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Travel Travel To Japan V9.5, Konnichiwaaa

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PhakFuhZai
post Sep 26 2016, 11:39 AM

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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?
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post Oct 4 2016, 03:58 PM

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I have a couple thousands of thai bahts, not sure if I change it to Yen in Japan will I get better rates compare to in Malaysia?
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post Oct 7 2016, 03:52 PM

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I am juggling between getting a 3 day Kansai thru pass or just topup an ICOCA card,

does using Kansai Thru pass saves more? 3 day pass already costs 5200 Yen, like not much difference than regular fares



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post Oct 7 2016, 04:01 PM

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QUOTE(Bliz @ Oct 7 2016, 03:56 PM)
It is better for u to plan the route for the places u are going, then from google map can get the transport fees, from there on u can calculate if it is worth it. I didn't get the Kansai Thru Pass because it is not worth it for my travel route, instead i rely on Icoca  icon_rolleyes.gif
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maybe u re right

I calculate this way: 5200/3 = 1733 Yen per day

if going not more than 5 places a day, and let's assume bus or train fare is fixed at 230 Yen per trip, it is about 1380 Yen (6*230 Yen = 1380, just add one more trip to go back to hotel)

so it is more or less the same
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post Oct 7 2016, 04:22 PM

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QUOTE(Bliz @ Oct 7 2016, 04:15 PM)
My advice is plan and check the route from google map first, i don't think u can visit 5 places a day ( very rush ), i mostly travel to max of 3 places per day, the transportation cost at Japan is really expensive, better plan properly to save some money ( well if u are cash rich is ok jus buy KTP and save the hassle  laugh.gif )
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that's why
lesser places = cost ineffective for Thru pass

I think I have answered my own question, use ICOCA and topup more money, at least can use it to buy things at convenient stores, and refund the unused balance at the airport icon_rolleyes.gif

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post Oct 12 2016, 04:42 PM

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any nice Onsen in Osaka

and

houdai buffet in Kyoto / Osaka area?
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post Oct 20 2016, 03:30 PM

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what is the appropriate attire when going to Takayama and Shirakawago during autumn eg in mid Nov?

will normal jacket suffice to shield from low temperature?



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post Oct 27 2016, 04:49 PM

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referring to this bus schedule
https://www.nouhibus.co.jp/english/highwayb...shirakawago.pdf

I'm not to understand on this

eg. does that only mean there's only ONE bus arrive at 13.50 at Takayama? and if we missed it or due to over-capacity, then have to wait for the next round which is at 14.50?

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