Yeah malu man

But both of them very kawaii, looked like AKB48 girls

If you don't plan to buy JR Pass, get SUICA, works like our TouchnGo

Stimix,

Not sure whether anyone mention this before, actually there are arranged tours by JNTO to various spots around Japan (cue Hakone/Fuji tour). Can't remember how much it cost, but definitely not costing a leg or 700/pax. Great guide and Eigo service, includes food and a Shinkanshen travel experience.

Definitely worth it; they did something for me till this day i can't forget.

The tours depart from Hamamatsucho bus terminal, which is quite near to Tokyo Tower and Zojoji. You can get more information there and all JNTO offices (a big one in Shinjuku Metropolitan Office Tower).

I think there are some cheap accommodation around that area. Yup, from there you can take JR and Keihin Tohoku line.

The tour im taking about is organized by the Japan National Tourism Organization aka their government body, not agent tour. Trust me, they go to great lengths (oh so typical of Japanese hospitality) to ensure you enjoy the tour and freedom to roam around. Sometimes, to those who don't understand moonrunes or even JLPT level4ers, touring around suburbs or countryside can be a big culture shock and hassle.

Ok let me put down in details (have i not done this already? lol):

1. Board the bus at Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal. Bus travel is another eye opener.
2. Stop by Fuji Hotel resort (can't really remember the name, it's very famous) for lunch.
3. Travel to Mt. Fuji station 4-5. They let us walk around for 1-2 hours, which is more than sufficient to be honest.
4. Travel to Lake Ashi for boat cruise. Another 1 hour for cruise on a beautiful lake.
5. Travel to Mt. Komagatake for cable car. You can see Mt. Fuji in postcard view on your way up. Then, another 1-2 hours for hill viewing, which is again more than sufficient.
6. Board bus back to Odawara eki and board the Shinkansen from there. We actually had 45mins-1hour for picture taking of the bullet train. Talking about impeccable schedule management by the tour agents.

All the above done in 1 day, which is more than enough time to walk around. If you intend to stay longer in Hakone resorts/additional plans, they actually provide free bus ride for you to return to your hotel/resort.

You might want to consider K-House Hostel Asakusa too

Wow it's been sometime i last visit this thread.

Yes, 5k is definitely enough if just around Tokyo and strictly frugal. If you read around, i've posted my itinerary and cost breakdown a couple of times here.

September should be still warm, but you may want to get a light jacket for the incoming autumn.

5k alone is not enough even for Osaka > Kyoto > Tokyo. Your shinkansen ticket alone cost RM500.

Wait, unless you are willing to do Survivor 101 No mid-class luxurious meal and cut down to 1-2 cheap noodle/onigiri meals a day, no shopping and staying in cheap hostel.