Travel: Japan - General

[MMM]

radiantmum:

& MMM, did spend at least an hour in Daiso Almost all made in China but did \"sweep stock\" when I saw those cute stuffs that says \"for japan sale only\" :love: My christmas shopping is 80% done!

Wow.... that's so cool We deeply regret not buying more stuff or seeing the 100 yen shop. BTW, some of the stuff are tax refundable.

I saw some sporeans crowding round the burberry store in dept store. My friend said it's cheaper there? Those are tax refundable.

[MMM]

Just a joke to share....


My hubby was super careful about \"Made in China\". For the stuff that he is buying as a gift, he would specifically ask if it is \"Made in Japan\"???? He don't want his colleagues to think that he got it locally or in China I was like..... with internationalisation, you can't help it. Who cares :lol:

We were looking for those \"Japanese lucky cats\". Think it's relatively cheaper in Japan. Found quite alot at Nakamise. But in the end, we got it at the airport!!! Saw something very authentic and cute and it's definitely \"Made in Japan\" :lol: :lol: . We paid around S$60 (quite reasonable compared to Spore).

[radiantmum]

MMM:

Wow.... that's so cool We deeply regret not buying more stuff or seeing the 100 yen shop. BTW, some of the stuff are tax refundable.


I saw some sporeans crowding round the burberry store in dept store. My friend said it's cheaper there? Those are tax refundable.

Yah - they seem to hit the Burberry stores straight in any shopping malls. I didn't even bother to walk in and nly realise that Blue Label = Burberry here

[radiantmum]

MMM:

Just a joke to share....


My hubby was super careful about \"Made in China\". For the stuff that he is buying as a gift, he would specifically ask if it is \"Made in Japan\"???? He don't want his colleagues to think that he got it locally or in China I was like..... with internationalisation, you can't help it. Who cares :lol:

We were looking for those \"Japanese lucky cats\". Think it's relatively cheaper in Japan. Found quite alot at Nakamise. But in the end, we got it at the airport!!! Saw something very authentic and cute and it's definitely \"Made in Japan\" :lol: :lol: . We paid around S$60 (quite reasonable compared to Spore).

Haha then I am in the same league as your husband Not so much about what other people think but feels souvenir should be \"representive\" and \"unique\".

[krazy]

we are also going to Japan !


This thread is super duper informative!! hahaha

[mckenzy]

Went to JTB at Ion yesterday. They don’t seem to know much and keep referring me to go to JNTO at OCBC building along Shenton way…


They can’t even confirm if the Airport Limo requires an exchange of coupons/tickets before boarding the Limo… They confirmed that the Website says the counter will close at 6pm (i thought it was 7pm)… yet they say its okay… no change of tickets to coupons necessary to board the limo…

with that kind of info i cannot take the chance to buy the ticket here in Singapore…
will go to Narita to take the N’EX instead…

anyways, the tickets you buy for the Airport Limo from Singapore JTB does not entitle you to the free metro day pass

[lizawa]

if u want to get the 1-day metro pass, get it from the airport, it’s cheaper than getting it from any other metro stations. the 1-day metro pass will only be validated when you use it the first time.

[lizawa]

mckenzy:

Went to JTB at Ion yesterday. They don't seem to know much and keep referring me to go to JNTO at OCBC building along Shenton way...


They can't even confirm if the Airport Limo requires an exchange of coupons/tickets before boarding the Limo... They confirmed that the Website says the counter will close at 6pm (i thought it was 7pm)... yet they say its okay... no change of tickets to coupons necessary to board the limo...

with that kind of info i cannot take the chance to buy the ticket here in Singapore...
will go to Narita to take the N'EX instead...

anyways, the tickets you buy for the Airport Limo from Singapore JTB does not entitle you to the free metro day pass

Check out the N'Ex timetable. Depending on what time you are arriving at the airport, and where you are going to alight, the N'EX may not stop at all stations in Tokyo. I remember in the afternoon, some N'EX does not stop at Ikebukuro.

There used to be a promotion, N'EX 1-way from airport + a 2000yen value suica, for only 3000+ yen (something like that). You can use the Suica for all your local JR transport.

[schellen]

mckenzy:

Went to JTB at Ion yesterday. They don't seem to know much and keep referring me to go to JNTO at OCBC building along Shenton way...

Dunno about JTB but I have been to JNTO to collect brochures to plan my trips. I even asked the JNTO staff at the counter to help me clarify the usage of the Suica and Pasmo and Icoca stored value cards. She was very patient and even printed out a page for me from the internet to keep for reference. Before my turn, there was a couple there who had obviously never been to Japan before but wanted to go F&E. They told her what they wanted to experience and see and their budget and dates, and she gave several recommendations. They left satisfied and with a better idea on how to plan their trip.

So, in short, do drop by their office, and even if you don't ask them any questions, pick up the flyers/brochures they have on display. I think they only open during office hours on weekdays (i.e., they don't close late) and I can't remember if they open on weekends.

[schellen]

lizawa:

Check out the N'Ex timetable. Depending on what time you are arriving at the airport, and where you are going to alight, the N'EX may not stop at all stations in Tokyo. I remember in the afternoon, some N'EX does not stop at Ikebukuro.


There used to be a promotion, N'EX 1-way from airport + a 2000yen value suica, for only 3000+ yen (something like that). You can use the Suica for all your local JR transport.

Yes, I agree with lizawa. There are limited trains to Ikebukuro each day and the seats can get snapped up pretty fast. Try to get the N'EX + Suica package as it's really worth it.