hi.. i am newbie....am really new to this forum...
well actually i'm thinking 'bout going to japan on backpack....but i guess it involved a lot of things..
such as visa and such.... erm my bank balance only down to RM1.00 end of every month..
i heard about apple holidays n they have really good bargain price on Muslim tour..
but i'm really wanna go by backpack..... if i'm going by back pack
erm.. how much it's cost let say around 7D2N?......and if maybe a couple of places MUST VISIT?

Thank in Advanced

Try look for allan as he sounded very knowledgeable in Japan tours.

Or you can look for Ms. Kok, our tour leader for the trip

I was with my mom for the trip also, so i recommend u follow tour since ur mom is also going, coz if u go on free & easy, u will have to do lots of walking which would too tiring if ur mom is going.

thanks. checked their website, the hokkaido trip is quite expensive though, at least 7k per pax. so i guess have to budget 10k per pax...

hello guys me and my family of 6 plan to go to japan this beginning of december, we plan to go to 2-3 places in 7-10 days. May i know where would be the best place to go during this time? tokyo is a must go right? how about hokaido?

can anyone recomend me a travel agency?
this is a leisure trip, so i don't mind paying higher for this whole trip. Just don't want the cheapo package. please drop me a PM.

Hahaha.. if u dun mind paying more, then check out the BRANDED tours offered by Apple whereby the tour leader is supposedly their top guides or the boss himself whereby u hafto pay at least 1-2K above the normal package price. Haf not tried it myself but u can ask for urself.

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Added on October 22, 2008, 5:14 pmYes, about 10K/pax ...for my trip we spend another 2K /pax on just food, snacks, souvenirs and yukatas... and that was just considered normal. Went there with 3 luggage and came back with 4 bags and 2 boxes of mainly food stuff... hheheheh

If u intend to buy branded stuff like LVs or Burberry...etc.. then at least another 4-5K /pax ..

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Added on October 22, 2008, 5:42 pmwif that bank account balance, u will haf problem applying for visa to japan.
unless u can show them u haf a huge cash reserve stashed somewhere in some FD / invesment account, you may not be able to get your visa coz the japanese embassy requires proof that you are able to pay for the trip and the expenses there.

This post has been edited by D-Tourist: Oct 22 2008, 05:42 PM

Hello D-Tourist, what do you mean by branded tour? do i find it in their websites i am more keen on going to those city areas like tokyo and osaka. don't mind paying extra for better accommodation lol.

their website here http://www.appleholiday.com/

if u look at the website banners or their departure list, those branded are often labeled branded tour guide... so and so...

ask them how it is different from the normal tours... i haf no idea...

thanks bro. will check it out

ahahah that means i on budget trip.. eventhough i prefer backpack .... seem to be i have to settle down for trip...
but let say for backpack in japan... is RM6K is enuff or maybe 10K is enuff...????
i really keen to go for backpack in JAPAN... next trip maybe in AUS...hhahahahahah....

backpack, RM6k is more than enough if it is not inclusive of airticket. heck, 6k is actually enuff for 7Night (flight+hotel+food,train - no shopping)

hi there,

regarding the visa, japan embassy require applicant to show their bank statement & it should be at least rm 8000???

how about if i travel with my mum & sister who r a housewife & student ?

My mum, housewife - no company, bank a/c not enough rm 8000 &

my sister-student only (need her school letter???) & no rm 8000 also.

How can i apply visa for 3 persons??? Any advice?

Hi

For those who are interested, Citibank is having a promo for Platinum and Gold Cardmembers:

5D3N winter delight in Rusutsu Resort, Hokkaido:

Non-skiers package:
from RM3,888 (Adult) and RM3,128 (Child)


Skiers package:
from RM5,688 (Adult) and RM4,428 (Child)


Package includes:
‧ Return economy class air ticket by Japan Airlines
‧ Return airport transfer by scheduled coach
‧ Accommodation with daily breakfast
‧ Hot spring tax, consumption tax and service charge
‧ Choice for stopover at Tokyo
‧ Skiers package includes FREE: 2 days lift pass, half-day private ski lesson
(2 hours), a full set of ski rentals for 2 days

Terms and conditions apply. Prices shown above are based on 1 person (twin sharing basis). Choice for stopover at Tokyo excludes ground arrangement and accommodation. Valid until 31 March 2009 (except 20 December 2008 - 4 January 2009).



I'm thinking of booking the package in March.
What do u guys think? Worth it?
Thanks!

i want to go to japan
dammit...

seems like a good price package... but the price is not inclusive of airport tax, surcharges... etc. rite? those should add around RM1.3K to the price...

Guys, im going to Japan this sakura time. End of march. I just want to know about their train ticket. I checked at the internet and found they have 7,14 and 30 days train ticket that they sell it to tourist but the 7 days train ticket is quite expensive. Is there any other way that i can get a cheap train ticket. I think last time i went there, they sell around 90RM for 1 day. Lets say if i only need it for 3 days. How to get a 3 days train ticket?

Train ticket for what? Local travel or long distance? If you're looking at the RailPass - then that's worth it only if you're traveling long distance. If you're referring to traveling locally - then buying ad-hoc ticket might be easier and cheaper.

OK,please explain more. I dont understand what you mean by long distance. is it the 7 days rail ticket for a person who like to travel for long distance? And how much do i have to pay the train ticket as what you said above?Pleaseeeeeeeeeeee

bonzaimy,
first u need to plan where are you going. if it just going to be around tokyo, it is cheaper to buy ticket as you are going or buy SUICA card (something like Touch N Go). buying a 7 day rail pass or JR pass is worth it if you are going around like crazy.... that is what Psychzz trying to explain.

you check the FAQ at the first post here
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/739760

keii-kun: Thanks for pointing bonzaimy to the right direction.
bonzaimy: Please do check out the links on the FAQ there. Cheers~

Guys, i just want to ask about the taxi in japan. Im planning to visit tsukiji Fish Market on tour and the tour start at 4am. The only trasnport on that time is a Taxi.So, roughly how much should i pay if i want to take a taxi from Asakusa(my hotel place) to Ginza(meeting point)?