I see a lot of people thinking how much to spend in Japan Kyoto & Osaka, I consider myself a budget person so here is my list. Im bringing Rm5000 not including airticket & airbnb

Rm1000 on air tickets
Rm600 for 7nights airbnb each person
I put aside 20,000 yen for transport & entrance fee
(240yen per ride for bus)

Day1- Breakfast raw egg & rice 230yen then to kiyomizudera. Spend around 1000yen on greentea snacks & 300yen greentea ice cream & 400yen entrance ticket. Around 6pm go Nishiki Market, a lot of tempting FOOD but it's first day so I'm holding back & trying to find sushi but it's very rare so we went to a small 800yen Ramen. This 2 places is huge so couldn't go any more places.

Day 2- Early morning ate raw egg again 230yen because it's good & can't find in Malaysia. Went to inari shrine & it's tiring & just so-so in my opinion, I went up to lv6 because don't want to waste my money there. The good part is the food under.. There is a lot of new food to try & ate 2000 yen sushi 10piece. Is quite good maybe cause it's my first sushi. Go arashiyama & reach around 5pm,alot stuff closing but it's just a peaceful place but most of the bamboo is greyish. Drank 500yen greentea latte & 200yen foot onsen near the station.

Day 3- Slept slightly late & rush to Kyoto station to have quick 600yen standing soba tempura & rush to biwako valley for skiing. Rent clothing 7500+yen & 3800 entrance fee. Went snowboarding, it is really hard & great experience. Try Mcd.. 1 set & 1al lar carte 800+yen

Today is day 4- Wake early ate sashimi rice 600yen, went Osaka to check in. First go Sinsabashi for shopping, from 3pm to 11pm couldnt finish this place. I've been saving a lot.. Now left with 70,000 yen (I brought 120,000yen) had tea at Dounut(similar to subway sandwich) 410yen + cake & coffee 510yen.. Dinner at another sushi place but not that nice for around 1000yen. Left with too much money, probably gonna blow on electronics, watch & shoes.

Will update more if you guys interested, please let me know. Here is some pictures.

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3 cities RM5k. I think my 4K for Tokyo should be enough then.

Yup I know. But I guess yours is total expenditure ? I only use cash for food and transport and small purchases.

Hello experienced travelers,

I'm currently planning a trip to Sapporo with the following flight plans.

1) KUL -- KIX -- CTS

2) CTS -- NRT -- KUL

My concern is for the 2 hour transit times in both KIX and NRT.  I'm wondering would it be too short for a first time traveler.  Your opinions would be very much appreciated (I tried searching the forums and couldn't find anything)

Hello experienced travelers,

I'm currently planning a trip to Sapporo with the following flight plans.

1) KUL -- KIX -- CTS

2) CTS -- NRT -- KUL

My concern is for the 2 hour transit times in both KIX and NRT.  I'm wondering would it be too short for a first time traveler.  Your opinions would be very much appreciated (I tried searching the forums and couldn't find anything)

2 hrs is sufficient for me...

Are you taking Peach to CTS from KIX?

Thanks for your feedback
No, I'm planning on JAL.

planning to Hokkaido. only 5 full days, so what do you guys recommended?

planning to Hokkaido. only 5 full days, so what do you guys recommended?

But actually I'm glad I brought 5k, because I have the chance to shop now since not much attraction in big cities. I didn't expect to come shopping but I have another 70,000yen to spend. I believe it's the same for Osaka.

No, my numbers are expenses not including flights and hotels, ie food, transport, attractions, entertainment, etc. Which is why it's hard to say how much yen is "enough," it really depends if you're budget or luxury travellers (or somewhere in between).

planning to Hokkaido. only 5 full days, so what do you guys recommended?

Well there's always the card.
Ah ok I get your meaning.

Hey guys,

Is JTB Malaysia (http://jtbmalaysia.com/japan-rail-pass/) the best way to purchase a JR pass?
Or are there other reliable websites to purchase from as well?

I'll be travelling between Tokyo -> Kyoto/Osaka/Kobe -> Tokyo in April.

try 淘宝 Taobao

So far some tour agency selling at taobao is cheapest I can find

Use shopback + credit card cash back

Mainly for food and transport that cannot use card. Clothing or luxury will be charged to the card.
Yup I know. But I guess yours is total expenditure ? I only use cash for food and transport and small purchases.
I'm bringing 100k yen for Tokyo only. Yes increased from 76k yen. *sweat*
Good to know. Thanks.
I can budget so that I have enough for food and transport.

planning to Hokkaido. only 5 full days, so what do you guys recommended?

Previously I bought mine all from JTB.
Wah, Taobao sell JR pass also?
Have fun in Tokyo

Hello experienced travelers,

I'm currently planning a trip to Sapporo with the following flight plans.

1) KUL -- KIX -- CTS

2) CTS -- NRT -- KUL

My concern is for the 2 hour transit times in both KIX and NRT.  I'm wondering would it be too short for a first time traveler.  Your opinions would be very much appreciated (I tried searching the forums and couldn't find anything)

If you wanna go straight to Hokkaido u can try Thai airline. They have direct flight to Sapporo

I thought the Thai flights to CTS all transit BKK.