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Sharing some pics of my visit to Toyosu market last month (for those of you who don't surf /k/) ...
Thanks for sharing, what about food wise? 
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Mar 22 2019, 10:36 PM
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Is there a website where I can verify the Japan AirBnB minpaku license number?
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Mar 27 2019, 04:47 PM
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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Mar 26 2019, 02:25 PM) It's mentioned in the airbnb listing itself. Just double check the host's posting and you'll usually see it there. Yeah, It is written here. I did ask the host and they, say I haven't booked yet so unable to show photo via airbnb.  |
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Mar 28 2019, 09:20 AM
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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Mar 27 2019, 04:52 PM) It may be a bit suspicious ya if they didn't show the registration number on the post. All of the hosts I checked - they have it. If not listed, I wouldn't go for it. This is to avoid any complications of having accomm cancelled last minute due to unapproved license. Suggest to go for another airbnb if there are others. QUOTE(Belphegor @ Mar 27 2019, 09:13 PM) you don't take chances like this. too risky if you ask me and your whole trip will be disastrous if this happen to be a con case. Yeap, booked other places with better and more recent reviews. Now in the midst of planning itinerary during my off days, 2 days for Osaka and 2 Days for Tokyo. |
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Mar 28 2019, 11:32 PM
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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Mar 28 2019, 05:10 PM) Great to hear that! Happy planning Thanks, what are your thoughts on 1 day Osaka + 1 day Kyoto vs 2 Days in Osaka?  General plan Osaka Day 1 Osaka castle(Himeji/Hikone?) Nishinomaru garden Lunch, open to suggestions Osaka museum of history Umeda sky building (I feel need somemore suggestions here) Dinner, open to suggestions Day 2 Kuromon Ichiba Market Shinsaibashi Hozenji Yokocho Lunch, open to suggestions Doguyasuji Arcade Den-Den Town/America Mura Abeno Harukas 300 Dinner, open to suggestions |
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Apr 1 2019, 04:57 PM
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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Apr 1 2019, 12:08 PM) Looks fine to me, except Day 2 seem packed. You may want to put 1-2 of the places as back up to go, when you have extra time. Thanks, which of day 2 places can be done during day 1?Also do I need to buy Shinkansen tickets in advance? As i'm going during Obon week which I think is super peak period. This post has been edited by 5p3ak: Apr 1 2019, 04:59 PM |
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Apr 1 2019, 06:14 PM
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Apr 1 2019, 06:04 PM) Shinkansen have reserved and non-reserved. Suggest you buy reserved as early as possible as Obon is normally a peak period. If not try squeezing in to the non-reserved seat and hope you get a seat. If not just stand lor. Is it possible to buy online? Is this the correct web? https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/ |
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Apr 2 2019, 11:37 AM
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Apr 2 2019, 08:59 AM) Havent bought through this website before so not to sure but it seems legit. Normally I just buy from the station. any station will do? |
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Apr 2 2019, 07:31 PM
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Apr 2 2019, 01:42 PM) Lots of Japanese documentation is written in Japanese years. When you fill in form, like Date of birth, you need to also put it showa/heisei, etc. If you go to a council, normally there is a card that help you to mapped what year in roman calendar to Japanese calendar. ok got it thank you!Small station you can buy it off the machine though not all have it. Big station have a counter that you can buy it from. Of course it have to be JR station. |
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May 4 2019, 06:04 PM
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Where do you guys usually change MYR currency to JPY? I'm located in Petaling Jaya area.
QUOTE(skzisghost @ May 4 2019, 08:51 AM) went norway and iceland, samurai wifi damn sucks What was your Network Operator for roaming in Japan?I use roaming man in japan kinda good experience This post has been edited by 5p3ak: May 4 2019, 06:05 PM |
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May 5 2019, 10:14 AM
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QUOTE(MR_alien @ May 5 2019, 09:05 AM) best rate is usually at bukit bintang, pavilion or midvalley thanks will check it outmtarate.com http://mymoneymaster.com.my/ or walk around bukit bintang like in pavilion and sungei wang for best rate |
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QUOTE(Icehart @ May 7 2019, 05:40 PM) KL BigPay is widely used in Japan? Or Cash is still better? Will be traveling this August.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. |
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Aug 21 2019, 07:43 PM
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Just wanna say thank you for this thread, even though I didn't really do many touristy activities as more like hanging out and exchanging with Japanese friends. Still good tho, with exception of Typhoon Krosa...
QUOTE(fruitie @ Aug 13 2019, 12:05 AM) We try to be as flexible as possible this time, hence we will have two weeks this round to cover Kansai and Northern Kyushu. Hopefully no rushing as both of us just want to spend time together and walking slowly to enjoy the view. We are not living in the same country, one year only meet once or twice. Just cameback from Japan trip. I used SmartEx App to book Shinkansen tickets reserve seats for Shin-Osaka to Tokyo. Just collect ticket at the machine. Very convenient.  Yeah, I'm surprised to see it covers Nozomi.  Anyway, if I want to book Shinkansen rides with JR Pass, I can only do it in the JR centre right? Looks like gotta spend some time there when we are in Osaka. Prefer to reserve seats and hope to get seats in Hello Kitty Shinkansen. Is there any way I can book Shinkansen rides online? Last time when I travelled from Tokyo to Osaka, I just bought the ticket separately in Shinjuku as I didn't buy any JR Pass that time.  QUOTE(L.Torreira @ Aug 13 2019, 03:22 PM) going japan with ANA this autumn. 12 days. 1. I think bus is cheapest. 1. landing at Narita. what cheap transportation to go to Tokyo area? 2. is it worthy to skip kansai area and explore Tokyo only for 12 days? which area you recommend to explore Tokyo area? 3. is it worthy to skip USJ, Disneyland and DISNEYSEA??my son only 1 year old. 4. any free entrance area you recommend? I rike sightseeing like to watch leaves fall in the park etc. sorry I am noob never go Japan before. dunno where to start. their transportation system look like very complicated. 2. Personally better for 1 city IMO. 3. Yes. 4. Plenty of free places can explore. Yes Japan Train map can be complicated, I got lost in Tokyo station. Need to watch out for rapid/express train, sometimes the train will stop at a station and you need to change to another train. However the people there are very helpful. Make sure you get IC card. QUOTE(L.Torreira @ Aug 14 2019, 09:27 AM) why their transportation costs are expensive? no free transport like GoKL? no Uber? Have uber but only in Tokyo area.Only Uber Black. IINMQUOTE(maxomeara @ Aug 14 2019, 09:48 AM) I'm going on a short trip to Tokyo at the end of the month. Where's the cheapest place to get tokyo banana & shiroi koibito? Or should I just buy at the airport? Airport sometimes don't have what you want. I got my Shiroi Koibito at Ishiya Ginza at Ginza 6.QUOTE(-kytz- @ Aug 14 2019, 10:52 AM) I decided not to go with Airbnb because the agreement is really between you and the owner and the owner can really cancel on you last minute. Happened to a family member of mine. Which airbnb was that? Can share here or via PM so can avoid? My recent trip both AirBnB are really good. Also curious of the hotels you booked. It's also quite frustrating because the location of the units in the map is not correct, more often its way further away than what's shown on the map. Luckily, the hotels I booked in Osaka and Kyoto has extrmeley good location and very reasonable too. I think you could still do Tokyo + Osaka/Kyoto but it might be a rush trying to cover so many places in just 12 days. Really depends on the type of traveller you are? Are you the type who enjoy visiting many places in one day or do you prefer to take your time to not rush around? |
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Aug 21 2019, 10:26 PM
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QUOTE(fruitie @ Aug 21 2019, 08:19 PM) Mine is JR Pass, so I think I must book via the office.  Ah ok not too sure about JR Pass, didn't get a chance to use it during my trip, since only using 1 way bullet train. Maybe next trip to Shizuoka during January can utilize since I plan to fly in HND then take trains to Shizuoka and vice versa. QUOTE(-kytz- @ Aug 21 2019, 09:29 PM) The location on the Airbnb map is actually an approximate so imagine all the Airbnb located right at prime areas like dotonburi is not actually there. I had PM each owner for their location which are like 1-2 stations away. Oh man that sucks. Well TBH both my AirBnBs in Osaka and Tokyo also isn't prime but I went for an event (Osaka International Diabolo Competition) so just 1 station to the event place. In Osaka I stayed in Ajirokita which is near Shin-Fukae & Fuse Station. In Tokyo I went for summer sonic so I stayed in Funabashi, also all quite near 3 stations, Higashi-kaijin, Keisei-Funabashi & Funabashi staiton.» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « In Osaka, I booked Ibis Hotel for around RM330/night for 5 nights. Right opposite Dotonburi. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « In kyoto, the hotel is right in the centre of Gion for around RM370/night. Will check out IBIS hotel next time I'm in Osaka. This post has been edited by 5p3ak: Aug 21 2019, 10:29 PM |
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Aug 28 2019, 08:57 AM
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QUOTE(WiLeKiyO @ Aug 27 2019, 04:17 PM) If you have to rate from 1 to 10, 10 being the safest. just don't sit the last train, sometimes got nasty drunk people wanna fight also puking How safe is Tokyo for female solo traveler?  overall rating 8 for me. |
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QUOTE(Xyra97 @ Sep 8 2019, 01:44 AM) Hi guys, any recommended sites to use to book apartments in Tokyo, Shinjuku area for 5 pax. I was told to avoid Airbnb. so far my Airbnb experience in Japan was great, but I didn't stayed in Shinjuku. Any help will be appreciated  QUOTE(Like a Bause @ Sep 8 2019, 10:51 AM) guys just would like to double check on check in luggage, whether could i check in a tripod? or i have to hand carry it? thanks =) I check in my big tripod but carry on the small vlogging ones. SQ flights are really good. Enjoy.Note: I'm travelling via Singapore Airline |
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How cold is winter in Shizuoka? I have an upcoming trip in January and any tips would be very much appreciated. Thank you
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QUOTE(Oh_shit @ Sep 20 2019, 03:13 PM) Hi guys, my flight arrive KIX airport at 940pm, Where do you stay? What train should I from airport to Osaka ? For me, I remember taking JR train on the loop line to Tennoji then change platform go to Tamatsukuri, where the AirBnB host picked us up |
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QUOTE(babylon52281 @ Sep 22 2019, 12:42 PM) How does it work? Are we expected to give exact change when buying something with lower value? They will change for you. |
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QUOTE(babylon52281 @ Sep 23 2019, 12:58 AM) Thanks. Is there a good way to break a 10,000 yen note? I mean is it okay to buy something <1000 yen at a kombini with a 10,000 note? These are the only notes I was given by the money changer. Yes no problem at all. If you think coins are a hassle, some places accept IC card as payment. Just top up money to the card and use it as payment. |
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