Yeah, I won't bother too and will continue travelling. Based on past experience, I should be all well within this week. Hopefully.

Yeah, so lucky to grab the last room because it was really difficult to find something near to the station. Correct, can buy passes easily too. Additional RM 80 is well spent.

Alright! How expensive can it be? Though I try not to be stingy over food but still need to check our budget, cannot splurge every single meal.

My travel partner is a cosmetic and facial products freak, I'm always her mule to buy and carry for her those high end stuff from Malaysia to China, she even left a CC for me to swipe for her stuff. For this Japan trip, she already asked if we can spend some time in these pharmacies, I was like sure, we can always stop by anytime you want. Girls are always girls. Maybe I'm the odd one.

Yeah, thanks! I will remember to buy from there.

Advanced ticket for car no. 5, no way.

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

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Well, not about the sunrise but about the timing... I cannot wake up at 5.00 a.m. to go out even it is already bright out there.
When I was in Europe, the sun went off at 10 p.m. and came out at 4.00 a.m., I still didn't go out so early la..

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Yes, luggage all the way from Tokyo to KL.

If they have such selection that means it is enough for you to transit. Assuming if due to delayed flight from Narita and you miss your connecting flight, Cathay will arrange you to board another flight, so no worries.

Any simpler way to go to Ginkakuji from Kinkakuji or vice versa?

It's OK. I'm already planning to skip Gingakuji because not accessible for me.
Just that I didn't manage to go last trip and this trip also seems like not possible.

Hmm.. I read about a bus route that takes long time, maybe this is the one...

I will have to see Ginkakuji is nearer to which other attractions and see if I can squeeze in some time.

Thanks, let me plan first.

Will they check jacket? I will be wearing my jacket and plan to sneak in bun or onigiri if possible, of course I will have breakfast before I leave but just in case.

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

Too bad when I go no more Halloween horror night.

Alright, I will keep one woven bag in my backpack.

Finally had the time to post here... Arrived in Japan on time and JR West was empty, quickly exchanged JR Pass and bought Kansai One Pass.

Got. My train was 10.50 last night, arrived on time but taxing took some time and went and did everything at JR office took a bit of time. My hotel is also near to Shinsaibashi. I used Nankai Express, not Rap:it.

Sorry, I don't use debit cards to withdraw. I haven't withdrawn anything yet, only spent with cash and my BigPay card. Alipay is widely accepted here, so my BFF paid most of the payments. We try to use less cash here unless necessary.

Weather? Cold... Bring sufficient and correct clothing.

We paid with cash for Kansai One Pass, didn't notice but I supposed yes.

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I'm in Shinkansen now, from Shin-Osaka to Hakata using Hello Kitty shinkansen.
Regarding the luggage space, it's limited... I only managed to get my seats at car 6 but luggage storage area at car 3 and 4. Top shelves cannot fit my luggage. Huge leg room space so can fit luggage if put in front of you but your legs may be tired if it's a long journey. We put ours at car 4 and went back to sit at car 6.

By the way, this train is so cute. I like it.

Yes, Kodama 741.

Yeah, slightly more than 4H.. BFF insists and we are not rushing anyway..
Comfortable though.

Just went on 6th.
Movies theme? Harry Potter, Minions, Spiderman, Jaws and etc. have sweaters. I think every theme has sweaters.