[deodorant]

bendi85 wrote:

Hi what about the power socket in Tokyo? Do we need to buy a adaptor for our 3 pin plug?

Yes. Japan uses the 2-pin flat plug.

http://www.happyjappy.com/travel_tip...ectronics.html

[true form]

I also planning to go Hakone in end March.

my plan is just to go there and buy from shinjuku the http://www.odakyu-travel.co.jp/eng/h...aeri_main.html

(1-day trip) 8,400yen

all transport covered, and got a onsen, seems good deal to me. got better options? I live nearer Tokyo station actually haha.






btw from Narita airport to go to Oshiage, the best and most cost effective route issit take Keisei limited to Aoto, then change?






Hyperdia say take the following:

1. Keisei Narita Sky Access Exp. for KEISEI-UENO

AOTO

2. Keisei Oshiage Line Rapid for NISHI-MAGOME


What ticket should I buy, I'll get the 3-days unlimited ride one.. I think can use for "Keisei Oshiage Line Rapid" , then need to buy a "sky access/limited express" ticket right.

[Edge of Destiny]

Bringing 1k plus sgd. Staying in airbnb. Any tips on how to safekeep.

[MajiMax]

Edge of Destiny wrote:

Bringing 1k plus sgd. Staying in airbnb. Any tips on how to safekeep.

Money belt, neck pouch, that's what I seen some traveler does in Europe.

[chaotah]

Edge of Destiny wrote:

Bringing 1k plus sgd. Staying in airbnb. Any tips on how to safekeep.

put in milo tin

[Nalgene123]

true form wrote:

I also planning to go Hakone in end March.

my plan is just to go there and buy from shinjuku the http://www.odakyu-travel.co.jp/eng/h...aeri_main.html

(1-day trip) 8,400yen

all transport covered, and got a onsen, seems good deal to me. got better options? I live nearer Tokyo station actually haha.






btw from Narita airport to go to Oshiage, the best and most cost effective route issit take Keisei limited to Aoto, then change?






Hyperdia say take the following:

1. Keisei Narita Sky Access Exp. for KEISEI-UENO

AOTO

2. Keisei Oshiage Line Rapid for NISHI-MAGOME


What ticket should I buy, I'll get the 3-days unlimited ride one.. I think can use for "Keisei Oshiage Line Rapid" , then need to buy a "sky access/limited express" ticket right.

A significant portion of Hakone is closed due to volcanic activity..Owakudani is not accessible currently

[deodorant]

Edge of Destiny wrote:

Bringing 1k plus sgd. Staying in airbnb. Any tips on how to safekeep.

1k sgd just 80+k yen, no? just put all in wallet and carry around everywhere ba.

[bendi85]

deodorant wrote:

Yes. Japan uses the 2-pin flat plug.

http://www.happyjappy.com/travel_tip...ectronics.html

Where can buy the adaptor in SG?

[clayghost]

bendi85 wrote:

Where can buy the adaptor in SG?

Most hardware shops will sell de, or those neighborhood store that sell everything. Or buy online

http://www.qoo10.sg/su/177013964/Q100007949

Edit Found the correct de, i used something like this last time. LOL sorry. DX.com should have more choices too. Its really useful for many countries too .

[true form]

bendi85 wrote:

Where can buy the adaptor in SG?

i think easy to find ba, japan home see before a lot, daiso maybe have too.

[s7460597]

bendi85 wrote:

Where can buy the adaptor in SG?

Bought simple adapter from neighbourhood bargain shop. Have to dig around a bit.

Also have those for multiple country use for price is higher of course. These are heavier and a little bulkier.

[Wood41]

Simple adaptor is only $1+ .

[antdroid]

Edge of Destiny wrote:

Bringing 1k plus sgd. Staying in airbnb. Any tips on how to safekeep.

Bring a few padlocks to lock your belongings. buy good ones can get from those specialise travel store, those at marina square or novena square.

btw you renting the whole apartment or just a room?

[Edge of Destiny]

antdroid wrote:

Bring a few padlocks to lock your belongings. buy good ones can get from those specialise travel store, those at marina square or novena square.

btw you renting the whole apartment or just a room?

thanks for the suggestions

i think ill carry it around in a hidden money belt

booked whole apartment, i'm not bringing/buying expensive/branded stuff so it's okay unless they want to steal my cheap clothes/souvenirs will they???

i want to keep in milo tin but milo tin can only keep in my house

[deodorant]

Edge of Destiny wrote:

i think ill carry it around in a hidden money belt

i wouldn't even bother. just put all your cash in your wallet (or split half with your partner/wife). japan is not like europe, there is neglible risk of getting pick-pocketed or robbed. and since you're renting whole apartment i also don't see any need to lock up your bags or whatever.

*disclaimer* of course, "low crime doesn't mean no crime" but i go japan carry 300-400k yen in cash without worrying one bit about it (some in wallet some in wife handbag some leave behind in unlocked luggage).