according to this, https://www.japan-rail-pass.com/japan-by-ra...kanto-area-pass
Some tokyo station got sell.

that's quite out of budget... thanks anyway let me try to search for other cheaper alternatives

by the way i gave up Grand Park Otaru and chosen dormy inn instead as it is nearer to the canal plus there were some other feedback about thick smoke smells on their rooms. hope i made a good choice.

This post has been edited by SnoopyDevil: Sep 26 2016, 10:18 AM

it is possible to buy in malaysia? late at night i think most of sale counter close already. If i buying the next day then a bit waste my time and money since i will directly using midnight train after arrival.

Japan rail pass cannot be bought in Japan. It must be either online or certain agents in Msia such as JTB @ Isetan cust service KLCC

Yes u can. The easiest one is from the small counter after Isetan cust service @ KLCC.

The price is based on higher currency & change weekly although the pass price will be the same. Online rate will be cheaper. However I'm abot worry on online courier (loss in transit) & decided to pay jtb- isetan a visit, just 2 wks b4 my journey. Here is JTB msia website. They are huge in Japan too.

http://jtbmalaysia.com/japan-rail-pass/

P/s: pls bring in your passport for verification. Otherwise they might not sell to u as this pass cannot change /correct name upon exchange to the actual pass in Japan later. They hv to ensure everything is correct.

This post has been edited by stimix: Sep 26 2016, 10:31 AM

but it got mentioned

Thanks. I think there is some misunderstanding here. What I mean is JR Tokyo Wide pass http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/tokyowidepass/#category03.
Since i will be around Tokyo,Hakone,Kawaguchiko and Yokohama so i think this pass is more reasonable for me.
My plan is to use JR Tokyo wide pass-Fuji Hakone pass-JR Tokyo wide pass. Total cost around 10k+5650yen+10k yen for 8days. Seems more reasonable than Jr rail pass 29k yen.

My plan:
*This is where i stay, I'm not yet finalize where i will going. Place of visit is much more dependent on the pass that i take.

Arrive at night before Day 1.
Day1 - Tokyo (Shinjuku)
Day2 - Tokyo (Shinjuku)
Day3 - Tokyo (Shinjuku)
Day4 - Hakone
Day5 - Kawaguchiko
Day6- Yokohama
Day7- Yokohama (Night Flight)

Cost:
Ticket Return: ~Rm1.2k
Accomodation : ~RM1.2k
Pass: ~RM1k
Quite expensive not including meal yet

This is not JR rail pass lor haha. The one I mentioned can only be purchased by Foreigners or Japanese no longer residing in Japan & not available in Japan. U either buy from the appointed agents in oversea or online, and the exchange docket that u buy hv to be exhanged for a reall pass at the norminated stations in Japan.

I'not sure about this jr tokyo wide pass. Probably new promo & only limited to Tokyo only?

Latest update



Somewhere in the middle of the webpage:
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2361.html



Opsssss big mistake. The forumer is asking for tokyo wide pass & not jr rail pass....paisehhhh...sorry

This post has been edited by stimix: Sep 26 2016, 11:28 AM

if buying iPhone in Japan
http://www.apple.com/jp/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-7/
this price tag is it exclusive their GST?
￥83,800 (税別)

do Japan Apple sell unlocked iPhones?

do tourists enjoy GST/VAT exemption?

u can try ask.
as far as i know, JR National pass, u can change early even if ur not using at that day u change it. just let him know the date u will be using.
not sure if is applicable for Tokyo Wide Pass.

edit: it seem it suggest me to get this pass if im goin Nikko. unless if i could make it with my JR pass. i will let u know if i buy it (im goin next week)

forgiven n forgotten.

No problem.

Please update me if you buy it or probably you can ask them where to buy it outside japan

税別 equals exclusive of tax
税込 means inclusive of tax

Iphones not sure ,never buy from there.

Tourist can enjoy VAT exemption, except consumables.
Note: when you buy items, your cosmetics and other items will be sealed. This is to proof that you didnt consume the item before you leave Japan. If you sowhathappen to break the seal, then you will have to pay the tax at the airport. You still can try your luck though since their do random checking.

*Raise hand*

Thanks to you and @RegentCid for the tips provided at the previous thread!
I'll be travelling there on 9th October and will be there for 10 days. From what I seen from your photos, I guess I'll have a great time taking photos there.

Try checking with JTB. There is one branch in KL and another in Shah Alam Aeon Mall.
Most of the time, they are more than happy to help you with your queries.

in tokyo where exactly u planned to go?
coz inner tokyo if u ride alot it is recommended to use metro pass
or if u travel less... no need to use any pass at all

eg.
Day 1,2,3 -> tokyo metro pass (only inner city, cant use in outer city eg disney, odaiba, nakano, etc)
Day 4,5 -> fuji hakone pass combo with romance car

For the Haruka pass, can we purchase the return ticket where 1 is going to kyoto and the return is from Osaka? Because our plan is KIX -> Kyoto -> Osaka -> KIX.

That price is not inclusive of tax. Since you can get tax exemption you pay that amount when you buy it from Apple store. As far as I know phone is unlock as I see lots of tourist buying it in Ginza Apple Store.

Not sure on different station, but no difference between buying single and return ticket. so you can just buy your single ticket back to KIX once you reach there.




This post has been edited by look416: Sep 26 2016, 05:22 PM

Sorry, I mean the discounted Haruka ticket with ICOCA. The discounted ticket can purchase in Osaka? (Osaka to KIX) And it is not only for new ICOCA card?