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Travel To Japan V13, Everything you need for a Japan trip!
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tzxsean
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 Jan 26 2024, 01:25 PM
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QUOTE(miyakochan89 @ Jan 25 2024, 10:41 PM) Any recommendations on hotels in Tokyo & Osaka? Osaka - preferably near the shinkansen & of course safe! Tokyo - safe, decent and affordable. I am looking at the APA chain hotels. Wanted to try capsule hotels but sometimes I might want to go back to the room to recuperate alone and i don't feel like staying in youth hostels/capsule hotels. Please recommend! Thanks! Tokyo - ginza (Sotetsu Fresa Inn Sanchome) |
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tzxsean
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Feb 4 2024, 12:37 PM
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QUOTE(miyakochan89 @ Feb 4 2024, 11:57 AM) Hey all, which cards should i use SUICA or ICOCA? I want a card that i can easily reload with Credit card instead of cash, cause I will be using the metro/subways a lot a lot! I plan to bring some cash but if i can charge into my CC then i will. Scared not enough cash later. haha! you can add suica into iPhone wallet, without requiring a physical card but only reloadable with Mastercard or AMEX by enabling express transit option, you can just flash your iphone on the reading terminal to go through the gate This post has been edited by tzxsean: Feb 4 2024, 12:38 PM |
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tzxsean
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Feb 4 2024, 01:45 PM
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QUOTE(miyakochan89 @ Feb 4 2024, 01:45 PM) If i dont want to add the card onto my phone? you have to buy a card ... then use cash to reload in the designated machine (don't think there's reload via credit card option) p/s: you can actually also reload the e-suica card on ur iPhone using cash via the newer machine (just place the phone accordingly on the "plate") This post has been edited by tzxsean: Feb 4 2024, 01:48 PM |
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tzxsean
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Feb 4 2024, 09:24 PM
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QUOTE(kenji1903 @ Feb 4 2024, 09:05 PM) Depends on which card you buy and whether you require refund Pasmo or suica are available for refunds in Tokyo airport, not sure about icoca But physical cards can only reload via cash, credit reload will only work if you add the card into Apple wallet like the above post mentioned If you go shopping in dept stores, you can op to get tax refund in cash Else you can apply for Wise card, withdraw up to 30000 yen in 1 month without fees I have some notes on my blog: https://wlst-ourfirstjourney.blogspot.com/2...d-planning.htmlhttps://wlst-ourfirstjourney.blogspot.com/2...g-in-japan.htmlmy wise card got charged 100 yen for every 10K yen I withdraw from ATM |
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tzxsean
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Feb 5 2024, 08:19 PM
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QUOTE(kenji1903 @ Feb 5 2024, 06:44 PM) That’s the japan ATM fees, not from Wise. Wise will start Charging after 30000 yen ya but that's still some fee to be paid for ATM withdrawal just a heads up for her ... because no one told me about it previously |
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tzxsean
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Feb 5 2024, 08:21 PM
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QUOTE(miyakochan89 @ Feb 5 2024, 07:31 PM) Hmmm, apart from the withdrawal from international ATM for Wise cards, nothing much right? And works like a debit card too right? I don’t wanna lose my phone too but it would be more convenient to just reload into the card via CC instead of having multiple cash. Haha. I need to think about it more for sure. use a crossbody lanyard if you're afraid to lose it quite common fashion accessory in Tokyo too anyway |
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tzxsean
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Feb 5 2024, 11:41 PM
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QUOTE(miyakochan89 @ Feb 5 2024, 10:53 PM) OKIE! Sounds good! if the exchange rate is better than I might as well apply for a WISE card then.  And if i need money I will just withdraw from atm right? Any ATM works? so far i only withdraw from 7-11 since it's the most common out there and you can start to buy Yen and keep in Wise account directly already if you think the exchange rate is good .... |
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tzxsean
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Feb 11 2024, 03:44 PM
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QUOTE(miyakochan89 @ Feb 11 2024, 02:18 PM) Question about SUICA card, do i need to buy a card/serial number to add on to my Apple Wallet? Or I can actually do so before even departing/landing at Japan? I read somewhere online that I can get a SUICA immediately in my Apple Wallet already regardless of where I am right now. Question on Wifi - do you all use Sim Card or rent a pocket wifi? I just realise that the Japan Sim card is quite expensive too. Anyone tried this seller before? Any recommendations are welcome! https://www.klook.com/en-MY/activity/75086-...ckId=1afaadc6c6suica - no ... just "buy" from apple wallet directly by topping up 1000 yen wifi - eSim (Ubigi) This post has been edited by tzxsean: Feb 11 2024, 10:36 PM |
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tzxsean
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Feb 12 2024, 01:47 PM
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QUOTE(miyakochan89 @ Feb 12 2024, 12:36 PM) 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. speed is okay for my usage ... |
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tzxsean
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Jun 2 2024, 11:03 PM
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https://wanderlog.com/plan/dqpiqjqtbyqzusep...sai-trip/sharedtrying to get some feedback for this itinerary please let me know what can I improve I'm planning 6-7 days in Kansai so I still have room to reschedule some of the stuffs  is this a good timing for autumn foliage as well as good price? This post has been edited by tzxsean: Jun 3 2024, 06:54 PM
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tzxsean
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Sep 24 2024, 04:25 PM
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going to osaka in end of Nov
u guys think i should exchange Yen now through Wise?
or wait a little longer
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tzxsean
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Sep 26 2024, 10:31 AM
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wrong post
This post has been edited by tzxsean: Sep 26 2024, 10:37 AM
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tzxsean
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Sep 27 2024, 06:36 PM
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QUOTE(dawho @ Sep 27 2024, 03:28 PM) how to use wise? im going osaka to in early october...first one also....teach me please sifu Buy Yen and store in the card Then use the card and withdraw Yen from 7-11 ATM |
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tzxsean
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Oct 6 2024, 12:09 AM
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QUOTE(Icehart @ Oct 5 2024, 10:34 PM) Is there any charge for withdrawal? Plan to bring wise card and withdraw from ATM. I read online some say 7-11/seven bank no fee, some say have. A bit confused. i think 100 yen issh per 10k yen withdrawal |
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tzxsean
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Nov 10 2024, 08:05 PM
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tzxsean
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Nov 11 2024, 08:44 PM
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QUOTE(xiaomoon @ Nov 11 2024, 10:33 AM) why not try ubigi? |
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tzxsean
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Nov 16 2024, 08:54 AM
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which weather forecast is accurate for Japan?
Specifically I'm looking to visit Ine + Amanohashidate during last week of Nov but wary of rain
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tzxsean
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Dec 29 2024, 09:38 AM
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I'm based in Penang and is planning for Hokkaido trip next Dec
Is it better for me to explore flights from KL instead of searching from Penang?
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tzxsean
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Dec 29 2024, 07:32 PM
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QUOTE(Chinoz @ Dec 29 2024, 01:55 PM) I don’t think there are any ex-PEN flights to either CTS or TYO. You’ll probably have to transit at BKK, KUL or SIN. Any recommendation for transit option? M Thai Airways seems to have super long layover |
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tzxsean
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Jan 1 2025, 08:37 AM
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QUOTE(marfccy @ Jan 1 2025, 01:23 AM) from penang youre kinda out of luck since theres not much major airlines will stop by, but if you go back to same route of KLIA, you can take ANA's Blue Day sales that comes quite frequently. they have free domestic flights to select from if you fly in internationally to KIX, HND or NRT. so if there is good time to fly to CTS its worth to check out any recommended period for travel to Hokkaido? Mid-late Dec, Jan or early March? |
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