Ic. Initially i thought of exchange some USD for emergency, thought that will get better rates.
Can i change MYR in Japan?

Thanks.

True dat. But like RegentCid said if really change into USD might lose alot. Well then i will just change extra more.
According to Japan Guide, CC is not widely used?

https://www.japan-guide.com/sakura/

Alamak Osaka prediction is April 3 to April 11 and i am arriving April 11, 2018. Hope it delay for a few days

Yo guys,

i still planning my trip. I will arrive KIX - Osaka - Tokyo - Narita - Malaysia.

It seems that flying from KIX to Narita seems more budget than using train.
Flying is around RM400 for 2 pax while train for 2 pax one way is around RM900.

Did i miss something.

Those who stay at Airbnbs, how the overall cleanliness?
Any hotels within RM200 budget to recommend for Tokyo?

Thanks.

Trying to finalize all the JR usage and see if it meets the 7days pass.

7 Days Nationwide Pass - RM1000 x 2 pax = RM2000

My initial plan:-
1. Use JR Kansai Wide pass (5 days) - RM321 x 2 = RM642 - with this pretty covers all transportation within Osaka - kyoto - Himeji - Kobe - Nara right? Most attractions recommended to be assessed via JR line.
2. Air tickets KIX to Narita x - RM155 x 2 = RM400 (Include baggage allowance and plus plus)
3. Tokyo Subway pass 72 hours pass - RM55 x 2 = RM110 (Do i need use JR line in tokyo city? subway pass would be sufficient?)
4. Extra for others airport transportation (go back KIX and from Narita)- RM200

Total = RM1352 vs RM2000 7 days pass which cant cover my whole trip as i will be there for 10days.

Did i miss any thing out?

With RM200 budget for April season, probably to get Airbnb in Tokyo? 1 bed with toilet studio?

Ah... Just saw Chuo line. Seems majority of the attractions can be accessed.
If just pay by travel without pass it wont be expensive rite?

Coz now i still thinking need get those JR pass. Really dont see we gonna spend almost to the price of 7 days JR pass.

Those who stayed in Lake Kawaguchi,

Can recommend nice place to stay? Nice view of Mt. Fuji and onsen.

Thanks.

In fact this is what i thought as well. Personally its about relax , scenery and having a dip in the hotspring.

Oh ya the festival. I think I will be able to visit it as well.
The pagoda seems to be good visit, but I read that it can be so packed till won't get a good view of the scenery

Kyoto Bus pass where can we buy this? need pre-book or just go there and buy?

As for Osaka Pass, will still be worth if only Osaka Castle? Maybe we decide to wonder around the outside. Does it include Osaka Kaiyukan?

My initial plan is just ICOCA & Haruka then just top up and travel around.

Kix - Kyoto
Kyoto - Osaka
Osaka - Kobe
Kobe -Osaka
Osaka - Kix

I will be staying around Nipponbashi area. Most likely using subway more than JR line.

Any budget/average RM250 - RM300 per night accommodation in Kyoto to recommend?

Which area will be ok?
I am looking at Gion Shoji station.

I plan to buy the Icoco via Klook. But it doesnt come with Haruka, Hence can i buy separately? or need order them together via the form.
In order for it to work need buy together?. I read that Icoca & Haruka can be purchased via Kansai Airport. Not sure that need pre-order

Thanks.

Its gonna be very rush for a day trip. Most attraction need use bus plus waiting time and walking in, the crowd.
Unless you plan to touch and go. For eg, Fushimi Inari Shrine will take hours to walk up and come down. Arashimaya attractions like Scenic train ride or the boat ride will also take 2 hours.

Some ppl's travel preference main priority is FOOD! attraction is just 2nd.

Anyone been to Hitachi flower farm place in Ibaraki? Far from tokyo? worth make a trip just to see the flowers?

The reason why ppl use travel agent.
1. lazy to plan
2. too huge group hard to coordinate
3. elders cant walk too much

Self plan-
1. Get to do what you want.


Not about cost saving. Sometimes tour can be cheaper in sense they can get group tickets (depends how much tour agent wanna earn from the margin)

Still Softbank which is majority the provider for 4G wifi from Klook.

A5 grade?

There are some affordable ones like steakland. Even some restaurants do serve lunch menu from 4K yen to 8k yen for dinner menu for normal kobe beef (150gram with soup, grill vege, rice and fruits).

I think not everyone can afford A5 grade but going to visit kobe but still can try of kobe beef for normal grade without burning hole in the pocket.

If going to chinatown of Kobe, there are some small shops that serve kobe beef as snacks.

This post has been edited by mugenz: Mar 5 2018, 04:49 PM

Damn! Good idea as well, I will staying in Airbnb, ishould able to just grill via electrical stove.
Will be going Kobe just for half day. Gonna have it for lunch then come back. If that's the case, why not just buy a slab from supermarket and come back cook lol~

Local supermarket in Kobe?