8 Things Must Do Before you go to Japan...

by allysagenius - May 04, 2019

8 Things Must Do Before you go to Osaka and Kyoto, Japan...

There are things I wish I knew before going to Japan and also what to prepare before going to Japan.

So, I have prepared this blog post for that purpose.

1. Book your flight ticket early

We booked as early as five months before the trip. Since it's spring season, the ticket will be slightly higher than usual. Not to forget, always add-on the insurance too, if possible.

2. Book your stay

If you are first-timer like me, I would really suggest you try out their ryokan experience!

For Kyoto, we stayed here:

i. Momijiya Honkan Takao

- Awesome hospitality!

- Had our dinner and breakfast like a king

- Overall, it is an amazing experience!

ii. Airbnb at Kyoto

- Great location!

- Just 5 mins walk from the nearest train station

- There are Family Mart and nice restaurants nearby too

- Overall, I love this room and I will stay again if I come to Kyoto in the future!

For Osaka, we stayed here:

i. Airbnb at Osaka

- Great location too

- You can use the microwave and washing machine!

- Definitely will choose this place again

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3. Universal Studio Japan Ticket

Purchase your ticket from KLOOK. It cost around RM275/ pax. We managed to get them during their BUY 1 FREE 1 Promotion! Can you believe it, we saved RM275!

The best part of booking your ticket from Klook is that you can skip the long queue. Just scan your e-ticket and you are done!

4. Book Kimono Rental

We booked ours from Klook too! We got them from the BUY 1 FREE 1 Deal too! Yay! Girls, add-on hair styling!

Click this link to get RM 15 OFF for your next booking >> RM15 OFF

5. Exchange currency

Tips! Commit yourself to exchange some currency every month before the trip.

6. Book pocket wifi, I used Roaming Man

I prefer to use pocket wifi because it is very convenient and you need to use Google map everywhere you go.

7. Top up your BigPay card, to be used in case of emergency

Yes, you need a backup plan just in case if you run out of cash.

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8. Good tripod with Bluetooth shuttle

We took all our photos by ourselves using this awesome tripod. We purchased ours from Shopee! It cost only around RM28. Click here

Special Tips! If you are unsure of your itinerary yet, get all this card in Japan

1. ICOCA and Haruka Card

ICOCA Card

You can get them at the airport. Just go to their office at the next building.

The ICOCA can be used on JR, subway, private railway and bus transportation and for shopping in the Kansai Area and beyond.

The Kansai-Airport Express "HARUKA" provides direct access from Kansai-airport Station to Tennoji, Shin-Osaka and Kyoto Stations.

Read more about the card here.

2. Osaka Amazing Pass

Osaka Amazing Pass

You can use Osaka Amazing Pass for unlimited train access (limited to Osaka metro lines) for one day (or you can choose the 2-day pass) and free or discounted entrance to some MUST-GO places around Osaka.

We purchased our Osaka Amazing Pass and Osaka Kaiyu Ticket at the information office at Namba Station.

3.Osaka Kaiyu Ticket

Osaka Kaiyu Ticket

We bought this ticket on the same day we purchased the Osaka Amazing Pass. You can get them at the information office at Namba Station.

The Osaka Kaiyu Ticket is a special one-day ticket that includes entrance to the
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan and unlimited travel on trains and buses. Read more here.
We purchased our Osaka Amazing Pass and Osaka Kaiyu Ticket at the information office at Namba Station.

4.Nankai Line Airport Express