you win hands-down too!

What sort of train ticket?

Within Tokyo, there's no special passes. Most of the time, local use a pre-paid ICOCA card (like Touch N Go) to go around. 2 of the most used cards in Tokyo are PASMO (issued by Tokyo Metropolitan company) and SUICA (issued by JR). The card can be used across all subways, trains, buses etc. You can also use the card to make purchase in convenience stores eg 7-11, Family Mart etc.

https://tokyocheapo.com/travel/pasmo-suica-...s-tokyo-travel/
https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2359_003.html

If you're looking for discounted ticket/ pass, there is also the Tokyo Metro 1-day/ 2-days/ 3-days pass.

http://www.tokyometro.jp/en/ticket/value/travel/

Due to its unlimited use (within 1/2/3 days depending on your ticket), it can help you save up to 100% when you plan your routes well. Using the pass was very convenient and based on my calculation & planning, without the card, I would have easily spent more than double the amount of the pass.

In terms of the 3 days pass - all the lines under Tokyo Metro subway - you can use it unlimited

For the ICOCA card - doesn't matter PASMO or SUICA. As chinti said, both works the same. Just that they are issued by different company. No worries on restriction - as PASMO card (issued by Tokyo Metro line) can be used on JR Line and vice versa. Rates are also the same regardless of PASMO/ SUICA.

When you get the card, I suggest reload 2,000yen as your first time and reload as you go along. 500yen will be deducted as deposit. You can return the card in Airport and get your refund of 500yen.

This post has been edited by sweet_pez: Oct 16 2017, 01:15 PM

Yep that's right. If you're there for a week, then plan out the 3 days' route/ trip where you'll use the Metro line the most (or go far via the Metro line). Then it'll be worth. Just imagine it this way - 1,500yen for 3 days meaning it's 500yen per day. As long as you travel using the subway with trips worth more than 500yen per day, it's already worth the value!

At the airport. You gotta fly back somehow right? Just return it there and get your refund.

Just keep it! Aren't you travelling to Japan anymore?

I've shared on this before but I guess there'll be no one who will dig through all the pages loll.

SIM card that I can recommend: https://hello1010.my/country/asia/japan.html
The value is good and line is fast. I used it in Tokyo last month and there were no issues encountered.

Optionally if you're travelling in a group of 3 or 4, might want to consider portable WIFI. In the travel group chat, at least 2 have complained having problems with Travel Recommend's connection. As such, you may want to look at other options.

My cousin is there. Its been raining almost daily for the past 2-3 days.

And from the weather forecast (Japan's version is very accurate), it'll be raining throughout this whole week.
https://weather.yahoo.co.jp/weather/27/6200.html　

It's the same in Tokyo, which seems to experience worse - long hours of rain with little sun.

Yeshhh he's visiting both Kyoto and Osaka.
It's prone to rain in Spring, Autumn and Winter ^___^ bear with it! For the locals, it's a blessing to have rain.

Suggest that you to re-look into your itinerary and back up your plan with more indoor activities/ visits.

It may be in Japanese, but I'm sure you can interpret it from the pictures and time. This will help you plan your day/ activities better!
https://tenki.jp/forecast/6/30/6200/27100/10days.html

No problem! Kyoto weather forecast isn't too different than Osaka.
This is the Kyoto version: https://tenki.jp/forecast/6/29/6110/26100/10days.html

MAS what to add-on? Everything is all-inclusive. And it depends on the period you want to fly.

Wattt. How come? I thought when you purchase your ticket, on the system you can choose your seats. First time I'm hearing this

RM2k to Tokyo via MAS? It's EXPENSIVE.

Fly ANA, it will cost you between RM1.5k to RM1.8k and it's very very good.

Is that so? Then it seems like MAS is doing something similar to AA.

With 12 days you'll have time to do Osaka/ Kyoto if you want, but I believe you know that the option to travel from Tokyo to Osaka includes either an internal flight/ shinkansen/ bus right?

You'll have to prepare another amount for transport from Tokyo-Osaka-Tokyo. Options and estimated cost: https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4006.html

Suggestion to start - you should go down to Osaka first and enjoy Osaka + Kyoto then make your way back to Tokyo.

This post has been edited by sweet_pez: Oct 20 2017, 10:37 AM

Hahahahaha surely no problem, because holidays are supposed to be planned to suit the people travelling. As long as you're comfortable with the arrangement, it's alright.

See if you can benefit from this: https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/icoca-haruka/

ICOCA card you use in Kansai. Return it before you leave Osaka/ Kyoto and get your 500yen refund.
In Tokyo, it is the SUICA/ PASMO card. Same thing - turn in airport and get your refund.

You need to do more research to understand the difference.
The ICOCA card works like a touch N go. You use it within the city when you travel from one point of interest to another. It can also be used to purchase items in 7-11/ Family Mart etc.

The 7-Days pass is for travelling long distance - when you go further or travel out of the city. With the 7 days pass you can ride the shinkansen but not all shinkansen.
Read up more about the 7-Days pass here:
https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2361.html
http://www.japanrailpass.net/en/about_jrp.html

Additionally, check out Klook: https://www.klook.com/activity/1420-7-day-w...l-pass-jr-pass/


This post has been edited by sweet_pez: Oct 20 2017, 11:30 AM

It's abit harsh to say this. I agree the service isn't top notch and the air stewardess sometimes lacking class but I had a fine flight when I did KL-Tokyo and also my return flight from KL to HK. Usually won't get MAS unless there's promo rate.

As for appearance, it's a +point when the air stewardess looks good but when they don't, I don't have an issue with it.
When I flew with JAL, they have a senior air stewardess and she looked about mid to late 40s. However, she aged gracefully and was very professional despite age.

1. Are you getting back to the airport? Seems like you will. Store it at the airport's coin locker or baggage counter (have to pay). The price - Google it.
2. Check the Tokyo map - determine the airport's location and then check surrounding area you wanna visit. Doing abit of research won't kill you

In case you're new to the thread, we discourage spoon feeding here it's best you come up with an itinerary and we'll give you feedback based on it.

You can get this: https://hello1010.my/country/asia/japan.html
I bought the RM67 package and had no problem using it in Japan. Give them 1 week to deliver, although I received mine in just 3 working days...!

Hello1010 should pay me. I've been recommending them often

Depends on your style, since everyone is different.

Myself personally, it's a mixture. If I find something not worth to pay or wait for, I wouldn't.

- Sometimes breakfast via convenience store food, but most of the day I'll have a nice brekkie. Not luxurious but decent like from Doutor.
- Occasionally few lunches/ dinners are cheap eg. 500-600yen but there are times I have spent up to 2,000yen for a meal.
- Souvenirs : again, very dependent. I bought snacks and masks to be given out to family and friends. Although in Sept over my last trip - told myself no souvenirs except for 2-3 of my friends, I couldn't resist and up buying quite a few hahahahaha #lackingselfcontrol
- If i see a nice top/ pants/ shirt knowing it won't kill my budget to get it, I'll buy it.
- Accommodation - comfort and decent price - I'm okay. If it's cheap but lacking the comfort I need, it's a no-no
(eg. a bed. BED. I prefer not to do futon unless it's winter, because not used to it; the usual AirBnB futon is a little thin).

So end of the day as you know, it's up to your own style of spending. No one will scrutinize you however you wanna make use of your money. It's Japan afterall!

This post has been edited by sweet_pez: Oct 23 2017, 12:59 PM

10,000 note is fine. When you're at the train station, you'll need to get your ICOCA card from the machine. You'll get your spare from there. And with 10,000yen note, use it when you buy stuffs in bigger shops including convenience stores. Refrain from using it in mom and pop shops/ small stalls as they may not have sufficient change sometimes.

I doubt you've been through all 80 pages coz I just posted it up again in the last few pages. Try your luck again

You're right, it's very packed. I'm not gonna comment on the Kawaguchiko and Hakone because you're driving and it's within your control to skip any of the places inside easily.

Day 5
- I think you should put a longer buffer time. Don't forget that you're taking the train, and give some leeway to walk and get lost.
- I'm sure some of you will walk around Tokyo Skytree since you're there (it's attached to a mall - Solamachi), it's very tempting to shop and look around.
- The venue to take the Water Bus is in Asakusa. Might as well in the morning:

Tokyo Skytree >> Asakusa Sensoji >> Water Bus >> Odaiba

- I have doubts about Nihonbashi due to your tight schedule. It may be do-able but very very tiring. All these travelling takes your energy away.
- And there's no way you'll be able to do Akiba or Ueno Park hahahaa

Day 6
- Not much comment, seems fine.
- But there's nothing much in Roppongi.

Day 7
- You seemed to have a really short time. Optionally consider Kamakura which is possible for a day trip. For me, Nikko seems to have a lot to see/ visit and 1 day didn't seem enough. Then again, it's up to individual.

This post has been edited by sweet_pez: Oct 23 2017, 11:58 PM

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