Hi to all forumers here...

I am planning a vacation to Japan next year around July. Would that be a good season to visit Japan?

Second, what would be the minimum budget for a confortable yet affordable trip? Including flight tickets, transportation, F&B, accommodation, etc. I was thinking somwhere in the range of RM6000++, is it sufficient?

Thanks you! =D

Travel alone? because to get Japan VISA minimum bank statement is RM6k....so is enough to spent around in Japan for a weeks. Make sure you have Visa first before travel to Japan.

If Travel by travel agency then no need to show bank statement. the travel agency will settle everything for you. no need worry Visa at all.

This post has been edited by RegentCid: Aug 10 2011, 05:29 AM

Guys, Air Asia is going to launch flight to OSAKA!! Are you guys excited??!!

I've head about that but this soon?

Just got the sms from Citibank AA.

Priority Booking starts from 11.08.11. Travel Period: 30.11.11-20.06.12.

Ish, already going to Tokyo next month. Should I go to Osaka next yr again if able to get the ticket for cheap?!??!

Offer price starts from RM199 (RM100 saved). (this is what is written in the sms)

Will be travelling with my girlfriend, so they will be 2 of us... So meaning that both of us have to show proof that we have RM6k in our bank statement each?

So RM6k is sufficient for expenditure in Japan for a week?

Yes it has to be at least that in each of your a/c. They do not care if you have just banked it in the day before or a long time before.

For me, 1 week - i'd use around 100,000 yen (which is alot) but then that's to be comfortable. This will include accommodation, transportation, food, entry tickets and after deducting all that, I still have half left.

Currently 100,000 yen = RM38xx.

i only spent around RM4.5 for a whole week. have fun!

Quoted from Air Asia facebook:

AirAsia X : Osaka Press Conference
Want to indulge in delicious Osaka cuisines, stroll along the beautiful Osaka Ca...stle and shop in Amerikamura and more? Your dream is coming true with AirAsia X this coming November 2011!

AirAsia X will be flying to Osaka – our 2nd destination in Japan and to mark this exciting news, we are offering special promo fares from RM249! (all-in-fare).

Booking Period: 11 August 2011 - 14 August 2011
Travel Period: 30 November 2011 - 20 June 2012.

Booking starts at 00:01 hrs, 11 August 2011! Share this great news with your family & friends and get ready at www.airasia.com at 00:01 hrs @ 11 August 2011!

AirAsia X will commence services and fly direct to Kansai International Airport, Osaka with four non-stop weekly services between Kuala Lumpur and Osaka. Osaka, the commercial centre of Japan is also a gateway to the popular historical city of Kyoto and Kobe, which are accessible less than 30 minutes by train.

Are you READY for OSAKA? :-D

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Added on August 10, 2011, 5:17 pmI am so tempted T.T

This post has been edited by lexy: Aug 10 2011, 05:17 PM

Me too.

Very very tempted. Will stay up till midnight to check this out. Else will check it out tomorrow morning at 6.30am if indeed they are giving priority booking for Citibank AA card member.

Tokyo just now noon avg temp was 36.7c. Those coming to Tokyo this month or next month goodluck. I now wear only underwear inside house also cannot stand it. Due to elrctricity limit usage.....cannot used aircorn

if a family go for travel 2 adult 1 kid need to prepare how much? not aiming luxury living just aiming for nice food

Hi guys! I am planning a trip to Thailand and Japan, this post is about the Japan trip.

I hope someone could respond as I have some inquiries about traveling to Japan for the first time.


i)First, how much would the AVERAGE cost be for 10 days in Kyoto, Osaka, Kamakura, Nikko- not a tour,but a self travel trip with my gf.

I know this is vague, but roughly like economy air asia seats from KL, 3 square meals a day-not super expensive,but an average portion and of course staying accomodation-well again not where all backpackers lump in together nor a 5 star swim suite spa hotel but just a regular room for two with fan would be fine.

Anyone can give me a rough estimate?

ii) I wanted to know your view on couple travelling for students. Is it normal for the guy to pay for the girl's airfare? Should he? Not including the living expenses of course.

Thanks guys, I hope I'm not too vague and can get a rough ballpark figure for two people.

Hi,

It seems that alot of people are going the easy way out by just sucking out information from just asking. Why not do some of your research first. Everything that you need to know is almost 100% available online.

Check out air tickets from AA's website.

Check out hotel price from www.hotels.com, www.wotif.com, www.agoda.com. Or just plainly google for it.

FYI, meals range from 500<xxxxx depending on what you want to eat.

Refer www.japan-guide.com for your trip to Japan. There are plenty of info there.

the bank statement of each visa applicant has to be RM6k or more.

i spent Rm5k for 9d8n trips to tokyo + hokkaido (by JR Pass) last month.

i stayed at business hotel at most places plus 2 nights budget hotel.

Hi,

Isn't that what these forums are for? A hub for people to seek information from experienced travellers if they need to? Of course I can do research, but if I can get a reply from a person who has done it before wouldn't it make it more convenient for me?

I already have researched all the sites you mentioned and more, I just wanted a fellow traveller's opinion on it.

Actually, if you read from page 1 onwards, the infos are already graduating been added from page to page.

I see alot of people who doesn't even bother to READ the whole thread before asking. You can also do a search at that particular thread so it will direct you to the reply that has the best reference to the info that you want.

Opinions from travellers has already been posted from page to page. Do read up. It's all in THIS thread.

I was expecting you done all the research already plus list out what you plan on this 10 days trip at Honshu
Day one plan........day 2 plan.....

From your plan I can help you arrange it even more better schedule.

If you really got do research first you should know ; To get Japan Visa each head was Rm6k or more bank statement....2 person go ...you got Rm12k for spent in 10 days. 3 star 4 star hotel also no problems if you not going at Japan golden holiday season. Osaka is famous on street food....cheap fast snack. it was like Penang street...food everywhere....like walking in pasar malam.


Very less people will say go Japan want to go Kamakura.......interesting place for those who like history

This post has been edited by RegentCid: Aug 10 2011, 10:25 PM

Guys, need help here regarding the JR PASS

I am flying in Osaka and returning from Osaka too - 7days

Id like to visit Osaka-->Kyoto-->Tokyo-->Osaka

Whats the best train options for me to use? I cant find alot of info for the JR PAss except for

7days
Green Car - 37,800 Yen
Ordinary Cars -28,300 Yen

Is this JR Pass for the whole of Japan?
That's too expensive.

I just need to travel Osaka, Kyoto, Tokyo then back Osaka

Please advise a more suitable train ride for this route.
Appreciate if anyone can give me some highlights

Hmm i dont see sticky links on 1st page?

June 2012 KL-Osaka roundtrip RM600++!