AFTER A LOOOONG WAIT. FINALLY another family trip and this time ---> to the land of the rising sun
Kimono rental : RM153.50 (include hair-do) we cancelled the plan due to our pack schedule which will leave us with no time to spend to take LOADS of photos. However totally no regret as the winter in January is pretty unbearable in kimonos ( saw tourists in Kimonos shivering in cold and surprisingly the number of tourists wearing kimono was less that what i've expected. )
JAPAN
KONNICHIWAこんにちは !!
PRE-JAPAN PREPARATION
1) Air-tickets : I actually bought the flight tickets prolly more than a year before the trip actually takes place. I bought it during the airasia promo during March 2017 ( which they have it anually). To and fro tickets to Japan from KLIA2 costs about : RM 955 ( inclusive 20kg luggage and in-flight meal) .
What a great deal right? ... not really tho, apparently they have these promos going on sometime around June/ July as well, which i found it to be a bit cheaper and with a more preferable departure time. :(
Anyway, $$ has already been deducted from my bank account and it is near to IMPOSSIBLE to make any changes given that the whole AirAsia system is very VERY rigid ( expressing my grudge against AirAsia ..ugh long story..)
WHAT TO DO NEXT? Since we are going on a free- and -easy trip to Japan, me, being the tourguide for this family trip have a GREAT CONCERn----> Language. I have been to Tokyo once in 2013 basically following my Aunt around (my aunt speaks Japanese) navigating the subway of Tokyo. When i mean follow, i legit meant BLINDLY FOLLOW. No research or anything is done before the trip. Basically, i dont even know where we are going.
2) Learn Japanese : I actually signed up for a 3 months language course for Japanese (Level 1) in YMCA Kuala Lumpur which costs me around RM360++ including the annual member fee. The classes are good but I managed to attend only 5 class out of 10 because the weekend class just seemed to clash with a lot of events and mid sem breaks. (money flies away :()
Nonetheless, the journey to learn Japanese did not stop. I watched youtube videos ( japanese pod 101, Japan Society NYC(Uki Uki) I highly recommend these two channels as they are comprehensive yet easy to understand.
3) Accomodation: I have had a headache deciding on where to stay as you will have at least some ideas of where you want to visit and which city you planned to stay). Well, in the end i decided to spend 3 nights in Kyoto and 3 nights in Osaka. I booked the accomodation through airbnb.
Kyoto airbnb : RM1418.97 4pax
Osaka airbnb : RM1031.50 4pax
RM612 per pax for 6 nights
Note : thiis can go wayyyy much cheaper if you stay in youth hostel or backpacker hostel. But since i am travelling with my parents, they prefer having some privacy.
It is better to stay in Osaka for the last few days because it is nearer to the Kansai International Airport (KIX) around 45 mins from Namba Station.
4) Tickets: (bought through klook except for the icoca pass) Note: icoca card can be purchased through klook as well.
Universal Studios Japan: RM299
Osaka Amazing pass (1-day): RM86
Hankyu Pass: RM29
Wifi rental (7-days) : RM119
Icoca- haruka pass :https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ticket/icoca-haruka
5) Plan your itinerary . i attribute my itinerary planning to all travel bloggers out there!!! THANK YOU ! well i guess it is now my turn to give back ? haha hopefully it will be helpful to those travelling to Japan during winter next year and years to come :)
That's it !! basically these are what you have to do before embarking on your Journey to Japan! Will be updating with my detailed itinerary + photos soon !! (pray hard for me to not procrastinate)
*off*
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