Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )

Bump Topic Topic Closed RSS Feed

Outline · [ Standard ] · Linear+

 Travel To Japan V10

views
     
Azuma-kun
post Jun 28 2017, 11:36 AM

Sayonara Toriyama-sensei
*******
Senior Member
8,415 posts

Joined: Nov 2005
From: Malaysia


Day 1 – Kansai Airport / Kyoto - bus
Day 2 – Fushimi Inari / Tokufu-ji / Kyoto Tower - ICOCA
Day 3 – Kiyomizu-dera / Maruyama Park / Yasaka / Pontocho / Lower Gion - ICOCA
Day 4 – Kinkaku-ji / Ryoan-ji / Ninnaji / To-ji - ICOCA
Day 5 – Nijo / Imperial Castle / Nishiki Market / Upper Gion - ICOCA
Day 6 – Ginkaku-ji / Nanzen-ji / Uji (if free) - ICOCA
Day 7 – Arashiyama and Sagano - ICOCA
Day 8 – Nara / Himeji / Kobe - Kansai Thru Pass 3-days
Day 9 – Gundam Square / Umeda / Nipponbashi / Shinsekai - Kansai Thru Pass 3-days
Day 10 – Kaiyukan / USJ (just outside) / Namba / Dotonbori - Captain Line Cruise Pass
Day 11 (last day) – Airport - Kansai Thru Pass 3-days

Is this ok? Any comment?


Azuma-kun
post Jun 28 2017, 12:41 PM

Sayonara Toriyama-sensei
*******
Senior Member
8,415 posts

Joined: Nov 2005
From: Malaysia


QUOTE(lyc1982 @ Jun 28 2017, 11:39 AM)
looks ok to me..

one question though... kansai thru pass 3-days can use from 8th till 11th ?
*
It's non-consecutive day. That's the reason why i decided to get that pass and re-arrange my plan since from Kyoto to Nara>Himeji>Kobe>Osaka is almost ¥5000. 3-day pass is ¥5200
Azuma-kun
post Jul 11 2017, 08:26 AM

Sayonara Toriyama-sensei
*******
Senior Member
8,415 posts

Joined: Nov 2005
From: Malaysia


For those who need to change some ¥

Max Money - MidValley
Attached Image

SpectrumForex - Sunway Pyramid (rate might change later after 11AM)
Attached Image

ViItal Rate - Pavillion
Attached Image

Money Master - MidValley
Attached Image


Azuma-kun
post Jul 11 2017, 10:41 AM

Sayonara Toriyama-sensei
*******
Senior Member
8,415 posts

Joined: Nov 2005
From: Malaysia


37.++ is already good enough if you ask me. Last year Oct it was 40.1+
Azuma-kun
post Jul 12 2017, 10:02 AM

Sayonara Toriyama-sensei
*******
Senior Member
8,415 posts

Joined: Nov 2005
From: Malaysia


QUOTE(dopp @ Jul 12 2017, 09:38 AM)
Hi
But this just RM11 per day, which is RM110 to 10 days
Rm200 is refundable deposit
*
How u get 11/day? Normal price is 15/day
Azuma-kun
post Jul 12 2017, 11:08 AM

Sayonara Toriyama-sensei
*******
Senior Member
8,415 posts

Joined: Nov 2005
From: Malaysia


QUOTE(dopp @ Jul 12 2017, 10:12 AM)
Hi
I got it from another company
travelrecommends.com

and using voucher (pm if u need voucher)
*
Yup i know it's from travelrecommends. I used their service before. but their usual price is 15/day. So i want to know how u get 11/day
Azuma-kun
post Jul 12 2017, 11:12 AM

Sayonara Toriyama-sensei
*******
Senior Member
8,415 posts

Joined: Nov 2005
From: Malaysia


I actually wondering if i will be able to use haruka express if arrival is at 9.30pm. For now, i'm opted for bus, ¥2550. Straight to Kyoto tho
Azuma-kun
post Jul 12 2017, 11:14 AM

Sayonara Toriyama-sensei
*******
Senior Member
8,415 posts

Joined: Nov 2005
From: Malaysia


QUOTE(lyc1982 @ Jul 12 2017, 11:13 AM)
2550yen not cheap...
*
Yes not cheap and that is the standard bus fare from KIX to Kyoto. But due to arrival time, I have no choice. ANd yeah, i dont mind paying anyway. But if I can use Haruka Express, that will be better.

If im not mistaken, Haruka Express last train is at 10.15/30/45pm. So roughly I only have 1 hour to clear immigration, exchange ticket. Which is i dont think it's possible laugh.gif

This post has been edited by Azuma-kun: Jul 12 2017, 11:18 AM
Azuma-kun
post Jul 12 2017, 11:53 AM

Sayonara Toriyama-sensei
*******
Senior Member
8,415 posts

Joined: Nov 2005
From: Malaysia


QUOTE(chinti @ Jul 12 2017, 11:20 AM)
last train from kansai airport to kyoto is 11.09pm, u can definitely make it. immigration there very fast provided u fill ur custom declaration form correctly on flight so u dun waste time

edit: my bad, its to osaka and then u transfer to special rapid service, total cost 1880yen till kyoto. straight to kyoto is 10.16pm, if u can run u can definitely make it
*
How long it takes t o clear immigration? Exchange Haruka ticket at JR office will definitely takes time. Maybe I just take the bus and enjoy the scenery hahahahaha
Azuma-kun
post Jul 12 2017, 12:01 PM

Sayonara Toriyama-sensei
*******
Senior Member
8,415 posts

Joined: Nov 2005
From: Malaysia


If..that's the problem. In tokyo, yes less tha n20 minutes. Im not sure in KIX tho sweat.gif
Azuma-kun
post Jul 12 2017, 12:04 PM

Sayonara Toriyama-sensei
*******
Senior Member
8,415 posts

Joined: Nov 2005
From: Malaysia


QUOTE(90929155 @ Jul 12 2017, 12:00 PM)
Guys, need a clarification on hotel charges.My friend told me that staying in a hotel, we will be charged per person instead of room.But, googling shows charges are based on room.But Im not sure from google there, as an example RM300 is actually the price of a room or referring to per person?
*
Some yes, some no. Depends where u looking for the hotel. Care to share?
Azuma-kun
post Jul 18 2017, 07:48 AM

Sayonara Toriyama-sensei
*******
Senior Member
8,415 posts

Joined: Nov 2005
From: Malaysia


QUOTE(RegentCid @ Jul 17 2017, 02:36 PM)
Sry, I dont used any Data when I traveling. I still using old school way which is paper map.
Btw, I got own HP number at Japan, Those travel data package are not my kind of stuff to study it.
Tokyo midnight train also called "Drunker Train" or '' Hell Train'' 
People will vomit , pee , shit inside train.  I not kidding.  I see too much until used to it already. Most of people won't take 11:30 onward train.
some so drunk until take off all their clothes and lie on floor of train.
You got Baby, if your baby make any noise inside train during this hour, sure kena fxxx by those drunker up side down.

You have to calculate the risk
*
I experienced this. In 1 coach, got 3 people vomitted. Too drunk i guess doh.gif the smell in the coach, erghhhhhhhhhh
Azuma-kun
post Aug 8 2017, 01:58 PM

Sayonara Toriyama-sensei
*******
Senior Member
8,415 posts

Joined: Nov 2005
From: Malaysia


Guys, I have questions about Kansai Thru Pass.

I plan a journey, Kyoto>Nara>Himeji>Kobe>Osaka and some of the trains will falls under Rapid or Ltd Exp or Exp. Does the pass cover this or I have to pay and an extra? Lets assume I do not need to reserve a seat.

This is what been mentioned in the site
KINTETSU / NANKAI RAILWAY / Semboku Rapid DESIGNATED SEAT EXPRESS
Additional charge when in designated seat in KINTETSU / NANKAI RAILWAY / Semboku Rapid


This is the line showed in Hyperdia, from Nara to Himeji
Kintetsu Nara Line Rapid Exp. for KOBE-SANNOMIYA
Hanshin Namba Line for AMAGASAKI
Hanshin/Sanyo Through Ltd. Exp. for SANYOHIMEJI

This post has been edited by Azuma-kun: Aug 8 2017, 02:00 PM
Azuma-kun
post Aug 8 2017, 03:35 PM

Sayonara Toriyama-sensei
*******
Senior Member
8,415 posts

Joined: Nov 2005
From: Malaysia


QUOTE(Grimtooth @ Aug 8 2017, 03:19 PM)
Might wanna check out each location on the map to reduce transport time and maximize jalan-jalan time.
*
Sorry but i dont understand
Azuma-kun
post Aug 8 2017, 03:41 PM

Sayonara Toriyama-sensei
*******
Senior Member
8,415 posts

Joined: Nov 2005
From: Malaysia


QUOTE(chinti @ Aug 8 2017, 02:08 PM)
no extra pay needed to nara, himeji, kobe, and osaka if u take normal slower train. limited express have to pay extra if its nankai and kintetsu, cant confirm hanshin/sanyo but from my understand its no need
*
DO you know how much? Do I have to pay whole amount of fare?
Azuma-kun
post Aug 8 2017, 05:31 PM

Sayonara Toriyama-sensei
*******
Senior Member
8,415 posts

Joined: Nov 2005
From: Malaysia


I saw these 2.
Is this the additional fare that I have to add for the reserved seat?
Attached Image

While this one here consider as local train?
Attached Image


This post has been edited by Azuma-kun: Aug 8 2017, 05:32 PM
Azuma-kun
post Aug 9 2017, 12:12 PM

Sayonara Toriyama-sensei
*******
Senior Member
8,415 posts

Joined: Nov 2005
From: Malaysia


QUOTE(RegentCid @ Aug 9 2017, 10:35 AM)
Yes Normal Train, but Express Type. It will stop at Big Station only.
Normal Train which similar like our KTM Commuter. Buy Train ticket and board the train. Find any empty seat, If seat all full, you need standing all the way.

Another one was Limited Express Train, Traveler speed normally at 120km/h while normal train just 60km/h. Stop at Major Station only.

[[Because the Limited Express train didn't stop at Kintetsunara Station, So you have to get down at Yamat Osaidai Station first. thne change to normal train / normal train "Express" to Kintetsunara Station]]

Limited Express normally have 4 Coach, 1 1st Class , 2 Reserve Seat Coach, 1 Non Reserve Seat Coach. (JR Train)
If you buy Train Ticket only, you can board the Train but only limited at non reserve seat coach. If coach seat is full, you need standing all the way. Even you found seat, as long you leave your seat, someone will take over it.

Kansai Thru Pass not covered Kintetsu Limited Express. You have to top up money for train ticket and reserve seat.
Kintetsu limited express require all passenger must buy reserve seat ticket.
*
So I can say, I can use Kansai Thru Pass as long as I avoid riding Kintetsu Limited Express Train if I dont want to pay another additional fare. Correct?

Fuhh....safe! I was thinking to give up on KTP and use Kansai Area Pass instead because of this confusion rclxub.gif
THis is how I intend to use the pass
Day 1 - Kyoto > Nara > Himeji > Kobe > Osaka
Day 2 - Gundam Square > Osaka Castle > Den Den Town area
-Skip-
Day 3 - Osaka > Kansai Aiport


This post has been edited by Azuma-kun: Aug 9 2017, 12:18 PM
Azuma-kun
post Aug 9 2017, 01:34 PM

Sayonara Toriyama-sensei
*******
Senior Member
8,415 posts

Joined: Nov 2005
From: Malaysia


QUOTE(cappuccino vs latte @ Aug 9 2017, 01:20 PM)
As per your plan, is it enough to just spend few hours in Nara, Himeji, Kobe?
*
As of me, there is nothing much to see there.
Check out really early morning from Kyoto to Nara, spend 2 hours or so at Nara Park area, move to Himeji for Himeji Castle and Koko-en surrounding area, Kobe just to see Gigantor and Koshien stadium
Azuma-kun
post Aug 11 2017, 02:02 AM

Sayonara Toriyama-sensei
*******
Senior Member
8,415 posts

Joined: Nov 2005
From: Malaysia


QUOTE(kazarboys @ Aug 10 2017, 05:31 PM)
Your day 1 trip is very pack.
In Kyoto where are you planning to visit.?
AND from Nara to Himeji and kobe is like 1 end to another end.
*
No issue with day 1. That is my check-out day in Kyoto and check-in day in Osaka.
Azuma-kun
post Aug 14 2017, 12:00 PM

Sayonara Toriyama-sensei
*******
Senior Member
8,415 posts

Joined: Nov 2005
From: Malaysia


QUOTE(chinti @ Aug 14 2017, 11:33 AM)
sunday morning is no car day for akiba and there's an otaku free market next to mcdonald there where people go n sell their figurines n stuff. often go there for great deal
*
Lot of cheap figure, merchandise. I bought few t-shirts there as well. Unplanned but worth the trip. Didnt even know they have a flea market on Sunday

2 Pages  1 2 >Top
Topic ClosedOptions
 

Change to:
| Lo-Fi Version
0.1390sec    0.41    7 queries    GZIP Disabled
Time is now: 28th November 2025 - 03:00 PM