hi guys...is it good to visit japan end of December during Winter?
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 Oct 25 2017, 09:30 AM
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Oct 25 2017, 10:27 AM
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QUOTE(kikimlee @ Oct 25 2017, 09:54 AM) is money a problem for u? cuz last min book ,ticket no cheao  QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Oct 25 2017, 10:17 AM) I also know of guys who do the same. This is not a "gender biased" sort of thing, it's certain people's character. It could be men or women, but yes, there are certainly people like that. And secondly... I will say, travelling to Japan is affordable and not exactly cheap. It can be done cheaply, but also same - it may not be enjoyable because you're restraining yourself from spending. I'll say every season is a good season, just depending on your preference. What is it that you want to see/ do? And which part of Japan are you talking about? People who wants to see Sakura will go in April and those who wish to enjoy fireworks, festivals will go in Summer. So it really depends what you're looking forward to, and which part of Japan you're referring to. QUOTE(lyc1982 @ Oct 25 2017, 10:21 AM) i guess the first question is....what is your tolerance towards cold ? Yea just checked the ticket..cheapest return also around myr1500-1800 for MAS. Usually how much cheapest ticket can get including baggage for MAS and Airasia?when the wind blows...it stings your bones, but can be managed by wearing thick winter clothing if you are looking for sales in terms of shopping....then sales on winter clothing may not be applicable if you are living in malaysia since you won't be wearing it everyday generally winter is considered non-peak season because angmohs don't really fancy winter, they love summer What will be best place to visit during winter? I am okay with any suggestions, 1st time visiting, will definitely need to revisit to cover whole Japan. So I would like to know where people usually visit during December-Jan. Thanks. |
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Oct 25 2017, 10:48 AM
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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Oct 25 2017, 10:39 AM) We will talk about all-inclusive rate - from luggage to meal. Hi there, thanks for the information.. will take note RM1,800 is considered expensive. RM1,500 for MAS or JAL is average price. Can consider. RM1,200 for MAS/ JAL or other full board carrier is considered good price/ cheap. RM1,000 and below is considered really cheap. AA goes between RM1,000 (when there's promo) to RM1,500. Winter time the day is short (unless you leave early) and night comes early. It's really hard to tell you "where" people visit in winter because it's subjective. Just choose a destination that attracts you. What I like about winter is the illuminations at night, and you can consider going during the period of New Year. However, NY celebration in Japan isn't like how we do it here. They do not have countdown parties and fireworks - although certain part of Tokyo may start to change or have small parties in bars or pubs. Japanese commonly goes to the temple to pray during midnight and dispose the old charms, while getting new ones at the temple. On NY's day they head to the temple to pray as well, so expect congestion in the train and temples (extremely crowded). However you may get to enjoy street snacks as some places will have rows and rows of street food nearby/ outside the temple. On 2nd January - it's the best day for shopping. You get to buy Fukubukuro (lucky bag) for low prices in a lot of stores in Japan. Get your cash/ credit card ready!!! Note that it only happens for 1 day - only on 2nd Jan of each year. More on Fukubukuro: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fukubukuro https://izanau.com/article/fukubukuro The downside of winter: Some stores/ restaurants/ attractions are closed from 30th Dec to 2nd or 3rd Jan (or even longer).  |
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Oct 25 2017, 10:56 AM
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Guys, besides MAS, AA, JAL, what other options do we have?
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Oct 30 2017, 10:42 PM
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QUOTE(ozak @ Oct 30 2017, 10:34 PM) Next time, go direct to the counter to check in. Since you have luggage to check in. Tell the counter staff you're couple. web-check in will be on the flight day itself...not sure if still possible to get seat next to each other? nowadays people like to do web check in...The website don't have feeling and cannot see. |
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Oct 30 2017, 10:56 PM
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QUOTE(ozak @ Oct 30 2017, 10:49 PM) Don't be kiasu. Of course can. thanks for the tips99.9% of my flight is that day check in. No problem at all. |
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Dec 3 2017, 05:34 PM
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hi guys, will be in Japan end of april next year. I already bought my ticket return Narita airport (MAS). Will have about 11 days. Can i do tokyo - osaka - kyoto - tokyo? Is it recommended? Will get 7 days JR pass or domestic flight return tokyo-osaka.
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Dec 11 2017, 08:28 PM
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Hi guys, can provide some comments to improve on my itinerary below? Is it okay? Thank you in advance...will be travelling there 20 april till 2nd may next year.
Day 1: Arrival at Narita Airport • Morning afternoon : Meiji Shrine, Harajuku • Evening night : Shibuya area: Shibuya-crossing, Hachiko statue Day 2: Tokyo Kyoto (Day 1 of JR Pass) Assuming depart at 8, reach Kyoto at 10 am. • Morning afternoon: Kyoto Station’s Ramen Street, Fushimi Inari • Afternoon: Nishiki Market • Evening night: Day 3: Kyoto (Day 2 of JR Pass) • Morning Afternoon : Arashiyama District – Senryuji temple (Yukata), Tenryuji temple, bamboo groves, Nonomiya Shrine • Afternoon: Kinkaku-ji (Closes at 5 pm) Day 4: Kyoto (Day 3 of JR Pass) • Morning afternoon: Hanamikoji Dori (Kimono, Geisha), Gion, Kiyomizu-Dera (like JiuFen) • Others: Ginkakuji • Can consider going to Osaka Day 5: Osaka (Day 4 of JR Pass) • Morning: Osaka Castle (optional) • Afternoon night: Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori Nipponbashi Namba (Don Quijote, Donqi) • Others: Shinsaibashi (Shopping), HEP Five mall, Ferris Wheel (near Umeda Sky Building), Pokémon Centre Day 6: Osaka (Day 5 of JR Pass) Whole day: Universal Studios Day 7: Osaka Nara (Day 6 of JR Pass) • Take Kitetsu line from Osaka • Morning afternoon: Nara • Afternoon night: see Others (Day 5) Day 8: Osaka (Day 7 of JR Pass) • Morning: Kuromon market • Afternoon: See Others (Day 5) • Afternoon Night: Train back to Tokyo Day 9: Tokyo – Ikebukuro • Lumine, Seibu, Tobu, Animate, Sunshine City, Pokémon Centre, TOKYU Hands, Donqi, Matsumoto Kiyoshi, UNIQLO, NAMJA Town & J-World Day 10: Tokyo – Shibuya and Shinjuku (can play around with itinerary: Shibuya, Shinjuku, Harajuku) • Morning: Shinjuku Area – Shinjuku Gyoen, shopping @ Lumine Est., NewoMan, Keio Departmental Store • Afternoon: Harajuku Area (To do: Visit Kiddy Land (Sanrio), Calbee Plus, cheap accessories at WEGO) • Evening night: Shibuya (Shopping, Café) – Shibuya 109 Day 11: Tokyo • Morning: Asakusa Area – Kaminarimon Gate, Sensoji, Nakamise shopping street, Suzukien x Nanaya Level 7 Matcha Ice Cream • Afternoon: Tokyo Sky Tree (may see Fuji in the distance), Tokyo Salamanchi • Evening: Ameyoko Shopping Street Ueno (Minatoya Takoyaki, Niki no Kashi Candy Store), Akihabara (Electric Town) Day 12: Tokyo Malaysia |
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Dec 12 2017, 11:29 AM
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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Dec 12 2017, 09:33 AM) You've done your research, it's good. There's a lot in Tokyo that you'll miss due to the stay'/ travel in Osaka-Kyoto. Tokyo Sky Tree - I won't place my bet on that to view Mt Fuji. Not sure about the observation deck, but all the best. Shirakawa-Go back to Takayama? We took a bus from Shirakawa-Go and it will drop you off at a bus station. From there, we took another bus to Takayama train station. We used the seishun 18 kippu for all the travelling from Nagoya >> Takayama >> Shirakawa Go >> Takayama >> Nagoya. QUOTE(chinti @ Dec 12 2017, 10:02 AM) your Day 9, 10, and 11 can slightly change and add in more places. hi guys, thanks for the feedback. Appreciate it.Ikebukuro is very small only, assuming u go morning 9am when shop just started opening, im guessing u could be done with Ikebukuro by around 1-2pm or earlier. then u can take train to Yokohama and hang out there and come back shinjuku or shibuya for dinner. or perhaps u can go Yokohama in the morning then come bak to Ikebukuro when u r done. day 10 perhaps u can go disney sea since u already in japan? else u can go ginza shopping too instead of shinjuku and shibuya, also u can head over to odaiba for some view. day 11, akihabara i suggest u go in the morning or afternoon as shop there pretty much close around 8pm so dun go during evening For Tokyo, anymore interesting place that can recommend/must go? Where else would be better to get nice view of Mt Fuji? Still deciding whether to do TOKYO-OSAKA-KYOTO-TOKYO or just stay in Tokyo for the duration of my trip. The reason why not considering disneysea is because plan to go USJ already. Do not want too much theme park in single trip. |
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Dec 18 2017, 12:22 AM
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hi guys, any comments on this day trip tour Mount Fuji + Hakone? Is it worth it to get for around RM 400 after applying discount code? Or can plan better free and easy on my own..thanks
https://www.klook.com/activity/601-mount-fu...utm_content=601 Activity Information Inclusive Of: Hotel pick up (please indicate hotel details at check out) English speaking guide Round trip transportation by motor coach Admission fees Not Inclusive Of: Return hotel drop off (you can choose to disembark in Shinjuku or Ginza) Itinerary: 7:30-8:30am Hotel pick ups 9am Meet up and depart from Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal Mt Fuji 5th Station (30 min) Japanese-style lunch Lake Ashi Cruise (15 min) Mt. Komagatake Ropeway (50 min) Depart Hakone, return to Tokyo 6:30-8pm Shinjuku drop off at Shinjuku Station 7-8:30pm Ginza drop off at Sukiyabashi Intersection thanks. |
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