Yes, need to go queue up. I saw some photos people queue up as early as 6.00 5.00 a.m.

u use those e-hailing, their price is no different than any taxi on the road
so prepare to pay, only rich tourist take taxi in JP

Alot of Japanese using taxi. For Japan, time is everything....business traveler will used taxi to go any meeting and claim from company.
Japan after work need go social with co-worker and drink until late night, sometimes too late until miss last train then had to take taxi or sleep at comic book / computer store.

if you earn Japanese Yen then price of taxi actually consider reasonable.

what is the problem with GRAB here ?

my airbnb booking has been cancelled 3 times in this month, i ask one of the host, they said can not accept the booking over 180 days in a year by the policy

but my booking is on March, confirm less than 180 days 

waiting the host reply....

edit:
after ask the google, i think i miss understand the 180 days
they only allow rent out 180 days per year

i believe the host want save more days for Olympic/peak period to earn more

Hey guys, is it cheaper to buy strawberries/grapes in Kuromon Ichiba/Nishiki market or in supermarkets such as Takashimaya/Isetan/Daimaru? Any other places to recommend?

just came back from osaka/kyoto/nara…10days family trip.

some attraction points are trap…lol. not worth to visit at all.

some tips:
4. travel in kyoto use bus more than subway.

5. even travel 1 stop is same cost. plan your route wisely…

8. don't like some places with their late opening hour and early closing hour.

yea…subway also same.

work life balance? nah…those office guys still wait until after 10pm baru take subway go back home.

Tweaked my itinerary a little bit:

Osaka
Day 1 Sat: Land at Osaka Kansai airport at night.
Day 2 Sun (OAP): Dotonburi - Hozenji Yokocho - Shinsaibashi - Osaka Castle - Sakuya Kanohona
Day 3 (OAP): Temponzan ferris wheel - Umeda sky building - Museum of Housing & Living - Tenjinbashisuji - Wonder Cruise -
Day 4: Kuromon Ichiba market - Dotonburi/Shinsaibashi - Mameshiba cafe - Shinsekai (evening/night)
Day 5: USJ

Kyoto
Day 6: Nara Deer Park - Todaiji temple - Naramachi street - Mt Wasakusa hike - brief stroll around Gion & Pontocho Alley - evening/night @ Kawaramachi/Terramachi area
Day 7: Kiyomizudera - Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka steps - Maruyama park - Yasaka shrine - afternoon/evening @ Gion Hanamikojidori/Shirakawa
Day 8 Sat: Hachiman Bori @ Saga - Kyoto Botanical Gardens - Nakaragi path walk - Nishiki market (Not sure about evening/night plans)
Day 9 Sun: Kibune/Kurama half day - Kinkakuji (Not sure about evening/night plans)
Day 10: Arashiyama whole day - Toji temple night illumination
Day 11: Tofukuji - Ginkakuji - Philosopher's Path - Eikando temple (Not sure about evening/night plans)
Day 12: Fushimi Inari - Last minute shopping at Kawaramachi/Terramachi/Gion/Kyoto station
Day 13: Depart for Malaysia

1) Is it worth spending some time at Hachiman Bori @ Saga and at Kurama/Kibune area?

2) I try not to put too many temples/shrines after discussing with SO Any other places/activities to recommend?

Thanks! Was thinking if I should purchase them from Nishiki market or Kuromon Ichiba market instead
Thank you but I don't understand the words. Are there any names?
Thanks! Do locals shop at Nishiki/Kuromon Ichiba market?

HI Dear all ,

Family plans to travel to Okinawa for 5 days 4 nights .

Any recommendation for top visitor hot spot that must visit ?

Which area or hotel are recommended to stay ? Nearby the beach or town ?

Pls help

Thanks !!

Thanks
Just plan to stay in main island , and plan to rent a car for self drive . Family vacation trip with two kids btwn 8 to 10 yo.

buy osaka amazing pass free entry to legoland

hi guys, is there any kinda snacks / packed food / chocs / instant noodle etc that is a must to try / buy back from Japan which is not available in Malaysia yet? with the influx of DAISOs, Family Marts, Shokikiya....just wondering is there any famous brands which they have not brought it over to our shore yet

heading to Tokeioooo in a month's time.. advice is greatly appreciated =)

Thanks for the tips! I will know what to do.
Can't wait, I will be travelling to Japan on next Monday.

USJ and Disneyland just famous for the branding name only.

If you really wanted the ''REAL'' Theme park experience, must go Fuji Q highland.
That the real thing 

surprisingly...every place i shop in osaka...i get plastic bag...i feel not so environmental friendly 

more than enough
i averagely spend RM2.5k for my 1 week in kansai region going osaka, kyoto, nara, kobe
eat until puke, brought back a full suitcase of stuff...many of which not tax refunded

depends what u ate actually
if u eat fancy stuff, thn budget need to go up higher
my meal mostly average 1000 yen except for that wagyu beef BBQ buffet which is 4k yen/pax
surprisingly the meal in kansai region quite ok the pricing, famous ramen shop also got 700-900yen
tokyo famous one usually over 1k yen

the ramen street at osaka station...all famous ramen shop...their most expensive one is like 1.2k yen
but it's a huge bowl of ramen + a bowl of fried rice + a side of gyoza = u will puke after eating that much

transportation, i initially loaded 5k yen onto every IC card...end up i needed to add 1k yen for the last day back to airport

If I withdraw cash from 7 Bank, let's just say, 30,000Y. Would I get like 5,000 or 10,000 notes? Reason I'm asking is because I'm using a minimalist wallet and it shouldn't take too many notes.

And to confirm again that the total charges for the cash withdrawals from Maybank debit card is 1.6%?
Konnichiwa! How's the weather there?

Any issues withdrawing cash from Malaysian debit card at the 7 Bank? Also, is it possible to purchase Kansai One Pass using credit/debit card?