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 Travel To Japan V11, Nippon here we come!

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wkwong91
post Mar 6 2018, 04:03 PM

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Hi Sifus!

May I know which u prefer to go if u have these 2 choices.

Mt.Tenjo or Chureito Pagoda?

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post Mar 12 2018, 02:44 PM

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QUOTE(Green_lemontea @ Mar 8 2018, 09:10 AM)
Definitely Chureito Pagoda.
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post Mar 12 2018, 02:47 PM

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Damn this year Cherry Blossom bloom 2 weeks earlier than predicted date. doh.gif

Do you all think end of this month Blossom still available? This is my 1st time to Japan. icon_question.gif
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post Mar 12 2018, 03:25 PM

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QUOTE(ukiya @ Mar 12 2018, 02:50 PM)
Can. U see empty stalls and less people... Probably some left over fish smell... and some guard probably chasing u out...
Tsukiji Hay day starting 2am till morning 10 ish...
Still available but mostly bloom but some odd trees might surprise u tho. Also depend where u go too
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I am going around tokyo and lake kawaguchi. Hopefully still able to see the blossom.

QUOTE(lyc1982 @ Mar 12 2018, 02:54 PM)
since your flights tickets have been bought (i assume)...just go and try luck loh
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Ya. Bought on last year. Now just see lucky enough to see or not.

QUOTE(deodorant @ Mar 12 2018, 03:06 PM)
Tokyo area full bloom March24,
Kansai area full bloom March31,

Flowers usually last a week after full bloom.

If you miss full bloom by a few days, still OK also cos you can catch the petals falling time which is nice in its own way also



Even if you miss by a week or more, there are places with late blooming varieties.
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I reach Tokyo at 29 March. Not sure there is any blossom or not. Will share my itinerary once I have completed.

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post Mar 12 2018, 03:57 PM

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QUOTE(lyc1982 @ Mar 12 2018, 03:28 PM)
29 Feb or Mar ?
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Sry typo. 29 March. doh.gif
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post Mar 13 2018, 10:46 AM

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QUOTE(fun_feng @ Mar 13 2018, 10:27 AM)
Anyone ever made a day trip to Lake Kawaguchiko??
Use tour or self-travel better...

I research myself need to take train from Shinjuku to Otsuki to Kawaguchiko... will this be troublesome?
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You can take bus from tokyo station to kawaguchiko station directly. I am using this for my coming trip.

https://japanbusonline.com/en/CourseSearch/11500410001
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post Mar 14 2018, 02:31 PM

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Hi Sifus, kindly give some advise on my itinerary. biggrin.gif

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post Mar 14 2018, 03:21 PM

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QUOTE(~C.W.S~ @ Mar 14 2018, 02:52 PM)
For day one Nakano broadway if you plan to shop tax free figures, toy manga etc from Mandarake 7.30pm the tax free counter will close. Most shops will close slightly early compare with Malaysia but restaurant still open until 10-11 i think.
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If closed probably will go back rest and sleep after dinner. Since going to wake up early on next day.

QUOTE(lyc1982 @ Mar 14 2018, 03:12 PM)
on 31 mar...you only plan to spend 1 hour at BIC ?
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The time is for references only. Not really follow 100%. Probably will spend more time in BIC and late for the dinner.

QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Mar 14 2018, 03:16 PM)
Wahhh you're expected to wake up 5am or 6am daily while getting home pretty late. Think twice about your packed itinerary as after 1-2 days down the road you'll so worn out, you may not be able to wake up early and thus this may mess up your plan hmm.gif  Suggest you reduce some activity and place the less important ones as 'backup' so in case if you're early/ on schedule, you can go ahead. If you're late then can skip those activities - but at least you did the ones in your priority list.
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That is why my activity until 8pm like that I dont list where to go already. Probably will go back and rest. Only the last 2 days have to stay until 10pm in Disney. Btw, the time just for references only la. biggrin.gif
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post Mar 14 2018, 03:23 PM

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QUOTE(swn525 @ Mar 14 2018, 03:19 PM)
one hour BIC really not enough
save the link below to get BIC discount
japan coupon
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Not sure going to stay at BIC how long. Scare I will buy a lot when see those camera things.

Thanks for the coupon link! notworthy.gif
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post Mar 14 2018, 03:28 PM

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QUOTE(swn525 @ Mar 14 2018, 03:26 PM)
i went there spend 3 hours at least, haha
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waaa. don't scare me leh. later i spend more than 3 hrs then GG. sweat.gif

QUOTE(swn525 @ Mar 14 2018, 03:28 PM)
if for lens, can buy at there
if for camera, better buy in malaysia, because the warranty issue.
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Not going to buy lens or body. Mostly accessories if I want to buy. I already check not all the lenses are cheap at there. biggrin.gif

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post Mar 14 2018, 04:40 PM

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QUOTE(deodorant @ Mar 14 2018, 04:33 PM)
http://www.shijou.metro.tokyo.jp/calendar/2018/
Tsukiji market closed on wednesday in case you wanted to go into the inner market.
Outer market I guess still open though.
But outer market nowadays is like a tourist market / attraction sia.
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Thanks for the info! The inner market u refer to is the auction place?
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post Mar 15 2018, 11:18 AM

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QUOTE(mugenz @ Mar 14 2018, 04:50 PM)
Divided into 3 places:-

1. Auction area
2. Inner market - aka the real market where they sell in bulk or do serious business (I heard that u need to buy only allow to go in cant simply go in wonder around)
3. Outer market - more for tourist, eateries and small bulk.
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Oh ic ic. So if I go there for fresh salmon and food, outer market is the right place right?

QUOTE(fun_feng @ Mar 15 2018, 10:17 AM)
On your Lake Kawaguchiko trip, what bus are you taking??

https://highway-buses.jp/course/kawaguchiko-onedaytrip.php
You could actually take a bus to ShimoYoshida bus stop then walk to Chureito Pagoda, then take the train to Kawaguchiko Station later..

I have not gone yet, but this is what I plan to..
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Thanks for your info. I was planning to take bus from Tokyo station to Kawaguchiko station and then take train to Chureito Pagoda. This was recommended by my friend.

https://japanbusonline.com/en/CourseSearch/11500410001

But now seem your highway bus is more convenience and easily reach Chureito Pagoda. thumbup.gif
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post Mar 19 2018, 10:47 AM

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Hi All,

I can obtain my tax refund either at customer service desk or airport before I back right?
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post Mar 19 2018, 11:57 AM

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QUOTE(swn525 @ Mar 19 2018, 11:07 AM)
most is direct deduct during the payment
some mall or shop need go to customer service desk
never try refund in airport

just remember throw the receipt to the box/basket before clear immigration
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Ahh ok. noted bro. thanks.

QUOTE(swn525 @ Mar 19 2018, 11:41 AM)
recently hello1010 very hot
https://hello1010.my/country/asia/japan.html

select the card fit to your plan
if 7days, RM66, 3GB, unlimited after 3GB, but speed drop to 128k
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Don't buy from the website itself. Get from lazada and you can apply voucher to discount more.

I got mine 5GB. The price included postage. thumbup.gif
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post Mar 19 2018, 01:42 PM

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QUOTE(swn525 @ Mar 19 2018, 12:18 PM)
yup, i always mention "free seat" is not the cheapest fare in AA long distance flight, short distance like penang, bali.....yes, free seat
i browse in AA website
low season only have this fare

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last year fare, maybe you can wait for this year
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Damn! Sososo much cheap!
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post Mar 27 2018, 04:17 PM

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Hi All,

Just a noob question, can I use hair curler in Japan. My gf want to bring it. As I know the voltage is different right?
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post Mar 27 2018, 05:00 PM

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QUOTE(swn525 @ Mar 27 2018, 04:33 PM)
japan is 100V, need make sure your hair curler adapter input voltage can support in 100V
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post Apr 11 2018, 10:53 PM

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QUOTE(~mingwei~ @ Apr 11 2018, 09:48 PM)
100yen = RM3.65 good rate?
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Yup. good enough. the lowest i have changed was 3.62/63.
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post Apr 12 2018, 03:26 PM

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Cheery Blossom is so nice! Photo taken at Shinjuku Gyoen. wub.gif

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post Jan 17 2019, 02:22 PM

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QUOTE(katrinacheong @ Jan 17 2019, 09:28 AM)
Found RM 1.5 tic with singapore airlines but need to transit in sg. How much time is enough for me to transit in SG? is 1 hour plus enough?
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Yes should be enough.

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