I have a plan for Tokyo trip in July. Since I will only be in metro Tokyo, JR Pass is not necessary I guess. I just can get PASMO card or something, correct?

But then, I have plan for Osaka trip after that. Can PASMO card be used in Kansai region? I'm a bit confused with how the different cards work based on region. I know PASMO and SUICA can be used in Tokyo, widely. Then I saw someone mentioned about another card. ICOCA I think.

**Osaka trip is for next year plan.

This post has been edited by Azuma-kun: Feb 12 2016, 09:32 PM

That's what I thought too. I'm still studying the train lines. But that is what I can conclude for now.

That is a very good news then. Thanks a lot.
Has it been implemented. Even Hokkaido?

LOL why u need all the cards. Collector items?

This post has been edited by Azuma-kun: Feb 12 2016, 09:52 PM

Ahh...ok ok. I forgot that u travel to Japan a lot. Or u are staying there. Cant recall. I'm so relieved that now can use PASMO or SUICA in all region. Need more research to get latest the news.

I will keep my Osaka plan aside first since it's still a long way to go. Any personal advise for first timer? Other than get ready with train lines, places, foods. Maybe something to do with the culture, habits, attitude.

I also might going solo, but in July. I'll be going for maybe 10D9N or 11D10N but I dont have plans for day 7 onward yet.

Is Tokyo to Osaka be really worthy? I was thinking to just stay in Tokyo and next trip will be Kansai region only.

This post has been edited by Azuma-kun: Feb 16 2016, 10:51 AM

That's what I thought too. It will be damn tiring plus I will lost time during the travel unless midnight bus or train.

1-Star Michelin ramen? I read about that but too bad, pork

Soooo wide! Can have a look where can I slot in the places.

Yes first time. Kansai will be the next one. I want to see Tokyo myself first before somewhere else. In fact, that will be my first time flying overseas

You guys talk about horse meat, deer meat in Hokkaido, really remind me of Gin no Saji anime

I was skipping Ikebukuro in my itinerary because there is nothing that catch my eyes (based on japan-guide). Then I go back to the first post and see if I missed anything. Damn..I might miss out the KitKat boutique.

Does that mean japan-guide is not updated?

Few of friends already asked me to buy them japanese kitkat that's how i encountered the kitkat boutique lol
But who knows, I might find something interesting there

Thanks! So if I want to find the special flavor or something, I can get it from here. If regular, just buy anywhere or the pharmacy.

Quick question, when I do the train routing in hyperdia site, it will say Transfer 1 but the the fare is just one time.
For example, from Roppongi to Asakusa.
ROPPONGI > HIGASHI-GINZA (transfer here) > ASAKUSA(TOBU/SUBWAY) and the fare is ¥280
Does it mean I can directly transfer line from Hibiya Line to Asakusa Line without going out from the gate?

So you are saying RM2000 worth of cash is a lot for transportation and f&b for that 10 days?? When Im doing my itinerary (still revising it), I am so afraid that RM2000 will not be enough. I dont have any credit cards as i dont really use it so to ready a decent amount of cash is really important. If u say so, i feel so relieved.

Of coz, not included hotel.

Any one knows the regular g-shock price there. I heard it's cheap there compare to here but how cheap?

RegentCid taichou, some of ur photos are not showing

Seriously bro?

I've been reading since v4, then only ask questions
I dont mind being shoot but at least, i almost done with my itinerary and i just need some comments and info. Japan is one of the famous location for Malaysian, so it's very easy to find out blog or review from locals. One of the reasons why i have my itinerary done, even before i found this thread.

Anyway, I am thinking of delaying my trip to Oct instead. Not July. Something came up and it cost me lot of money
Need to review my itinerary again, to suit the weather and time there.

This post has been edited by Azuma-kun: Mar 3 2016, 12:53 PM

From what I understand, JR Pass only worthy if travelling cross region. If staying in one place, pretty useless. The card such as suica pasmo icoca is better. Plus if u bring the card home, u can give to ur friend who will be travelling. So they dont have to buy new card since it isnt registered. Maybe can ask to pay u the 500 yen + balance

Oh I have question about postcard/post office. How much does it cost me to send a postcard to Malaysia? Is it cheap enough? Do the post offices easily located? I am thinking of sending home few postcards, whenever I reach that places. You know, the stamp is what matters

-damn wrong thread-

Anyway, bought my ticket. Oct 21-31. Gonna share my itinerary to get some comment and feedback.

This post has been edited by Azuma-kun: Apr 21 2016, 03:46 PM

My plan so far

Day 0 - Arrived, Overnight in airport
Day 1 - Sumida / Asakusa / Asakusabashi (hotel is at this area)
Day 2 - Akihabara / Tokyo central/Nihonbashi / Ginza
Day 3 - Tokyo Tower area / Tsukiji area / Odaiba
Day 4 - Mibu/Tochigi / Ueno / Tokyo Dome area
Day 5 - Checkout from Asakusabashi / Kawaguchiko
Day 6 - Checkout from Kawaguchiko / Shinjuku

Day 7-10 need to be adjusted depending on the hotel. Haven't decided yet which hotel to go. So can consider not finalized yet.
Day 7 - Harajuku / Shibuya / Roppongi
Day 8 - Nakano / Ikebukuro
Day 9 - Disneyland area (might scrap this plan)
Day 10 (last) - Free day. Dont know where to go. Might repeat to Akihabara. Flight at 11.45PM

Any comment or feedback?

This post has been edited by Azuma-kun: Apr 26 2016, 12:14 PM

Both already in the list

There are few spots we want to go in Sumida, not necessary to be a park. I just list down the area. Yoyogi park during Shibuya time. But can go again on Day 9 since it's on Sunday, Plus we might scrap the Disneyland trip, I really feel like nothing to see there.