-Hakodate Station will cost a fortune if taking taxi. 30 Minute Ride if by Bus.Also,travel duration from Shin Hakodate station to Tokyo station is only 4hr 10mins+ on fastest speed basis. Therefore,i think my best option is to purchase the JR Pass and take Shinkansen from Hakodate back to Tokyo. Thats my best bet. Furthermore,i think JR Pass is much like the best bang for buck for my trip due to the problems above. Shin-Hakodate Station will build at current Oshima-Ono Station. Once Construction finised. Oshima-Ono Station will be rename to Shin-Hakodate Station. This post has been edited by RegentCid: Dec 14 2015, 01:07 PM |
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Dec 14 2015, 01:05 PM
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Coming Soon Xmas Tips of Months will be Seafood Don at Tokyo City.
Two best Seafood Don can be found at Tokyo City. This post has been edited by RegentCid: Dec 14 2015, 01:09 PM |
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Dec 14 2015, 01:33 PM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 11 2015, 05:07 PM) Miyama , Miyazu , Ine no idea. Never been before. Thank you so much sifu Takeda Castle been once. Really really have to depend on luck!! It can be so magical or just plain castle ruin. My experience was unlucky one. No cloud surround the castle!! Waste my money and time!!!! From Miyazu to Kinosaki will pass by Amanohashidate Do not miss it. I personal like this place. Onsen sure Kinosaki Onsen. Due to Hotel price was so expensive, I didn't overnight. 2 bath house which I likes most are Satono-Yu which just beside train Station another one was Yanagi-Yu Oh ya...At my Record book + Picture. I do eat Echizen Crab at Kinosaki Onsen village Hopefully can see the beautiful cloud surrounded Takeda Castle Amanohashidate is in my plan, visit at day time and moving to Ine by evening and stay there not sure is mid of april still Echizen Crab season, will put in the list also. QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 13 2015, 12:56 AM) Finally Reach Odaiba Ooedo Onsen. Here my Masterplan going to works or not. This is a crazy plan Normally It only opens at 7Am. Due to I have making Reservation saying I will reach around 3Am Morning. My Keikyu Oodeo Onsen Special Coupon making me can Access stay until 9.00Am Morning. Locker for my luggage. Midnight Snack.....Beer + Takoyaki After Snack....Sleep!! Male & Female are Separated in different room. 9.00Am morning Enjoy Tokyo !!!  QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 14 2015, 12:33 PM) Been Japan 502 times. 503 times Within that 502 times, Hokkaido 54 times while 42 times are base at Sapporo. Others are directly fly into Hakodate , Asahikawa , Kushiro and set as my main trip starting point. This coming Dec 23 will be my 503 times. Work plus Holiday From Hakodate City to Shin-Hakodate Station will cost a fortune if taking taxi. 30 Minute Ride if by Bus. Shin-Hakodate Station will build at current Oshima-Ono Station. Once Construction finised. Oshima-Ono Station will be rename to Shin-Hakodate Station. i'm wondering what is sifu job, can always travel to jpn. Can give so hint, so that i can change my job |
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Dec 14 2015, 05:26 PM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 14 2015, 12:33 PM) This coming Dec 23 will be my 503 times. Work plus Holiday Hi RC,im confused on the Shinkansen Train.From Hakodate City to Shin-Hakodate Station will cost a fortune if taking taxi. 30 Minute Ride if by Bus. Shin-Hakodate Station will build at current Oshima-Ono Station. Once Construction finised. Oshima-Ono Station will be rename to Shin-Hakodate Station. Is there any other Shinkansen other than NOZOMI & MIZUHO type running from Tokyo Station to Shin-Osaka Station?(On the Tokaido-Sanyo Route) This is because im not sure that im able to travel to Osaka by Shinkansen using the JR Pass due to the restrictions on that two type. But i found out from JR websites,they do have other few types running but i just need to be sure on it. Thanks. |
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Dec 14 2015, 05:36 PM
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QUOTE(shinoxun @ Dec 14 2015, 05:26 PM) Hi RC,im confused on the Shinkansen Train. You have Nozomi (fastest), Hikari and Kodama (slowest).Is there any other Shinkansen other than NOZOMI & MIZUHO type running from Tokyo Station to Shin-Osaka Station?(On the Tokaido-Sanyo Route) This is because im not sure that im able to travel to Osaka by Shinkansen using the JR Pass due to the restrictions on that two type. But i found out from JR websites,they do have other few types running but i just need to be sure on it. Thanks. |
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Dec 14 2015, 05:39 PM
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Dec 14 2015, 05:36 PM) You have Nozomi (fastest), Hikari and Kodama (slowest). JR Pass means Hikari and Kodama only... |
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Dec 14 2015, 05:40 PM
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QUOTE(kerelbort @ Dec 14 2015, 05:39 PM) JR Pass means Hikari and Kodama only... Yes, that is correct. |
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Dec 14 2015, 05:42 PM
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QUOTE(shinoxun @ Dec 14 2015, 04:26 PM) Hi RC,im confused on the Shinkansen Train. Let me simple it for you.Is there any other Shinkansen other than NOZOMI & MIZUHO type running from Tokyo Station to Shin-Osaka Station?(On the Tokaido-Sanyo Route) This is because im not sure that im able to travel to Osaka by Shinkansen using the JR Pass due to the restrictions on that two type. But i found out from JR websites,they do have other few types running but i just need to be sure on it. Thanks. Nozomi Class and Mizuho Class are fastest shinkansen service which do not Cover by JR Rail Pass. You just forget that Mizuho Class because it runs from Shin Osaka Station to Shin Kagoshima Station. (Refer to Page1 if dunno where is Shin Kagoshima Station) Now focus on Tokaido Shinkansen. It have 3 class running from Tokyo Station to Shin Osaka Station. Nozomi class the fastest. Hikari class 2nd fastest and last Kodama class slowest. JR Rail pass cover Hikari and Kodama class shinkansen. This post has been edited by RegentCid: Dec 14 2015, 05:43 PM |
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Dec 16 2015, 12:28 AM
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Hey guys I'm going to Hokkaido this Saturday. I'm going to wear a leather high top boots. Is it necessary to get a water repellent spray for the boots? If so where is the best place to get it? Thanks
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Dec 16 2015, 08:21 AM
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QUOTE(elainor @ Dec 16 2015, 12:28 AM) Hey guys I'm going to Hokkaido this Saturday. I'm going to wear a leather high top boots. Is it necessary to get a water repellent spray for the boots? If so where is the best place to get it? Thanks i never try b4, but u can research this>> leather shoe wax it will repell water ✌ note: not waterproof!!! |
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Dec 16 2015, 12:43 PM
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QUOTE(elainor @ Dec 16 2015, 12:28 AM) Hey guys I'm going to Hokkaido this Saturday. I'm going to wear a leather high top boots. Is it necessary to get a water repellent spray for the boots? If so where is the best place to get it? Thanks I bought from Timberland. |
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Dec 16 2015, 01:21 PM
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QUOTE(michlove @ Dec 16 2015, 12:43 PM) I bought from Timberland. heavy investment for 1time use |
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Dec 16 2015, 01:32 PM
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Dec 16 2015, 01:21 PM) heavy investment for 1time use I bought mine from Clark's  |
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QUOTE(michlove @ Dec 16 2015, 12:43 PM) I bought from Timberland. mich. timberland good? i heard quite heavy and when walk for few hours, legs will get tired.. i use uggs |
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Dec 16 2015, 04:12 PM
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Expert here used bare foot.
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Dec 16 2015, 04:23 PM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 16 2015, 04:12 PM) Expert here used bare foot. RC sifu you already expert of cause nvm la.. go JP like eat vegetables kaki Ayam '''Karrimor Snow Boots'' |
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QUOTE(yvonnesoo @ Dec 16 2015, 02:47 PM) mich. timberland good? i heard quite heavy and when walk for few hours, legs will get tired.. i use uggs Bought a no brand boots in Tokyo that cost 3000yen. Water proof and have spike below that helps you walk in the snow. Used in in Hokkaido, and it was fine until the snow melts and it becomes ice on the street. Was a bit slippery. |
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QUOTE(yvonnesoo @ Dec 16 2015, 01:47 PM) mich. timberland good? i heard quite heavy and when walk for few hours, legs will get tired.. i use uggs mine got the anti-fatigue thing. So if I walk for long hours, it sorts of like absorb the vibration from walking. So far so good for me. And mine is also quite light one |
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Dec 18 2015, 10:06 PM
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Asking on behalf of a friend. Is there such thing that we can order JR Pass online, print the order form and exchange it for the actual JR Pass at JR office?
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Dec 18 2015, 09:06 PM) Asking on behalf of a friend. Is there such thing that we can order JR Pass online, print the order form and exchange it for the actual JR Pass at JR office? No. Order Online. You still have to collect the real Exchange Order. Any Photocopy of Exchange order are not accept. Because Exchange Order have a Official Cop on it. This post has been edited by RegentCid: Dec 18 2015, 10:13 PM |
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Dec 18 2015, 10:13 PM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 18 2015, 10:11 PM) No. Oh okay.meaning even if order online, the exchange order still will be posted to you.Order Online. You still have to collect the real Exchange Order. Any Photocopy of Exchange order are not accept. Because Exchange Order have a Official Cop on it. This post has been edited by Human Nature: Dec 18 2015, 10:14 PM |
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Dec 18 2015, 10:16 PM
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Dec 18 2015, 09:13 PM) Oh okay.meaning even if order online, the exchange order still will be posted to you. Yes...With Extra Mail Charges.JTB Malaysia does have Mail Service. https://www.jtbmalaysia.com/rail-passes/jr-pass-faq/#q3 This post has been edited by RegentCid: Dec 18 2015, 10:17 PM |
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 18 2015, 10:16 PM) Yes...With Extra Mail Charges. okay thanks. will tell my friend.JTB Malaysia does have Mail Service. https://www.jtbmalaysia.com/rail-passes/jr-pass-faq/#q3 |
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Dec 19 2015, 02:35 AM
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If in the West, everyone should visit New York. On the East side, everyone should visit Tokyo or Japan overall to experience the unconventional life.
Here are my Japan playlist uploaded on Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqSe...FaTr4QBnzW6-nxG This post has been edited by Flanegan: Dec 19 2015, 02:35 AM |
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Dec 19 2015, 06:42 PM
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Anyone have experience driving in Japan pls pm me
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Dec 19 2015, 10:00 PM
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AeronBabe just ask here only lo, why so secretive?
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Dec 20 2015, 01:18 AM
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QUOTE(AeronBabe @ Dec 19 2015, 06:42 PM) Anyone have experience driving in Japan pls pm me i drove in okinawa got few question wanna ask |
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Dec 20 2015, 03:36 AM
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i drove in okinawa and hokkaido...
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Dec 20 2015, 04:28 AM
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Hello guys!
Im going to japan, tokyo this 6 to 14 january and its going to be my 1st winter experience ..can anyone suggest me a good cheap jacket that i should consider bring it with me during my holidays? so far i dont know which to choose and what to wear during that week in tokyo! need sifu suggestions and experiences! ive read the visual guide from haneda airport to tokyo at Page7, wow..thanks soo much! it is really helpful! i will arrived at the same time and will try to follow these steps. This post has been edited by udin901: Dec 20 2015, 05:31 AM |
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Dec 20 2015, 10:37 AM
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QUOTE(udin901 @ Dec 20 2015, 03:28 AM) Hello guys! Uniqlo heat tech shirt and jacket.Im going to japan, tokyo this 6 to 14 january and its going to be my 1st winter experience ..can anyone suggest me a good cheap jacket that i should consider bring it with me during my holidays? so far i dont know which to choose and what to wear during that week in tokyo! |
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Dec 20 2015, 10:42 AM
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QUOTE(AeronBabe @ Dec 19 2015, 06:42 PM) Anyone have experience driving in Japan pls pm me You also can PM to me..coz I`m living in Japan..driving experience in Japan almost 8 year. got few question wanna ask |
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Dec 20 2015, 01:36 PM
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QUOTE(udin901 @ Dec 20 2015, 04:28 AM) Hello guys! saw yesterday sweater with down feather rm250+Im going to japan, tokyo this 6 to 14 january and its going to be my 1st winter experience ..can anyone suggest me a good cheap jacket that i should consider bring it with me during my holidays? so far i dont know which to choose and what to wear during that week in tokyo! need sifu suggestions and experiences! ive read the visual guide from haneda airport to tokyo at Page7, wow..thanks soo much! it is really helpful! i will arrived at the same time and will try to follow these steps. promo price... shop beside uniqlo @midvalley... mango men? forget le tested 1min can feel the heat ady |
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Dec 20 2015, 03:17 PM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 20 2015, 10:37 AM) Uniqlo heat tech shirt and jacket. QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Dec 20 2015, 01:36 PM) saw yesterday sweater with down feather rm250+ i bought inner heatech clothing, uniqlo jacket also rm250 with japan tech, i got found one in esprit got rm150 for the same kind of jacket but i dont know if it really heating inside or not..promo price... shop beside uniqlo @midvalley... mango men? forget le tested 1min can feel the heat ady |
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Dec 20 2015, 04:22 PM
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Hi, it's me again.. I planned to travel to sapporo for snow
As I know sapporo snow festival will be Feb 5 to 11 Which month is best for month snow? ? Early/late Dec? Jan? Or Feb? This post has been edited by BlackPen: Dec 20 2015, 04:26 PM |
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Dec 20 2015, 04:43 PM
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QUOTE(BlackPen @ Dec 20 2015, 03:22 PM) Hi, it's me again.. I planned to travel to sapporo for snow Jan and Feb will full of snow. Too cold....everyone wear very thick...cannot char bohAs I know sapporo snow festival will be Feb 5 to 11 Which month is best for month snow? ? Early/late Dec? Jan? Or Feb? |
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Dec 20 2015, 05:00 PM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 20 2015, 04:43 PM) Jan and Feb will full of snow. Too cold....everyone wear very thick...cannot char boh Mean which month is good for charr Borgh and enjoy the snow like ski and so on?Serious leh.. Not go there not for charr Borgh one.. Go vacation, enjoy the snow view and etc.. charr borghhh is for night activityThis post has been edited by BlackPen: Dec 20 2015, 05:03 PM |
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Dec 20 2015, 05:10 PM
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QUOTE(BlackPen @ Dec 20 2015, 05:00 PM) Mean which month is good for charr Borgh and enjoy the snow like ski and so on? January and February Serious leh.. Not go there not for charr Borgh one.. Go vacation, enjoy the snow view and etc.. charr borghhh is for night activity |
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Dec 20 2015, 06:32 PM
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QUOTE(deodorant @ Dec 19 2015, 10:00 PM) AeronBabe just ask here only lo, why so secretive? kinda silly question, but just need confirmation, scared kena bash I drove 8 days in Hokkaido in November. QUOTE(Human Nature @ Dec 20 2015, 01:18 AM) i drove in okinawa pm-ed you QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Dec 20 2015, 03:36 AM) i drove in okinawa and hokkaido... pm-ed you QUOTE(Samurai @ Dec 20 2015, 10:42 AM) You also can PM to me..coz I`m living in Japan..driving experience in Japan almost 8 year. i wanna ask bout International driving permit, so i pmed the previous forumers alreadyi assume u have ur own japanese license already rite? thx This post has been edited by AeronBabe: Dec 20 2015, 06:34 PM |
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Dec 20 2015, 06:36 PM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 20 2015, 04:43 PM) Jan and Feb will full of snow. Too cold....everyone wear very thick...cannot char boh Sifu, would u recommend driving to Yuzawa from Tokyo? or just take train. |
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Dec 20 2015, 07:45 PM
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QUOTE(AeronBabe @ Dec 20 2015, 05:36 PM) Sifu, would u recommend driving to Yuzawa from Tokyo? or just take train. Depend which season.Winter then not recomemded because most Malaysian no snow driving exp. Even I got Japan driving licence and drive many many years in Japan also no confident drive on snow. Have many accident on snow before. |
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Dec 20 2015, 07:54 PM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 20 2015, 07:45 PM) Depend which season. yup... Winter then not recomemded because most Malaysian no snow driving exp. Even I got Japan driving licence and drive many many years in Japan also no confident drive on snow. Have many accident on snow before. and also diving in hokkaido is very tension no street light, rain + heavy fog lucky majority of the road hv... cat eyes ohh learn to operate the car heater!!! trust me... u dont wan to fog ur own inner windscreen |
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Dec 20 2015, 07:55 PM
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QUOTE(AeronBabe @ Dec 20 2015, 06:32 PM) i wanna ask bout International driving permit, so i pmed the previous forumers already Yes, IDP is required. |
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Dec 20 2015, 08:52 PM
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QUOTE(AeronBabe @ Dec 20 2015, 06:32 PM) i wanna ask bout International driving permit, so i pmed the previous forumers already i assume u have ur own japanese license already rite? thx |
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Dec 20 2015, 10:58 PM
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Buy one set of Uniqlo Heat Tech base layer here. Then get more from Uniqlo there. As for the jacket, if you're fussy and would like to see lots of choices below buying, make Shimokitazawa your first stop at Tokyo. Lots of vintage/used jackets there for insanely sweet prices.
QUOTE(udin901 @ Dec 20 2015, 04:28 AM) Hello guys! Im going to japan, tokyo this 6 to 14 january and its going to be my 1st winter experience ..can anyone suggest me a good cheap jacket that i should consider bring it with me during my holidays? so far i dont know which to choose and what to wear during that week in tokyo! need sifu suggestions and experiences! ive read the visual guide from haneda airport to tokyo at Page7, wow..thanks soo much! it is really helpful! i will arrived at the same time and will try to follow these steps. |
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Dec 21 2015, 12:57 AM
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sacwoc I am going Tokyo on 8 April 2016, could probably bring stuffs for you if you need it again.
RegentCid You been soapland before? Those around Minowa/Yoshiwara? |
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Dec 21 2015, 02:20 AM
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QUOTE(SkyCaptain @ Dec 20 2015, 10:58 PM) Buy one set of Uniqlo Heat Tech base layer here. Then get more from Uniqlo there. As for the jacket, if you're fussy and would like to see lots of choices below buying, make Shimokitazawa your first stop at Tokyo. Lots of vintage/used jackets there for insanely sweet prices. naisuuuu! will tell that to my friend..hehe..gonna bring my usual jacket until i get new one at that shop! thanks! |
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Dec 21 2015, 02:32 AM
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Hi everyone, I will be flying to Osaka this coming Sunday. This is my first time to Japan, super excited. Will be there for about 3 weeks, planning to explore Osaka, Kyoto and around Kansai region. I hope you guys can advise me on places that are further from Osaka to go for a day trip for example Himeji and Kurashiki. This would be a free and easy trip, therefore my itinerary is flexible. I'm also on a tight budget. Thanks.
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Dec 21 2015, 02:35 AM
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Btw, i had already booked my accommodation from AirBnb with pocket wifi provided.
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Dec 21 2015, 07:31 AM
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QUOTE(Lazy_Kid @ Dec 21 2015, 02:32 AM) I hope you guys can advise me on places that are further from Osaka to go for a day trip for example Himeji and Kurashiki. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2157.html Scroll down to "Side Trips from Osaka" |
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Dec 21 2015, 09:38 AM
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QUOTE(ZeroSP @ Dec 21 2015, 01:57 AM) sacwoc I am going Tokyo on 8 April 2016, could probably bring stuffs for you if you need it again. April? Will let you know ya! For the time being have most of my stuff...RegentCid You been soapland before? Those around Minowa/Yoshiwara? Soapland?? Tip of the month? |
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Dec 21 2015, 09:53 AM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 1 2015, 10:55 PM) Tips of the Months: I noticed there's another variance for this daily pass (limited for subway) offered at http://www.tokyometro.jp/en/ticket/value/travel/Tips of the Months: Tokyo City Subway One Day Pass As you can see Tokyo Metro / Subway are private company and Toei Asakusa + Toei Oedo Line also private company. mean your JR rail Pass are very useless in Tokyo too....except riding Yamanote Line. Even I got JR raill pass in Tokyo I have to Top up my Suica card // Pasmo card........Solution of this JR Raill pass holder in visiting Tokyo. Or I just plan visiting Tokyo only...and I dun have JR rail Pass.........I am Heavily using Suica / Pasmo / Icoca card for all my trip....... Here is the Today Free Tips!! [[Tokyo Combination Ticket]] One Day Pass It cover JR line (Yamanote) , Toei Line , Tokyo Metro Line within Tokyo region Price are : 1580 Yen http://www.tokyometro.jp/en/ticket/value/1day/index.html Where this one could be only bought at limited places by tourist This post has been edited by calvin: Dec 21 2015, 10:09 AM |
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Dec 21 2015, 10:22 AM
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QUOTE(calvin @ Dec 21 2015, 08:53 AM) I noticed there's another variance for this daily pass (limited for subway) offered at http://www.tokyometro.jp/en/ticket/value/travel/ 2 Way to getting it.Where this one could be only bought at limited places by tourist First Way: This Version of Subway 1 / 2 / 3 day Passes only can get at Haneda or Narita Airport. Required Passport. If you using AirAsiaX then no way you can get this ticket because arrived at Midnight. 2nd Way: Buy at BicCamera // LOAX at Shinjuku Required Passport This post has been edited by RegentCid: Dec 21 2015, 10:53 AM |
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Dec 21 2015, 10:51 AM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 21 2015, 10:22 AM) 2 Way to getting it. what is the opening hours, last time im lucky able to get it after 2330 First Way: This Version of Subway 1 / 2 / 3 day Passes only can get at Haneda or Narita Airport. Required Passport. If you using AirAsiaX then no way you can get this ticket because arrived at Midnight. 2nd Way: Buy a BicCamera // LOAX at Shinjuku Required Passport  |
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Dec 21 2015, 10:57 AM
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Dec 21 2015, 09:51 AM) what is the opening hours, last time im lucky able to get it after 2330 You buy at 23:30 by the time 00:00 already invalid. You just spent 800 Yen for Nothing. Nearest subway station from Haneda Airport was Shinagawa Station. By the time you reach there already 00:00 |
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Dec 21 2015, 11:14 AM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 21 2015, 10:57 AM) You buy at 23:30 by the time 00:00 already invalid. If i were to use the Tokyo Combination Ticket to go from Tokyo Station to Kaihin Makuhari You just spent 800 Yen for Nothing. Nearest subway station from Haneda Airport was Shinagawa Station. By the time you reach there already 00:00 how do i pay for the top up? or they won't allow to ride that train? |
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Dec 21 2015, 11:21 AM
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Dec 21 2015, 09:38 AM) April? Will let you know ya! For the time being have most of my stuff... No prob.Soapland?? Tip of the month? Soapland tips ah, see bro RC mau bagi or not. |
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Dec 21 2015, 11:48 AM
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QUOTE(ZeroSP @ Dec 21 2015, 11:21 AM) No prob. RC is avoiding it..maybe new years tip Soapland tips ah, see bro RC mau bagi or not. |
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Dec 21 2015, 01:43 PM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 21 2015, 10:57 AM) You buy at 23:30 by the time 00:00 already invalid. wait until 0000 to start use, max utilizationYou just spent 800 Yen for Nothing. Nearest subway station from Haneda Airport was Shinagawa Station. By the time you reach there already 00:00 the countdown clock start to tick once u use it... not b4 QUOTE(ZeroSP @ Dec 21 2015, 11:21 AM) No prob. Soapland tips ah, see bro RC mau bagi or not. this is his personal base... going there might stumble upon him  |
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Dec 21 2015, 02:27 PM
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Dec 21 2015, 01:43 PM) wait until 0000 to start use, max utilization Jom we both go see see can meet him or not lulz...the countdown clock start to tick once u use it... not b4 this is his personal base... going there might stumble upon him |
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Dec 21 2015, 04:04 PM
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1- Need to double check, is free wifi available at Haneda Airport? If I refer here, http://www.haneda-airport.jp/inter/en/prem...ternet.html#lan it is available but does it require you to sign up? I am confused.
2- Can I bring panadol to Japan? One pack maybe. |
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Dec 21 2015, 04:09 PM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 20 2015, 04:43 PM) Jan and Feb will full of snow. Too cold....everyone wear very thick...cannot char boh Will Tokyo and Osaka get too much cold? I know they dont snow. |
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Dec 21 2015, 04:12 PM
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Can we buy USJ ticket and express pass ticket before my trip there? Or can only buy either online or counter?
I refer to this site on steps to buy online but just afraid of making the wrong step or buying the wrong ticket. I also want to avoid the queue time if buy at counter. I'm aiming for 1 day pass and express 5 ride ticket. http://www.dondelaofertamelleve.com/p/how-...ets-online.html Hope the sifu here can advise |
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Dec 21 2015, 04:14 PM
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QUOTE(neuroneuster @ Dec 21 2015, 03:09 PM) Will Tokyo and Osaka get too much cold? I know they dont snow. 0 - 10 Celcius. It will snow at night if reach 0 Celsius. Next morning before 8am will be melt. Very thin layer of snow. If unlucky then Snow Storm. Tokyo 2015 Feb just hit by Blizzard Storm causing major chaos on transport and traffic. 1 old man dead on slip. |
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Dec 21 2015, 04:15 PM
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QUOTE(Lazy_Kid @ Dec 21 2015, 02:32 AM) Hi everyone, I will be flying to Osaka this coming Sunday. This is my first time to Japan, super excited. Will be there for about 3 weeks, planning to explore Osaka, Kyoto and around Kansai region. I hope you guys can advise me on places that are further from Osaka to go for a day trip for example Himeji and Kurashiki. This would be a free and easy trip, therefore my itinerary is flexible. I'm also on a tight budget. Thanks. Nara, uji, wakayama, iga, koya... too many |
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Dec 21 2015, 04:34 PM
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QUOTE(neuroneuster @ Dec 21 2015, 05:04 PM) 1- Need to double check, is free wifi available at Haneda Airport? If I refer here, http://www.haneda-airport.jp/inter/en/prem...ternet.html#lan it is available but does it require you to sign up? I am confused. yes to both2- Can I bring panadol to Japan? One pack maybe. |
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Dec 21 2015, 05:09 PM
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QUOTE(Devil4life @ Dec 21 2015, 04:12 PM) Can we buy USJ ticket and express pass ticket before my trip there? Or can only buy either online or counter? you can buy the admission ticket from selected JR office (like at Kansai Airport). No idea about the express 5 tickets.I refer to this site on steps to buy online but just afraid of making the wrong step or buying the wrong ticket. I also want to avoid the queue time if buy at counter. I'm aiming for 1 day pass and express 5 ride ticket. http://www.dondelaofertamelleve.com/p/how-...ets-online.html Hope the sifu here can advise |
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Dec 21 2015, 08:52 PM
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QUOTE(neuroneuster @ Dec 21 2015, 04:04 PM) 1- Need to double check, is free wifi available at Haneda Airport? If I refer here, http://www.haneda-airport.jp/inter/en/prem...ternet.html#lan it is available but does it require you to sign up? I am confused. You can bring, but why Panadol when you have much better choice like EVE A+ there in Japan.2- Can I bring panadol to Japan? One pack maybe. |
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Dec 21 2015, 10:16 PM
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QUOTE(ZeroSP @ Dec 21 2015, 08:52 PM) You can bring, but why Panadol when you have much better choice like EVE A+ there in Japan. I prefer not to buy unnecessarily. Any idea about free wifi at Haneda? |
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Dec 21 2015, 10:18 PM
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Dec 21 2015, 04:34 PM) yes to both Then how to sign up for the free wifi? Thanks. |
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Dec 21 2015, 10:56 PM
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QUOTE(neuroneuster @ Dec 21 2015, 09:16 PM) I prefer not to buy unnecessarily. Any idea about free wifi at Haneda? QUOTE(neuroneuster @ Dec 21 2015, 09:18 PM) Then how to sign up for the free wifi? Thanks. Can you just replay all in one? Quote all then reply in one Don't waste Space here. This post has been edited by RegentCid: Dec 21 2015, 10:57 PM |
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Dec 22 2015, 09:38 AM
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QUOTE(neuroneuster @ Dec 21 2015, 11:18 PM) Then how to sign up for the free wifi? Thanks. Reach Haneda, turn on your phone, find Haneda wifi (you will know) and then follow the intructions on the screen. Nothing difficult |
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Dec 22 2015, 01:10 PM
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will be going to tokyo from 29 dec to 11 jan .. any nice events or place to visit ?
I read few posts back .. Should i still get the JR railway pass even if i plan to visit somewhere out of tokyo on 1 day trip ? not sure where yet though except for kyoto at the moment.. of course planning to go to disneyland as well.. are there any better pass worth getting ? I might be planning to get a sim card as well which has data . |
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Dec 22 2015, 01:54 PM
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sora7777 calculate yourself lar. Go hyperdia or Japan guide and check how much the train ticket costs to the places you wanna go.
Then compare against JR pass price. Then you got your answer. |
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Dec 23 2015, 09:42 AM
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AirasiaX 1.1k to haneda (return)
ANA 1.3k to narita (return) Next year October...which is better off? |
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Dec 23 2015, 09:46 AM
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QUOTE(dennis008 @ Dec 23 2015, 09:42 AM) AirasiaX 1.1k to haneda (return) sure haneda, nearest + cheaper.ANA 1.3k to narita (return) Next year October...which is better off? |
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Dec 23 2015, 09:49 AM
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QUOTE(dennis008 @ Dec 23 2015, 09:42 AM) AirasiaX 1.1k to haneda (return) Based on this comparison,i would choose Airasia..ANA 1.3k to narita (return) Next year October...which is better off? 1..Haneda...are closed to Tokyo. 2. You save RM200 |
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Dec 23 2015, 09:57 AM
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if it was me..i would ask the timing first
if the haneda is a morning flight and arrive noon...i'd take the ANA no question ask if both same time night flight...AAX for sure |
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Dec 23 2015, 09:59 AM
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QUOTE(dennis008 @ Dec 23 2015, 08:42 AM) AirasiaX 1.1k to haneda (return) ANA 1.3k to narita (return) Next year October...which is better off? QUOTE(cloudwan0 @ Dec 23 2015, 08:46 AM) sure haneda, nearest + cheaper. QUOTE(Samurai @ Dec 23 2015, 08:49 AM) Based on this comparison,i would choose Airasia.. Haneda timing Suck. Plus RM200 more can sit on ANA B787.1..Haneda...are closed to Tokyo. 2. You save RM200 Premium Airline with premium food + 25Kg Luggage free. plus arriving on morning // noon. Noting beat ANA to Japan. RM1300 best deal!! QUOTE(MR_alien @ Dec 23 2015, 08:57 AM) if it was me..i would ask the timing first Narita Airport got Policy of Noisy Pollution. Even was late flight also must be landing before 10pm.if the haneda is a morning flight and arrive noon...i'd take the ANA no question ask if both same time night flight...AAX for sure Japan law on Narita Airport and all inland airport . Airport have to shut down all flying operation after 10pm. Even ANA arrievd at night also before 10pm. Still plenty of time taking Bus / Train to Tokyo City. No Pressure at all. This post has been edited by RegentCid: Dec 23 2015, 10:02 AM |
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 23 2015, 09:59 AM) Haneda timing Suck. Plus RM200 more can sit on ANA B787. Ana have plenty of flight in one day...Premium Airline with premium food + 25Kg Luggage free. plus arriving on morning // noon. Noting beat ANA to Japan. RM1300 best deal!! Narita Airport got Policy of Noisy Pollution. Even was late flight also must be landing before 10pm. Japan law on Narita Airport and all inland airport . Airport have to shut down all flying operation after 10pm. Even ANA arrievd at night also before 10pm. Still plenty of time taking Bus / Train to Tokyo City. No Pressure at all. I have not fly with ANA before that why I am asking for opinion here..whether it is good or not |
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Dec 23 2015, 10:26 AM
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QUOTE(dennis008 @ Dec 23 2015, 10:04 AM) Ana have plenty of flight in one day... AAX = flight tixI have not fly with ANA before that why I am asking for opinion here..whether it is good or not ANA = flight tix + food + 25 KG luggage your choice to want to include food and/or luggage or not and the total cost is still cheaper/more expensive than ANA i'd take ANA is the price gap so close |
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Dec 23 2015, 10:32 AM
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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Dec 23 2015, 10:26 AM) AAX = flight tix It seems that ana is really a good deal..is actually rm1289 imcluded food and luggageANA = flight tix + food + 25 KG luggage your choice to want to include food and/or luggage or not and the total cost is still cheaper/more expensive than ANA i'd take ANA is the price gap so close And reach there around 3pm |
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Dec 23 2015, 10:33 AM
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QUOTE(dennis008 @ Dec 23 2015, 10:32 AM) It seems that ana is really a good deal..is actually rm1289 imcluded food and luggage reach 3PM...the timing says it allAnd reach there around 3pm |
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Dec 23 2015, 10:45 AM
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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Dec 23 2015, 10:26 AM) AAX = flight tix ANA winsANA = flight tix + food + 25 KG luggage your choice to want to include food and/or luggage or not and the total cost is still cheaper/more expensive than ANA i'd take ANA is the price gap so close by estimation u jus need to pay xtra rm100 after the meals n luggage and can hv more comfortable seat and ANA air stewerdess compared to MAS aunty attitude... heaven and earth |
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Dec 23 2015, 11:01 AM
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Dec 23 2015, 10:45 AM) ANA wins MAS service is still great..they maybe auntie but service is thereby estimation u jus need to pay xtra rm100 after the meals n luggage and can hv more comfortable seat and ANA air stewerdess compared to MAS aunty attitude... heaven and earth AA is the one i can't tahan |
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Dec 23 2015, 11:53 AM
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Thinking of 1st-8th Feb last minute ski n Netflix n chill getaway cos got cheap flight (s$405 return on United) ...
1st feb go nozawa onsen ski for 2 days, visit snow monkey then go Tokyo on the 4th. 4th feb Airbnb room near tsukiji n just chill out and every day eat sushi. 8th feb balik kampung Yay/Nay?!? This post has been edited by deodorant: Dec 23 2015, 11:54 AM |
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Dec 23 2015, 11:55 AM
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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Dec 23 2015, 11:01 AM) MAS service is still great..they maybe auntie but service is there wat kind of good service u refering to...AA is the one i can't tahan they never smile!!! face is blacker than charcoal call them never come, pretend didnt hear u racist!! service only japanese ppl and many more... too lazy to comment... |
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Anybody bring rice back to malaysia? Sorry i was going back this weekend ... not sure either is prohibited or not.
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Dec 23 2015, 11:55 AM) wat kind of good service u refering to... these sounds more like AA to me they never smile!!! face is blacker than charcoal call them never come, pretend didnt hear u racist!! service only japanese ppl and many more... too lazy to comment... MAS one always smile and greet...AA is the one who's like having bad mood all the time |
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QUOTE(dennis008 @ Dec 23 2015, 10:04 AM) Ana have plenty of flight in one day... For this facepalm question, ANA is rated 5 Star and the review is good across the world.I have not fly with ANA before that why I am asking for opinion here..whether it is good or not And you get to sit in Boeing 787 Dreamliner. For luggage, it is actually 23KG X 2 piece. But then for the direct flight KUL to NRT by ANA, the breakfast served is real light, some may be put off by that. For this sake, I chosen to depart from SIN with RM200 extra. |
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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Dec 23 2015, 11:01 AM) MAS service is still great..they maybe auntie but service is there I agree, MAS soft product actually still good.AA is the one i can't tahan For this kind of thing, I go by "you get what you pay"... Not like many people, sit AK complain, sit MAS also complain, buy ticket buy the lowest fare go argue why cannot change this and that . |
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Dec 23 2015, 02:24 PM
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QUOTE(ZeroSP @ Dec 23 2015, 02:03 PM) I agree, MAS soft product actually still good. yup..u get what u payFor this kind of thing, I go by "you get what you pay"... Not like many people, sit AK complain, sit MAS also complain, buy ticket buy the lowest fare go argue why cannot change this and that .i got my MAS tix cheaper than AA...MAS is still better for me |
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Dec 23 2015, 02:31 PM
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is honeymoon in japan good? i plan to go japan next year after my wedding. bought the tix already.
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Dec 23 2015, 03:19 PM
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Dec 23 2015, 11:55 AM) wat kind of good service u refering to... long flight MAS still my first choice, unless SIA got cheap ticketthey never smile!!! face is blacker than charcoal call them never come, pretend didnt hear u racist!! service only japanese ppl and many more... too lazy to comment... So far never had this problem in MAS, normally fly JAPAN, they will have 1 or 2 japanese stewardess friendly untie QUOTE(MR_alien @ Dec 23 2015, 02:24 PM) yup..u get what u pay i got my MAS tix cheaper than AA...MAS is still better for me the only bad thing for MAS will be the top management only |
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QUOTE(fuadfadz @ Dec 23 2015, 02:31 PM) is honeymoon in japan good? i plan to go japan next year after my wedding. bought the tix already. , u have brought ticket why still ask |
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Dec 23 2015, 03:36 PM
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QUOTE(fuadfadz @ Dec 23 2015, 02:31 PM) is honeymoon in japan good? i plan to go japan next year after my wedding. bought the tix already. No good. You should cancel your ticket and ask before buying ticket... |
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QUOTE(lowyatter @ Dec 23 2015, 03:36 PM) No good. You should cancel your ticket and ask before buying ticket... if no good then i just go for jalan2 only. cheap tix anyway 2 person 1.2k with tax and all. anyway i really want to go to japan but just wonder if honeymoon is good there or not. |
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Dec 23 2015, 05:29 PM
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QUOTE(fuadfadz @ Dec 23 2015, 05:19 PM) if no good then i just go for jalan2 only. cheap tix anyway 2 person 1.2k with tax and all. anyway i really want to go to japan but just wonder if honeymoon is good there or not. yes, it's good...you might try Hakone or Kawaguchiko area! |
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QUOTE(fuadfadz @ Dec 23 2015, 02:31 PM) is honeymoon in japan good? i plan to go japan next year after my wedding. bought the tix already. It is good.. try osaka / hokkaido / kyoto / Hakone / Kawaguchiko area... Tokyo is a bit mainstream |
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Dec 23 2015, 06:38 PM
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Enough of that Airline topic here. Discussion been enough.
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Hi guys, have a few questions for those experienced in visiting Kansai Region of Japan.
I'm visiting Japan for some snow experience in early February with my family, we are a group of 7 adults and 3 kids. Will be touching down at KIX late night. The trip will be for 7 days, but only 5 full days. My itinerary as followed: day 1: Reached KIX via AirasiaX. estimate at 2225h. As time is of constraint and we are planning to stay in Kyoto which is far from KIX, we have decided to stay overnight in KIX airport. Day 2: ICOCA HARUKA passs to Kyoto. Luggage drop off. Visit Arashiyama half day. Day 3: Activate Kansai Thru pass. Hieizan trip to see snow , enryakuji temple. Night visit Nishiki market and Gion. Day 4: Visit Nara, Fushimi Inari shrine. Night visit Kyoto Tower. Day 5: Kobe and Himeji day trip. Night rest Day 6: Kyoto downtown day trip. Higashiyama, Gion, Kiyomizudera. Day 7: Free activity in the morning. Noon depart for KIX airport. My questions are: 1. Any tips on staying overnight at Kansai Airport relatively comfrtably? I know it's not gonna be easy..but we are on a budget as well. I heard there is a nice armless chairs at the 2nd floor..just wanna know other people's experience here. 2. Will the Kansai Thru pass pay off? I was thinking of Jr West pass or Kansai Thru pass...because the house I will be staying is very near Emmachi station (which is a Jr station as well as a bus station). But then JR line is not really useful in exploring Kyoto perse and I'm planning to spend most nights exploring tokyo. (night will be early I notice) 3. Anyone has been to Hieizan? I'm planning to go there via Sakamoto cable car as it will make the kansai thrupass worth it. However I don't really understand the route there shown by hyperdia. It says there 2 transfers but there were like 5 trains change? 4. Anyone has been to biwako valley? Initially planned to go there instead of Hieizan but cable car too pricey plus not planning to ski. But I was eyeing the kids park and thought wanna know other people's opinion. 5. Anyone used Kansai Thru pass to go to Kobe/ Himeji? Is it really troublesome? 6. Anything that I miss around Kansai region? BTW, this is my 4th visit to Japan, 2 times to Tokyo and the 1 time to Osaka. Fell in love with this country, had to come back every year. QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 9 2015, 01:23 PM) Winter no need to go Philosopher's path unless snowing time. Is it really nice there with snow?NO snow no need. Nothing to see with botak branches only |
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QUOTE(Metamorphmagus @ Dec 23 2015, 10:52 PM) >> Any tips on staying overnight at Kansai Airport relatively comfrtably? >> we are a group of 7 adults and 3 kids. How old are the kids? To me, trying to overnight with small children in an airport is a terrible way to start off a vacation ...This post has been edited by deodorant: Dec 23 2015, 11:08 PM |
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QUOTE(deodorant @ Dec 23 2015, 11:07 PM) How old are the kids? 10, 7 and 4 years old. Actually we have done it before due to flight delay (supposed to be 1 am but end up at 5 am)..it wasn't pleasant..but mostly because I couldn't sleep well, not bcoz of the kids. Plus there is this big budget issue...so we r really trying to save by not booking an accomodation that night (it's a gamble too trying to travel to Kyoto at that hour) To me, trying to overnight with small children in an airport is a terrible way to start off a vacation ... |
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QUOTE(Metamorphmagus @ Dec 23 2015, 09:52 PM) My questions are: 1. Want comfortable sure need to spent money. There is a cheaper lounge at Kansai Airport Aeroplaza 2F 1. Any tips on staying overnight at Kansai Airport relatively comfrtably? I know it's not gonna be easy..but we are on a budget as well. I heard there is a nice armless chairs at the 2nd floor..just wanna know other people's experience here. 2. Will the Kansai Thru pass pay off? I was thinking of Jr West pass or Kansai Thru pass...because the house I will be staying is very near Emmachi station (which is a Jr station as well as a bus station). But then JR line is not really useful in exploring Kyoto perse and I'm planning to spend most nights exploring tokyo. (night will be early I notice) 3. Anyone has been to Hieizan? I'm planning to go there via Sakamoto cable car as it will make the kansai thrupass worth it. However I don't really understand the route there shown by hyperdia. It says there 2 transfers but there were like 5 trains change? 4. Anyone has been to biwako valley? Initially planned to go there instead of Hieizan but cable car too pricey plus not planning to ski. But I was eyeing the kids park and thought wanna know other people's opinion. 5. Anyone used Kansai Thru pass to go to Kobe/ Himeji? Is it really troublesome? 6. Anything that I miss around Kansai region? It Called "Relaxation Square" - 260 Yen per 30 minute // Per pax. if don't want to spend then sleep on floor only and don't thinking to find those comfortable armless chair because it won't be your turn. 2. Overall still Kansai Thru Pass. If station near your hotel are JR line then just used the Icoca Card. 3. Yes. Been Once. Have to Used JR Line. Because Sakamoto Cable only one operation at Winter. At JR Kyoto Station take JR Kosei Line to JR Hieizan-Sakamoto Station. Then walk 20 minute to Sakamoto Cable Station. 4. Yes. Been Once 5. Kansai Thru Pass are most perfect Pass to Kobe. Nothing beat it. Himeji slower and more Interchange than JR. Have to used Sanyo Electrical Railway at Itayado Station all the way to last station Sanyo Himeji Station. (At Sannomiya Station take Kobe Subway Seishin-Yamate Line (Green) to Itayado Station) 6. Depend on you how much effort on homework. This post has been edited by RegentCid: Dec 24 2015, 12:54 AM |
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QUOTE(electron @ Jan 25 2015, 11:38 AM) Toyota rental has it Wow! Travel to Japan already in V8!!!Check out https://rent.toyota.co.jp/en/rental/main09.html Scroll down a bit and you'll see it. Thanks electron for your reply in V6, I've managed to drive up to Mount Haruna (Mount Akina in InitialD) and met the Original 86  Appreciates so much for your help!!! |
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QUOTE(Metamorphmagus @ Dec 23 2015, 10:52 PM) Hi guys, have a few questions for those experienced in visiting Kansai Region of Japan. 1. We have experienced staying overnight at KIX in November this year which was also Kyoto's peak season. I think there are plenty of chairs at 2nd floors and we did manage to find places to sleep but it won't be very comfortable for sure. There was a resting room located at Aeroplaza (next to Refresh Square) which I think is a better place to sleep (for free) as there also have few seats like sofa bed but very limited and this resting area provide blankets also. Since you have 4 adults here, I suggest 2 adults go straight to Aeroplaza after clear custom to check if there are empty chairs there as this place is occupied fast. Then 2 adults book the chairs at 2nd floors, here would be easier to find places to sleep but no blanket lah.I'm visiting Japan for some snow experience in early February with my family, we are a group of 7 adults and 3 kids. Will be touching down at KIX late night. The trip will be for 7 days, but only 5 full days. My itinerary as followed: day 1: Reached KIX via AirasiaX. estimate at 2225h. As time is of constraint and we are planning to stay in Kyoto which is far from KIX, we have decided to stay overnight in KIX airport. Day 2: ICOCA HARUKA passs to Kyoto. Luggage drop off. Visit Arashiyama half day. Day 3: Activate Kansai Thru pass. Hieizan trip to see snow , enryakuji temple. Night visit Nishiki market and Gion. Day 4: Visit Nara, Fushimi Inari shrine. Night visit Kyoto Tower. Day 5: Kobe and Himeji day trip. Night rest Day 6: Kyoto downtown day trip. Higashiyama, Gion, Kiyomizudera. Day 7: Free activity in the morning. Noon depart for KIX airport. My questions are: 1. Any tips on staying overnight at Kansai Airport relatively comfrtably? I know it's not gonna be easy..but we are on a budget as well. I heard there is a nice armless chairs at the 2nd floor..just wanna know other people's experience here. 2. Will the Kansai Thru pass pay off? I was thinking of Jr West pass or Kansai Thru pass...because the house I will be staying is very near Emmachi station (which is a Jr station as well as a bus station). But then JR line is not really useful in exploring Kyoto perse and I'm planning to spend most nights exploring tokyo. (night will be early I notice) 3. Anyone has been to Hieizan? I'm planning to go there via Sakamoto cable car as it will make the kansai thrupass worth it. However I don't really understand the route there shown by hyperdia. It says there 2 transfers but there were like 5 trains change? 4. Anyone has been to biwako valley? Initially planned to go there instead of Hieizan but cable car too pricey plus not planning to ski. But I was eyeing the kids park and thought wanna know other people's opinion. 5. Anyone used Kansai Thru pass to go to Kobe/ Himeji? Is it really troublesome? 6. Anything that I miss around Kansai region? BTW, this is my 4th visit to Japan, 2 times to Tokyo and the 1 time to Osaka. Fell in love with this country, had to come back every year. Is it really nice there with snow? Aeroplaza also located at 2nd floor, from terminal 1 2nd floor, look for the signage to train stations. There is a link bridge (if I could remember clearly) after the Nankai and JR station. The Refresh square is near to Nikko Hotel. Aeroplaza has coin operated shower room (500 yen for 15 mins) operate 24 hours. 2 & 3. Whether Kansai Thru Pass pay off, you need to do the comparison of cost. I notice you want to activate on day 3 to visit Hieizan? But Hieizan is more convenient to reach by JR and JR is not covered by KTP. The direct bus to Hieizan and the Eizan ropeway is not operating during winter. I never been to this place before but based on the information given in Japan's guide, the most convenient way is to reach Hieizan is through Hieizan Sakamoto station (1 transfer if come from Emmachi station) using JR trains. KTP can only use for the Hieizan cable car ride. (1620 yen round trip) For KTP to pay off, you need to ride 5200 yen in 3 days or 4000 yen in 2 days. 5. KTP might paid off if you visit Kobe and Hemeji but not the most convenient way to reach Hemeji, you may refer to their model course. From your itinerary, it look like day 3, 4 and 5 for KTP but the place that you stay (near Emmachi) is more convenient by JR. Since you already have ICOCAcard, perhaps just use ICOCA instead? For me, I think I will just use ICOCA pass to KOBE and Nara, JR 1 day pass to Hemeji based on the place that you stay. I read from the backpacker (Chinese) forum that they are launching a new card/pass which combined private railway and JR in December this year, you may Google more information on this new pass? This post has been edited by jefferenelee: Dec 24 2015, 07:49 AM |
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QUOTE(jefferenelee @ Dec 24 2015, 05:39 AM) I read from the backpacker (Chinese) forum that they are launching a new card/pass which combined private railway and JR in December this year, you may Google more information on this new pass? No idea on this. All I know was Current JR + Some private rail Pass are ''Tokyo Wide Pass''. JR West + Private rail....really no idea and never heard it before. This post has been edited by RegentCid: Dec 24 2015, 09:51 AM |
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QUOTE(Metamorphmagus @ Dec 23 2015, 10:52 PM) Hi guys, have a few questions for those experienced in visiting Kansai Region of Japan. 1. I had experience overnight at Kansai Airport on 2nd floor. Same flight arrival like your. There still lot of people overnight at Kansai Airport until next trips on morning. Its really tired because its long journey. Yes ,they have armless chair with limited and provide free blanket . If you hungry and need some food. You can go to 7 Eleven on 3rd Floor,operated 24 hour. During your overnight at Kansai ,police will come to asking some question about your information. I'm visiting Japan for some snow experience in early February with my family, we are a group of 7 adults and 3 kids. Will be touching down at KIX late night. The trip will be for 7 days, but only 5 full days. My itinerary as followed: day 1: Reached KIX via AirasiaX. estimate at 2225h. As time is of constraint and we are planning to stay in Kyoto which is far from KIX, we have decided to stay overnight in KIX airport. Day 2: ICOCA HARUKA passs to Kyoto. Luggage drop off. Visit Arashiyama half day. Day 3: Activate Kansai Thru pass. Hieizan trip to see snow , enryakuji temple. Night visit Nishiki market and Gion. Day 4: Visit Nara, Fushimi Inari shrine. Night visit Kyoto Tower. Day 5: Kobe and Himeji day trip. Night rest Day 6: Kyoto downtown day trip. Higashiyama, Gion, Kiyomizudera. Day 7: Free activity in the morning. Noon depart for KIX airport. My questions are: 1. Any tips on staying overnight at Kansai Airport relatively comfrtably? I know it's not gonna be easy..but we are on a budget as well. I heard there is a nice armless chairs at the 2nd floor..just wanna know other people's experience here. 2. Will the Kansai Thru pass pay off? I was thinking of Jr West pass or Kansai Thru pass...because the house I will be staying is very near Emmachi station (which is a Jr station as well as a bus station). But then JR line is not really useful in exploring Kyoto perse and I'm planning to spend most nights exploring tokyo. (night will be early I notice) 3. Anyone has been to Hieizan? I'm planning to go there via Sakamoto cable car as it will make the kansai thrupass worth it. However I don't really understand the route there shown by hyperdia. It says there 2 transfers but there were like 5 trains change? 4. Anyone has been to biwako valley? Initially planned to go there instead of Hieizan but cable car too pricey plus not planning to ski. But I was eyeing the kids park and thought wanna know other people's opinion. 5. Anyone used Kansai Thru pass to go to Kobe/ Himeji? Is it really troublesome? 6. Anything that I miss around Kansai region? BTW, this is my 4th visit to Japan, 2 times to Tokyo and the 1 time to Osaka. Fell in love with this country, had to come back every year. Is it really nice there with snow? Based on this experience,I no longer take arrival flight late midnight. Rather take early morning or afternoon. 2. Based on weather condition,this Winter season are little bit warm compare last year , most of ski resort will open on 25th December above. Less snow this year..due Al Nino effect. I would recommended to other resort but bit far away. Next week thinking going to Ski resort...but if less snow..might to cancel. Seem you coming on February,should be no problem. For Heaven snow,highly recommended at Niseko and Rususut in Hokkaido only January also February. Gifu and Nagano also recommended. http://www.dynaland.co.jp/index.html You also can go Live CCTV by click the link below. http://www.cbr.mlit.go.jp/takayama/cctv/cctv_awa.html 3. Osaka USJ , Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan , Namba , |
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Thinking about making a half day trip to Nishinomiya which is in between Osaka and Kobe instead of Arashiyama. Looks like a good spot for cherry blossom too. Anyone ever been here?
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Dec 24 2015, 08:11 PM) Thinking about making a half day trip to Nishinomiya which is in between Osaka and Kobe instead of Arashiyama. Looks like a good spot for cherry blossom too. Anyone ever been here? Never been before But I do study on it. Because it almost similar to my usual Cherry Blossom spot at Kakunodate. http://www.ryuusenkaku.jp/english/cherry02.html So end up I didn't go there. |
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 24 2015, 10:06 PM) Never been before But I do study on it. Because it almost similar to my usual Cherry Blossom spot at Kakunodate. almost similar consider good liao...let me research more, seems like less people blogging about it.So end up I didn't go there. |
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Xmas Tips:
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all. 築地虎杖 魚河岸千両. Been early expose to deodorant Located at Tsukiji Outer Market. Can Refer to link since he already done a good review on it. http://look-see-eat.blogspot.sg/2015/10/fo...-to-try-in.html Another Extra one: Jeng Jeng Jeng....... Tokyo most ultimate cheapest seafood don ever!!! Just 1050Yen it comes with rice + 16 seafood topping!!! Yes 16 seafood Topping. Shop Opens at 11:30Am but you have to reach there at 11am because during lunch hour the Q will goes wild!! Same level as Sushi Dai (few hour of waiting) Shop Name: 入谷の割烹「さいとう」 Located: Iriya (入谷) Access: Iriya Station ( Tokyo metro Hibiya Line) Exit No. 4 Map:   Exterior of Shop:  Menu: Just order that 1050 Yen Ultimate Don  This is the Ultimate Don.....Miso Soup with Clam.......speechless......   This post has been edited by RegentCid: Jan 16 2016, 11:58 PM |
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RegentCid fuuuuuuuuuu ¥1050?!?!? Upcoming Feb trip I go and eat!!!
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QUOTE(deodorant @ Dec 25 2015, 08:28 AM) RegentCid fuuuuuuuuuu ¥1050?!?!? Upcoming Feb trip I go and eat!!! why u go every yearno like Korea Taiwan China or Europe --- RC y u no gv earlier  |
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Dec 25 2015, 09:04 AM) why u go every year I go 2 trips a year, one short and very budget, the other one longer and slightly less budget.no like Korea Taiwan China or Europe So this upcoming Feb is the short, budget one lol. Flight oso cheap, accommodation all cheap AirBnB and makan budget ¥2500/day  Think around June / July maybe going Aus, or later in the year go driving tour to Iceland. Depends my bonus in Feb up to expectation or not lol. |
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Dec 25 2015, 09:04 AM) why u go every year Japan is second home for him..no wonder la.. no like Korea Taiwan China or Europe --- RC y u no gv earlier |
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Wow it's pretty damn cheap. but of course you don't get the experience of the sushi being placed one by one in front of you
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 24 2015, 12:43 AM) 1. Want comfortable sure need to spent money. There is a cheaper lounge at Kansai Airport Aeroplaza 2F 1. understand it wont be so comfortable..just wanted to know whether bringing a sleeping bag or your own blanket would help. We cant really afford to pay for accomodation in the airport. Might need to prepare sleeping on the floor then. Hope it wont look too awkward.It Called "Relaxation Square" - 260 Yen per 30 minute // Per pax. if don't want to spend then sleep on floor only and don't thinking to find those comfortable armless chair because it won't be your turn. 2. Overall still Kansai Thru Pass. If station near your hotel are JR line then just used the Icoca Card. 3. Yes. Been Once. Have to Used JR Line. Because Sakamoto Cable only one operation at Winter. At JR Kyoto Station take JR Kosei Line to JR Hieizan-Sakamoto Station. Then walk 20 minute to Sakamoto Cable Station. 4. Yes. Been Once 5. Kansai Thru Pass are most perfect Pass to Kobe. Nothing beat it. Himeji slower and more Interchange than JR. Have to used Sanyo Electrical Railway at Itayado Station all the way to last station Sanyo Himeji Station. (At Sannomiya Station take Kobe Subway Seishin-Yamate Line (Green) to Itayado Station) 6. Depend on you how much effort on homework. 2. Yes i agree that kansai thru pass is worth it provided im willing to go the extra hassle. I was thinking it would be useful if we got lost or needed to do an extra unplanned trip..we can always use the bus from emmachi. QUOTE(Samurai @ Dec 24 2015, 09:55 AM) 1. I had experience overnight at Kansai Airport on 2nd floor. Same flight arrival like your. There still lot of people overnight at Kansai Airport until next trips on morning. Its really tired because its long journey. Yes ,they have armless chair with limited and provide free blanket . If you hungry and need some food. You can go to 7 Eleven on 3rd Floor,operated 24 hour. During your overnight at Kansai ,police will come to asking some question about your information. I hope there arent that many people in february as its supposed to be low season..less people to fight the chairs from! Will pray the night passes fast..Based on this experience,I no longer take arrival flight late midnight. Rather take early morning or afternoon. 2. Based on weather condition,this Winter season are little bit warm compare last year , most of ski resort will open on 25th December above. Less snow this year..due Al Nino effect. I would recommended to other resort but bit far away. Next week thinking going to Ski resort...but if less snow..might to cancel. Seem you coming on February,should be no problem. For Heaven snow,highly recommended at Niseko and Rususut in Hokkaido only January also February. Gifu and Nagano also recommended. http://www.dynaland.co.jp/index.html You also can go Live CCTV by click the link below. http://www.cbr.mlit.go.jp/takayama/cctv/cctv_awa.html 3. Osaka USJ , Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan , Namba , The resorts you mentioned are tad too far from our location...we have thought about it and will be satisfied with just some snow experience.. Hopefully hieizan will have snow for sure? We have been to osaka before, so not gonna cover those area anymore. This post has been edited by Metamorphmagus: Dec 25 2015, 03:41 PM |
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QUOTE(jefferenelee @ Dec 24 2015, 06:39 AM) 1. We have experienced staying overnight at KIX in November this year which was also Kyoto's peak season. I think there are plenty of chairs at 2nd floors and we did manage to find places to sleep but it won't be very comfortable for sure. There was a resting room located at Aeroplaza (next to Refresh Square) which I think is a better place to sleep (for free) as there also have few seats like sofa bed but very limited and this resting area provide blankets also. Since you have 4 adults here, I suggest 2 adults go straight to Aeroplaza after clear custom to check if there are empty chairs there as this place is occupied fast. Then 2 adults book the chairs at 2nd floors, here would be easier to find places to sleep but no blanket lah. Thank you for the airport tip! If there's a restroom it would be good enough for us, but that would be hoping too high. Will folow your suggestion and update here Aeroplaza also located at 2nd floor, from terminal 1 2nd floor, look for the signage to train stations. There is a link bridge (if I could remember clearly) after the Nankai and JR station. The Refresh square is near to Nikko Hotel. Aeroplaza has coin operated shower room (500 yen for 15 mins) operate 24 hours. 2 & 3. Whether Kansai Thru Pass pay off, you need to do the comparison of cost. I notice you want to activate on day 3 to visit Hieizan? But Hieizan is more convenient to reach by JR and JR is not covered by KTP. The direct bus to Hieizan and the Eizan ropeway is not operating during winter. I never been to this place before but based on the information given in Japan's guide, the most convenient way is to reach Hieizan is through Hieizan Sakamoto station (1 transfer if come from Emmachi station) using JR trains. KTP can only use for the Hieizan cable car ride. (1620 yen round trip) For KTP to pay off, you need to ride 5200 yen in 3 days or 4000 yen in 2 days. 5. KTP might paid off if you visit Kobe and Hemeji but not the most convenient way to reach Hemeji, you may refer to their model course. From your itinerary, it look like day 3, 4 and 5 for KTP but the place that you stay (near Emmachi) is more convenient by JR. Since you already have ICOCAcard, perhaps just use ICOCA instead? For me, I think I will just use ICOCA pass to KOBE and Nara, JR 1 day pass to Hemeji based on the place that you stay. I read from the backpacker (Chinese) forum that they are launching a new card/pass which combined private railway and JR in December this year, you may Google more information on this new pass?  We are planning to use ktp using subway and keihan line to sakamoto station..tot it wud b worth it since ktp covers sakamoto cable car as well. But i understand there wud b multiple transfers...will think of it as sightseeing n xperience.. Ktp can be used for buses in nara and kobe as well..dats why i tot its worth the hassle.. Will google that up! |
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Dec 25 2015, 05:15 PM
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26 Dec 2015 > 04 Jan 2016
I will Outstation. So Wish you people here Happy New Year. More Tips to come on Year 2016 P/S: Finally Ultimate gift that can get any Japanese // Taiwanese Girl hearts weapon!! If you can get this model...You can get any girls hearts !! Panasonic EH-NA97 (Pink) http://panasonic.jp/hair/products/EH-NA97/ This post has been edited by RegentCid: Dec 25 2015, 06:36 PM |
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Dec 26 2015, 04:55 PM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Dec 25 2015, 05:15 PM) 26 Dec 2015 > 04 Jan 2016 Got the last unit for self use that day at BIC Sapporo, Hokkaido and it is really amazing compare to those conventional hair saloon hair dryer type! Hair feel smoother and more moisture! I will Outstation. So Wish you people here Happy New Year. More Tips to come on Year 2016 P/S: Finally Ultimate gift that can get any Japanese // Taiwanese Girl hearts weapon!! If you can get this model...You can get any girls hearts !! Panasonic EH-NA97 (Pink) http://panasonic.jp/hair/products/EH-NA97/ This post has been edited by elainor: Dec 26 2015, 04:58 PM |
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Dec 28 2015, 10:36 AM
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new pass for next year...very interested haha http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2361_arch.html
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Dec 28 2015, 10:39 AM
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QUOTE(ilikehandphones @ Dec 28 2015, 10:36 AM) not bad, but the price is really cost a bomb!!! |
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Dec 28 2015, 10:58 AM
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QUOTE(Daphne.M @ Dec 27 2015, 11:35 AM) First timer going Japan. Still doing research http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2410.htmlJust asking backpacking roughly need how much? I prefer more cultural places and wanted to test their authentic food. I heard that Tokyo is so much expensive compare to other cities . Planning a 5 day 4 night trip. Please advice as I'm lost to too many choices of temples |
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QUOTE(deodorant @ Dec 28 2015, 10:58 AM) Mine 1 is 10 day....free trip...my friend calculate out roughly rm5000 to rm6000.....including all hostel and transport...😨😨😨😨😨 have to save money right now |
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Dec 28 2015, 08:30 PM
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sifu-sifu sekalian, will be going osaka 2016 march, help me see my itinerary 2 days in Osaka ok or not
Day 1: 7.00am GO KIX 1st floor Information Center buy Kansai Thru Pass 7.43am Take Nankai Airport Line to Namba Station 8.30am Arrived Namba Station 8.40am From Namba Subway, take Midosuji Line to Shinsaibashi Station then take Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line to Osaka Business Park Station then walk to Osaka Castle 12.00pm Walk to Osaka Meseum of History 01.30pm Walk to Tanimachiyonchome Station(4 chome), take Tanimachi Line to Tanimachirokuchome Station (6 chome), Take Nagahoritsurumiryokuchi Line to Shinsaibashi Station After that Lunch at somewhere else in Shinsaibaishi then check in hotel at 3pm, after that go Minami, Den Den Town, Kuromon Market & Dotonbori Day 2: From Shinsaibaishi Station, take Midosuji Line to Osaka Station - Yodobashi Camera, Umeda Sky building - Night time, HEP FIVE Ferris Wheel - back to shinsaibashi shopping Can I use KTP for all the above "Line" ? Thank in advance! |
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QUOTE(lee90 @ Dec 28 2015, 08:30 PM) sifu-sifu sekalian, will be going osaka 2016 march, help me see my itinerary 2 days in Osaka ok or not I don't think KTP pays it off just by going to those places above. You need to add in at least Himeji and Kobe then it's good. Day 1: 7.00am GO KIX 1st floor Information Center buy Kansai Thru Pass 7.43am Take Nankai Airport Line to Namba Station 8.30am Arrived Namba Station 8.40am From Namba Subway, take Midosuji Line to Shinsaibashi Station then take Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line to Osaka Business Park Station then walk to Osaka Castle 12.00pm Walk to Osaka Meseum of History 01.30pm Walk to Tanimachiyonchome Station(4 chome), take Tanimachi Line to Tanimachirokuchome Station (6 chome), Take Nagahoritsurumiryokuchi Line to Shinsaibashi Station After that Lunch at somewhere else in Shinsaibaishi then check in hotel at 3pm, after that go Minami, Den Den Town, Kuromon Market & Dotonbori Day 2: From Shinsaibaishi Station, take Midosuji Line to Osaka Station - Yodobashi Camera, Umeda Sky building - Night time, HEP FIVE Ferris Wheel - back to shinsaibashi shopping Can I use KTP for all the above "Line" ? Thank in advance! |
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Dec 29 2015, 10:06 AM
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QUOTE(lee90 @ Dec 28 2015, 08:30 PM) sifu-sifu sekalian, will be going osaka 2016 march, help me see my itinerary 2 days in Osaka ok or not Not worth to get Kansai Thru Pass for Osaka area only... Day 1: 7.00am GO KIX 1st floor Information Center buy Kansai Thru Pass 7.43am Take Nankai Airport Line to Namba Station 8.30am Arrived Namba Station 8.40am From Namba Subway, take Midosuji Line to Shinsaibashi Station then take Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line to Osaka Business Park Station then walk to Osaka Castle 12.00pm Walk to Osaka Meseum of History 01.30pm Walk to Tanimachiyonchome Station(4 chome), take Tanimachi Line to Tanimachirokuchome Station (6 chome), Take Nagahoritsurumiryokuchi Line to Shinsaibashi Station After that Lunch at somewhere else in Shinsaibaishi then check in hotel at 3pm, after that go Minami, Den Den Town, Kuromon Market & Dotonbori Day 2: From Shinsaibaishi Station, take Midosuji Line to Osaka Station - Yodobashi Camera, Umeda Sky building - Night time, HEP FIVE Ferris Wheel - back to shinsaibashi shopping Can I use KTP for all the above "Line" ? Thank in advance! |
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Dec 29 2015, 01:13 PM
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im going to osaka kyoto and tokyo, wanted to use the KTP in osaka and kyoto, like this oso not worth ka? thanks sifu
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Dec 29 2015, 01:47 PM
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QUOTE(lee90 @ Dec 29 2015, 01:13 PM) im going to osaka kyoto and tokyo, wanted to use the KTP in osaka and kyoto, like this oso not worth ka? thanks sifu you may consider Kansai Area Pass which is cheaper...kyoto itinerary not yet done so cant post here https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/travel-i...on/pass/kansai/ |
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Dec 29 2015, 03:37 PM
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QUOTE(junjie @ Dec 29 2015, 01:47 PM) you may consider Kansai Area Pass which is cheaper... ok sifu! thanks for the recommendation!! https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/travel-i...on/pass/kansai/ what bout my itinerary in osaka? will too rush o not? haha, this gona be my first time to Japan btw, i googled online and found that Kansai Area Pass by taking "Kansai-airport Express HARUKA" can only bring me to shin-osaka? is that true? any other place in osaka tht KAP can bring me to? such as taking rapid services from KIX to namba station? https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/travel-i...i_route_map.pdf cannot bring me to osaka business park station? do i have to purchase separate ticket to go there? This post has been edited by lee90: Dec 29 2015, 04:08 PM |
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Dec 29 2015, 03:40 PM
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QUOTE(lee90 @ Dec 29 2015, 03:37 PM) ok sifu! thanks for the recommendation!! Hi can you share yours? I'm planning mine too hehehe what bout my itinerary in osaka? will too rush o not? haha, this gona be my first time to Japan |
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Dec 29 2015, 03:49 PM
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Planning to go to Tokyo with my wife and 2 kids (5 years old & 8 months old at that time)..plan for a week with at least a day trip to go play with snow, heard Gala Yuzawa is nearby for Tokyo..anybody have a good itinerary for us? First timers here.
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Dec 29 2015, 05:37 PM
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http://www.japan-guide.com is very useful. Cant wait to go japan next winter.
8 days 7 night only. Dont know if enough time or not. My main priority will be disneyland, disneysea, ski, universal studio. Then shopping2. |
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Dec 29 2015, 05:46 PM
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If i only buy Kansai Thru Pass, what is the best way to go to Kyoto?
Shinsaibaishi to Yodoyabashi to Sanjo using Keihan Main Line ? |
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Dec 29 2015, 05:49 PM
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QUOTE(lee90 @ Dec 29 2015, 03:37 PM) ok sifu! thanks for the recommendation!! your itinerary should be Ok but i thought nearest MRT station for Osaka Castle is Tanimachi 4-chrome Station along the Tanimachi Subway Line and Chuo Subway Line? what bout my itinerary in osaka? will too rush o not? haha, this gona be my first time to Japan btw, i googled online and found that Kansai Area Pass by taking "Kansai-airport Express HARUKA" can only bring me to shin-osaka? is that true? any other place in osaka tht KAP can bring me to? such as taking rapid services from KIX to namba station? https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/travel-i...i_route_map.pdf cannot bring me to osaka business park station? do i have to purchase separate ticket to go there? Maybe you can try Umeda Sky Building at night (night view)... you might consider more location to visit for day 2. Take Express HARUKA and stop at Tenoji then change to normal line. Or i suggest you to utilize the pass and ride until Kyoto. 1) Unlimited usage of non-JR trains in the Kansai Region, including Subways of Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe Hankyu Railways (Kobe - Osaka - Kyoto) Hanshin Railways (Kobe - Osaka) Keihan Railways (Osaka - Kyoto) Kintetsu Railways (Osaka - Kyoto - Nara) Nankai Railways (Osaka - Kansai Airport - Koyasan) Sanyo Railways (Kobe - Himeji) Keifuku Railways (Kyoto) Nose Railways (North of Osaka) Kobe Railways (North of Kobe) Osaka Monorail (Northern Osaka, Itami Airport) Kobe Kosoku Railways (Kobe) Port and Rokko Liner (Kobe) Various cablecars (Hieizan, Koyasan) A few more minor railway lines http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2357_005.html This post has been edited by junjie: Dec 29 2015, 05:53 PM |
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Dec 29 2015, 05:55 PM
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QUOTE(lee90 @ Dec 29 2015, 05:46 PM) If i only buy Kansai Thru Pass, what is the best way to go to Kyoto? you can consider JR Special Rapid Service from Osaka to Kyoto which only take you 29 minutes.Shinsaibaishi to Yodoyabashi to Sanjo using Keihan Main Line ? Japan transport can be found here http://www.hyperdia.com/ |
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Dec 29 2015, 06:41 PM
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QUOTE(junjie @ Dec 29 2015, 05:55 PM) you can consider JR Special Rapid Service from Osaka to Kyoto which only take you 29 minutes. thanks sifu for the replyJapan transport can be found here http://www.hyperdia.com/ i used hyperdia but it only tell me the station to go but did not tell wad ticket i can use. And i go back to KTP route maps and i didnt found any route as stated in hyperdia. Do u mean using Tokaido-Sanyo Line? tht 1 need to buy separate ticket right? cannot use KTP right? thanks sifu This post has been edited by lee90: Dec 29 2015, 06:53 PM |
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Dec 29 2015, 07:24 PM
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QUOTE(junjie @ Dec 29 2015, 05:55 PM) you can consider JR Special Rapid Service from Osaka to Kyoto which only take you 29 minutes. KTP cannot be used on JR trainsJapan transport can be found here http://www.hyperdia.com/ |
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Dec 29 2015, 07:45 PM
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Anyone still recall the restaurant at arashiyama kyoto recommended by RC previously? the one facing the river. Unable to find it under tips of the month. is it arashiyama yoshimura?
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QUOTE(lee90 @ Dec 29 2015, 06:41 PM) thanks sifu for the reply Human nature is right, KTP cannot be used on JR traini used hyperdia but it only tell me the station to go but did not tell wad ticket i can use. And i go back to KTP route maps and i didnt found any route as stated in hyperdia. Do u mean using Tokaido-Sanyo Line? tht 1 need to buy separate ticket right? cannot use KTP right? thanks sifu you might need to consider Keihan to Sanjo (actually sanjo is already inside Kyoto) |
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QUOTE(jep @ Dec 29 2015, 03:49 PM) Planning to go to Tokyo with my wife and 2 kids (5 years old & 8 months old at that time)..plan for a week with at least a day trip to go play with snow, heard Gala Yuzawa is nearby for Tokyo..anybody have a good itinerary for us? First timers here. what month are you going? |
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QUOTE(fuadfadz @ Dec 29 2015, 05:37 PM) http://www.japan-guide.com is very useful. Cant wait to go japan next winter. look like you are a player focus on those theme park8 days 7 night only. Dont know if enough time or not. My main priority will be disneyland, disneysea, ski, universal studio. Then shopping2. prepare to queue, you going for 8 days, im curious how you going to play all the theme park ski take 1 days, disneyland, disney sea and universal studio, each take 2 days, so 6 days you only left 1 day |
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QUOTE(michlove @ Dec 30 2015, 08:52 AM) what month are you going? Planning to go early Feb |
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QUOTE(jep @ Dec 30 2015, 10:02 AM) Planning to go early Feb you can get alot of snow in Feb. Gala Yuzawa is more like a commercialize snow resort. If you want more nature, try Takayama or Shirakawa-go. |
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Dec 30 2015, 10:31 AM
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QUOTE(michlove @ Dec 30 2015, 10:30 AM) you can get alot of snow in Feb. Gala Yuzawa is more like a commercialize snow resort. If you want more nature, try Takayama or Shirakawa-go. Will it be that far off Tokyo? and cost wise to those places? |
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QUOTE(lee90 @ Dec 28 2015, 08:30 PM) sifu-sifu sekalian, will be going osaka 2016 march, help me see my itinerary 2 days in Osaka ok or not Just got back from Osaka & Kyoto. Please dont bother with any pass if you only visit this area. Just buy the ICOCA Haruka card (macam our TouchNGo but incl Express Train from airport to osaka/kyoto) and thats enough. Those passes are overpaid cos you will end up use train, subway and buses and those pass dont cover all this cos only cover train/rail saja. And on most areas, you will be walking alot from one place to another even. Just enjoy the trip and dont think of saving pennies when you already spend pounds. Day 1: 7.00am GO KIX 1st floor Information Center buy Kansai Thru Pass 7.43am Take Nankai Airport Line to Namba Station 8.30am Arrived Namba Station 8.40am From Namba Subway, take Midosuji Line to Shinsaibashi Station then take Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line to Osaka Business Park Station then walk to Osaka Castle 12.00pm Walk to Osaka Meseum of History 01.30pm Walk to Tanimachiyonchome Station(4 chome), take Tanimachi Line to Tanimachirokuchome Station (6 chome), Take Nagahoritsurumiryokuchi Line to Shinsaibashi Station After that Lunch at somewhere else in Shinsaibaishi then check in hotel at 3pm, after that go Minami, Den Den Town, Kuromon Market & Dotonbori Day 2: From Shinsaibaishi Station, take Midosuji Line to Osaka Station - Yodobashi Camera, Umeda Sky building - Night time, HEP FIVE Ferris Wheel - back to shinsaibashi shopping Can I use KTP for all the above "Line" ? Thank in advance! And oh ya, the queue at KIX counter on the 1st floor is pretty long if you touch down around 6-7am in the morning. So be prepared to queue for 1 hr at that time. If you arrive after 9am is better cos more counters are open. FYI. This post has been edited by familyfirst: Dec 30 2015, 10:43 AM |
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QUOTE(jep @ Dec 30 2015, 10:31 AM) Will it be that far off Tokyo? and cost wise to those places? this is where u start do homework -> http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5900.htmlgood luck |
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QUOTE(jep @ Dec 30 2015, 10:31 AM) Will it be that far off Tokyo? and cost wise to those places? Going to Gala Yuzawa is not cheap either. You can consider this pass : https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/tokyowidepass/For Takayama, I would suggest to take bus Go do some googling yah This post has been edited by michlove: Dec 30 2015, 10:51 AM |
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QUOTE(cloudwan0 @ Dec 30 2015, 09:49 AM) look like you are a player focus on those theme park i plan to only take 1 day for each venue. so 4 days for those theme park. another 4 days jalan2, makan2, shopping2.prepare to queue, you going for 8 days, im curious how you going to play all the theme park ski take 1 days, disneyland, disney sea and universal studio, each take 2 days, so 6 days you only left 1 day |
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QUOTE(familyfirst @ Dec 30 2015, 10:41 AM) Just got back from Osaka & Kyoto. Please dont bother with any pass if you only visit this area. Just buy the ICOCA Haruka card (macam our TouchNGo but incl Express Train from airport to osaka/kyoto) and thats enough. Those passes are overpaid cos you will end up use train, subway and buses and those pass dont cover all this cos only cover train/rail saja. And on most areas, you will be walking alot from one place to another even. Just enjoy the trip and dont think of saving pennies when you already spend pounds. wow, thanks for the info!! 1 hour que at kix.. thats crazy And oh ya, the queue at KIX counter on the 1st floor is pretty long if you touch down around 6-7am in the morning. So be prepared to queue for 1 hr at that time. If you arrive after 9am is better cos more counters are open. FYI. ytd i start working with Kyoto Itinerary and found that most of the place nid walk walk walk walk and im still thinking how to go golden pavilion from arashiyama station and then back to shijo station as im staying at mystays shijo will be staying at kyoto for 2 days, first day will go fushimi inari that side, second day will be going to arashiyama and golden pavilion that side, any other place to recommend that must go? This post has been edited by lee90: Dec 30 2015, 11:46 AM |
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QUOTE(fuadfadz @ Dec 30 2015, 10:56 AM) i plan to only take 1 day for each venue. so 4 days for those theme park. another 4 days jalan2, makan2, shopping2. i dont think 1 day enough for the theme park, you might consider go 1 first for 3 days, the ticket will be cheaperdont waste all ur time at theme park, japan got too many place to visit. |
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QUOTE(lee90 @ Dec 30 2015, 11:03 AM) wow, thanks for the info!! 1 hour que at kix.. thats crazy i suggest you read through all the "Travel to Japan" threads first before asking questions that may have already been answered ytd i start working with Kyoto Itinerary and found that most of the place nid walk walk walk walk and im still thinking how to go golden pavilion from arashiyama station and then back to shijo station as im staying at mystays shijo will be staying at kyoto for 2 days, first day will go fushimi inari that side, second day will be going to arashiyama and golden pavilion that side, any other place to recommend that must go? |
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QUOTE(michlove @ Dec 30 2015, 10:50 AM) Going to Gala Yuzawa is not cheap either. You can consider this pass : https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/tokyowidepass/ Thanks! Looks like a great pass...I wonder if I can get to Gotemba using this pass..For Takayama, I would suggest to take bus Go do some googling yah |
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QUOTE(jep @ Dec 30 2015, 12:04 PM) Thanks! Looks like a great pass...I wonder if I can get to Gotemba using this pass.. Nope, you can't. But this pass covers Nikko, Mount Fuji and Yokohama. May be you want to consider this places too because the single tickets are not cheap. But unfortunately this pass is also valid for three consecutive days only. So plan your itinerary well! All the places I mentioned can do daytrip from Tokyo Except for Takayama and Shirawaka-go. These two places best to stay 1-2 nights. This post has been edited by michlove: Dec 30 2015, 12:14 PM |
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QUOTE(lee90 @ Dec 30 2015, 11:03 AM) wow, thanks for the info!! 1 hour que at kix.. thats crazy from arashiyama, take randen up to kitano, from there take bus or walk to kinkakuji..to return, take bus to kitaoji station, then subway to shijo..or rely on bus all the way..simple ytd i start working with Kyoto Itinerary and found that most of the place nid walk walk walk walk and im still thinking how to go golden pavilion from arashiyama station and then back to shijo station as im staying at mystays shijo will be staying at kyoto for 2 days, first day will go fushimi inari that side, second day will be going to arashiyama and golden pavilion that side, any other place to recommend that must go? QUOTE(cloudwan0 @ Dec 30 2015, 11:46 AM) i dont think 1 day enough for the theme park, you might consider go 1 first for 3 days, the ticket will be cheaper i did 1 day for disneyland and 1 day for disneysea..if you plan to do all attractions, of course 2 days also may not be enoughdont waste all ur time at theme park, japan got too many place to visit. |
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Dec 30 2015, 12:44 PM) from arashiyama, take randen up to kitano, from there take bus or walk to kinkakuji..to return, take bus to kitaoji station, then subway to shijo..or rely on bus all the way..simple Thanks Human Nature sifu i did 1 day for disneyland and 1 day for disneysea..if you plan to do all attractions, of course 2 days also may not be enough |
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QUOTE(lee90 @ Dec 30 2015, 11:03 AM) wow, thanks for the info!! 1 hour que at kix.. thats crazy At Kyoto, recommend to use Kyoto City Bus & Kyoto Bus One-Day Pass ytd i start working with Kyoto Itinerary and found that most of the place nid walk walk walk walk and im still thinking how to go golden pavilion from arashiyama station and then back to shijo station as im staying at mystays shijo will be staying at kyoto for 2 days, first day will go fushimi inari that side, second day will be going to arashiyama and golden pavilion that side, any other place to recommend that must go? 500 Yen only unlimited ride per day! http://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/koho/eng/acce...port.html#cvcrd |
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My revised kyoto itinerary:
QUOTE Day 1 (1 day subway pass + Hankyu 2 days tourist pass + icoca) Kyoto Botanical Garden Nanzenji Temple + Keage Incline Nijo-jo Castle + Sanjo Dori Tenryu-ji Temple + Nonomiya Shrine + Nakanoshima Park Day 2 (1 day bus pass + Hankyu 2 days tourist pass + icoca) Handicraft Museum + Heian Shrine Ginkakuji + Philosopher Path + Honen-in Nishiki Market + Shin-kyogoku St + Teramachi St + Shirakawa St + Maruyama Park |
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Dec 30 2015, 12:54 PM) My revised kyoto itinerary: why don have fushimi inari and golden pavilion geh? i tot it is a must go? |
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QUOTE(lee90 @ Dec 30 2015, 01:24 PM) why don have fushimi inari and golden pavilion geh? i tot it is a must go? last trip already covered kinkakuji, fushimi inari, kiyomizudera, higashiyamaarea, kodaiji and gion..so going to new places |
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Dec 30 2015, 01:28 PM) last trip already covered kinkakuji, fushimi inari, kiyomizudera, higashiyamaarea, kodaiji and gion..so going to new places no go Arashiyama? |
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QUOTE(junjie @ Dec 30 2015, 01:30 PM) no go Arashiyama? got..arashiyama is the only area that I will be going two times as I missed Tenryu-ji and nonomia last time..wanted to go to some temples further north from arashiyama and also ryoan-ji this time but..lazy to walk |
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QUOTE(familyfirst @ Dec 30 2015, 10:41 AM) Just got back from Osaka & Kyoto. Please dont bother with any pass if you only visit this area. Just buy the ICOCA Haruka card (macam our TouchNGo but incl Express Train from airport to osaka/kyoto) and thats enough. Those passes are overpaid cos you will end up use train, subway and buses and those pass dont cover all this cos only cover train/rail saja. And on most areas, you will be walking alot from one place to another even. Just enjoy the trip and dont think of saving pennies when you already spend pounds. i will need kansai thru pass as i will be going to Himeji , Kobe and Nara from Osaka. That will save me alot.And oh ya, the queue at KIX counter on the 1st floor is pretty long if you touch down around 6-7am in the morning. So be prepared to queue for 1 hr at that time. If you arrive after 9am is better cos more counters are open. FYI. Other that KIX counter, where else can I buy Kansai Thru Pass? |
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QUOTE(fuadfadz @ Dec 30 2015, 10:56 AM) i plan to only take 1 day for each venue. so 4 days for those theme park. another 4 days jalan2, makan2, shopping2. If you go to these these parks in weekdays it is doable to just spend one day each. Last time I went to Disneyland and Disneysea on weekday, manage to ride the major attractions inclusive few other rides. Just make sure to utilise the epass for disney theme parks. |
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Dec 30 2015, 01:28 PM) last trip already covered kinkakuji, fushimi inari, kiyomizudera, higashiyamaarea, kodaiji and gion..so going to new places QUOTE(Human Nature @ Dec 30 2015, 01:33 PM) got..arashiyama is the only area that I will be going two times as I missed Tenryu-ji and nonomia last time..wanted to go to some temples further north from arashiyama and also ryoan-ji this time but..lazy to walk |
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QUOTE(cloudwan0 @ Dec 30 2015, 11:46 AM) i dont think 1 day enough for the theme park, you might consider go 1 first for 3 days, the ticket will be cheaper i just want to have fun during honeymoon. dont waste all ur time at theme park, japan got too many place to visit. will try to do the iternary mid next year. |
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QUOTE(junjie @ Dec 30 2015, 12:53 PM) At Kyoto, recommend to use Kyoto City Bus & Kyoto Bus One-Day Pass You need to take 3 bus trip in a day to make the bus pass worth while. During peak season, buses are stuck in traffic and take long time to reach destination. So this is where the rail or subway comes into the picture. But if not peak season, bus is ok I guess.500 Yen only unlimited ride per day! http://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/koho/eng/acce...port.html#cvcrd |
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QUOTE(mt24 @ Dec 30 2015, 01:34 PM) i will need kansai thru pass as i will be going to Himeji , Kobe and Nara from Osaka. That will save me alot. Try to check out if the JR West Pass is more worth it. You can buy 1-day pass and do Himeji & Kobe on same day. I did Nara without pass - just buy rail fare to & fro, cheaper than any pass.Other that KIX counter, where else can I buy Kansai Thru Pass? |
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Dec 30 2015, 01:33 PM) got..arashiyama is the only area that I will be going two times as I missed Tenryu-ji and nonomia last time..wanted to go to some temples further north from arashiyama and also ryoan-ji this time but..lazy to walk Remember to try Sagano train.the temples can be connected with Kyoto bus. |
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QUOTE(familyfirst @ Dec 30 2015, 02:26 PM) You need to take 3 bus trip in a day to make the bus pass worth while. During peak season, buses are stuck in traffic and take long time to reach destination. So this is where the rail or subway comes into the picture. But if not peak season, bus is ok I guess. Last time i go during sakura and autumn leave season, traffic still ok.Most of the tourism place can be reach easily by bus but subway have to walk a bit. |
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QUOTE(lee90 @ Dec 30 2015, 01:24 PM) why don have fushimi inari and golden pavilion geh? i tot it is a must go? He went Japan many times d lor.... |
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Yet to plan my trip itinerary and only flight ticket bought... Will give this thread a read through...
Will be in Japan for 13 Days 12 Nights on end January with a total of 5 people... Landing in Tokyo and Leaving from Tokyo... I am thinking... Tokyo --> Kyoto --> Osaka --> Tokyo Made my first mistake I guess, should have considered multi city flight via ANA airlines for a couple of hundred extra... But travelling back and forth to the airport gonna cost time and money right? This post has been edited by Victor3010: Dec 30 2015, 03:33 PM |
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QUOTE(Victor3010 @ Dec 30 2015, 03:32 PM) Yet to plan my trip itinerary and only flight ticket bought... Will give this thread a read through... For me, taking shinkansen is more worth compare to flight in term of time.Will be in Japan for 13 Days 12 Nights on end January with a total of 5 people... Landing in Tokyo and Leaving from Tokyo... I am thinking... Tokyo --> Kyoto --> Osaka --> Tokyo Made my first mistake I guess, should have considered multi city flight via ANA airlines for a couple of hundred extra... But travelling back and forth to the airport gonna cost time and money right? |
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QUOTE(Victor3010 @ Dec 30 2015, 03:32 PM) Yet to plan my trip itinerary and only flight ticket bought... Will give this thread a read through... Take the 7 days JR nationwide pass.Will be in Japan for 13 Days 12 Nights on end January with a total of 5 people... Landing in Tokyo and Leaving from Tokyo... I am thinking... Tokyo --> Kyoto --> Osaka --> Tokyo Made my first mistake I guess, should have considered multi city flight via ANA airlines for a couple of hundred extra... But travelling back and forth to the airport gonna cost time and money right? |
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QUOTE(junjie @ Dec 30 2015, 02:36 PM) Remember to try Sagano train. yeah thought of that too, thanksthe temples can be connected with Kyoto bus. QUOTE(michlove @ Dec 30 2015, 03:32 PM) He went Japan many times d lor.... wah dont say like that, other sifu here will laugh at me le..i thought you went more than me too. by the way, 3 months to go |
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Dec 30 2015, 03:45 PM) yeah thought of that too, thanks LOL....time to countdown! See you in Japan....hahawah dont say like that, other sifu here will laugh at me le..i thought you went more than me too. by the way, 3 months to go |
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Dec 30 2015, 03:45 PM) yeah thought of that too, thanks Remember to buy at JR counter at Kansai Airport when you reached. if not will sold out...wah dont say like that, other sifu here will laugh at me le..i thought you went more than me too. by the way, 3 months to go |
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Is there a Tokaido Shinkansen Only Rail Pass? This post has been edited by Victor3010: Dec 30 2015, 04:12 PM |
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QUOTE(familyfirst @ Dec 30 2015, 02:27 PM) Try to check out if the JR West Pass is more worth it. You can buy 1-day pass and do Himeji & Kobe on same day. I did Nara without pass - just buy rail fare to & fro, cheaper than any pass. already did my calculation i think should be fine considering we gonna hoping train / subway. some more this pass cover bus. at least we can estimate how much the transportation cost for that day.2 days Kansai Thru Pass: Y4000 2 days JR West Pass: Y4300 another pass that I think usefull is Osaka Amazing Pass. Havent study completely yet but I think worth it for those who want to pusing pusing around Osaka. |
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Bro, reserve some energy for your in room activity since you're going on your honeymoon. You only honeymoon once in a lifetime.
QUOTE(fuadfadz @ Dec 30 2015, 02:18 PM) i just want to have fun during honeymoon. will try to do the iternary mid next year. |
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This is my draft itinerary for Kyoto still not finish yet, sifu-sifu comment?
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QUOTE(mt24 @ Dec 30 2015, 05:22 PM) already did my calculation i think should be fine considering we gonna hoping train / subway. some more this pass cover bus. at least we can estimate how much the transportation cost for that day. i remember RC or mich saying tht Osaka amazing pass is nt amazing at all and is not worth at all? hahahaha2 days Kansai Thru Pass: Y4000 2 days JR West Pass: Y4300 another pass that I think usefull is Osaka Amazing Pass. Havent study completely yet but I think worth it for those who want to pusing pusing around Osaka. |
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QUOTE(lee90 @ Dec 30 2015, 06:37 PM) This is my draft itinerary for Kyoto still not finish yet, sifu-sifu comment? maybe tell us what pass are you using for the transport too, if any, or just icoca. why need so many station transfer for the 4th day from shijo to arashiyama? and if you are using the bus pass, might as well take the bus from kitano to kinkakuji. 3rd day so bare?
QUOTE(mt24 @ Dec 30 2015, 05:22 PM) already did my calculation i think should be fine considering we gonna hoping train / subway. some more this pass cover bus. at least we can estimate how much the transportation cost for that day. if you want to use osaka subway (without the admission discount), may consider eco card or 1 day subway pass too, better than amazing pass.2 days Kansai Thru Pass: Y4000 2 days JR West Pass: Y4300 another pass that I think usefull is Osaka Amazing Pass. Havent study completely yet but I think worth it for those who want to pusing pusing around Osaka. This post has been edited by Human Nature: Dec 30 2015, 06:49 PM |
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Dec 30 2015, 06:46 PM) maybe tell us what pass are you using for the transport too, if any, or just icoca. why need so many station transfer for the 4th day from shijo to arashiyama? and if you are using the bus pass, might as well take the bus from kitano to kinkakuji. 3rd day so bare? to make it simple, at the moment my itinerary will be for KTP pass.. not sure worth o not since i not yet start doing research on other pass, i choose KTP pass in the first place coz last few version of "Travel to Japan" thread all recommend KTP if you want to use osakasubway, may consider eco card or 1 day subway pass too. 3rd day still dono wan to add what in.. nid to draft something out first to motivate myself to continue 
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QUOTE(lee90 @ Dec 30 2015, 06:53 PM) to make it simple, at the moment my itinerary will be for KTP pass.. not sure worth o not since i not yet start doing research on other pass, i choose KTP pass in the first place coz last few version of "Travel to Japan" thread all recommend KTP if you are using KTP then from shijo, just use subway to uzumasa, then randen to arashiyama..hankyu is slower and the station is further. then from golden pavi, take bus to kitaoji and take subway all the way to shijo. faster. 3rd day still dono wan to add what in.. nid to draft something out first to motivate myself to continue KTP is good but the cost is higher too. not worth it if you use it in one city (kyoto) alone, might as well rely on 1 day passes and icoca. do the comparison. This post has been edited by Human Nature: Dec 30 2015, 06:57 PM |
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Dec 30 2015, 06:56 PM) if you are using KTP then from shijo, just use subway to uzumasa, then randen to arashiyama..hankyu is slower and the station is further. then from golden pavi, take bus to kitaoji and take subway all the way to shijo. faster. ok, i will do the comparison sifu! thanks for the info.. reli helpful!! thumbs up! KTP is good but the cost is higher too. not worth it if you use it in one city (kyoto) alone, might as well rely on 1 day passes and icoca. do the comparison. |
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Dec 30 2015, 06:46 PM) if you want to use osaka subway (without the admission discount), may consider eco card or 1 day subway pass too, better than amazing pass. I think worst come to worst just purchase suica card and use like touch and go hahha And at kyoto we plan to be on bike and bus. Bus will be using bus pass. |
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QUOTE(mt24 @ Dec 30 2015, 08:09 PM) Eco card haven't heard. Is it like touch n go? eco card is 1 day unlimited subway pass. 800 yen on weekdays, 600 yen on weekends. equivalent of suica is icoca.I think worst come to worst just purchase suica card and use like touch and go hahha And at kyoto we plan to be on bike and bus. Bus will be using bus pass. |
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QUOTE(MrTaxxi @ Dec 30 2015, 08:46 PM) which company do u guys get the mobile wi-fi from? Refer post 1, there are some recommendations |
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QUOTE(+h0m@s.. @ Dec 30 2015, 07:04 PM) Anybody know where in Japan I can buy a aged yamazaki or whiskey? Try Don Quixote in Osaka. They had Yamazaki limited edition 2015 and Nikka Taketsuru 17 years. Managed to get yamazaki 12 yrs at a small liquor shop in sapporo though.If not, kansai airport should have hibiki 12 yrs. |
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Dec 30 2015, 09:43 PM
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QUOTE(michlove @ Dec 30 2015, 08:43 AM) Take the 7 days JR nationwide pass. Indeed have to take that, I checked out those tour packages and the price is nuts...They used to offer Tokyo ---> Kyoto ---> Osaka rail pass but just discontinued~~ |
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Dec 31 2015, 10:55 AM
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QUOTE(lee90 @ Dec 30 2015, 06:39 PM) i remember RC or mich saying tht Osaka amazing pass is nt amazing at all and is not worth at all? hahahaha Oh, you also stays at Mystays Kyoto-Shijo this march? When you are going to Japan? |
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Dec 31 2015, 11:09 AM
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Word of caution for AirBnB. When searching for an apartment, the AirBnB map show this apartment as being in the left hand side red circle area (very near tsukiji).
After I book liao and got the address and directions, actually is 1.0km walk away in the right hand side red circle!!!  This post has been edited by deodorant: Dec 31 2015, 11:10 AM |
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Dec 31 2015, 11:17 AM
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QUOTE(mt24 @ Dec 30 2015, 05:22 PM) already did my calculation i think should be fine considering we gonna hoping train / subway. some more this pass cover bus. at least we can estimate how much the transportation cost for that day. Read here : http://www.2aussietravellers.com/osaka-ama...-it-good-value/2 days Kansai Thru Pass: Y4000 2 days JR West Pass: Y4300 another pass that I think usefull is Osaka Amazing Pass. Havent study completely yet but I think worth it for those who want to pusing pusing around Osaka. And you will understand how to make this pass worth it. FYI, most of the subway fares per way in Osaka is 280yen. If you want pusing pusing in Osaka city only, make sure you take the subway at least 8 times per day + one entrance fee  This post has been edited by michlove: Dec 31 2015, 11:20 AM |
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Dec 31 2015, 11:18 AM
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QUOTE(deodorant @ Dec 31 2015, 11:09 AM) Word of caution for AirBnB. When searching for an apartment, the AirBnB map show this apartment as being in the left hand side red circle area (very near tsukiji). Maybe you can try to check whether there is any airbnb advertised at the 1km address. I suspect they both belonged to the same host and he/she decided to give you the further one. I kinda suspect this happen to me for my booking in hiroshima but I got a nearer location so it is okay.After I book liao and got the address and directions, actually is 1.0km walk away in the right hand side red circle!!! |
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Dec 31 2015, 12:23 PM
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booked Vietnam airlines to Osaka for 1week getaway couple of months ago
Only now started reading and googling planning to do 4D Kyoto, 3D Osaka + 1D Nara Got a really good offer for Ibis osaka haven't decided which place to stay at kyoto, i supposed nearby kyoto station is most convenient? man, the railpass really got me into some headaches This post has been edited by kucingfight: Dec 31 2015, 12:30 PM |
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Dec 31 2015, 04:22 PM
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Dec 31 2015, 11:18 AM) Maybe you can try to check whether there is any airbnb advertised at the 1km address. I suspect they both belonged to the same host and he/she decided to give you the further one. No leh, this one was 'instant book' so I got the exact same unit (same photos and everything), just that the location was quite different Anyway 15-20mins walk from tsukiji ... ok lah ... consider it as a morning exercise lol. QUOTE(kucingfight @ Dec 31 2015, 12:23 PM) haven't decided which place to stay at kyoto Try this one: http://www.shiraume-kyoto.jp/en/ |
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Dec 31 2015, 04:29 PM
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QUOTE(kucingfight @ Dec 31 2015, 12:23 PM) booked Vietnam airlines to Osaka for 1week getaway couple of months ago Kyoto last time i stay at Kawaramachi area...Only now started reading and googling planning to do 4D Kyoto, 3D Osaka + 1D Nara Got a really good offer for Ibis osaka haven't decided which place to stay at kyoto, i supposed nearby kyoto station is most convenient? man, the railpass really got me into some headaches is a shopping street... |
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Jan 1 2016, 11:59 PM
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Hi everyone... Here's how I intend to use my 7 Days Rail Pass
DAY 1 TOKYO ---> OSAKA 2 OSAKA ---> KYOTO 3 KYOTO 4 KYOTO ---> NARA (DAY TRIP, IN CASE SEEN ALL IN KYOTO) 5 KYOTO ---> NAGOYA 6 NAGOYA ---> TOKYO 7 TOKYO ---> YOKOHAMA (DAY TRIP) Quite well utilised right? This post has been edited by Victor3010: Jan 2 2016, 12:01 AM |
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Jan 2 2016, 08:07 AM
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QUOTE(Victor3010 @ Jan 1 2016, 11:59 PM) Hi everyone... Here's how I intend to use my 7 Days Rail Pass you spent a lot of travel time in this trip...DAY 1 TOKYO ---> OSAKA 2 OSAKA ---> KYOTO 3 KYOTO 4 KYOTO ---> NARA (DAY TRIP, IN CASE SEEN ALL IN KYOTO) 5 KYOTO ---> NAGOYA 6 NAGOYA ---> TOKYO 7 TOKYO ---> YOKOHAMA (DAY TRIP) Quite well utilised right? |
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Jan 2 2016, 09:32 AM
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QUOTE(junjie @ Jan 2 2016, 01:07 AM) you spent a lot of travel time in this trip... Icic... The remainder days i would just spend it in tokyo.... I will be there for 13 days 12 night ,activation of japan rail pass is on day 3.... |
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Jan 2 2016, 10:31 AM
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QUOTE(Victor3010 @ Jan 2 2016, 09:32 AM) Icic... The remainder days i would just spend it in tokyo.... I will be there for 13 days 12 night ,activation of japan rail pass is on day 3.... So you are doing 1d Osaka 2d Kyoto 1d Nara 1d Nagoya 1d Yokohama If you are OK with spending so much time on trains, and OK with touch & go Kansai area, then OK lor. Nara 1d memang enough but 3d Osaka+Kyoto is just skimming the surface. 1d Nagoya also seems like very touch & go but I haven't been there before so I dunno. |
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Jan 2 2016, 10:33 AM
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Anyway Happy New Year 2016 everyone and seeking some advice / tips!!
Last minute decided to take advantage of "cheap" (s$4xx) flight ticket to Japan, 1st-8th Feb (Yes, overflow into CNY )Agenda: Nozawa Onsen for ski, then Jigokudani Monkey Park, then Tokyo -- agenda here is to rest & relax and just fill in the gaps of places which I haven't visited in previous trips. 1st Feb Arrive NRT 2.55pm JR East Pass ¥44,000 @ 2 pax 5.16pm-8.38pm N-Ex to Tokyo, Shinkansen to Iiyama then Nozawa Onsen Liner to Nozawa Onsen --> dinner ekiben from Tokyo station ¥2,700 Check in at Fureai no Yado Yasuragi ¥12,000 2nd Feb 1.5 Days Ski+Gear Rental @ shirakaba8 ¥23,200 1.5 Days Ski Lift Pass ¥15,600 Fureai no Yado Yasuragi ¥12,000 Meals ¥6.000 3rd Feb Morning: Ski Afternoon: Jigokudani Monkey Park Tour ¥11.600 Fureai no Yado Yasuragi ¥12,000 Meals ¥6.000 (Are the Transport arrangements above the most efficient / effective liao? In particular I worry about jigokudani monkey park. Tour seems expensive, not sure if there are efficient ways to get there by bus?) 4th Feb - 8th Feb Travel to Tokyo ¥1,200 + ¥400 AirBnB ~$120 / night Transport ~¥1.200 / day Meals ~¥6.000 / day Haven't planned Tokyo itinerary - around 4 days available. Any tips/comments? Places I've visited in Tokyo: » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Ramblings: - I am staying in AirBnB near Tsukiji Market - This trip my budget isn't very high, so prefer not to do any 'pricey' stuff. - I need to re-visit scramble crossing cos the last time I went I didn't get a good photo, plus I didn't see Hachiko - I haven't been to Ginza. Maybe should spend 6th or 7th Feb afternoon window shopping. - Tokyo water bus on the Sumida river seems interesting, go Asakusa eat melon pan then take the ferry down to hamarikyu gardens, relax a bit (winter time, might be cold)? - Tokyo Tower?!? - Maybe it's about time I explore Tokyo surroundings. Day trip to Kawaguchiko seems the obvious one, but transport is pricey @ ¥7,280 return. Maybe Kamakura instead? 8th Feb 6.25pm flight from NRT This post has been edited by deodorant: Jan 2 2016, 10:34 AM |
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Jan 2 2016, 10:38 AM
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QUOTE(Victor3010 @ Jan 2 2016, 09:32 AM) Icic... The remainder days i would just spend it in tokyo.... I will be there for 13 days 12 night ,activation of japan rail pass is on day 3.... suggest to put more day on Kyoto, too many place to visit there.nara, half day trip i think OK. Never go nagoya before. Maybe can try Himeiji castle? just open recently after a big renovation... |
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Jan 2 2016, 11:40 AM
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QUOTE(deodorant @ Jan 2 2016, 03:31 AM) So you are doing I have modified my itinerary... Now making Kyoto more of my base during the rail pass days, does it seem better? 1d Osaka 2d Kyoto 1d Nara 1d Nagoya 1d Yokohama If you are OK with spending so much time on trains, and OK with touch & go Kansai area, then OK lor. Nara 1d memang enough but 3d Osaka+Kyoto is just skimming the surface. 1d Nagoya also seems like very touch & go but I haven't been there before so I dunno. 1 KYOTO 2 KYOTO (DAY TRIP OSAKA) 3 KYOTO 4 KYOTO 5 KYOTO (DAY TRIP NAGOYA) 6 TOKYO 7 TOKYO (YOKOHAMA) QUOTE(junjie @ Jan 2 2016, 03:38 AM) suggest to put more day on Kyoto, too many place to visit there. Noted...nara, half day trip i think OK. Never go nagoya before. Maybe can try Himeiji castle? just open recently after a big renovation... |
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Jan 2 2016, 05:01 PM
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If have to choose 2 cities from
1) Osaka 2) Kobe 3) Kyoto which 2 are your choices? Why? |
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Jan 2 2016, 06:22 PM
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QUOTE(Brandon323 @ Jan 2 2016, 05:01 PM) If have to choose 2 cities from 1) Osaka 3) Kyoto Obviously these two. |
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Jan 2 2016, 09:42 PM
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Away for some time.
Time to do some, clean up. Some post will be deleted away for clean up This post has been edited by RegentCid: Jan 2 2016, 09:42 PM |
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Jan 3 2016, 09:01 AM
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QUOTE(Brandon323 @ Jan 2 2016, 05:01 PM) If have to choose 2 cities from 1.Osaka1) Osaka 2) Kobe 3) Kyoto which 2 are your choices? Why? There many places to visit here. 2. Kyoto Old Town..must go !! Not recommended for Kobe... |
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Jan 3 2016, 10:03 AM
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Dec 29 2015, 06:45 PM) Anyone still recall the restaurant at arashiyama kyoto recommended by RC previously? the one facing the river. Unable to find it under tips of the month. is it arashiyama yoshimura? The food that really capture me at Arashiyama are 嵐山いこいLocation please refer to map. Just beside the Hotel 旅亭 嵐月 During lunch time you can buy thier Bento set Or have a Oden (関東煮) set. Oden are this shop primary selling point. Best part of this restaurant are the river view.  |
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Jan 3 2016, 02:50 PM
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^ thanks
For international departure at KIX, the check in counter is at level 4F: http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/map/pdf/t1_4f.pdf Before going to the boarding gates, I would like to go to 3F where most restaurants are located at. Is 3F located after or before security check / immigration? I am confused with this diagram shown here whereby 3F is after security and to the boarding gates. http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/route/intdep/index.html So is my flow correct: - Arrives at KIX, refund Icoca at JR office 1F - Check in at 4F - Security check and immigration at 4F - Go to restaurants at 3F - Boarding gates at 3F Thanks |
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Jan 3 2016, 03:32 PM
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 3 2016, 02:50 PM) ^ thanks The restaurants are in the public area before security check and immigrations. Either you fill up your stomach prior to check in, or enjoy your meal after check in (should have 1-2hrs before boarding) For international departure at KIX, the check in counter is at level 4F: http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/map/pdf/t1_4f.pdf Before going to the boarding gates, I would like to go to 3F where most restaurants are located at. Is 3F located after or before security check / immigration? I am confused with this diagram shown here whereby 3F is after security and to the boarding gates. http://www.kansai-airport.or.jp/en/route/intdep/index.html So is my flow correct: - Arrives at KIX, refund Icoca at JR office 1F - Check in at 4F - Security check and immigration at 4F - Go to restaurants at 3F - Boarding gates at 3F Thanks |
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Jan 3 2016, 03:40 PM
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QUOTE(jsnkok @ Jan 3 2016, 03:32 PM) The restaurants are in the public area before security check and immigrations. Either you fill up your stomach prior to check in, or enjoy your meal after check in (should have 1-2hrs before boarding) got it, thanks. so the restaurants at 3F is before security. |
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Jan 3 2016, 06:32 PM
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Jialat
http://www.snowjapan.com/japan-daily-snow-weather-reports Seems that temperatures are up up up and snowfall is down down down this year. Hokkaido only around half of last year snowfall and Honshu even worse, some places around one quarter only. Hope my 1st week of Feb trip still got decent snow lol. |
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Jan 3 2016, 06:34 PM
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Hmm, higher temp compared to last year meaning cherry blossom could be earlier..am i right
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Jan 3 2016, 08:59 PM
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Hi, first time going to japan for 7 nights, plan is Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka arriving in Tokyo first.
What would be an ideal journey plan for traveling these cities? Is the JRpass enough for transport? Or do I need to buy extra to travel within the cities? Thanks. |
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Jan 3 2016, 09:12 PM
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QUOTE(aeratholas @ Jan 3 2016, 07:59 PM) Hi, first time going to japan for 7 nights, plan is Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka arriving in Tokyo first. First time to Japan just focus at Tokyo.What would be an ideal journey plan for traveling these cities? Is the JRpass enough for transport? Or do I need to buy extra to travel within the cities? Thanks. Forget about Kyoto and Osaka. Tokyo , Kyoto , Osaka are JR Pass killer. JR pass are useless in this 3 city. The only useful time was traveling Bewteen City. This post has been edited by RegentCid: Jan 3 2016, 09:15 PM |
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Jan 3 2016, 09:32 PM
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QUOTE(deodorant @ Jan 3 2016, 06:32 PM) Jialat Totally less snow expected this year except Hokkaido , This week snow falling at Ishikawa but melting..also in Kagawa..temperature same like Spring. Expected Sakura will blossom on March for area Shikoku and Hyogo..will keep update. http://www.snowjapan.com/japan-daily-snow-weather-reports Seems that temperatures are up up up and snowfall is down down down this year. Hokkaido only around half of last year snowfall and Honshu even worse, some places around one quarter only. Hope my 1st week of Feb trip still got decent snow lol. Last week,news from Germany ..Sakura blooming on December .. |
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Jan 3 2016, 09:35 PM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jan 3 2016, 09:12 PM) First time to Japan just focus at Tokyo. So JRpass is not recommended? Because I plan to go from Tokyo-Osaka, Osaka-Kyoto then Osaka-TokyoForget about Kyoto and Osaka. Tokyo , Kyoto , Osaka are JR Pass killer. JR pass are useless in this 3 city. The only useful time was traveling Bewteen City. Tokyo 1night, Osaka+Kyoto 4nights, Tokyo 2.5nights and it seems the JRpass would cover the costs if I travel like that. |
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Jan 3 2016, 11:18 PM
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QUOTE(aeratholas @ Jan 3 2016, 09:35 PM) So JRpass is not recommended? Because I plan to go from Tokyo-Osaka, Osaka-Kyoto then Osaka-Tokyo You didn't get RC point. He said first timer don't even bother going to Osaka/Kyoto, just stay in Tokyo.Tokyo 1night, Osaka+Kyoto 4nights, Tokyo 2.5nights and it seems the JRpass would cover the costs if I travel like that. I also agree. Next Feb I'm going Tokyo for 4th time and there are still a lot of places I haven't visit and a lot of things I haven't see. For 7 days 3 cities u can only super rush and touch n go only. |
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 3 2016, 06:34 PM) Hmm, higher temp compared to last year meaning cherry blossom could be earlier..am i right Yes! I get to see sakura! |
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Jan 4 2016, 09:56 AM
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 4 2016, 09:50 AM) Yes! I get to see sakura! maybe 3-5 days earlier will be nice, ngam2 peak for me..if longer then have to adjust dy |
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Jan 4 2016, 09:58 AM
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QUOTE(aeratholas @ Jan 3 2016, 09:35 PM) So JRpass is not recommended? Because I plan to go from Tokyo-Osaka, Osaka-Kyoto then Osaka-Tokyo for me, i prefer only visit kansai area only (kyoto + osaka + nara) if my trip is only 7 days.Tokyo 1night, Osaka+Kyoto 4nights, Tokyo 2.5nights and it seems the JRpass would cover the costs if I travel like that. maybe can add in Himeiji and Kobe as well. |
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Jan 4 2016, 10:48 AM
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QUOTE(junjie @ Jan 4 2016, 09:58 AM) for me, i prefer only visit kansai area only (kyoto + osaka + nara) if my trip is only 7 days. me too...unless i want to go to tokyo-specific attraction like disney resorts, ghibli, harajuku, ginza and such.maybe can add in Himeiji and Kobe as well. |
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Jan 4 2016, 01:23 PM
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 4 2016, 10:48 AM) me too...unless i want to go to tokyo-specific attraction like disney resorts, ghibli, harajuku, ginza and such. i like Osaka more than Tokyo |
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Wanted to get opinion and advice. going there from 2nd to 16th march.
Will be spending 14 days in japan but the plan is to do the following in Chubu area. 1) Night bus to kanazawa day 1 2) kanazawa day 2 and 3 3) gokayama day 4 4) shirakawago day 5 5) takayama day 6 6) gero onsen day 7 7) Nagoya day 8 and 9. night bus to Tokyo arrived day 10. I can extend another day to have day 10 some where along the path. Any itinerary or place to recommend? for now I am aware gokayama and shirakawago is similar and takayama and gero onsen can be combine if needed. kanazawa is a revisit been there last fall go there for food and scenery. Not that interested in Kyoto or Osaka. Nagano area is not in the path but will visit in detail next fall |
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QUOTE(cloudwan0 @ Jan 4 2016, 01:23 PM) i like Osaka more than Tokyo i like kyoto the most! haha... |
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Hi all the Sifu here,
Regarding the Kansai Thru Pass. Remember when purchase this pass it comes with some free entrance tix with it as well right? Can anyone send me a link for the detail of Free/Discount Entrance fee for the KTP? |
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QUOTE(Sniperwolf1987 @ Jan 4 2016, 04:42 PM) Hi all the Sifu here, Google type Kansai Thru Pass.Regarding the Kansai Thru Pass. Remember when purchase this pass it comes with some free entrance tix with it as well right? Can anyone send me a link for the detail of Free/Discount Entrance fee for the KTP? 1st link are official link. Inside website will be mention all entrace discount under Special Privilege Section This post has been edited by RegentCid: Jan 4 2016, 05:55 PM |
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QUOTE(Sniperwolf1987 @ Jan 4 2016, 05:42 PM) Hi all the Sifu here, http://www.surutto.com/tickets/kansai_thru_english.htmlRegarding the Kansai Thru Pass. Remember when purchase this pass it comes with some free entrance tix with it as well right? Can anyone send me a link for the detail of Free/Discount Entrance fee for the KTP? |
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Guys/gals, how to deal with luggage on final day when flight is in the evening?
6.25pm depart Narita. Since my AirBnB gonna be 2 stops away from tokyo station, my thought is check out in the morning, go tokyo station, put bag in luggage coin locker, then Sounds good? |
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QUOTE(deodorant @ Jan 4 2016, 09:31 PM) Guys/gals, how to deal with luggage on final day when flight is in the evening? that is one of the problem with airbxb6.25pm depart Narita. Since my AirBnB gonna be 2 stops away from tokyo station, my thought is check out in the morning, go tokyo station, put bag in luggage coin locker, then Sounds good? last time my host told me to lock the baggage on their gate, same place at their bicycle i didn't do that... of coz if the coin locker is full, u can hv this option ps: in taiwan i saw a Philippino lock her super big baggage on public chair, then she go shopping at ximending i took a pix of it kskaksksaka |
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QUOTE(deodorant @ Jan 4 2016, 08:31 PM) Guys/gals, how to deal with luggage on final day when flight is in the evening? Used this 6.25pm depart Narita. Since my AirBnB gonna be 2 stops away from tokyo station, my thought is check out in the morning, go tokyo station, put bag in luggage coin locker, then Sounds good? http://www.kuronekoyamato.co.jp/en/ http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2278.html This post has been edited by RegentCid: Jan 4 2016, 10:13 PM |
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Jan 4 2016, 10:14 PM
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If no coin locker is available for your luggage size, there is a left luggage counter at tokyo station too.
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 4 2016, 09:14 PM) If no coin locker is available for your luggage size, there is a left luggage counter at tokyo station too. Left Luggage Counter Service price almost similar to ''Ta Q Bin'' service already. That why most Japanese never used Left Luggage Counter ServiceThis post has been edited by RegentCid: Jan 4 2016, 10:16 PM |
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jan 4 2016, 10:16 PM) Left Luggage Counter Service price almost similar to ''Ta Q Bin'' service already. That why most Japanese never used Left Luggage Counter Service 500 yen per luggage at gransta ..almost comparable with locker..but black cat send direct to airportThis post has been edited by Human Nature: Jan 4 2016, 10:26 PM |
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QUOTE(deodorant @ Jan 4 2016, 09:31 PM) Guys/gals, how to deal with luggage on final day when flight is in the evening? Soapland FTW6.25pm depart Narita. Since my AirBnB gonna be 2 stops away from tokyo station, my thought is check out in the morning, go tokyo station, put bag in luggage coin locker, then Sounds good? |
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jan 4 2016, 10:09 PM) QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 4 2016, 10:25 PM) 500 yen per luggage at gransta ..almost comparable with locker..but black cat send direct to airport Kamsiah Will add those options to list and sampai time only decide which one to use. Nearby the airbnb got a few konbini but from google street view can't see if got black cat sticker or not. |
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Coming Saturday will be January Tips of the Months:
Osaka City most famous most representative snack. If you didn't eat this Snack , Don't ever told me You been Osaka before. |
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Jan 4 2016, 11:33 PM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jan 4 2016, 11:19 PM) Coming Saturday will be January Tips of the Months: takoyaki Osaka City most famous most representative snack. If you didn't eat this Snack , Don't ever told me You been Osaka before. i didnt manage to eat any last trip |
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Jan 4 2016, 11:42 PM
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Hey guys...
I am a little worried that booking at the counter on the evening before for my morning 10am departure train travel with my japan rail pass from tokyo to kyoto.. Would there be a chance that i may not get seats for 5 ppl? This post has been edited by Victor3010: Jan 4 2016, 11:50 PM |
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Jan 4 2016, 11:45 PM
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 4 2016, 11:33 PM) takoyaki Osaka must try okonomiyaki too i didnt manage to eat any last trip |
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Jan 4 2016, 11:52 PM
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 4 2016, 11:45 PM) Osaka must try okonomiyaki too I didnt try okonomiyaki too coming trip will try okonomiyaki at hiroshima and takoyaki at osaka. there is a gindaco takoyaki outlet very near to my airbnb i am thinking of trying kaiten sushi too...am wondering whether the average kaiten sushi restaurant there is similar to sushi king / sakae sushi in malaysia or much better? if almost similar, then i will just drop the idea. This post has been edited by Human Nature: Jan 4 2016, 11:59 PM |
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Jan 5 2016, 01:27 AM
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QUOTE(deodorant @ Jan 4 2016, 11:01 PM) Kamsiah Here, let me help you with the Black Cat question Will add those options to list and sampai time only decide which one to use. Nearby the airbnb got a few konbini but from google street view can't see if got black cat sticker or not.http://www.e-map.ne.jp/p/yamato01/ Just enter nearest station name to the search field, I assume you do can read/understand kanji. This post has been edited by ZeroSP: Jan 5 2016, 01:28 AM |
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Jan 5 2016, 01:53 AM
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Hi guys, anyone experience taking ANA airline before?
Is it worth the wait for transit if buy ANA multi-city (KUL->Osaka, then Tokyo->KUL)? Considering the price is quite tempting which cost RM1.3k+, and includes meals + up to 2 pieces luggage (23kgx2) per way Or better to take AA? |
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Jan 5 2016, 02:49 AM
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QUOTE(sno0py @ Jan 5 2016, 01:53 AM) Hi guys, anyone experience taking ANA airline before? Go for it.Is it worth the wait for transit if buy ANA multi-city (KUL->Osaka, then Tokyo->KUL)? Considering the price is quite tempting which cost RM1.3k+, and includes meals + up to 2 pieces luggage (23kgx2) per way Or better to take AA? In case you are not aware, ANA is a 5 Star rated airline and it is preferred by many, and you get to fly in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Your multi city intinerary should be KUL to NRT. Then HND to KIX or ITM. There is no direct flight from ANA to Kansai region from KUL. |
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Jan 5 2016, 07:36 AM
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ANA, especially if you're flying with kids.
QUOTE(sno0py @ Jan 5 2016, 01:53 AM) Hi guys, anyone experience taking ANA airline before? Is it worth the wait for transit if buy ANA multi-city (KUL->Osaka, then Tokyo->KUL)? Considering the price is quite tempting which cost RM1.3k+, and includes meals + up to 2 pieces luggage (23kgx2) per way Or better to take AA? |
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Jan 5 2016, 09:21 AM
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QUOTE(Victor3010 @ Jan 4 2016, 11:42 PM) Hey guys... what is the date that you are going to kyoto?I am a little worried that booking at the counter on the evening before for my morning 10am departure train travel with my japan rail pass from tokyo to kyoto.. Would there be a chance that i may not get seats for 5 ppl? |
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Jan 5 2016, 09:24 AM
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Sadly....no thick snow in Shirakawa-go up todate....
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Jan 5 2016, 09:27 AM
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 5 2016, 09:24 AM) Sadly....no thick snow in Shirakawa-go up todate.... according to accuweather there could be 5-10cm of snow by the time im there #6ftsnow[attachmentid=5700231] This post has been edited by JooSeng: Jan 5 2016, 09:28 AM |
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Jan 5 2016, 09:28 AM
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Guys,
Need your kind advise. I will going to Japan end of this month, and currently in my hand i have USD 200+ and wish to exchange it to Yen, together with few hundreds of MYR. Where is the best time to have an exchange with better rate? Is it after touched down in Japan or do it in Malaysia? |
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Jan 5 2016, 09:30 AM
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QUOTE(xortz @ Jan 5 2016, 09:28 AM) Guys, based on experience...better do it in msiaNeed your kind advise. I will going to Japan end of this month, and currently in my hand i have USD 200+ and wish to exchange it to Yen, together with few hundreds of MYR. Where is the best time to have an exchange with better rate? Is it after touched down in Japan or do it in Malaysia? |
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Jan 5 2016, 09:34 AM
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QUOTE(aeratholas @ Jan 3 2016, 09:35 PM) So JRpass is not recommended? Because I plan to go from Tokyo-Osaka, Osaka-Kyoto then Osaka-Tokyo you think tokyo / osaka / kyoto all very small places...?Tokyo 1night, Osaka+Kyoto 4nights, Tokyo 2.5nights and it seems the JRpass would cover the costs if I travel like that. |
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Jan 5 2016, 11:01 AM
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QUOTE(lyc1982 @ Jan 5 2016, 10:30 AM) based on experience...better do it in msia Do it in Malaysia. Rates here sucks and its mostly done by banks, unlike Malaysia. Normally I would bring yen back to Malaysia to exchange as you can also negotiate |
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Jan 5 2016, 11:37 AM
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In my plan I am going to spend 2 night at Kanazawa.
Halal food is not a problem in Osaka, Kyoto and tokyo is super easy oso. What about Kanazawa? I don wan Indian or Middle East food. Any recommendation there for halal or vegetarian kind of restaurant / food place? |
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Jan 5 2016, 12:01 PM
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QUOTE(mt24 @ Jan 5 2016, 11:37 AM) In my plan I am going to spend 2 night at Kanazawa. Kanazawa very famous with Sea food..especially Crab. Lots of tourist come from Tokyo or other places for foods here. Halal food is not a problem in Osaka, Kyoto and tokyo is super easy oso. What about Kanazawa? I don wan Indian or Middle East food. Any recommendation there for halal or vegetarian kind of restaurant / food place? |
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Jan 5 2016, 12:19 PM
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 4 2016, 11:45 PM) Osaka must try okonomiyaki too One of my MUST try on Osaka stop!Any recommendation? |
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Jan 5 2016, 01:43 PM
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QUOTE(sno0py @ Jan 4 2016, 06:53 PM) Hi guys, anyone experience taking ANA airline before? It is tempting... But KUL --> Osaka, you gotta go from narita to haneda too...Is it worth the wait for transit if buy ANA multi-city (KUL->Osaka, then Tokyo->KUL)? Considering the price is quite tempting which cost RM1.3k+, and includes meals + up to 2 pieces luggage (23kgx2) per way Or better to take AA? |
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Jan 5 2016, 01:49 PM
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 5 2016, 02:21 AM) what is the date that you are going to kyoto? Day 1 KUL - TOKYO (4pm arrival)Day 2 TOKYO (Can only buy rail tickets during evening, as my dad flying in on Day 2 of the trip) 7 Days Rail Pass begins Day 3 30/01/2016 Saturday Rail Pass KYOTO Day 4 31/01/2016 Sunday Rail Pass KYOTO (OSAKA Day Trip) Day 5 01/02/2016 Monday Rail Pass KYOTO Day 6 02/02/2016 Tuesday Rail Pass KYOTO Day 7 03/02/2016 Wednesday Rail Pass KYOTO (NAGOYA Day Trip) Day 8 04/02/2016 Thursday Rail Pass TOKYO Day 9 05/02/2016 Friday Rail Pass TOKYO (YOKOHAMA) 7 Days Rail Pass expires Day 10 Tokyo Day 11 Tokyo Day 12 Tokyo Day 13 Back to KL |
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Jan 5 2016, 02:02 PM
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QUOTE(Victor3010 @ Jan 5 2016, 01:49 PM) Day 1 KUL - TOKYO (4pm arrival) did not consider NARA?Day 2 TOKYO (Can only buy rail tickets during evening, as my dad flying in on Day 2 of the trip) 7 Days Rail Pass begins Day 3 30/01/2016 Saturday Rail Pass KYOTO Day 4 31/01/2016 Sunday Rail Pass KYOTO (OSAKA Day Trip) Day 5 01/02/2016 Monday Rail Pass KYOTO Day 6 02/02/2016 Tuesday Rail Pass KYOTO Day 7 03/02/2016 Wednesday Rail Pass KYOTO (NAGOYA Day Trip) Day 8 04/02/2016 Thursday Rail Pass TOKYO Day 9 05/02/2016 Friday Rail Pass TOKYO (YOKOHAMA) 7 Days Rail Pass expires Day 10 Tokyo Day 11 Tokyo Day 12 Tokyo Day 13 Back to KL |
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Jan 5 2016, 02:25 PM
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my next march/april incoming trip
day 1: haneda day 2: izu day 3: hakone day 4: yokohama day 5: kawasaki & tokyo day 6: tokyo day 7: tokyo day 8: saitama day 9: tokyo day 10: tokyo day 11: tokyo day 12: balik kampung hope able to see any sakura along the way despite the future is looking bleak |
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Jan 5 2016, 02:32 PM
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So I requested late check in 9pm to an inn via booking.com as an intermediary
And the inn's response is: "ko" (one word) Is this the Japanese way of saying no? This post has been edited by deodorant: Jan 5 2016, 02:33 PM |
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Jan 5 2016, 02:32 PM
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QUOTE(Victor3010 @ Jan 5 2016, 01:49 PM) Day 1 KUL - TOKYO (4pm arrival) Nice, easy slow itinerary. Maybe you want to consider 1 night stay in Osaka? The nightlife there is so much better than Kyoto. In Kyoto, everything closes at 9pm. And you are going to Japan during winter time, the daylight is shorter and it gets dark 4pm onwards.Day 2 TOKYO (Can only buy rail tickets during evening, as my dad flying in on Day 2 of the trip) 7 Days Rail Pass begins Day 3 30/01/2016 Saturday Rail Pass KYOTO Day 4 31/01/2016 Sunday Rail Pass KYOTO (OSAKA Day Trip) Day 5 01/02/2016 Monday Rail Pass KYOTO Day 6 02/02/2016 Tuesday Rail Pass KYOTO Day 7 03/02/2016 Wednesday Rail Pass KYOTO (NAGOYA Day Trip) Day 8 04/02/2016 Thursday Rail Pass TOKYO Day 9 05/02/2016 Friday Rail Pass TOKYO (YOKOHAMA) 7 Days Rail Pass expires Day 10 Tokyo Day 11 Tokyo Day 12 Tokyo Day 13 Back to KL |
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Jan 5 2016, 02:36 PM
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QUOTE(heavencloud @ Jan 5 2016, 02:25 PM) my next march/april incoming trip This is what my cousin told me this morning...."Winter this time is not so cold compare to last year. So, we might expect early sakura blooming like 1 week earlier! Be prepared sis!" day 1: haneda day 2: izu day 3: hakone day 4: yokohama day 5: kawasaki & tokyo day 6: tokyo day 7: tokyo day 8: saitama day 9: tokyo day 10: tokyo day 11: tokyo day 12: balik kampung hope able to see any sakura along the way despite the future is looking bleak I'm going to Japan on 18th March - 27th March....so the timing might just be right or....Winter might be late this year and we can expect heavy snow in March! This post has been edited by michlove: Jan 5 2016, 02:41 PM |
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Jan 5 2016, 03:07 PM
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 5 2016, 02:36 PM) or....Winter might be late this year and we can expect heavy snow in March! so sad wit ur statement  |
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Jan 5 2016, 03:08 PM
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 5 2016, 02:36 PM) This is what my cousin told me this morning...."Winter this time is not so cold compare to last year. So, we might expect early sakura blooming like 1 week earlier! Be prepared sis!" nope... winter is early this year!!!I'm going to Japan on 18th March - 27th March....so the timing might just be right or....Winter might be late this year and we can expect heavy snow in March! started since dec |
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Jan 5 2016, 03:10 PM
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 5 2016, 03:08 PM) nope... winter is early this year!!! That is hokkaido....Central Japan is very less snow up to date.started since dec QUOTE(JooSeng @ Jan 5 2016, 03:07 PM) so sad wit ur statement awwwww.....don't worry. I see forecast, it's raining in Shirakawa-go now. And there are light snow for tomorrow until next week.This post has been edited by michlove: Jan 5 2016, 03:12 PM |
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Jan 5 2016, 03:14 PM
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 5 2016, 03:10 PM) That is hokkaido....Central Japan is very less snow up to date. but it would be 5ft short awwwww.....don't worry. I see forecast, it's raining in Shirakawa-go now. And there are light snow for tomorrow until next week. |
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Jan 5 2016, 03:15 PM
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QUOTE(deodorant @ Jan 5 2016, 03:32 PM) So I requested late check in 9pm to an inn via booking.com as an intermediary I suggest you reconfirm but my hunch that it is a typo which I sometimes do. OK becomes KO.And the inn's response is: "ko" (one word) Is this the Japanese way of saying no? |
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Jan 5 2016, 03:18 PM
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 5 2016, 04:08 PM) nope... winter is early this year!!! Not so sure about that. Till now I still havent bring out my "heavy artillery" of winter clothes in Tokyo:). I am still with one normal winter jackets and normal working clothes. I was even wearing shorts and slippers in Ginza in mid December.started since dec |
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Jan 5 2016, 03:20 PM
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Jan 5 2016, 03:27 PM
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Jan 5 2016, 03:18 PM) Not so sure about that. Till now I still havent bring out my "heavy artillery" of winter clothes in Tokyo:). I am still with one normal winter jackets and normal working clothes. I was even wearing shorts and slippers in Ginza in mid December. My cousin is in Fukuoka ler....she's just wearing those spring clothings now |
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Jan 5 2016, 03:28 PM
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Will be there (Tokyo) the week of CNY..have to plan properly now for accomodations and transport, wifey and kids want to play snow at Gala Yuzawa.
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Jan 5 2016, 03:35 PM
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Read here..... : http://www.japantoday.com/category/nationa...spring-clothing
DEC. 17, 2015 TOKYO — Plum trees blossoming in Kagawa Prefecture, temperatures topping 20 degrees in central Japan, stores selling spring clothing –– sounds like winter is finally over. Yet it is only one week before Christmas. The recent mild temperatures and lack of snow, abnormal for this time of the year, are causing alarm at dozens of ski resorts and businesses profiting from cold weather across the country, with a vast number of ski resorts still remaining closed, according to Japanese media reports |
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Jan 5 2016, 03:42 PM
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QUOTE(junjie @ Jan 5 2016, 07:02 AM) did not consider NARA? Maybe yes maybe not, taking it slow and easy, thanks for the suggestionQUOTE(michlove @ Jan 5 2016, 07:32 AM) Nice, easy slow itinerary. Maybe you want to consider 1 night stay in Osaka? The nightlife there is so much better than Kyoto. In Kyoto, everything closes at 9pm. And you are going to Japan during winter time, the daylight is shorter and it gets dark 4pm onwards. all airbnbs has been booked for the trip.... my friend persuaded me to go to kyoto more... haih... maybe in the end i'm gonna commute to osaka more modified my planning slightly to have base at kyoto and tokyo only, spending less time on check ins I am going on end January Back to the question, are those Japan shinkansen tickets easily snapped up especially for the Tokyo to Kyoto vice versa route, perhaps taking a 11am train with my rail passes... This post has been edited by Victor3010: Jan 5 2016, 03:44 PM |
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Jan 5 2016, 03:49 PM
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 5 2016, 03:35 PM) Read here..... : http://www.japantoday.com/category/nationa...spring-clothing Could it change in a month's time? Should be OK at Gala Yuzawa right? DEC. 17, 2015 TOKYO — Plum trees blossoming in Kagawa Prefecture, temperatures topping 20 degrees in central Japan, stores selling spring clothing –– sounds like winter is finally over. Yet it is only one week before Christmas. The recent mild temperatures and lack of snow, abnormal for this time of the year, are causing alarm at dozens of ski resorts and businesses profiting from cold weather across the country, with a vast number of ski resorts still remaining closed, according to Japanese media reports |
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Jan 5 2016, 03:51 PM
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QUOTE(Victor3010 @ Jan 5 2016, 03:42 PM) Maybe yes maybe not, taking it slow and easy, thanks for the suggestion Oh yah....you are going during winter time. It's not really that peak season. But just in case, What I did was, the minute I touched down Tokyo, I immediately went to the Shinjuku JR station to reserved all my travel dates seats. So, you really need to be sure when and what time to travel to those regions. All tickets were printed out immediately too.all airbnbs has been booked for the trip.... my friend persuaded me to go to kyoto more... haih... maybe in the end i'm gonna commute to osaka more modified my planning slightly to have base at kyoto and tokyo only, spending less time on check ins I am going on end January Back to the question, are those Japan shinkansen tickets easily snapped up especially for the Tokyo to Kyoto vice versa route, perhaps taking a 11am train with my rail passes... |
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Jan 5 2016, 04:01 PM
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QUOTE(jep @ Jan 5 2016, 03:49 PM) Could it change in a month's time? Should be OK at Gala Yuzawa right? very hard to say one...just follow the snow report closely http://www.snowjapan.com/japan-daily-snow-...orts/yuzawa-now |
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Jan 5 2016, 04:16 PM
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 5 2016, 03:10 PM) That is hokkaido....Central Japan is very less snow up to date. mayb the winter is passed awwwww.....don't worry. I see forecast, it's raining in Shirakawa-go now. And there are light snow for tomorrow until next week. QUOTE(sacwoc @ Jan 5 2016, 03:18 PM) Not so sure about that. Till now I still havent bring out my "heavy artillery" of winter clothes in Tokyo:). I am still with one normal winter jackets and normal working clothes. I was even wearing shorts and slippers in Ginza in mid December. beijing started to snow since last dec |
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Jan 5 2016, 04:24 PM
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 5 2016, 08:51 AM) Oh yah....you are going during winter time. It's not really that peak season. But just in case, What I did was, the minute I touched down Tokyo, I immediately went to the Shinjuku JR station to reserved all my travel dates seats. So, you really need to be sure when and what time to travel to those regions. All tickets were printed out immediately too. Icic... Yup, I'll pin point the trains that I will take using Hyderdia... Ticking only the BULLET TRAIN when searching also helps me to find non nozomi trains easier, good to know that these non nozomi train only takes an extra 20 minutes on the tokyo to kyoto route too |
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Jan 5 2016, 04:57 PM
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QUOTE(Victor3010 @ Jan 5 2016, 05:24 PM) Icic... Yup, I'll pin point the trains that I will take using Hyderdia... Ticking only the BULLET TRAIN when searching also helps me to find non nozomi trains easier, good to know that these non nozomi train only takes an extra 20 minutes on the tokyo to kyoto route too Normally there will be seats available especially if its not peak season and especially 11AM. Normally early morning train will be book as business people normally travel at that time.However if you are travelling in 5's suggest you book early and if not you might not be able to seat in the same rows.....Also do note, 11th is a Public Holiday here and I am one of those ppl clogging the shinkansen. |
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Jan 5 2016, 05:02 PM
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Jan 5 2016, 04:57 PM) Normally there will be seats available especially if its not peak season and especially 11AM. Normally early morning train will be book as business people normally travel at that time.However if you are travelling in 5's suggest you book early and if not you might not be able to seat in the same rows.....Also do note, 11th is a Public Holiday here and I am one of those ppl clogging the shinkansen. he is going on end Jan. |
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Jan 5 2016, 05:16 PM
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haven't been to Japan in summer before. this year may want to go in June due to busy schedule. is it really that much rain in Tokyo from June to July? thanks for your advise.
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Jan 5 2016, 05:21 PM
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QUOTE(TzeThon @ Jan 5 2016, 06:16 PM) haven't been to Japan in summer before. this year may want to go in June due to busy schedule. is it really that much rain in Tokyo from June to July? thanks for your advise. No one can really predict the weather now. Suppose to be winter now in Tokyo but I dont feel it. Really touch n go. |
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Jan 5 2016, 05:47 PM
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Jan 5 2016, 05:21 PM) No one can really predict the weather now. Suppose to be winter now in Tokyo but I dont feel it. Really touch n go. wow. all those who bought tickets for sakura in March will be having headache now. |
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Jan 5 2016, 05:50 PM
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hi guys,
am planning a trip to tokyo and hokkaido between end of may to june. apparently hokkaido is going to launch its shinkansen on March 26, 2016. A quick browse of JR pass doesn't include hokkaido shinkansen at the moment and "subject to change after the launch of hokkaido line". should i wait or buy jr pass now? |
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Jan 5 2016, 06:29 PM
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QUOTE(ktfong @ Jan 5 2016, 05:50 PM) hi guys, take note that JR pass voucher need to exchange in 3 months time (start from the date u buy the voucher)am planning a trip to tokyo and hokkaido between end of may to june. apparently hokkaido is going to launch its shinkansen on March 26, 2016. A quick browse of JR pass doesn't include hokkaido shinkansen at the moment and "subject to change after the launch of hokkaido line". should i wait or buy jr pass now? if u buy now, it will expired in March, and cannot be refund |
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Jan 5 2016, 06:37 PM
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QUOTE(cloudwan0 @ Jan 5 2016, 06:29 PM) take note that JR pass voucher need to exchange in 3 months time (start from the date u buy the voucher) if u buy now, it will expired in March, and cannot be refund thanks for the head up! |
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Jan 5 2016, 08:09 PM
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I would like to experience winter for the first time of my life. Plan to go Hokkaido early of Dec this year (First and second week of Dec).
Need to ask all the sifu here. Will there be heavy snow on that time? Plan to try ski and snowboarding. Hehehe.... |
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Jan 5 2016, 11:53 PM
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Hi guys... I am going to Kumamoto from 20th Jan till 13th Feb for some short-term education program. This will be my first time travelling to a country with 4 seasons, so this will be first experience with winter. So just want to ask a few things here.
1. I see the weather reports saying the winter now is not so 'winter-ish' with higher temperatures and less snow. So what kind of winter wear should I bring along? Thermals? Windbreaker? Winter jackets? How about shoes? Normal shoes will do? Or do I need special winter shoes / boots? 2. I will have 3 weekends (basically just 2D 1N for each planned location) there which I plan to visit around. As I will be in Kumamoto, most likely my plans will be only around Kyushu. Any recommended places? My planned places to visit are: Weekend 1 Kumamoto - Kumamoto Castle, Suizenji Garden, Mt Aso Weekend 2 Fukuoka - Dazaifu Temangu shrine Otherwise, no plans yet - maybe just tour around Fukuoka city Weekend 3 Undecided - Nagasaki, Kitakyushu, Takachiho, Beppu/Yufuin Any recommendations? Note : Actually the place I wanted to visit most is Kyoto, but looking at the distance, cost and time frame, it doesn't look feasible. Well, if I manage to get more days off, maybe I can consider, but is it a good idea? My aim is to visit the World Heritage Sites in Kyoto. 3. I do not want to exchange to much cash here, so I just wanted to know if I can withdraw cash from ATMs in Japan. I read that the machines in 7-11 are able to do that. Just want to confirm though. Thanks to those who read my long post. Really excited and also nervous for this as I will be living for 3 weeks in Japan. This post has been edited by nicodemus88: Jan 5 2016, 11:53 PM |
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Jan 5 2016, 11:57 PM
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QUOTE(nicodemus88 @ Jan 5 2016, 10:53 PM) Hi guys... I am going to Kumamoto from 20th Jan till 13th Feb for some short-term education program. This will be my first time travelling to a country with 4 seasons, so this will be first experience with winter. So just want to ask a few things here. You no need Winter jacket for Kyushu. It won't snow. Temperature always around 10 - 15 Celsius on Winter.1. I see the weather reports saying the winter now is not so 'winter-ish' with higher temperatures and less snow. So what kind of winter wear should I bring along? Thermals? Windbreaker? Winter jackets? How about shoes? Normal shoes will do? Or do I need special winter shoes / boots? Just Imagine you at Genting Highland only. |
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Jan 6 2016, 05:53 AM
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Jan 5 2016, 03:15 PM) I suggest you reconfirm but my hunch that it is a typo which I sometimes do. OK becomes KO. Yeah I'm thinking it's a typo too. It's annoying to reconfirm cos it's via some retarded "request late check in" function on booking.com (the intermediary) rather than email or other direct communication with the inn, but I'll put in another request just in case. Sankyuu! QUOTE(TzeThon @ Jan 5 2016, 05:16 PM) haven't been to Japan in summer before. this year may want to go in June due to busy schedule. is it really that much rain in Tokyo from June to July? thanks for your advise. June still ok but July-August are HOT. Hot hot hot, even worse than Malaysia. |
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Jan 6 2016, 05:58 AM
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QUOTE(TzeThon @ Jan 5 2016, 05:47 PM) wow. all those who bought tickets for sakura in March will be having headache now. http://www.jwa.or.jp/news/2016/01/post-000597.html My jap sucks cos I dunno kanji, but it seems they're forecasting early early Feb already possibly first bloom liao. That is like a full month earlier than previous years; this year's sakura hunters going to be burned badly it seems. |
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Jan 6 2016, 09:02 AM
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QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jan 5 2016, 11:57 PM) You no need Winter jacket for Kyushu. It won't snow. Temperature always around 10 - 15 Celsius on Winter. Thanks RegentCid! Just Imagine you at Genting Highland only. Wow, that's good to hear! Haha... I saw you are a frequent visitor of Japan and have been around the country a lot. Any recommendations for Kyushu? How does my plans look like? |
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QUOTE(chris_chiewhj @ Jan 5 2016, 08:09 PM) I would like to experience winter for the first time of my life. Plan to go Hokkaido early of Dec this year (First and second week of Dec). Very hard to predict nowadays if there will be adequate snow in early Dec. Jan would be a better bet.Need to ask all the sifu here. Will there be heavy snow on that time? Plan to try ski and snowboarding. Hehehe.... |
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Jan 6 2016, 10:14 AM
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QUOTE(deodorant @ Jan 6 2016, 05:58 AM) http://www.jwa.or.jp/news/2016/01/post-000597.html wah if a full month earlier My jap sucks cos I dunno kanji, but it seems they're forecasting early early Feb already possibly first bloom liao. That is like a full month earlier than previous years; this year's sakura hunters going to be burned badly it seems.  |
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QUOTE(deodorant @ Jan 6 2016, 05:58 AM) http://www.jwa.or.jp/news/2016/01/post-000597.html My jap sucks cos I dunno kanji, but it seems they're forecasting early early Feb already possibly first bloom liao. That is like a full month earlier than previous years; this year's sakura hunters going to be burned badly it seems. QUOTE(nicodemus88 @ Jan 6 2016, 09:02 AM) Thanks RegentCid! Wow, that's good to hear! Haha... I saw you are a frequent visitor of Japan and have been around the country a lot. Any recommendations for Kyushu? How does my plans look like? QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 6 2016, 10:14 AM) wah if a full month earlier more accurate one have to wait until Feb |
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Kobe Port ,just sightseeing only...for Kobe Tower ..Kawasaki Museum ..for shopping here recommended for 100% leather handbag..for muslim also have halal kebab Inside Mosaic Shopping Mall. Its take 15 minutes walking to Kobe Mosque..
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hi all, Im interested in travelling to japan..I dont know how to read japanese words and I will start travelling to Osaka first... any those pasar malam kind? Like Takoyaki...Pancakes....those? (totally new to japan)
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QUOTE(Cherryx @ Jan 6 2016, 03:30 PM) hi all, Im interested in travelling to japan..I dont know how to read japanese words and I will start travelling to Osaka first... any those pasar malam kind? Like Takoyaki...Pancakes....those? (totally new to japan) Namba / Shinsaibashi / Kuromon Market.The rest please do homework. Refer to Page 1 This post has been edited by RegentCid: Jan 6 2016, 04:40 PM |
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 6 2016, 09:42 AM) Very hard to predict nowadays if there will be adequate snow in early Dec. Jan would be a better bet. How about for ski and snowboarding activity? I guess the snow should be adequate especially those on the ski resort high mountain. (e.g. Niseko) |
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Jan 6 2016, 08:16 PM
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QUOTE(chris_chiewhj @ Jan 6 2016, 07:06 PM) How about for ski and snowboarding activity? I guess the snow should be adequate especially those on the ski resort high mountain. (e.g. Niseko) Most of Ski Resort have thier own Website. The web will show current situation. Live on VideoFrom there you can get snow detail. |
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Jan 6 2016, 09:39 PM
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http://www.kyoto-np.co.jp/politics/article/20160106000065/1
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QUOTE(deodorant @ Jan 6 2016, 09:39 PM) I'm surprised u able to read Japanese |
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 6 2016, 10:00 PM) I'm surprised u able to read Japanese My Japanese is sucks, learn ~1 year during uni time only. Hiragana katakana 問題はありません but kanji all KO cos I am banana leoeoeleoleoelool |
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Jan 6 2016, 10:58 PM
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QUOTE(deodorant @ Jan 6 2016, 10:04 PM) My Japanese is sucks, learn ~1 year during uni time only. Hiragana katakana 問題はありません but kanji all KO cos I am banana leoeoeleoleoelool i studies for 6 months, now oso ko |
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Jan 6 2016, 11:23 PM
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Thaipusam Extra will be some add on
I been Japan 503th Times , Over 10 years but staying at Tokyo Imperial Hotel just once in life time. So I will post how's Tokyo Imperial Hotel looks like. Stay tune for the Picture spam. More than 40 Picture. It cover everything. * If you scare of ghost or Monophobia please stay away from this Hotel. This post has been edited by RegentCid: Jan 6 2016, 11:27 PM |
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Went to Doutonbori Street on 31st December 2015..too many people and crowded during that period.Too many option for Japanese foods here...must go for local food. I try Takoyaki...really cheap..highly recommended to come here.
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QUOTE(deodorant @ Jan 6 2016, 09:39 PM) so early, 1 month + earlyQUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 6 2016, 10:00 PM) I'm surprised u able to read Japanese use google translatebut have to guess + now kanji |
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Jan 7 2016, 01:38 PM
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in Osaka and Kyoto, how do i know when to reserve my seats and which train I need to reserve seats? or only Shinkansen that I have to reserve seat for?
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QUOTE(lee90 @ Jan 7 2016, 01:38 PM) in Osaka and Kyoto, how do i know when to reserve my seats and which train I need to reserve seats? or only Shinkansen that I have to reserve seat for? FYI http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2016.htmlThanks in advance! when and which, only u know, how can we know as u are the one going |
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QUOTE(cloudwan0 @ Jan 7 2016, 02:55 PM) FYI http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2016.html opss, tht link has been posted before if not mistaken, paiseh .. didnt bookmark it last time when and which, only u know, how can we know as u are the one going seems like if im using kansai thru pass, most of the train are local category right? so I don have to make seat reservation even when travel from osaka to kyoto (Yodoyabashi - Gion-shijo) using KTP right (according to hyperdia, keihan line no seat reservation). I only have to reserve seats when travel from kyoto to tokyo using Shinkasen. This post has been edited by lee90: Jan 7 2016, 04:01 PM |
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QUOTE(Samurai @ Jan 7 2016, 10:31 AM) Went to Doutonbori Street on 31st December 2015..too many people and crowded during that period.Too many option for Japanese foods here...must go for local food. I try Takoyaki...really cheap..highly recommended to come here. I was there on 1st Jan 2016 haha..otherwise we might bumped into each other again for 2nd time haha. Anyway this winter probably the warmest for years. Avg temp there ~10c. Infact 2 nites ago @ Tokyo temperature only 15c...damn... |
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QUOTE(lee90 @ Jan 7 2016, 03:28 PM) opss, tht link has been posted before if not mistaken, paiseh .. didnt bookmark it last time No need to reserve also ok..can stand haha..for Tokaido line from Osaka to Tokyo, normally train no 1 to 5 are for none reserved seats. seems like if im using kansai thru pass, most of the train are local category right? so I don have to make seat reservation even when travel from osaka to kyoto (Yodoyabashi - Gion-shijo) using KTP right (according to hyperdia, keihan line no seat reservation). I only have to reserve seats when travel from kyoto to tokyo using Shinkasen. During my trip, most of reserved ticket sold out so I hv to que @ non reserved cabins. Haizzz.. there were times I hv to stand esp from hiroshima to okayama b4 getting empty seats.. However if u are going to Nagano those trains are seperated by reserved & non reserved type. This post has been edited by stimix: Jan 7 2016, 05:00 PM |
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QUOTE(stimix @ Jan 7 2016, 04:54 PM) I was there on 1st Jan 2016 haha..otherwise we might bumped into each other again for 2nd time haha. Anyway this winter probably the warmest for years. Avg temp there ~10c. Infact 2 nites ago @ Tokyo temperature only 15c...damn... Wow...not lucky to see you again Mr Stimix..since 2009 ..still got hair or not |
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Jan 7 2016, 05:06 PM
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QUOTE(stimix @ Jan 7 2016, 04:57 PM) No need to reserve also ok..can stand haha..for Tokaido line from Osaka to Tokyo, normally train no 1 to 5 are for none reserved seats. hahaha, i don mind standing, but from osaka to kyoto & kyoto to tokyo cannot stand, later kaki patah During my trip, most of reserved ticket sold out so I hv to que @ non reserved cabins. Haizzz.. there were times I hv to stand esp from hiroshima to okayama b4 getting empty seats.. However if u are going to Nagano those trains are seperated by reserved & non reserved type. |
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Jan 7 2016, 05:16 PM
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QUOTE(Samurai @ Jan 7 2016, 05:06 PM) Wow...not lucky to see you again Mr Stimix..since 2009 ..still got hair or not Hehe yeah almost bald now..age is catching up. Daughter also going to U soon. |
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Need some reviews on my travel ite for my first 2 days of my trip to Japan
Please give me some feedback on this. FYI, I am staying at shinsaibashi. OSAKA DAY 1 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM Travel to Namba Station 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Breakfast 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM Hozenji Yokocho Alley 11:15 AM to 1:30 PM Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM Lunch 2:30 PM to 4:45 PM Amerikamura/ Amemura 4:45 PM to 7:15 PM Den Den Town 7:15 PM to late Dotonbori & Dinner DAY 2 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM Travel to Osaka Business Park Station 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM Osakajo/ Osaka Castle 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM Sumiyoshi Taisha 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM Shitennoji Temple 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Lunch 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM Tsutenkaku Tower 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM Shinsekai This post has been edited by BacktoBasics: Jan 7 2016, 05:21 PM |
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QUOTE(lee90 @ Jan 7 2016, 05:06 PM) hahaha, i don mind standing, but from osaka to kyoto & kyoto to tokyo cannot stand, later kaki patah If u are not traveling during super peak period like the recent new year should be ok & sure easy to reserve. Osaka to Kyoto very short distance..If i can recall only 10-15min via shinkansen |
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Jan 7 2016, 05:33 PM
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QUOTE(stimix @ Jan 7 2016, 04:57 PM) No need to reserve also ok..can stand haha..for Tokaido line from Osaka to Tokyo, normally train no 1 to 5 are for none reserved seats. Que at the non-reserved cabin? like how? 1 long line along the aisle and the front person gets to sit first even though the empty seat is at the last row?During my trip, most of reserved ticket sold out so I hv to que @ non reserved cabins. Haizzz.. there were times I hv to stand esp from hiroshima to okayama b4 getting empty seats.. However if u are going to Nagano those trains are seperated by reserved & non reserved type. |
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Jan 7 2016, 05:38 PM
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QUOTE(stimix @ Jan 7 2016, 05:21 PM) If u are not traveling during super peak period like the recent new year should be ok & sure easy to reserve. Osaka to Kyoto very short distance..If i can recall only 10-15min via shinkansen huh, sure boh i met few japanese in taiwan most of them rush back to celebrate new year with family |
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Jan 7 2016, 05:45 PM
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QUOTE(stimix @ Jan 7 2016, 05:21 PM) If u are not traveling during super peak period like the recent new year should be ok & sure easy to reserve. Osaka to Kyoto very short distance..If i can recall only 10-15min via shinkansen oo, i travel early march, osaka to kyoto i take "Keihan Main Line Ltd. Exp. " using kansai thru pass need 51minutes |
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Jan 7 2016, 05:59 PM
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 7 2016, 06:33 PM) Que at the non-reserved cabin? like how? 1 long line along the aisle and the front person gets to sit first even though the empty seat is at the last row? First in line means you get to go in first and pick the best seat. But since train have a lot of doors some ppl might come in the opposite direction. |
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QUOTE(lee90 @ Jan 7 2016, 05:06 PM) hahaha, i don mind standing, but from osaka to kyoto & kyoto to tokyo cannot stand, later kaki patah shinkansen only take about 15 mins+ to Kyoto, so you can standQUOTE(lee90 @ Jan 7 2016, 05:45 PM) oo, i travel early march, osaka to kyoto i take "Keihan Main Line Ltd. Exp. " using kansai thru pass need 51minutes you take so long bcos it stop many station, shikansen from shin-osaka to kyoto is non stop + speed over 300km/h |
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Jan 7 2016, 06:55 PM
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 7 2016, 04:33 PM) Que at the non-reserved cabin? like how? 1 long line along the aisle and the front person gets to sit first even though the empty seat is at the last row? Just Q to get into train cabin. Even seat is full still can standing. Until it really full then officer only stop people continue going in. My record was from Tokyo standing all the way to Akita.This is non reserve seat fun part. For Travel to Japan V8 Reader Notice: Page 23 and 24 will be doing some clean up due to unrelated post. This post has been edited by RegentCid: Jan 7 2016, 09:34 PM |
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Last Hokkaido trip I experienced non reserved train from Hakodate to Sapporo. Lucky I got a seat but damn a lot 女子高生 standing in the aisle pack almost like MRT. Worst is cos I going CTS so get down one stop early need to squeeze past all of them with my luggage ...
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Just come back from my first Tokyo trip
Countdown japan 15/16 was awesome, Comiket 89 is fun and yeah i will come back if there's a chance. Got to experience alottttt of things including the sifus tips here. thank you so much for it. picture will be later after finish sorting out luggage lel. |
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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jan 7 2016, 05:38 PM) huh, sure boh Read lah properly. I mean if not during new year should be ok. During new year, human jam inside shinkansen i met few japanese in taiwan most of them rush back to celebrate new year with family |
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 5 2016, 02:36 PM) or....Winter might be late this year and we can expect heavy snow in March! |
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abit off topic but. anyone here with japanese gf/wife can private chat abit? got some questions before commiting
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Jan 8 2016, 10:15 AM
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Anyone know answer Please reply skincladalien by using PM
Don't reply or post anything here to Prevent any unrelated topic going futher. If any post at here will be removed. |
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RegentCid sacwoc Samurai you gotch go Odawara plum festival before? Looks quite interesting but I'm wondering if it would be wise to prioritize that over other more 'traditional' Tokyo day trips like Nikko, kamakura, kawaguchiko etc (I never been to any outlying area from Tokyo lol).
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hmm.. lots of reports saying snowfall will be less this year. so sad planning for nozawa onsen in february..geez. paid for my ski gears and ski lessons already!!
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staticxtreme when? I'm planning nozawa onsen 2-4 feb. I booked those refundable accommodation though so see how closer to time whether to go or not.
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Jan 8 2016, 02:20 PM
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I think Nozawa onsen in Feb should be ok
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 8 2016, 02:20 PM) I think Nozawa onsen in Feb should be ok You haven't seen this year's snowfall stats. As of end-Dec, cumulative snowfall this season is 103cm. Last season was 437cm. Last 7 days only 6cm of snow This post has been edited by deodorant: Jan 8 2016, 02:24 PM |
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QUOTE(deodorant @ Jan 8 2016, 02:24 PM) You haven't seen this year's snowfall stats. As of end-Dec, cumulative snowfall this season is 103cm. Last season was 437cm. Change your itinerary to Hokkaido. That's what I just did Last 7 days only 6cm of snow |
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Jan 8 2016, 03:18 PM
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 8 2016, 02:25 PM) Change your itinerary to Hokkaido. That's what I just did wah seriously? Mine cannot...paid airbnb dy |
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 8 2016, 03:18 PM) wah seriously? Mine cannot...paid airbnb dy RC sure gonna tell me off d....yeah, i bought tics to CTS d. Once touch down KIX will take the next Peach flight to CTS and staying there for 6 days before heading back to Osaka. |
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Jan 8 2016, 03:26 PM
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 8 2016, 03:24 PM) RC sure gonna tell me off d....yeah, i bought tics to CTS d. Once touch down KIX will take the next Peach flight to CTS and staying there for 6 days before heading back to Osaka. Your accommodation? |
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 8 2016, 03:26 PM) Your accommodation? all i use booking.com so it's free cancellation. |
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 8 2016, 03:35 PM) all i use booking.com so it's free cancellation. I can still adjust if it is 2 weeks earlier..can go to places with late booming cherry blossom...more than that, i hara kiri About 80% of my itinerary are focused on cherry blossom spots |
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 8 2016, 03:37 PM) I can still adjust if it is 2 weeks earlier..can go to places with late booming cherry blossom...more than that, i hara kiri cherry blossoms may bloom early this year.... About 80% of my itinerary are focused on cherry blossom spots |
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QUOTE(michlove @ Jan 8 2016, 03:46 PM) cherry blossoms may bloom early this year.... yalor...later my trip become summer trip |
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Jan 8 2016, 03:26 PM) Your accommodation? try search for free cancellation one...book first, if see better deal then cancel and rebook... |
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