i heard of this too

but as for the mysos can we do screenshots or need to login actually?  cause there is a QR code

no screenshot , they will click the app to see that’s why need to be online, but who knows in future they will be more relax and stop checking .. hahaha

buggered, looks like pocket wifi it is then when travelling haha

buggered, looks like pocket wifi it is then when travelling haha

If still in airport should be fine to connect to their airport wireless for this no?

or travel sim card

Yeah, I gave some thought about it and decided to forgo Nagoya / Osaka for now. I'll return again for these 2 especially after the expansion of the theme parks.

Kyoto though, I think I'd really want to spend some time there to just soak in the environment before the tourism returns.

Based on what I can find, Kyoto on pre-covid season, was a nightmare in terms of foot traffic.

So I have revised my plans as per below:

Considerations -
1. Pre-winter, so timing is not too cold yet (hopefully, climate change is a little more merciful).
2. I will be travelling mostly with train (I plan to take the 7 day JR Pass).
3. I will also be flying to/from Haneda.
4. I would like to go for hotsprings / theme parks (major ones, of course).
5. Food. I think I will be spending alot on those.
6. Shopping for clothes if applicable, I plan to travel with adequate clothing so I can buy some.

Cities/areas I plan to visit:
1. Tokyo (5 nights)
2. Mt.Fuji / Hakone region (2-3 nights)
3. Kyoto (2-3 nights)

I think this would be more reasonable compared to my previous plans which includes Osaka & Nagoya.

What do you guys think?

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Details:

Dates - 30Nov22 - 11Dec22
Flight - MH (HND>KUL) points; PAL (KUL>MNL>HND) RM1800, 2 pax
Hotels - Yet to be booked
Pass - JR Pass 7 days + Suica

this one usually collect after immigration haha

Redeemed my krisflyer points for myself and my wife as our "honeymoon" trip for SQ.
Flying to Narita on 16 November until 30 November 2022 (Haneda all fully redeemed, sigh...)
I'm arriving 730am JPT 17 November in Narita, I have 13 days to go around.

Need sifus to help me on:
1. mySOS / Fast Track (for vaccination cert) and also Japan Web (for immigration/customs clearance), these need to be filled when? 1 week before travelling?
2. My wife wants to stay as long as possible in Tokyo to shop however I would want some detour out of Tokyo since we are having so many days in Tokyo.
- I'm thinking of going to see Mt Fuji, is a day trip enough? Thinking going to Hakone or Kawaguchiko just to see Mt Fuji and walkaround only, dont really have any other particular place. JR Tokyo Wide Pass is sufficient to cover?
- I'm thinking of going to Gundam Factory in Yokohama, probably another day trip.
- Wife wants to do strawberry picking but saw from internet, its not the right season. Unsure how to do this haha.
- Trying to formula a list what to do in Tokyo. She just gave a bunch of names like Shibuya, Ginza, Asakusa etc but unsure what to see there.
- We both been to Kyoto and Osaka before, so not too keen to go again.

can buy from shopee

https://shopee.com.my/hello1010.my

or digi user can purchase internet roaming

Need sifus to help me on:
1. mySOS / Fast Track (for vaccination cert) and also Japan Web (for immigration/customs clearance), these need to be filled when? 1 week before travelling?
2. My wife wants to stay as long as possible in Tokyo to shop however I would want some detour out of Tokyo since we are having so many days in Tokyo.
- I'm thinking of going to see Mt Fuji, is a day trip enough? Thinking going to Hakone or Kawaguchiko just to see Mt Fuji and walkaround only, dont really have any other particular place. JR Tokyo Wide Pass is sufficient to cover?
- I'm thinking of going to Gundam Factory in Yokohama, probably another day trip.
- Wife wants to do strawberry picking but saw from internet, its not the right season. Unsure how to do this haha.
- Trying to formula a list what to do in Tokyo. She just gave a bunch of names like Shibuya, Ginza, Asakusa etc but unsure what to see there.
- We both been to Kyoto and Osaka before, so not too keen to go again.

remove Kyoto also

Double of what it is pre-covid

Redeemed my krisflyer points for myself and my wife as our "honeymoon" trip for SQ.
Flying to Narita on 16 November until 30 November 2022 (Haneda all fully redeemed, sigh...)
I'm arriving 730am JPT 17 November in Narita, I have 13 days to go around.

- Trying to formula a list what to do in Tokyo. She just gave a bunch of names like Shibuya, Ginza, Asakusa etc but unsure what to see there.

2 nights in Mt Fuji should be enough. If you have enough budget, you can try search Kukuna or any hotels around Lake Kawaguchiko. Check if the rooms have a Mt Fuji view.

If your hotel doesn't have a Mt Fuji view or onsen. Can try these 2 places. They both have a Mt Fuji view are these 2. I forgot how much but should be around 1000 yen or cheaper.

Fuji Yurari Hot Spring (newer and larger with more pools outdoor, it's abit far, I rented a car and drove around so it was easy for me.)
Yamanakako Onsen Benifuji no Yu hot spring

Yamanakako Onsen is the one I went, reasonable price. nice place to experience 'culture shock'   

how are you guys still flying over? i see the tix is 2k min for return!

planning for sakura season but seems like a no go

no choice lo have to cough it up. i dont think we can ever return to pre-covid pricing given how inflation sets in ed