Hi guys, i am looking at the option of going to Tokyo via Cathay Pacific.

If i buy the ticket from Cathay Pacific official website, the return flight requires transit of only 1 hour and 5 minutes within the same terminal (terminal 1, that is). The flight between Narita and HK is Cathay Pacific (CX), while the flight between HK to KL is Cathay Dragon (KA)

Just want to be sure:
- is it correct to assume that when i check in my luggage in Narita, it will check thru all the way to KL without me needing to claim my luggage in between right? Understood that cathay pacific and cathay dragon is abang adik lah
- is 1 hour 5 mins of transit time enuf? i read that HK airport is very efficient and it should be enuf. but has anyone had such experience?

thanks!



This post has been edited by cradle0fFilth2: Oct 24 2019, 12:43 AM

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 =)

This post has been edited by cradle0fFilth2: Nov 1 2019, 01:00 AM

Hi guys, need your opinions on for my Tokyo trip punya itinerary. Hear me out and let me know if its do-able, ya =) I am still trying to figure out the best way to include things to do and stuff to makan. With every FR i read, i seems to find more new stuff to be included in my itinerary. Haha!

Note:
- Traveling alone
- Staying at Shinjuku near Kabuchiko
- Purpose of the trip : KISS concert (The main reason i am doing this trip. Basically planned my trip around this), experience all things Nippon (temples, food, shop abit..), winter illumination, Mt Fuji, Star Wars exhibition..

Dec 7th (Saturday)
- Arriving at NRT early around 6.30am. Take NEX to Tokyo station. Store my backpack in the locker
- Breakfast at Tokyo station (Ramen Street)
- Tokyo station to Asakusa : Temple and street food
- Back to Tokyo Station - Imperial Palace and surrounding
- Take my backpack and proceed to hostel check-in
- Evening: Odaiba & surrounding - 7pm fireworks at Rainbow bridge

Dec 8th (Sunday)
- Morning: Star Wars exhibition at Shinagawa
- Zojoji temple and Tokyo tower (not going up, tho)
- Meiji shrine
- Harajuku
- Late evening : Shibuya / Roponggi
- Winter illumination somewhere nearby if happens to be around the corner

Monday 9th (Monday)
- Morning : Tsukiji market for breakfast
- Ginza (maybe stop by for awhile)
- Akihabara*
- Shibuya if not enough time on Sunday. Do some shopping around
- Winter illumination somewhere nearby if happens to be around the corner

[itinerary on Sunday and Monday is interchangeable depending on how long i spent in an area]

Tuesday 10th (Tuesday)
- Fuji 5 lakes day trip for Mt Fuji viewing

Wednesday 11th (Wednesday)
- Morning: Teamlab Borderless**
- Ueno & Surrounding + Ameyoko for street food
- Evening : KISS concert at Tokyo Dome
- winter illumination at Tokyo Dome city

Thursday 12th (Thurday)
- checkout, NEX from Shinjuku to NRT. Flight back to KL around 2+ pm

Need all sifus' guidance on below:
1. Is my proposed itinerary sensible in terms of time management and places to visit?
2. *Is it better to visit Akihabara on Sunday? Will there be throngs of ppl coming out with their otaku outfit similarly to Harujuku? It's winter season tho
3. ** Teamlab Borderless closes at 9pm on Sunday. I have 1.5 hours after the Rainbow bridge fireworks between 7.30pm to 9pm on Saturday. I don't suppose i ll have enough time to experience the whole thing? i heard it will be super crowded on weekends too. Thus planning to go on weekday morning. Not a 'must visit' for me
4. Question on public transportation: Plan to max use Tokyo + Toei subways by using the 3 days pass (1500 yen) for all areas in Tokyo. Tor those areas that is on non-Tokyo + Toei lines, i ll make use of PASSMO / SUICA (only top up at minimum to cover these). Is this wise? My plan is

Day 1 - Tokyo city : NEX round trip ticket. Tokyo + Toie 3 days pass (PASSMO / SUICA at the minimum)
Day 2 - Tokyo city : Tokyo + Toie 3 days pass (PASSMO / SUICA at the minimum)
Day 3 - Tokyo city : Tokyo + Toie 3 days pass (PASSMO / SUICA at the minimum)
Day 4 - Out of Tokyo city : 3 days pass expired. Make use of PASSMO / SUICA in the evening
DAY 5 - Make use of PASSMO / SUICA. Not many places to cover
Day 6 - NEX round trip ticket to NRT

Opting for the NEX round trip tix for approx 4000 yen so that last day dont have to kelam kabut transferring between train stations + waiting. Approx 2000 yen each way if purchase the round trip ticket

Thanks y'all. Cheers

This post has been edited by cradle0fFilth2: Nov 20 2019, 04:01 PM

thanks for your advice, man! =)

aaahhh sorry sweet_pez

This post has been edited by cradle0fFilth2: Nov 22 2019, 01:08 AM

Hi, anyone has any experience of taking out cash (JPY) from ATM machine in Tokyo (or any place in Japan)? just read that ATM there uses 4 digit pin instead of 6 digit pin. Is it true? Will bring enough cash, but just in case any emergency or etc.. and of cuz, which has the lowest fees? =)

tq both! thats great to hear! =)

Anyone take Narita Express before?

Can i buy the round trip ticket - 4070 yen, get down in Tokyo Station on the 1st day and then balik time take the NEX from Shinjuku to Narita Airport.

when i buy it at their sales point in terminal 2, i assume i can specify this accordingly eh?

just a lil more to read before my trip this Friday. yay! =D

Best view? Sitting at the right side of the plane and take the window seat while traveling southbound from NRT during day time. I took Cathay, so i was using the route of NRT to HK then HK to KL.



The view from the Lake Kawaguchi around 1 pm is as below. i think the lake area does provide some great views on Mt Fuji during clear weather days



Many opportunity to take pictures of this majestic mountain around Oishi Park or north shore of the lake

This post has been edited by cradle0fFilth2: Dec 26 2019, 03:04 AM

So i just got back from my Tokyo trip approx 2 weeks ago and here's my TR / advice on a day trip to Lake Kawaguchiko area:

- From Tokyo city, buy the bus ticket online and board the bus from Shinjuku Expressway bus station towards Lake Kawaguchiko area EARLY. IMO, better get it online as takut early buses all sold out. i stayed at Shinjuku during my trip, so accessing to this bus station was just a 7 - 8 mins walk
- My suggestion is to buy the bus tix to 'Shimoyoshida Expressway bus stop' as your destination rather then Kawaguchiko Bus Station. Get to the Ararakurayama Sengen Park viewing point early for the Mt Fuji view 1st as there will be lots of people wanting to take pictures of Mt Fuji with the Chureito Pagoda. Once you satisfied with the view, finished taking pictures and etc, then baru walk to Shimoyoshida train station and take the train to Kawaguchiko station. With this, you can save 300 yen. Plus, from the expressway bus stop, u can walk terus following the WELL MARKED signages towards the park. This bus stop is nearer to the park somore. Wont get lost one! There ll be many ppl doing the same walk. Ikut saja..
- I followed the advice of going to this area during Winter, thus more chances to view Mt Fuji for the whole day. I also checked the weather forecast beforehand as well so that the weather x kacau. To read further, u may refer to this website : https://livejapan.com/en/in-tokyo/in-pref-f...ticle-a0002532/
- Train from Shimoyoshida station to Kawaguchiko station is 300 yen as mentioned. IC card can be used
- Check this website for the places u want to visit around the lake : http://bus-en.fujikyu.co.jp/heritage-tour/detail/id/1/ . if you think that the transportation cost will exceed 1500 yen, then just grab the 2 days bus pass. There's a tix booth around the station selling this pass.

Once you got down from the bus, you ll be able to notice Mt Fuji already



Then, you ll see it more of it while climbing the stairs towards the Ararakurayama Sengen Park viewing point



Lastly, this is the 'Japan in 1 picture' picture at Ararakurayama Sengen Park in the morning.. with the Chureito Pagoda on the right of cuz.



This post has been edited by cradle0fFilth2: Dec 26 2019, 03:08 AM

Yeah, the ropeway was down for maintenance ngam2 during my visit 2 weeks back. Since i am too lazy to walk up to the Kawaguchiko Tenjoyama Park, i had to skip it

u should! i only went for a day trip tho. but from the map given seems there's plenty to do and jalan2 around.

i bought it online 3 days before my trip after checking the weather forecast .. takut sold out.