Very cheap breakfast? Doutor brekkie set is considered reasonable right? I think breakfast, lunch & dinner easily can set aside around 4-5k yen depending on the meal I'm moderate in terms of food. So far have not spent more than 3k yen on one meal - in both Tokyo and Nagoya.

Good laif! In a way, on a positive note - I can't take beef so that's savings for me ^___^;
1 meal 2k yen is considered pretty luxury. I have asked a Japanese counterpart on how much averagely does a local usually pay for ramen.

He said this:
Below 500yen - Cheap
Between 500-700yen - Average
700 or 800yen and above - Expensive

And so I heard! Its good to see you make appearance in this section
Agree on FAMIMA and Lawson's food. But my favourite has to be ヤマザキ ランチパック - egg mayo or ham。It's like the best bread I've eaten, missed it so much tends to get sold out too.

　

What?! Seriously?!!!! If you know the shop name please tell me 😂 i will also try looking up the place

Thank you!

Pic saved! Thank you

Friends and I did @ our first trip. We were lucky because our arrival time was 1hr earlier than expected. However when we reached immigration it was a long queue and that took up the 1 hour extra we had from the early arrival. Thanks to that we managed to catch the last train. The alternative plan was to take the bus/ available train (there are trains that operate past 11+, take note of which line though) and get to somewhere near accommodation and then get a taxi. With shorter distance, it will be cheaper.

Any reason that it has to be this particular brand...?

So its because the price is cheap? Can always get chinti sacwoc or RegentCid to recommend a brand/ SIM Package that is value for money and easy for you to find.

This post has been edited by sweet_pez: Jul 17 2017, 11:04 AM

You guys are splitting up is it? If that's the case then yes, more convenient to use SIM.

http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.com/wiki/Japan

FREETEL is cheaper than U-Mobile and you can find it in Yodobashi and BIC, scroll down link to check it out:

Data rates
The SIM is either valid for 7 or 30 days according to package and not extendable in time, only expandable in volume:
1 GB for 7 days: ¥1,780 plus tax (Amazon.jp/Yodobashi: ¥1,922; Amazon.com: US$12.99)
2 GB for 30 days: ¥2,780 plus tax (Amazon.jp/Yodobashi: ¥3,000; Amazon.com: US$24.99)
When you have used up your data allowance, speed will be reduced to 150 Kbps for the rest of the validity. The only add-on option is 500 MB for ¥980 to be bought on their website. Social media of Facebook, WeChat, WhatsApp, Kakaotalk and Line is not debited from the data allowance and is free of charge.

This post has been edited by sweet_pez: Jul 17 2017, 11:18 AM

If its only Google Map, usually shouldn't be an issue. Rest of the time go back hotel/ airbnb and use WIFI la


Hi there, is budget a concern? And what are you looking forward to do in this trip? Eg shopping or food trip? How much is your budget per pax?

Most of us here DIY our trips, meaning we do research beforehand and plan our itinerary ahead. That saves money and you can take your time to enjoy or walk at your own pace. Also depending on how old your mum is - whether she's able to walk and take train following your pace or she has to take frequent breaks (with this, tour is better). Just want to understand more before any of us give any recommendation(s).

A lot of different opinion from forumers there's no right or wrong, only personal opinion of what is best.

While I always root for DIY, I understand your situation. First time to any country (that don't remotely looks like KL) can be overwhelming and confusing. Since you have decided on tour, I agree with it as well. Not just itinerary, but Japan requires extensive research if you plan to walk around on your own. I doubt I'll be able to go around on my own, had it not been my friends who led the trip in my first visit. Because they brought me around and I experienced the place, I was able to plan my 2nd and 3rd trip without worry. Its because I know what to expect.

For recommendation of agency, I'll root for Mayflower. Honestly speaking, I liaise with Mayflower on many occasions for event, trips (work related) and they are very professional. I'm not sure how much it'll cost for your trip to Japan, but you can rest assured that things are well taken care of with Mayflower. And they work transparently, so you don't have to worry about any hidden cost.

Last but not least, with your budget, go for packages with more Free & Easy. That will enable you to enjoy shopping and food more leisurely.

Exactly. I know my way better in certain part of Tokyo than KL hahahaha!

soyabean123 Additionally, you can explore JTB: http://jtbmalaysia.com/free-and-easy/tokyo-free-easy/

http://jtbmalaysia.com/wp-content/uploads/.../Tokyo-Tour.pdf

Yes, have to thank our country's awesome planning for all these inconvenience. You'll have to drive everywhere and while MRT is upcoming (some routes ready to use), it still could not reach a lot of other places. And the distance from one station to another is way too far.

That's something I have in mind for Japan too! Gotta be bold enough to explore this though, coz worried will get lost and couldn't catch the last bus

Not very safe for a lady lo hahaha. While Japan is generally safe, crime still do happen.

YESSSSSSSS.

This is not counting woh its about time-reading now you find school was important right?! Next time make sure your kids don't play guli hahahaha.

Don't over rely on phone what happens if its broken/ no battery/ was lost/stolen? Hahahahaha basic knowledge is always important because those, unlike materials, will never be lost. I'm abit old school when it comes to this

Did it once - in front of Sensoji at night, after midnight. Nakamise street was so quiet, with shops all down. It wasn't exactly eerie, except the walk home after that hahaha.

You should also ask if it includes the Shinkansen pass hahahahaha.

Only in Aeon malls and 'high class' supermarkets? I didn't encounter this in marts and some smaller supermarkets in the mall.