guys, do you think i should get express pass for USJ on weekdays?
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QUOTE(Lynixx @ Dec 31 2017, 11:25 PM) guys, do you think i should get express pass for USJ on weekdays? if it’s winter prolly don’t need.. |
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Jan 1 2018, 12:54 AM
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QUOTE(lyc1982 @ Jan 1 2018, 12:38 AM) if it’s winter prolly don’t need.. Thanks for the replies but I’m going on 20th of march |
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QUOTE(nles @ Dec 29 2017, 12:34 AM) I'm going to Tokyo. the heatteach at uniqlo mostly long sleeve I saw It's hard to advise because different people have different cold tolerances. For example for me if the temperature is around -5 nights and 0 daytime I won't even bother with any gloves, headgear or any base (heattech) layers, just a t shirt, vest and jacket. Whereas at same temperature my wife need to wear base layers. And my FIL need to wrap up thick thick like bakzhang. |
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Hi guys, I'm planning to visit Osaka & Kyoto this 18/6 - 29/6. Which part should I stay longer and should i start from Osaka or Kyoto first? Any recommendation?
I'm going there with my friend and we planning to visit the castle and whatnot in both Kyoto and Osaka. We also plan to book airbnb for both in Osaka & Kyoto. Do you guys have any recommendation which area should be stay too? Thank u senpai!  This post has been edited by kingofrave89: Jan 1 2018, 04:42 PM |
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Jan 1 2018, 04:38 PM
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QUOTE(giggs_509 @ Dec 29 2017, 09:04 AM) Hi guys. My trip to tokyo in less than 3 weeks! Just want to get opinion, Gotemba outlet worth to go or not? Wife want to shops. We'll be at fujisan for 2 nights and I've cancel plan to bring my son to thomas land so need opinion on gotemba. U should! even u not buying anything, that place is a good place to walk around and enjoy the view! |
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Jan 1 2018, 06:51 PM
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QUOTE(kingofrave89 @ Jan 1 2018, 04:38 PM) U should! even u not buying anything, that place is a good place to walk around and enjoy the view! Gotemba included then! Hahaha |
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Jan 1 2018, 07:24 PM
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anybody got any recommendation for hotel/ryokan in Takayama?
So freaking surprise to see accommodation fully booked for the peak period of 14-16 April so early.... |
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QUOTE(ch1ck3n @ Dec 31 2017, 06:46 PM) BIC Camera has good selection of whiskys. thanks for your info, very useful to meevery bic has different stock level, so some might have some might not. Basically japanese whisky like hibiki and yamazaki is being bought off as soon as it hits shelves by all the tourists. I got myself a glenfarclas 21 years for 10,000 yen in BIC. Which is actually a good price. Do let me know if u have quota to help me carry some back  thank you in advance if you can. lol. sorry, my luggage sure very full this time, too many thing need buy.... |
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Jan 2 2018, 09:43 AM
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QUOTE(giggs_509 @ Jan 1 2018, 06:51 PM) Gotemba included then! Hahaha Btw, are you going there from Hakone or purposely go to Gotenba from Tokyo as day trip? |
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QUOTE(royalz @ Dec 29 2017, 12:03 PM) hi guys...will be going Japan April 2018 (first time) It doesn't matter whether you stay all 5 nights in Osaka and do daily trip to Kyoto, or 2 nights in Kyoto/ 3 nights in Osaka. Like you said, the distance is not far. This is dependent on individual preference and whether you have a big group. If there's a lot of you including the elderly/ children, will suggest to stay put in 1 location to minimize moving around with luggage. But this is just my 2 cents. I will be going Tokyo - Kyoto - Osaka - Nara - Tokyo 1) Will it be better to stay in Kyoto and Osaka or do day trip from Osaka daily? will be in Osaka 3 nights and Kyoto 2 nights. The thought of moving luggage from one place to another and thinking where I can store them if cannot check in accommodation early ? I checked Kyoto and Osaka is 30 mins apart so if I do day trip from Osaka-Kyoto daily will be 1 hour just for travelling. Which accomodation plan will be better? a. Stay 2 nights kyoto then 3 nights osaka b. Stay all 5 nights in Osaka 2) Plan to purchase JR Pass 7 days + Osaka Amazing Pass. Are there any better/cheaper option? Worth to get Osaka Amazing pass since I already have JR Pass? Also putting these two passes into consideration for point number 1. Thanks guys. QUOTE(royalz @ Dec 29 2017, 12:55 PM) Bought already...my current itinerary below Day 10: If you're going Shinjuku Gyoen, be prepared to spend 2-3 hours there. That's easily 1/2 day gone; so I doubt you're able to do any morning shopping. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Day 12: Tokyo Malaysia Check opening hours of Shibuya 109. Malls in Japan close pretty early eg. 8pm or earlier, unlike Malaysia's operating hours. QUOTE(PluEitaro @ Dec 31 2017, 02:07 PM) Guys, I've never been to Japan Maybe you can share if there's any specific meal you're looking for (eg. Kobe Beef).  But for my mother's 60th birthday my family will be going to Kyoto....I thought of buying dinner but i've went online and search there are tons and tons of restaurant...are there any recommendation from anyone here that i should take a look? Maybe around RM3000 for 6 ppl? I dont mind paying a little more if its worth it. Thanks There's a highly recommended restaurant by the Japanese. Maybe you can look for more info before deciding - Premium Pound Sanjo-Kiyamachi: http://japanrestaurant.net/jr/?a_type=650-2&lang=en https://www.tripadvisor.jp/Restaurant_Revie...ture_Kinki.html QUOTE(tohff7 @ Jan 1 2018, 07:24 PM) anybody got any recommendation for hotel/ryokan in Takayama? How many nights? Is it a quick stopover or you'll be staying for several days there?So freaking surprise to see accommodation fully booked for the peak period of 14-16 April so early.... Stayed in K's House Takayama when I was there, and had a good stay. The room and bathroom isn't spacious, but it's decent. There's also a kitchen where you can cook, use their fridge facility and a dining area with TV. QUOTE(kingofrave89 @ Jan 1 2018, 04:35 PM) Hi guys, I'm planning to visit Osaka & Kyoto this 18/6 - 29/6. Which part should I stay longer and should i start from Osaka or Kyoto first? Any recommendation? It'll be dependent on your itinerary. If you'll be doing more days in Osaka, then you'll stay longer there too. Optionally, you can choose to stay in Osaka and travel daily to Kyoto. I'm going there with my friend and we planning to visit the castle and whatnot in both Kyoto and Osaka. We also plan to book airbnb for both in Osaka & Kyoto. Do you guys have any recommendation which area should be stay too? Thank u senpai! For only 2 people, you may want to consider Hotel as well. While airbnb ain't a bad choice but it's usually more value for bigger groups of 3-4 pax and above. You may want to check out both Hotel and AirBnB price & facilities before deciding. This post has been edited by sweet_pez: Jan 2 2018, 09:52 AM |
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Jan 2 2018, 09:58 AM
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QUOTE(kingofrave89 @ Jan 2 2018, 09:43 AM) Btw, are you going there from Hakone or purposely go to Gotenba from Tokyo as day trip? Actually will depart from fujikyu. 2 nights there so half day plan to go gotemba. my itinerary as follows:Day 1 - arrival haneda 10.30pm - check in hotel Day 2 - airBnB shin-urayasu - buy disney tickets Day 3 - DisneyLand Day 4 - DisneySea Day 5 - rest day/free activity Day 6 - travel to Fujikyu St. - check in hotel Day 7 - Lake Kawaguchiko 8am-12 - Gotemba Premium Outlet 2-8pm Day 8 - Akihabara - check in hotel Day 9 - explore tokyo (tokyo skytree, asakusa, etc) Day 10 - explore tokyo (am) - flight back to KLIA |
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QUOTE(giggs_509 @ Jan 2 2018, 09:58 AM) Actually will depart from fujikyu. 2 nights there so half day plan to go gotemba. my itinerary as follows: I see, looks good to me then. I didn't have a chance to go to Disneyland yet, lazy to queue with sooo many people. haha.Day 1 - arrival haneda 10.30pm - check in hotel Day 2 - airBnB shin-urayasu - buy disney tickets Day 3 - DisneyLand Day 4 - DisneySea Day 5 - rest day/free activity Day 6 - travel to Fujikyu St. - check in hotel Day 7 - Lake Kawaguchiko 8am-12 - Gotemba Premium Outlet 2-8pm Day 8 - Akihabara - check in hotel Day 9 - explore tokyo (tokyo skytree, asakusa, etc) Day 10 - explore tokyo (am) - flight back to KLIA This post has been edited by kingofrave89: Jan 2 2018, 10:38 AM |
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QUOTE(giggs_509 @ Jan 2 2018, 09:58 AM) Actually will depart from fujikyu. 2 nights there so half day plan to go gotemba. my itinerary as follows: i assume you have kids tagging along ?Day 1 - arrival haneda 10.30pm - check in hotel Day 2 - airBnB shin-urayasu - buy disney tickets Day 3 - DisneyLand Day 4 - DisneySea Day 5 - rest day/free activity Day 6 - travel to Fujikyu St. - check in hotel Day 7 - Lake Kawaguchiko 8am-12 - Gotemba Premium Outlet 2-8pm Day 8 - Akihabara - check in hotel Day 9 - explore tokyo (tokyo skytree, asakusa, etc) Day 10 - explore tokyo (am) - flight back to KLIA can slot in doraemon museum also if you can ... |
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Jan 2 2018, 12:48 PM
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QUOTE(giggs_509 @ Jan 2 2018, 09:58 AM) Actually will depart from fujikyu. 2 nights there so half day plan to go gotemba. my itinerary as follows: good itinerary, not so much rushing.Day 1 - arrival haneda 10.30pm - check in hotel Day 2 - airBnB shin-urayasu - buy disney tickets Day 3 - DisneyLand Day 4 - DisneySea Day 5 - rest day/free activity Day 6 - travel to Fujikyu St. - check in hotel Day 7 - Lake Kawaguchiko 8am-12 - Gotemba Premium Outlet 2-8pm Day 8 - Akihabara - check in hotel Day 9 - explore tokyo (tokyo skytree, asakusa, etc) Day 10 - explore tokyo (am) - flight back to KLIA Day 9, Day 10. I think better to nail down which area of Tokyo u want to visit. Cause like from asakusa to harujuku will be a very long train ride, which will eat in to your timing. For Gotemba, if you are in to branded goods shopping. Do some minimal homework of what you are looking for and then you will know if it is worth it or not.  i just got back from Japan, the fact that now Yen is cheaper , and there is Tax Free shopping at Gotemba. There are really good buys. |
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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Jan 2 2018, 09:47 AM) How many nights? Is it a quick stopover or you'll be staying for several days there? My original plan is to stay 2 days on 14-15 Apr for the Spring festival. But it looks quite impossible now with all accomodations fully booked. So, I'm in the midst of re-adjusting my itinerary and looking for alternative suggestion. For that leg, it is supposed to be Tokyo --> Kanazawa --> Gokayama/Shirakawago --> Takayama --> Kurobe Alpine Route --->Nagano/Tokyo.Stayed in K's House Takayama when I was there, and had a good stay. The room and bathroom isn't spacious, but it's decent. There's also a kitchen where you can cook, use their fridge facility and a dining area with TV. Some alternatives that I'm considering 1) Stay a night in Takayama on 13 April, enjoy the festival in 14th and take train out in the evening to Toyama. Stay the night in Toyama (14th) and ready for Kurobe Alpine Route on 15th. Staying a night in Toyama seems better than my original plan because trains departing Takayama to Toyama is less frequent (earliest train is 5.30, next is 7.40 and reach Toyama 8am and 10am respectively) 2) I also has the option to stay in a ryokan/hotel in Takayama for 12-13 Apr night, but was wondering if it's worth it. Without the festival, I think Takayama can be covered with just a night stay? Also thinking whether i should spend additional on ryokan if i'll be out most of the time. 3) Still researching other nearby places like Gero and Hida Furukawa, but of course, accommodation is quite heavily booked as well Also, are there any other interesting places to visit as well along the Hokuriku Shinkansen line? I looked at Kurobe Gorge but the route only open in May. |
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QUOTE(tohff7 @ Jan 2 2018, 12:56 PM) My original plan is to stay 2 days on 14-15 Apr for the Spring festival. But it looks quite impossible now with all accomodations fully booked. So, I'm in the midst of re-adjusting my itinerary and looking for alternative suggestion. For that leg, it is supposed to be Tokyo --> Kanazawa --> Gokayama/Shirakawago --> Takayama --> Kurobe Alpine Route --->Nagano/Tokyo. Depends on what time you arrive in Takayama on 13th, or how much time you have. Wished I had at least 1 full day in Takayama to explore. If you have a full day minus the festival, it's quite sufficient to cover the key attractions. Gero is more popular for its Onsen; not sure about Furukawa. Some alternatives that I'm considering 1) Stay a night in Takayama on 13 April, enjoy the festival in 14th and take train out in the evening to Toyama. Stay the night in Toyama (14th) and ready for Kurobe Alpine Route on 15th. Staying a night in Toyama seems better than my original plan because trains departing Takayama to Toyama is less frequent (earliest train is 5.30, next is 7.40 and reach Toyama 8am and 10am respectively) 2) I also has the option to stay in a ryokan/hotel in Takayama for 12-13 Apr night, but was wondering if it's worth it. Without the festival, I think Takayama can be covered with just a night stay? Also thinking whether i should spend additional on ryokan if i'll be out most of the time. 3) Still researching other nearby places like Gero and Hida Furukawa, but of course, accommodation is quite heavily booked as well Also, are there any other interesting places to visit as well along the Hokuriku Shinkansen line? I looked at Kurobe Gorge but the route only open in May. If i had another day in Takayama (eg around 2 days), Shinhotaka Ropeway will be one of the attraction I'll go for. |
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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Jan 2 2018, 01:15 PM) Depends on what time you arrive in Takayama on 13th, or how much time you have. Wished I had at least 1 full day in Takayama to explore. If you have a full day minus the festival, it's quite sufficient to cover the key attractions. Gero is more popular for its Onsen; not sure about Furukawa. Ohh, I definitely have the time to adjust accordingly since I have yet to fix anything lol.If i had another day in Takayama (eg around 2 days), Shinhotaka Ropeway will be one of the attraction I'll go for. Starting early in Kanazawa, then travel to Gokayama/Shirakawago, then onwards to Takayama - I suppose I'll reach Takayama around evening? |
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QUOTE(Lynixx @ Jan 1 2018, 12:54 AM) Thanks for the replies but I’m going on 20th of march wah i am going on the 21st !!! so ngam ! |
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Jan 2 2018, 05:32 PM
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QUOTE(tohff7 @ Jan 2 2018, 01:46 PM) Ohh, I definitely have the time to adjust accordingly since I have yet to fix anything lol. Evening ah? I'll assume approximately 3-4pm. There's nothing much you can do around that time coz it gets dark early. Will suggest to do a 3 days 2 nights in Takayama so that it's less rushed. At least on Day 2 you have a full day to enjoy, then checkout on 3rd day.Starting early in Kanazawa, then travel to Gokayama/Shirakawago, then onwards to Takayama - I suppose I'll reach Takayama around evening? |
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