more than enough for single. RM3k is enough (RM1k+ accomodation, RM400 food - JPY10,000 a week for food is a lot!, RM200 train - JPY5000 is enough if you are just taking trains around tokyo)

however, if you plan to go Hakone (recommended for views, cable car, outdoor onsen) you need around JPY10,000 but not inclusive of sleeping there. day trip only.

btw, speaking of onsen, clemong, any traditional/open air onsen around tokyo, within 30minutes train?

Great. found a link. very near . Ueno itself got one.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/japan/728752-tokyo-onsen.html

anyone fancy for onsen? SETA onsen looks nice

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Added on March 8, 2009, 10:13 pmkeisei limited express (tokkyu) would costs JPY1050 until ueno.

but if using N'EX , it will cost JPY1500, instead of JPY3,000, and requires you to change train from Shinjuku to Ueno.

i have been taking keisei few times previously (of course la cheap) , but considering to try N'EX, but then changing train is such a hassle.

This post has been edited by keii-kun: Mar 8 2009, 10:37 PM

Thats why. Why even bother take train all the way to Shinjuku, then patah balik to Ueno ? I think for those who are staying at Taito area, taking Skyliner doesnt seem to be a good idea.

But Limited's slower Other suggestions ?

N'EX - 1hrs 10minute
Keisei Limited Express - 1hrs 30minute... 20minute difference for JPY2,000.00

btw, if you are planning to shop for Nike stuff, go to Minami Osawa town, got Nike factory outlet and Adidas factory outlet. train to & from would costs you JPY1,000.

also you can visit Tama Center where the Sanrio (hello kitty) park hehehe

yeah, going to travel in JP for 10 days around few places... tokyo, kyoto, mt fuji, hiroshima
thats why thinking of getting the pass to save time...

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Added on March 8, 2009, 10:56 pmArigatou for the input

This post has been edited by arthurlwf: Mar 8 2009, 11:02 PM

here's a preview of what's to come in spring:

Fuyyoh...Asuk...ur Sakura Photos really tempting ler...killer beb..

... and this is what you're getting now... plum blossoms

Wow...what a beautiful sakura. By da way. From Fuji Tv station, is it a walking distance to ferry Wheel and palette town?

nope, dont think so

PsyCHZZZ,

i've been reading some forums on hanami... most people said that Ueno koen would be the most packed area during hanami, so are we definitely going to be at Ueno or considering other place, i.e Shinjuku Gyoen?

for me Ueno koen going to be near so that's fine. but most probably, we need one person booking the mats n place, while one person be the guide from Ueno station to the mats in the park, since both of them should have keitai, rite?

anyway, menu list updated :
- bonzaimy (sambal bilis)
- keii-kun (planning of keropok ikan, but need someone to goreng it, with lingam's thai chili sauce)

err..any other option to go there?Mind to tell me please

eh sorry, sorry. supposed to say not far, definitely walkable gomen!

Psychzz, you can go to Ueno-koen at 7am to book place

I suggest Psychzz to carry a Malaysian flag with him, easier for us to find. And meet at Saigo Takamori statue first ?

Yup ... it's going to be really packed alright but I think that's the fun part also (for me la... cause then got lots to see). But if you guys prefer to have it in Shinjuku-koen; it's totally fine with me also. As for the booking of spots - I plan to go around 6am to book so hopefully can get enough spots for 15 people (I'll have 3 mat with me).

As for the meeting spot on that day, can you please refer to this map? link
I have marked the spot (with a human icon) where the meeting point will be and a walking path from the station's exit (Koenguchi - or on that day... just follow the LARGE CROWD). The picnic spot will be on the sides of where I've placed the 'picnic' icon. From what I can recall; they'll barricade the side for picnics under the sakura trees while the center is meant for people to walk.

I'll print-out the Malaysian flag on an A4 paper la... then you should be able to identify me and I'll appreciate it if anyone can make it earlier that day also to help with the ushering once we can secure a spot.

ill try to make it early but im staying on the other side of tokyo, even if i leave at 6, will prolly reach at 7?

Guys..i suggest bout the flag should be LYN flag lor...how?
IF Malaysian flag such as 'official' lah plak...how bout the flag as Physczz suggestion with A4 or A3 paper oni?
to be honest, I cant come that early..(bring it my family along with 2 babies so quit hard duh) but I can sapu2 sampah sikit at our spot hehehe
Ueno koen I think its ok as per organizer plan hehehe...just want to experience it...should be no prob as Phyczz oledi volunteer to come early right..

to be honest, I NEVER BEEN in Ueno koen..but then I'll be travel from Takadanobaba to Ueno by JR line..

possible to discuss with all the members who wanted to join?
may be all of us who is never been in Ueno then just gather in Ueno and can join me to the koen with me with the map given..
any suggestion?

wow....so pack ke samapi kena datang pukul 6? Hmmm...how to draw LYN Flag la? Put the human and evil logo tu ke?

Well, either print the logo or simply just the "LYN" letter also can la right? I suggest that others who are coming if possible also bring some signs so that we can try and identify each other then.

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Added on March 9, 2009, 9:22 pmNo problem. I think 7am should be good.

This post has been edited by PsyCHZZZ: Mar 9 2009, 09:22 PM

How bout the 1st logo that Fire upload for us?
with the flag of Japan...may be can edit put Malaysia Flag too?

Phyczz,
gomen I cant make it that early lol

And Zoakies...waiting for you to comes for the next summer!

haha... better not confuse Japanese with the Japanese flag.
I think I'll just print BOLD "LYN" and the Lowyat.net logo should be fine.

Just look for it when you arrive and don't worry about not being able to make it earlier.