Hi,

If i want to rent pocket wifi, should i rent from Malaysia or Osaka instead? any recommendations?

Thank you so much!

I bought from JTB , MYR 1117 .including all those handling fees.

This post has been edited by 90929155: Dec 13 2017, 11:19 AM

few options for pocket wi-fi...

msia : travel recommends, wiyo, samurai etc
osaka : some airbnb provides free pocket wi-fi

I've used samurai wifi before. great speed, convenient to collect & return (mine was at KLIA2)

Omg guys thank you so much!!!

Msia - I will consider Samurai wifi
Osaka - If airbnb provides the pocket wifi, do we need to pay anything to them?

nope, usually it's included as part of the "amenities" . owners don't want to lose out since most airbnb in Japan are doing it.

the only thing you need to consider is the period when u just arrive and also when you move to another airbnb. obviously you won't have the pocket wifi during this time.

also, I'm not sure if data quota could be an issue since those pocket wifi typically have quite high data cap or unlimited.

Klook is selling it for around RM960..maybe I will get from JTB for a peace of mind

hi all , this will be the second i travel to tokyo again , my last trip was 2014 back then , again i face an issue , im not quite sure anyone of you face it or not.

I bought Airasia to Haneda for RM379, however only one time can choose, whereby will reach haneda 1130 japan time

during that time , all shop was closed as well as all the train, what should i do in between ? last time i sleep on airport couch and that was not a good option.

taking taxi to town will be skyhigh cost

the only option i think of is staying is airport hotel

This post has been edited by ping325: Dec 13 2017, 02:32 PM

You can try this: http://www.heiwajima-onsen.jp/en/.

Also dont forget that seishun 18 is seasonal and not always available. Can get you from Hiroshima to Tokyo in one day for just 2370 yen a day! Start at 12:30 midnight and reach 8PM in tokyo.

This post has been edited by sacwoc: Dec 13 2017, 02:39 PM

if no delay, u can catch the last 2 train before it closes without any problem
else limousine bus also can if u stayed in shinjuku

Oh yes, it's seasonal. We managed to bought it on the last day it was available. So kancheong... first thing we did upon arrival to Nagoya city was to get to JR counter and ask for the tickets. Luckily managed to get it. Must say, my friend was absolutely good in planning

Hiroshima to Tokyo for 2,300+ yen cheap!! but almost 24 hours journey nice if you go make stops along the way.

Very tiring travel like that...there is good reason why ticket is so cheap and you have to sacrifice a lot on others end up the same. Since you may rushing for last min train or bus during arrival so best to carry a pen on board flight so you can fill in the immigration form and custom form before plane landed. Then run for immigration clearance and since you likely won't check in luggage so next rush to custom but they may stop you to check bag etc total time from arrival to after custom about 30-45mins around 1.15am I'm not sure if there are still train/bus to catch might need to do some homework here.

I got mine from Klook Easy booking & got them delivered 3 days after booking with no issues Pretty reliable i think, they also have a year-end promo code that you can use

This post has been edited by curious_traveller: Dec 13 2017, 04:53 PM

That is super cheap....can do it while I am a student. Not now. Most are local trains and seats are too stiff. Those days there were no apps about schedule. So I have to rely on the JR timetable that is about 100pages thick which they publish every month. I think its all train timetable in Japan except Hokkaido and Okinawa.

Lucky you, I was there during Cherry Blossom early this year and it was raining with very poor visibility

Oh no that sounds hard. Since the only reliant is on the booklet... If traveler is not in Japan, can't plan ahead. And usually it's in Japanese as well

But it's very convenient to have this booklet. Too bad it changes every month. Imagine the staffs have to re-plan the routes each month... that's alot of hard work.

The year-end promo code that's make me think twice lol..Which courier company did they send the JR pass to you?

They used citylink express

Depends on how many people are going together. If there's only 2-3 of you, I'll suggest SIM card instead of pocket Wifi.

You can get your SIM here: https://hello1010.my/country/asia/japan.html

Issues with pocket WIFI:
- Someone has to carry the WIFI with him/ her all the time.
- Have to ensure it doesn't run out of battery (power bank is definitely needed).
- It's hard to split up. When you do, only the person holding the WIFI router has connection.

As such, i prefer SIM; unless you don't mind the above and there's 4-5 of you travelling together and want to budget.

Just an additional option for you to consider.