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Japan Starter Kit
Posted on Nov 7, 2009, 09:24:35 by xerius
... here is extremely low). Regions While its countrymen are convinced of its smallness, the mountainous archipelago of Japan stretches quite a sizeable length. The resulting differences in terrain and climate have led to the development of fairly ...
 
Advice on Japan
Posted on Nov 12, 2009, 11:25:27 by xerius
... . . . If you're coming for a week with plans to start and finish in Tokyo, as well as include Kyoto, Hiroshima and potentially Nagoya, you should definitely get a Japan Rail Pass. A one-week pass is ¥28,300 for each of you (don't get the Green Car ...
 
We are group of 4 (2 adults n 2 kids aged 12 & 13)coming to Japan for the 1st time for 13 days trip. This is our plan: Day-1: Arrive at Narita Airpor
Posted on Oct 17, 2009, 07:39:30 by s6656
... trip to Himeji Castle. Spend the rest of the day in Kyoto. Day-4: Osaka Day-5: Day trip to Nara. Day-6: Osaka Day-7: Return from Kyoto to Tokyo Day-8: Full day in Tokyo Day-9: Day trip to Kamakura Day-10: Day trip to Hakone Day-11: Day trip to Nikko Day- ...
 
Looking for Japan Travellers!!
Posted on Feb 2, 2009, 09:01:11 by catrachoviajero
... , I'm staying 4 nights in Tokyo, 2 nights in Hiroshima, 2 nights in Osaka, 2 nights in Takayama, and finally 4 nights in Kyoto. It may seem a little back and forward, but I really wanted to ensure I'm in Kyoto when the cherry blossoms are in full ...
 
Help needed for trip to Tokyo
Posted on Sep 4, 2009, 05:37:29 by magarcia
... amaizing, it looks like NY, with the Rainbow brigde and the buildings. I thing in two weeks time you should go to Kyoto, it is the real Japan with lots of temples, shrines and old city (with geishas!). Next to Kyoto is Nara, a beautiful place to go. ...
 
Japan's enchanted beauty.
Posted on Aug 7, 2008, 11:20:22 by siripatana
... , Nice pics : ) The temple in your pic is called Kinkakouji and is one of the most famous temples in Japan. When I visited Kyoto the weather was similar to your picture and it was sooo peaceful - absolutely beautiful. Great! Uktokyoite It is ...
 
Where to stay in Kyoto and Osaka
Posted on Feb 23, 2009, 00:38:22 by uktokyoite
... well. Maybe someone else can jump in here with any feedback about that. I have visited myself though and the distance between Osaka and Kyoto by train is only about 30 minutes so its no problem if you want to spend all 3 days in one place. Which place to ...
 
Japan's enchanted beauty.
Posted on Aug 7, 2008, 06:22:16 by uktokyoite
... with the deer! Hi Siripatana, Nice pics : ) The temple in your pic is called Kinkakouji and is one of the most famous temples in Japan. When I visited Kyoto the weather was similar to your picture and it was sooo peaceful - absolutely beautiful.
 
Tokyo or Kyoto...
Posted on Aug 4, 2007, 16:23:07 by kitkatgo
I won't make any comments about the women, lol.... But I suppose if I had to choose, I might pick Kyoto. Although I loved both cities. I loved the history of Kyoto. I liked that Kyoto wasn't quite so, well, frenzied as Tokyo. I also noticed more ...
 
Where to stay, what to do....???
Posted on Feb 17, 2009, 20:03:59 by uktokyoite
... to travel to Kyoto and/or other areas (Kyoto is beautiful by the way and if you're into temples there are many) check out the Japan Rail Pass option offered by JR. This can save you a lot of money if you are traveling across the country. If you're ...
 
Looking for Japan Travellers!!
Posted on Jan 7, 2009, 10:10:42 by cherryblossomga
... , I'm staying 4 nights in Tokyo, 2 nights in Hiroshima, 2 nights in Osaka, 2 nights in Takayama, and finally 4 nights in Kyoto. It may seem a little back and forward, but I really wanted to ensure I'm in Kyoto when the cherry blossoms are in full ...
 
Tokyo or Kyoto...
Posted on Jul 23, 2007, 06:18:47 by rich
Hi all, I recently spent a few months travelling in Japan, including a fair amount of time in both Kyoto and Tokyo. I'm going back at the beginning of October for a 6 month teaching stint, but can't for the life of me decide which of the above ...
 
Where to stay in Kyoto and Osaka
Posted on Feb 23, 2009, 13:39:08 by kitkatgo
... about it was that it was within walking distance to the train station. Oh, and we traveled with 7 suitcases on trains from Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima and back to Tokyo (on Green cars). But if you can send it ahead, that's certainly easier. My blog is ...
 
Where to stay in Kyoto and Osaka
Posted on Feb 20, 2009, 17:23:40 by mickeyll
... staying in Osaka the 3 nights or in Kyoto? What is the distance (timewise) between the two cities? How difficult is it to take the bullet train with luggage? Any suggestions on 5 star hotels in Kyoto? Osaka? Thanks in advance for your suggestions!
 
Help needed for trip to Tokyo
Posted on Sep 1, 2009, 13:26:14 by kitkatgo
... hot at that time. And, it rained very little when we were there. If you want to see my blog about our travels to Japan (and I recommend you read some others' trips also) go here: We spent about 10 days and visited quite a few cities. My blog ...
 
Tokyo or Kyoto...
Posted on Jul 23, 2007, 10:46:46 by rich
Yeah I am leaning towards Kyoto myself, but Tokyo is such a buzzing city...very tempting. Steve, what makes you choose Kyoto over Tokyo (in terms of living there)? As for the women, Fukuoka was the best city in that respect...certainly better than the ...
 
love hotels in Kyoto
Posted on Oct 26, 2005, 23:18:17 by hungry_yoshi
Does anyone know any crazy love hotels in Kyoto? I know there are many in Osaka, but I live in Kyoto, so would prefer not to have to travel. Looking for something with theme rooms.
 
Advice on Japan
Posted on Nov 12, 2009, 08:05:17 by mklong
... have a week or there abouts to see the things we want to. We fly into Tokyo and would like to travel to see Mt Fugi, Kyoto, Nagoya & Hiroshima. Ideally id like to travel as far as Nagasaki but we fly out of tokyo so really we need a loop to start ...
 
ryokans/hostel/hotel for 5?
Posted on Sep 23, 2009, 05:39:39 by xeniaxyz
... in one room - located centrally in the towns, or convinient transportations nearby - clean - prefer Japanese atmosphere rather than western style (as staying in Japan) - no curfew in Tokyo, the others might be ok Anybody? Appreciate any help!
 
Where to stay, what to do....???
Posted on Feb 16, 2009, 19:29:02 by aopaq
... what you are interested in. Personally, I would head to Kyoto at the very least as it is the ancient cultural centre of Japan. With the bullet train and the fact that Japan is not really that big, travel to places outside Tokyo is not that difficult. ...
 
Looking for Japan Travellers!!
Posted on Dec 11, 2008, 10:22:04 by cherryblossomga
... people aged between 21-30, give or take a bit, to share my adventure with me. Places I plan to go are Tokyo, Kyoto, Okayama, and Hiroshima + various other sight-seeing locations. If you happen to be travelling to Japan over this period, or are in the ...
 
Japanese Rail Pass - value for money?
Posted on May 15, 2008, 21:52:31 by mataeka
i used the JR Pass when I was in Japan. 14 days, traveling between Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara. It was well worth it. Keep in mind though that local trains and subways are privately owned, and the pass only works on JR train lines --which ...
 
Japanese Rail Pass - value for money?
Posted on May 15, 2008, 21:27:22 by kitkatgo
i used the JR Pass when I was in Japan. 14 days, traveling between Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara. It was well worth it. Keep in mind though that local trains and subways are privately owned, and the pass only works on JR train lines --which means it ...
 
Japan
Posted on Oct 17, 2006, 13:11:28 by wakingdream
... (only a few thousand in the whole of Japan perhaps). The "Geishas" you see around the temples in Kyoto are almost definitely just people dressing up for the tourists. cheerio steve Steve, are they still rather celebrated by the Japanese, or ...
 
Japan
Posted on Oct 17, 2006, 12:57:11 by stevejames
... are still Geishas and Maikos, but they are few and far between (only a few thousand in the whole of Japan perhaps). The "Geishas" you see around the temples in Kyoto are almost definitely just people dressing up for the tourists. cheerio steve
 
Japan
Posted on Sep 28, 2006, 17:34:12 by rich
... ? I've read a few journals on here but the majority simply involve a whistle stop tour taking in Tokyo and Kyoto, which surprised me as Japan looks like a fascinating place that deserves a bit longer. Also, I have a Working Holiday Visa so I have the ...
 
Traveling to Japan
Posted on Jul 20, 2009, 05:20:40 by madamebutterfly
... would recommend flying into Tokyo and then making your way down to Kyushu. You could hit major spots along the way: Mt. Fuji, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Hiroshima, and then come to Kyushu. There isnt as much information on Kyushu as other areas, but if you have ...
 
Where to stay, what to do....???
Posted on Feb 27, 2009, 05:11:55 by rbisset
... days and went a bit mad. I blitzed it from Tokyo to Fukuoka in a day then made my way back to Tokyo via Hiroshima and Kyoto, with side trips to Miyajima and Himeji! Was a knackering 10 days but well worth it. I really recommend Hiroshima. I think it&# ...
 
Japan's enchanted beauty.
Posted on Aug 7, 2008, 03:43:34 by siripatana
... there almost 25 years ago. When I visited Nara, I remember that there were a lot of deers around a temple. Last year I visited Kyoto-Nara again and was still enchanted by the deers , the temple and the people. This is my daughter with the deer! ...
 
Japan's enchanted beauty.
Posted on Aug 7, 2008, 03:40:53 by siripatana
... landed there almost 25 years ago. When I visited Nara, I remember that there were a lot of deers around a temple. Last year I visited Kyoto-Nara again and was still enchanted by the deers , the temple and the people. This is my daughter with the deer!
 

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