i remember when im in (dfs) okinawa,
all duty free purchase will be sent to airport directly.

u wont get it on the spot...

travelrecommends have counter at KLIA2 too
check their website under "locate us"

and how are u supposed to claim those things back?
thats sounds really troublesome just for the sake of tax free

This post has been edited by MR_alien: Oct 31 2016, 08:13 AM

By right you are not suppose to open it. As far as I know, they seldom check your bags in the airport. None of my friend so far face this problem. In fact they dont even check the receipt staple to your passport. Sometimes I also "tumpang" my friend tax free and buy thing as well, since I am not eligible.

Cool, Just wondering since our airport always 'rampas' liquid stuff.
Not sure if they will check in Japan airport or not.

Going on March for 9 day 8 nights jalan2/shopping, assuming gonna purchase a lot of stuff there.

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I thought the airport rules are the same throughout the whole world. You can only bring less than 100ml liquid inside your bag, more than that then sorry you have to dispose it, or put it back into your luggage if you have the luxury of time and if they allow you to do so.

They will rarely check your receipt and your bag. I think it might be the respect of privacy unless your bag contains maybe some drugs or guns.

Tax-free is claimed on the spot at the shop there. When you buy your items, you show your passport and you are paying for the price before tax. There is a reason why they put before tax and after tax price there.

This is the thing I like about Japan, hassle free when checking into the airport, no need go to tax claim counter to do those procedures that take hours.

Oh ya, when you are passing through customs, there is a counter for you to put all the tax free receipt, then you are good to go. I am quite curious why they need to collect all the tax free receipt though. According to my sister, its to help tallying the tax free accounts with the shop itself. So tax evasion cases can be minimized.

That what I thought initially. So I guess need to put into check-in luggage after purchase.
Wondering if arrived in KLIA, need go through kastam scanner before exit and they ask for receipt how a?(Provided you hand it over to counter in Japan oledi?)

As far as I know, if you check in your bag there is no limit of liquid. I have bought lots of liquids stuff from different countries (not necessary alcohol) and have no issue at all.

What is staple on your passport is the tax free receipt. Besides that you will also be given another receipt in the shop. Most of my friend told me they just ignore the box in Japan and bring the receipt back home.

You can choose to send to airport or own carry.
And yeah, you cannot open the bag and arrange in your bag. Thats why I brought along an extra suitcase just to carry back my 'loots' because I know it's very hard to pack when it's sealed in a bag. Also, you can hand carry onboard the plane.

For free duty items like alchohol and perfume which are sealed in the bag, is no problem to hand carry on board...

This post has been edited by michlove: Oct 31 2016, 12:59 PM

Got it.

Thanks for for answering.
Going on 3rd March - 12 March 2017. Flight ticket about RM1150

You mean you can hand carry it in seal bag as hand carry even if its like 1000ml for goods you buy outside of airport?

can hand carry so much liquid into a flight??

Of course also have to see the limit which is allowed lar

Yo guys. I will be travelling to Osaka/Hokkaido from 6th Dec to 16th Dec this year (Tickets bought - ANA). The following is my planned itinerary, would love to get some input from fellow experts here.

6th to 7th - Osaka (Mainly city, USJ)
8th to 10th - Arrival at New Chitose, depart for Niseko. Beginner 1st timer ski class at Hirafu. Accomodation at Hirafu.
10th to 12th - Hakodate
12th to 13th - Noboribetsu Onsen Hotel
13th to 16th - Mainly Sapporo, Otaru on 14th. Accomodation at Sapporo.

Theres a few things i would like fellow sifus opinion.

1. Any cost effective ways to travel from Niseko-Hakodate and Hakodate-Noboribetsu? As one way JR would cost approx 7000JPY. I was told thats the best way to travel as there will be no coach buses during winter for those routes? I have looked out at chuo bus website but so far no such route yet. Will driving be an option in winter? Eg. Rent a car from Niseko, drive down to Hakodate and return at Hakodate?

2. If at all we were to plan for a visit to a zoo with penguin parade, will Maruyama zoo be better? Or more worth it to travel to Arashiyama zoo?

3. Any suggestions for cost effective travel/transportation passes to recommend in the areas i am travelling to?

4. I know this is a very noob question but can we wear sportshoes in winter? Or must it be a boot?

Thanks and regards!

This post has been edited by csrulez: Oct 31 2016, 02:28 PM

Preferably boots to prevent from slippery floor and protect from cold wind

for my trip in June, after visiting Lake Mashu area, I am torn between going towards Lake Akan or Kushiro. anyone can advise me which one better to go?

Lake Akan
Onsen resort, Ainu Souvenir Street and Museum and Fire Festival performance at night. But I feel a bit too touristy.

Kushiro
Visit Kushiro Wetlands on the way, have Robatayaki at night. next morning visit Washo market for Katte Don. Accommodation are cheaper than Lake Akan onsen resort.

any idea?

This post has been edited by limchee: Oct 31 2016, 03:19 PM

depends what u look for, to me its my first japan trip...everything is new to me...
i m ok with everything coming...
it has its own attractions which u can find out about online...so if u off interest about them...then u can choose to skip...
view definitely nicer from kawaguchiko to fuji...than from hakone... i think...
i chosen it as i don plan to fit it beyond 2d1n...and i wan go stop gotemba....lol

Actually, if you buy at airport for liquor, then they will seal it and you can bring into the plane.

For duty free stuff that you buy, you can actually unwrap and put inside your luggage..As long as you dont consume them, which they dont really check. Unless you're really unlucky hehe. Your receipt will be stapled onto the passport. Even i think, in the event they do check, as long as you didnt consume it, it should be fine. Meaning all your tax free items can be in a separate bag.

Whatever you check in and bring back is up to you, just that if you play it cool and walk through KLIA without getting scanned then no issue lah Of course not drugs or illegal stuff, i brought back lots of alcohol on my recent trip in May, if get taxed i'll cry

Also, to maximize your loots, fly ANA coz they allow 2 bags of 20kg each! Totally worth it, good service, good food as well. Airfare was about 1.3k return but that's right after peak period which is mid of May.

For those who are looking for pocket wifi, try Ninja Wifi, they have some promotions once in a while and it's pretty decent. 2 of us shared the pocket device and it could last a whole day, we didnt stream movies, just use it for surfing and google maps. I paid RM264 for 10 days, because they had a promo code if you fly ANA back then.

wahhh...another version of the story
your part is can open and rearrange at my luggage

for pocket wifi, i already booked wiyo RM108 for 8 days

Hi

I have planned my itinerary for the upcoming Tokyo trip and just want to ask anyone's opinion about the itinerary.

1. Day 1 - Arrive Narita at 5pm and will be putting up a night in Shinjuku.
2. Day 2 - Depart to Onsen near Mt Fuji (kawaguichiko)
3. Day 3 - Check out from onsen then travel back to Shinjuku and walk around in shinjuku in the evening, Walk to Omoide Yokocho for dinner, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building then shopping at Isetan, Shinjuku or Golden Kai
4. Day 4 - Japan Sword Museum, Depart to Meiji Jingu/Gyoen/Yoyogi Park, Depart to Takeshita Dori
5. Day 5 - Tsukiji, Ginza, Uniqlo Ginza, Wako, Tokyo Plaza Ginza, Sony Building, Mitsukoshi Departmental store, Marronnier Gate
6. Day 6 - Gotemba Duty Free
7. Day 7 - Disney
8. Day 8 - Asakusa, Sensoji Temple, Nakamise Street, Shin Nakamise, Sumida Park, Tokyo Skytree, Aquarium, Tokyo Solamachi
9. Day 9 - Tokyo National Museum and shopping in Shinjuku
10. Day 10 - Mt Fuji Day tour (may be)
11. Day 11 - Yushukan Shrine & Museum, Akihabara
12. Day 12 - Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden , Samurai Museum, Shibuya
13. Day 13 - Free and Easy

I would like to get some opinion in terms of the which train ticket should I get and any comment on the itinenary?

Thanks