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Forum: Asia
Nov 28th, 2024, 04:51 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,484
Posted By mcsles

Thanks, everyone. Enjoy your Holiday. MCS

Thanks, everyone. Enjoy your Holiday. MCS
Forum: Asia
Nov 27th, 2024, 02:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,484
Posted By mcsles

Mr wundrfl, yes I am confused as well. Lots to...

Mr wundrfl, yes I am confused as well. Lots to learn about Japan for fist time visits. At the very least I have a card that I should be able to top off with cash. I currently put 5000 yen on each...
Forum: Asia
Nov 27th, 2024, 11:52 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,484
Posted By mcsles

Thanks kja, mrwunrfl, progol. You all have been...

Thanks kja, mrwunrfl, progol. You all have been so helpful . Mrwunrfl, so I will be able to use my suica phone card for subway in cities, Tokyo, Bus between Matsumoto to Takayama and Kanazawa etc. ...
Forum: Asia
Nov 27th, 2024, 08:13 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,484
Posted By mcsles

Progol, we are a bit cautious with the ATM fees...

Progol, we are a bit cautious with the ATM fees etc. We had issues with a street side ATM in Italy and spent a few hours with our debit card Company trying to resolve so we were not without cash. It...
Forum: Asia
Nov 27th, 2024, 08:00 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,484
Posted By mcsles

Yeah, Progol it worked. I was able to load both...

Yeah, Progol it worked. I was able to load both of our phones with Suica card. I watched a you tube video and the only issue is I apparently need to print a receipt at the kiosk to ride a shinkansen...
Forum: Asia
Nov 27th, 2024, 05:41 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,484
Posted By mcsles

Progol, I will try doing just that. I appreciate...

Progol, I will try doing just that. I appreciate your help all. KJA I would never of thought a post office would have atm. Thanks for that. Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Forum: Asia
Nov 26th, 2024, 05:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,484
Posted By mcsles

Kja, progol thanks for your response. I have 3 CC...

Kja, progol thanks for your response. I have 3 CC but they are all Visa cards. I always bring a back up, however I am a first time traveler to Japan. We will be in Singapore prior to 3 weeks in...
Forum: Asia
Nov 26th, 2024, 01:52 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,484
Posted By mcsles

The question is the same and I did not see your...

The question is the same and I did not see your answer MrWunrfl. I have looked on Japan guide and other google search but I can not see if one of the cards allow me to purchase via Visa card and also...
Forum: Asia
Nov 26th, 2024, 09:12 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,484
Posted By mcsles

Follow up, The Welcome card requires cash only...

Follow up, The Welcome card requires cash only for purchase. What I meant to ask is are any of these cards available to purchase via US bank card? we load up a Schwab debit card for cash withdrawal...
Forum: Asia
Nov 26th, 2024, 08:56 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,484
Posted By mcsles

Hello Fodors, Thank you for your help with our...

Hello Fodors, Thank you for your help with our trip planning so far. I was planning on picking up a data only e sim at Haneda on arrival and also a Welcome Suica card. I have seen a few posts when...
Forum: Asia
Nov 19th, 2024, 03:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,484
Posted By mcsles

MrWunrfl and others. thank you so much for your...

MrWunrfl and others. thank you so much for your reply and valuable information. I looked online and did find one company in Japan that offers voice and data package. Mobal. They offer a 30 day plan...
Forum: Asia
Nov 19th, 2024, 07:38 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,484
Posted By mcsles

Mrwunrfl, Do you use a data only eSIM card for...

Mrwunrfl, Do you use a data only eSIM card for your travels throughout Japan? Do you email hotels to confirm arrival or make contact for whatever reason? With such a language barrier would I even...
Forum: Asia
Nov 16th, 2024, 05:32 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,484
Posted By mcsles

Thanks mrwundrfl and others, We are actually 5...

Thanks mrwundrfl and others, We are actually 5 weeks in to our trip when we arrive to Tokyo. We are using that city as a base for our day trips and its transportation options. Appreciate your...
Forum: Asia
Nov 14th, 2024, 05:24 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,484
Posted By mcsles

Thanks for your comments. I have swapped a day...

Thanks for your comments. I have swapped a day from Takayama to Kanazawa. For those of you that have been to Japan before, what items do I need to reserve ahead of our arrival? Do I need to buy JR...
Forum: Asia
Nov 10th, 2024, 10:26 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,484
Posted By mcsles

Japan 3 weeks April 2025 ItineraryGood morning, I have an updated itinerary to share

Good morning, I have an updated itinerary to share with you and a few more questions. We will be arriving in Tokyo on 4/9/25 via Haneda. Plan to stay in Asakusa area.
7 nights Tokyo with side trip...
Forum: Asia
Nov 10th, 2024, 08:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,615
Posted By mcsles

Good morning, I have an updated itinerary to...

Good morning, I have an updated itinerary to share with you and a few more questions. We will be arriving in Tokyo on 4/9/25 via Haneda. Plan to stay in Asakusa area.
7 nights Tokyo with side trip...
Forum: Asia
Apr 12th, 2024, 07:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,615
Posted By mcsles

Thank you I appreciate your help, I will look to...

Thank you I appreciate your help, I will look to fill in day trips in the mean time!
Forum: Asia
Apr 12th, 2024, 02:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,615
Posted By mcsles

Just in follow up. I emailed the Yamikan ryokan...

Just in follow up. I emailed the Yamikan ryokan Progol that you and I believe reading your TR that mrwunrfl recommended. They wanted me to book online at travel.rakuten.com and when I explained that...
Forum: Asia
Apr 12th, 2024, 06:06 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,615
Posted By mcsles

Kavey, Progol thank you for the goodwill guide...

Kavey, Progol thank you for the goodwill guide tips. Well I currently have a basic itinerary and I found lodging in each area, however 5 of 6 spots have emailed back that I should check back in...
Forum: Asia
Apr 6th, 2024, 03:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,615
Posted By mcsles

Kavey, mrwunrfl. I thank you for your train times...

Kavey, mrwunrfl. I thank you for your train times and helping me to decide what is doable from my 2 long stay locations. Kavey , it really helps to give me your experiences on Nara and Osaka. We are...
Forum: Asia
Apr 6th, 2024, 03:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,615
Posted By mcsles

Mrwunrfl, thank you so much for your information ...

Mrwunrfl, thank you so much for your information on the train travel and routes . That helps me plan our days in each location. If you had 2 extra days where would you travel to from Kyoto as a day...
Forum: Asia
Apr 5th, 2024, 10:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,615
Posted By mcsles

Kavey, thanks so much for all this information. I...

Kavey, thanks so much for all this information. I am definitely interested in some of these day trips. We were thinking of using Tokyo to day trip to possibly Nikko and or Mt. Fuji area as well....
Forum: Asia
Apr 4th, 2024, 03:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,615
Posted By mcsles

Progol, MrWunrfl and Kavey. Very much appreciate...

Progol, MrWunrfl and Kavey. Very much appreciate your comments. Progol I see you are returning for a second trip. Your level of trip planning and sharing your trip report has made us feel much more...
Forum: Asia
Apr 3rd, 2024, 11:34 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,615
Posted By mcsles

Thanks Progol and mrwunrfl. I learned so much...

Thanks Progol and mrwunrfl. I learned so much from your TR and how detailed mrwundrfl your information was. We are a bit nervous about the language barrier and the train travel between sights ....
Forum: Asia
Apr 3rd, 2024, 06:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,615
Posted By mcsles

Japan 3 weeks April 2025 Itinerary

Hello Fodor's Friends. I am asking for your help with planning a 3 week itinerary to Japan beginning on April 5, 2025. We will be extending this Japan trip from previous visits to New Zealand and...
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