Okie. So I can just do it directly from apple wallet right? Cause there’s a shortage of physical suica card now.

Leanne check! Do you know roughly how much GB do you use per day especially if I’m going to use google map a lot?
It’s about 8GB for 10 days, do you think that’s enough? I dont think I need to browse the internet, mainly for research and google mapping all the time for directions. Haha. I guess I can save some of the maps.

The UBIGI in Japan, the speed is good? I just checked the rate. It’s pretty competitive and quite worth it as compared with Maxis roaming.

This post has been edited by miyakochan89: Feb 12 2024, 12:36 PM

should be enugh, i use around 1-2gb per day when im there, but i also stream a lot of songs, google mapping and watch a lot of social media videos while on train

This post has been edited by HumanExtinction: Feb 12 2024, 01:00 PM

when im using digi roaming switch between docomo and softbank, i notice not much difference between the two, speed is very fast

The daily limit in general is 3GB, I never hit that and I use a lot of goggle maps, Google and Google translate, buying tickets and stuff

Remember to bring power bank, the internet bandwidth will last much longer than the phone battery 🤣

speed is okay for my usage ...

For sure will bring a powerbank la. Hahaha! Also need to take photos.

Hi! I'm thinking of flying PAL to Tokyo via Manila. The transfer window is 1 hour 5 minute. Will it be too short a time? Can I make it on time? TQ

for narita airport direct bus to kawaguchiko(河口湖), the date i want already sold out

what is the next best way?
take N'EX train from narita airport to shinjuku, then take bus to kawaguchiko?

This post has been edited by sben525: Feb 13 2024, 12:24 AM

From Shinjuku got 2 ways to Kawaguchiko.
Express Bus or JR Limited Express "Excursion"

Is it possible to buy Tokyo wide Pass when im in Japan?

By the way, are there anyways to check the prices of Shinkansen, says for example: Osaka to Kyoto or Osaka to Tokyo.

A simple google search showed me that Osaka to Kyoto would cost me about 1400 yen about RM50. But some even shows me up to RM300? For a 15 minutes ride? HUH?

So i just wanna get a better accuracy, just to account into my budget.

Throughout my journey in Q4 2022, I used the fare estimation recommended on Google maps. The fares are worth referencing. It's usually correct for me. Although when I go on the longer shinkansen, the fare could be off by few hundred yen, but the whole ticket was 14k so... The difference was not significant. Even for local trains I notice the fare is accurate.

Also it was convenient to reference Google map for less frequent trains... For the timetable. Makes it easier to plan when to be there.

Yes.
Selected major stations in the Tokyo area, including Narita Airport, Haneda Airport, Tokyo Station, Shinagawa Station, Shinjuku Station, Shibuya Station, Yokohama Station and Mito Station.
JR Ticket Office opens on 08:00 - 17:00

This post has been edited by RegentCid: Feb 13 2024, 03:41 PM

Thanks for the info. One more question, usually can I buy the shinkansen tix from Osaka to Tokyo? as I see there's a lot of trains to Tokyo, was wondering can I get the tix when i'm there since I've yet decided on the time?

-Double posted -

This post has been edited by vreis: Feb 13 2024, 05:10 PM

Yeah I used the google maps references for subways and trains. But don’t know how accurate it is for the Jrail.

It depends on which train and what time, I noticed the faster the train during peak hours, the more expensive it gets

Though I was using JRPass, the Nozomi trains are significantly more expensive hence you need to know which train and what time you want to board

You only can buy Shinkansen Ticket at Shin-Osaka Station. Buy only when you at Station. Osaka to Tokyo Shinkansen every 15 minute 1 train.

question on power bar/strip - any idea if I can just use a standard 240 power bar with a Japan adapter ?

I know most laptop and electronic devices are now 100-240 but hope wont need to bring multiple small adapter