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Cloud2322
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 Sep 27 2016, 04:22 PM
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Hello all!
I'm planning for 11 days 10 nights trip! On November
From 7th-17th
There's a few questions wanna ask..
Do I need to carry thick shirts and umbrella? I'm not really sure would it be cold although according to the information I found it's around 15c-23c.
Need some good advice on this.
My flight is departing from KUL - OSAKA
7th-11th staying in OSAKA
Planning to take night bus to Tokyo on the 11th, so I should be arriving in Tokyo in the morning where I actually save cost for 1 night.
12th-14th staying in Tokyo
Leaving on the 14th from Tokyo to Kyoto
14th-17th
on the 17th I'll be going back to Osaka and back to Msia.
Should I get JR pass?
Any recommendation? Besides about my transports and which location is the best and the location I should be staying at.
Thanks!
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Cloud2322
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Sep 27 2016, 10:21 PM
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» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « QUOTE(RaptoR @ Sep 27 2016, 07:03 PM) Why don't you combine Osaka and Kyoto together first since you're in the same region, can save on transport by using Kansai Thru Pass (you save some money if you go further day trips to Himeji & Kobe, other than Kyoto and Osaka), and go Tokyo at the beginning or at the end. Kyoto - can buy 1-day bus pass for 500 yen, save a lot and you walk less, compared to subway. Only drawback is, you have to spend slightly more time travelling due to traffic sometimes. For Osaka - can take subway. Back in May, I was staying at Kyoto, air bnb, very cheap and clean room - can definitely explore air bnb option if you want to save on accomodation. Don't stinge on food, lots of good food everywhere. Take the willer bus express for overnight travel. was actually recommended previously and it's actually comfy for the most expensive type, 1 row has 2 seating + 1 seating. (think it was 10k or so for 1-way) (be on time, as the bus is actually punctual) I didnt use JR pass, tokyo was mainly using normal suica / icoca pass? can't remember.. Save money on the transport & accomodation, spend more on food and whiskey  QUOTE(look416 @ Sep 27 2016, 07:54 PM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
Dont waste your time and money traveling here and there since you only have 10 days in Japan. Spend the time better on exploring all the attractions in both Osaka and Kyoto area first. Just follow what RaptoR mentioned. Buy everything using your ICOCA card, only if you planned to go to Himeji or Kobe then buy the Kansai Thru Pass, aka KTP. Thanks for your inputs! @RaptoR @look416 Probably I'll extend my stay to 13 days  |
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Cloud2322
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Oct 20 2016, 07:24 PM
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Hello senpais!
I need help regarding on the JR pass..
I checked quite a few of information online and I am not really clear about it still.
If I get a 7 days JR pass, which means I can take all public transport under JR's company which include of city buses and train right? But is it convenient?
I need some suggestion about my current plan which one would be cheaper?
I will be in Japan for 2 weeks. Planning to travel from Osaka > Tokyo > Kyoto > Osaka.
Planning to go to Mount Fuji too.
= PLAN 1 =
Buy a 7 day JR pass travel from Osaka > Tokyo > Kyoto > Osaka. Cost me about RM1,100?
= PLAN 2 =
Buy night buses travel from Osaka > Tokyo about 7hours so I could save up my stay as well. From Tokyo > Kyoto about 6hours?
Total fare about RM500? Somemore I save my stay for 1 night. But I will need to pay more on public transport in the city but I will get a Icoca in Osaka & Kyoto, Suica in Tokyo. Should be cheap right?
If I were to buy my travel tickets online anyone have nice websites to intro where they gives discount.
Tight on budget T_T Malaysia ringgit is weak af..
This post has been edited by Cloud2322: Oct 20 2016, 10:51 PM
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Cloud2322
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Oct 22 2016, 10:28 PM
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I am struggling about my journey..
I'm wondering in my trip within 7 days should I split staying in Kyoto for 3 days and 4 days in Osaka or all 7 days in Osaka and then I travel to Kyoto for the 3 days to visit Kyoto? I search the JR travel fees.. For per trip is about 900 yen on Mon-Thursday..
On weekends is 1,500 per trip..
Do they give out discounts on return tickets?
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Cloud2322
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Oct 25 2016, 03:30 PM
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Is it necessary to take tour to mt fuji?
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Cloud2322
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Oct 26 2016, 10:01 AM
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Hi senpais!
For those who ever went to Tokyo before, may I know is it a must to get a Suica card for a more convenience travelling?
and what about these cards?
-Tokyo Free Kippu
-Tokyo Subway Ticket
If I buy these cards I can save more right?
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Cloud2322
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Oct 26 2016, 10:35 AM
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Oct 26 2016, 10:27 AM) If you dont have a Suica card you need to go to the machine and buy the ticket every time and you also save a few yen as well. If you buy a ticket, it is rounded up. For example a ticket cost 206yen if you use SUiCA but 210 yen if you get from a machine. All those day pass is worth it if you really plan your trip well and know where you are going. Day pass do not have the flexibility for you to chose which train company. If you buy Metro pass you can only use it for Metro. Example, JR is right in front of you and subway is 10 minutes walk.....since you have the subway pass, you need to walk. There are lots of pass around which I dont really have a clue actually as I have my own printed pasmo. Thanks alot for your recommendation! What about for the internet part? Is it cheaper to get a router or a sim card? I found this on google looks like a great deal! For their sim card.. http://japan-wireless.com/products.html#mobileThanks! This post has been edited by Cloud2322: Oct 26 2016, 10:36 AM |
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Cloud2322
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Oct 26 2016, 02:50 PM
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QUOTE(domo_kun @ Oct 26 2016, 12:13 PM) Thanks to a fellow member whom suggested Pupuru for Wi-Fi rental, and Yokoso SIM for well, SIM. Google and check them out. I used Japan Wireless twice before, and it was bloody expensive, until a member shared about Pupuru. I've registered for it next month. We'll see how it goes... QUOTE(sacwoc @ Oct 26 2016, 01:19 PM) Sorry I am not the right person to ask as I am living in Tokyo, I have my own permanent internet plan. Hence never really investigated what are the good plans Found a perfect price and great package sim card. I think having a sim card is safer and more reliable. http://www.bmobile.ne.jp/english/ |
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Cloud2322
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Oct 26 2016, 02:51 PM
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QUOTE(IazHes @ Oct 26 2016, 01:27 PM) i just back from there, met First Snow there on 20th Oct. Quite lovely seasons, Autumn Yellow/Red leaves on top on white snow.  Sounds great.. but I'm goin on the 7th till 20th.. hopefully the weather doesn't change too much and it's not too cold.. i still wanna see the autumn leaves 😓 |
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Cloud2322
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Oct 26 2016, 08:46 PM
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Malaysian doesn't need visa to go Japan right?
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Cloud2322
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Oct 27 2016, 12:38 AM
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QUOTE(DarkWRC @ Oct 26 2016, 11:17 PM) hi guys... we'll be going on 28/11 to 6/12...6 pax.. pergi tokyo HND...balik from hokkaido CTS 28 - 3 tokyo... 3 - 6 sapporo... will use vanilla air from tokyo to hokkaido...much cheaper.. hard to understand on passes...so many of them...and expensive... we'll be staying at BNB tokyo and sapporo... my wife still working on the itinerary... we're planning to bring along rice cooker... do we need transformer for that? 110v to 240v... where to find arr? can't wait...hehe I guess most airbnb do provide rice cooker.. If you actually staying in one.. If you're staying in hotel then oyu gotta bring your own.. But why not buy one in Tokyo..? Everyone keep telling me the Japanese has the best electronics gadgets on earth. Their rice cooker can cook you PERFECT rice, you want it to be hard as rock is possible, and soft as tofu is possible too. |
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Cloud2322
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Oct 30 2016, 06:18 PM
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Anyone tried the Hakone Free Pass or Kansai Thru Pass before? Is it reasonable to buy the pass?
It sounds like a great deal to me tho..
This post has been edited by Cloud2322: Oct 30 2016, 06:22 PM
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Cloud2322
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Oct 30 2016, 09:55 PM
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QUOTE(dinozilla @ Oct 30 2016, 09:27 PM) Been there my last trip...if google image is true...Woodbury definitely more western...but shop experience i guess similar? I tried hakone free pass...2d1n 1... used it to travel from Shinjuku to Hakone then all the required rides around there...n bus to terminal which can switch to Gotemba... for me i not going in depth around hakone...so 2d1n is sufficient...and yea convenient for go around... Cool! So it's worth it to buy the pass.. How's Hakone? Was it wonderful? Cause when I check on people's picture it look boring.. Except the Mt Fuji view.  |
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Cloud2322
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Nov 17 2016, 11:18 PM
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Guys, if i am to open my tax free sealed bag what will happen? I find it difficult to arrange the stuffs in my luggage..
Tips for cheapest wifi you'll ever get.
Rm6/day
Check out this app KLOOK and search for japan wifi.. dont pick the wrong one.. 3gb/5days. Rm30 only.. by softbank.
Coverage is very good.. and if you're registering use this voucher you'll get rm14 discount.
" 86SHK "
ENJOY YOUR TRIP! JAPAN IS TRULY AMAZING! haha
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