As what i read, first 2 withdraw = free with max rm1000

after rm1000, will charge 1.75% with rm5 withdrawal fee

Why dont just swipe ur card all the away?
I've been swiping all the way during my last visit except in kampung area where many old shop dont take card

This post has been edited by ragk: Oct 22 2024, 11:36 AM

Ahh, cause it's difficult to tell how much cash I actually need and if Wise can withdraw so freely then I wouldn't need to worry too much.

Also it's simply finding out if that's the best way to arrive at best exchange rate.

Do let me know if there is any news. I am planning same area in early October 2025.

my first day i reached in the morning straight go kyoto then play around kyoto station
didnt pack much into first day as flight might delay.
then 1 day at arashiyama and its surroundings
1 day at fushimi inari and its surroundings

then i went to nara for a day trip after that.
if you din do nara then you can put more days in kyoto if you like shrines and heritage stuff to cover everything.

else you can put more days in osaka if you like city and the likes of it.
i did 1 full day at USJ also.

kyoto mode of transport is either city bus or train, whichever faster or more convenient.
city bus masuk belakang then come out from front and tap icoca to pay.

public transport is very convenient in japan

bro u have detail itinerary?

Beware some 3rd party atm do charge a small fees as well, I believe i withdraw this at some metro station
The first atm fee is by wise, the second one is by the atm bank



This post has been edited by HumanExtinction: Oct 23 2024, 10:43 PM

Awesome, thanks for the info.

I opt for snow tires since renting nissan 7 seater. Just worry the route to hirayu onsen and back to takayama. Last year oct it was wet there for kamikochi.

oh nice, hirayu onsen is an absolute nice place to wind down in the winter and enjoy the outdoor onsen

made a few visit while i was living in Ishikawa

is this going to be your first time in Osaka/Kyoto? if so, the typical tourist spots are quite nice to visit..
Osaka has Osaka Castle, USJ, Dotonbori, and a lot of foods.. Kyoto has Arashiyama, Kinkakuji, Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari, etc..
what I'd suggest is not to be too ambitious.. for example, if you're going to USJ, I'd suggest locking 1 day for it and not trying to add additional activities/spots in that day..
also for Kyoto, I'd recommend spreading the activities/spots for two days..

from my experience, Osaka is easier to navigate with trains compared to Kyoto..
depending on your itinerary, you might take more buses than trains in Kyoto..

People from Tokyo & Kansai travel all the way to Noto for Wakura Onsen & Kaga Onsen at Ishikawa. You at Ishikawa but go to Gifu

This post has been edited by RegentCid: Oct 24 2024, 01:28 PM

That said, I visited Noto more than 10 times, mostly car camping around the peninsula

Kagaonsen not that many but only when bringing new visitors

Damn facebook keep showing memories of my trip last now and now itching to go back again. Thinking to bring my parents to Hokkaido next year covering Sapporo/Otaru/Hakodate and maybe to nearby locations. I wonder if this is a good idea considering they are elderly and Hokkaido has lack of public transportation (?) compared to other cities. No specific month yet, if not snowy may consider to rent a car.

Any recommendation for direct flight KUL to CTS?

日本に住んでる人で、5年以上住んでるのに全然日本語をしゃべれないマレーシア人に会ったことある人いる？

This post has been edited by Hoka Nobasho: Oct 24 2024, 05:49 PM

Hi guys, want to us about buying things in japan and bringing back to malaysia. Planning to buy figures and merchandise, and packed in box instead of put in luggage. Will this kena tahan at imigresen and need to pay? Any experience can share?

Might want to avoid winter as elderly can't stand the cold. Plus buses don't run so frequently during the winter.
Rent a car if you have more than 3 pax. Sapporo/Susukino can rely on train network. Any other adventure just rent car. More convenient.

Direct flight to CTS not many. I see AirAsia X fly there but not consistent.
Best is layover at HK or Shenzhen.

Thanks for the input. I will scout around for flight and start from there.

Based on my experience. Japan cities bus and express bus are the most reliable transport during winter. Those non frequently will be sightseeing bus.
Train normally will delay or cancel if blizzard storm happen but bus will not effected.

does Malaysian need visa for a short 10 days travel to Japan?

no need