6 JR Passes for you to choose from - http://www.japanrailpass.net/en/

To me hakone is a bit of disappointing. Lake Kawaguciko on the other hand is way better compare to hakone, but transportation is a must else you will be spending lots of time waiting for bus

I have no idea what sort of promotion Klook has for SUICA... coz as far as I know it's like Touch N Go. You reload and tap tap tap to use. Gives you more convenience of using card than to buy ticket at each stop.

To get from Tokyo to Osaka or the other way: bus, train, domestic flight or drive down

many here have said that this subway pass isn't worth it because u need to use like over 3 times in order for it to break even
and it doesn't even cover all the line in tokyo
so it's very hard to break even or make it worth it

Need help/ advice on compatible Japan SIM for Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (Global version) & Redmi Note 7 (Global version).

I called up Hello1010 and asked why a remark saying "XIaomi phone <RM1000 and bought before 2018 not support). CS answered "band" incompatible but she is not 100% sure.

The Japan telco is SOFTBANK.

Any RN7/ Pocophone users please share your experience. Thank you

for this i think is better you check where you wanna go within that day with google map and see the route.

for my case, i also thought that subway pass is a waste, but after i re-check my entire itinerary again, apparently i'll use more than 500yen a day for transportation (which better to purchase 3-day subway pass for 1500yen for 3 days)

you can see my method here, upon listing down the locations and how to go to each locations, i roughly estimated my travelling expenses (for estimation and budgetting purpose): Tokyo Trip Itinerary 2019 - GDrive

- check Softbank 4G frequency
- check your phone supported frequency
- phone min. need 3G+4G dual active if u still want ur M'sia number active. 3G for M'sia sim, 4G for Jpn sim.
- Jpn no 2G service
- many old phone cannot support 3G+4G or 4G+4G dual active, if only support 2G+3G/4G then u only can choose either 1 sim which u need most.

Do some simple research, u will get ur answer.

Actually, I found these info already (and thought that both phones should work), just not sure why the hello1010 CS discourage me to buy their Japan prepaid SIM cards

Here are some info I found before I post my last question

Redmi Note 7 (https://www.mi.com/my/redmi-note-7/specs/)
GSM B2/3/5/8
WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8
FDD-LTE B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/20/28
TDD-LTE B38/40

Pocophone F1 (https://www.poco.net/global/specs/)
GSM B2/3/5/8
WCDMA B1/2/5/8
FDD-LTE B1/3/5/7/8/20
TDD-LTE B38/40/41(120MHz)

https://www.softbank.jp/en/mobile/special/p...-for-travel/en/
This service uses the SoftBank network.
Usable systems and frequencies for your terminal are the following.
LTE: Band 1（2100 MHz）/ Band 3（1700 MHz）/ Band 8（900 MHz） / Band 41（2500 MHz）
W-CDMA（3G）: Band 1（2100 MHz）/ Band 8（900 MHz）

KL
But you exchange a bit and top up BigPay card and use it for shopping. This way you don't have to carry too much cash.

In my last Japan trip, BigPay rate is much better than any currency exchangers in Mid Valley.

BigPay is widely used in Japan? Or Cash is still better? Will be traveling this August.

Hi to all Sifus, really highly appreciate 90 degrees bow please spend some time with me to plan my itinerary. Really have no time to plan as taking care of my infant twin babies day and night...this will be my first trip away from them together with my husband. Just came out with a very very rough idea and i have read V12 until page 22 so far.

This trip we plan to get Hokuriku Arch Pass so its more convenience for us to travel all the way to Tokyo and exploring the towns in between.

We have visited Tokyo 6 years ago so probably will not revisit those tourist area again...

PS: This trip i will be trying to transport along my breastmilk to bring back for my babies. So freezing will be in consideration.

Mainly i have a few questions,
1) Should i just station myself at Osaka for 4 nights and travel back and forth to Kyoto or move to spend 1-2 nights in Kyoto at local Ryokans and move forward.
2) I plan to visit the Tateyama Alpine Route, is Toyama the best place to stop for a night stay? If yes, do i visit the route first only check in or check in and nx day only do the route or stay 2 nights straight. Cos im worried about the luggages.
3) Is it good to spend at least 2 nights along the Arch so that it does not be too hurry (Stay either at Kanazawa, Toyama or Nagano or anywhere else open for suggestions Thanks)
4) Is it worth to visit Shirakawago during this time as almost entering Summer
5) Which is best day to activate my 7 days Arch pass? Is it on Day 3 when i plan to go to Nara or Day 2 since its 7 days i can only put it in between, for airport transfer i have to purchase separately.

Thank you Thank you!!
27/5 Day 1
Arrive at KIX around 9.30 PM
Directly head to Osaka for accommodation and dinner

28/5 Day 2
Explore Osaka

29/5 Day 3
Osaka
Nara

30/5 Day 4
Kyoto

31/5 Day 5
Kyoto

1/6 Day 6
Toyama - Tateyama Alpine Route

2/6 Day 7

3/6 Day 8
Overnight in Tokyo

4/6 Day 9
Tokyo Disneyland

5/6 Day 10
Tsujiki Fish Market
Explore Tokyo
Depart to airport at 8pm for 2.30am flight

Hi all sifu,

I'm going to Osaka in mid July for concert and this is my first time travelling to Osaka alone. I have some questions as below with my itinerary

11th - arrival 6am, free and easy
12th - free and easy
13th & 14th - concert day
15th - back to malaysia

1) is there any recommended stay near Osakajo hall? I heard airbnb is prohibited in Japan?
2) aware there are lots subway pass but since my stay is short, is it good for me to get the pass to move around in Osaka? I'm planning to visit Kyoto since it is near and short travel time.
3) any website or apps recommendation for train map? It is much more complicated compared to korea imo
4) is language barrier will make my trip difficult? example asking for directions etc

1) no comment where to stay, but airbnb is allowed. its just tat its not as cheap as before.
thanks for this, so i think airbnb still can save some of my cost
2) cant say since dun really know where u plan to go.
as said above, i plan to go Kyoto or Kobe, or wherever along the same train line, any recommendation?
3) just use google map. it will tell u which train to take, which platform to go.
yeah i heard google maps works which give me a relieve
4) famous place will have english text written. if u know chinese, famous area like Dotonbori, the helper will speak mandarin to u.
this is great since i knew Dotonbori is a must visit..thank you

appreciate your reply

Hi all sifu,

I'm going to Osaka in mid July for concert and this is my first time travelling to Osaka alone. I have some questions as below with my itinerary

11th - arrival 6am, free and easy
12th - free and easy
13th & 14th - concert day
15th - back to malaysia

1) is there any recommended stay near Osakajo hall? I heard airbnb is prohibited in Japan?
2) aware there are lots subway pass but since my stay is short, is it good for me to get the pass to move around in Osaka? I'm planning to visit Kyoto since it is near and short travel time.
3) any website or apps recommendation for train map? It is much more complicated compared to korea imo
4) is language barrier will make my trip difficult? example asking for directions etc

Hi all sifu,

I'm going to Osaka in mid July for concert and this is my first time travelling to Osaka alone. I have some questions as below with my itinerary

11th - arrival 6am, free and easy
12th - free and easy
13th & 14th - concert day
15th - back to malaysia

1) is there any recommended stay near Osakajo hall? I heard airbnb is prohibited in Japan?
2) aware there are lots subway pass but since my stay is short, is it good for me to get the pass to move around in Osaka? I'm planning to visit Kyoto since it is near and short travel time.
3) any website or apps recommendation for train map? It is much more complicated compared to korea imo
4) is language barrier will make my trip difficult? example asking for directions etc