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 Traveller's Tales: Places to go and see in Japan
Take a tour of the top places to go in Japan. You may read about must see places and activities in the area. Also, you might want to read our
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| J Chambers |
27 December 2003 |
Stayed at Gimmond Kyoto, Hotel - Kyoto, Japan.
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Kyoto is an excellent place to visit, the golden temple at Kinkakujini was rated quite cool, but no presents (we visited 25 Dec with a 14 year old) and the free food samples from the station food court were rated wow by his twin brother. The family walk along the skywalk disturbed other romantic couples on the 11th floor walkway. Superb views. We had to video the dinner we ordered in Takagaki with fluttering fish flakes on the vegetarian omelette. It loked like something you would see on a coral reef.
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| R Schock |
23 October 2003 |
Stayed at Kinki, Hotel - Osaka, Japan.
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I did a myriad of things while in Osaka and staying at Hotel Kinki. It's located right in what seems the heart of Osaka, so everywhere you look, something fun abounds especially small restaurants (DO check these places out, they may be small and family owned, but by god, the food is incredible!). I'm one for electronics, games and gadgets, so Yodobashi Umeda should be a stop that anyone with similar interests should make. A HUGE shopping mall of technology and gadgetry, much much fun! Also, not too far from Hotel Kinki is the Umeda Sky Building, I would have to say there isn't much in the world more romantic than blue fog, slow music and the complete view of Osaka at night lit up by buildings and the moon seen from the top of that building. If you take a significant other to Japan, you owe it to yourself to witness this marvel.
Also, Kyoto isn't too far by train, So I would HIGHLY recommend a trip to Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto. Very beautiful! I would force anyone I take to Japan to visit there. Lastly I would have to say Himeji Castle is a great place to visit if you want to see someting truly impressive. Kind of far compared to the other places I went to, but very worth the trip. Truly remarkable!
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| S Sullivan |
18 October 2003 |
Stayed at Radisson Miyako Hotel Osaka - Osaka, Japan.
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When in Osaka visit the aquarium and Floating Garden Observatory. For night amusement I recomend Club Quattro. Also, for dining check out Italian restaurant Pomadro. It's below the hotel, very cheap prices, and lots of food. Try the eggplant spaghetti. Oh, and before you leave get a massage.
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| R Fraser |
14 October 2003 |
Stayed at Westin Miyako, The - Kyoto, Japan.
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Several of Kyoto's underpublicized gems, such as the temple Nanzenji and its two separately maintained formal gardens, and the Shoren-in temple, are within a 5-minute walk of the Westin Miyako, giving access to tranquility unparalleled at the more heavily visited sites.
The Miyako staff recommended kaiseki, "Japanese haute cuisine," at a restaurant called Sakura near the intersection of Oike-dori avenue and Kiyamachi-dori streets. This was indeed spectacular, and was several cuts above any other kaiseki we encountered and for a considerably lower price (around 5500 yen per person).
The local subway from Keage station was easily understood and navigated by a non-Japanese speaker and made getting around much easier and less expensive than it would have been otherwise.
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| S Simsek |
07 October 2003 |
Stayed at Sunroute Tokyo, Hotel - Tokyo, Japan.
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This time we wanted to be free from all the organized tours since we have an 8 months old baby with us. The schedules of tours are usually very rigid and that would have not suited us well.
We took it easy and made up our own plans with our own schedule. It worked out fine. There are many things to do around the hotel area and it is next to the JR Lines to go anywhere. We went to Ueno Ameyoko shopping area (like night market) and the park in that area. Very good experience. Also taking a train to Akihabara to take a look at the GIANT electronics shopping area, especially at night was a great experience.
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| G Foster |
06 October 2003 |
Stayed at Kinki, Hotel - Osaka, Japan.
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The first thing you'll notice about Osaka is how helpful the local people are. We had only just arrived at the train station and two strangers asked if we required help. This happened several times throughout our stay in Osaka. We only stayed a couple of nights, but I can recommend visiting Osaka Castle. I think it's the most visited place by tourists in Japan. It's a cheap day out explaining some of Japan's history. Well worth a visit.
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| A Allison |
05 October 2003 |
Stayed at Kinki, Hotel - Osaka, Japan.
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If you enjoy Japan and know what to expect there generally, Osaka is a nice place. Fun to walk around the gigantic shopping arcades of Shinsaibashi and take in the frentic commercial overkill that epitomizes modern Japan. The proximity to Kyoto is great too.
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| M Becker |
28 September 2003 |
Stayed at Sofitel Tokyo - Tokyo, Japan.
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While in Tokyo we recommend a meal at a chain called "Asian Kitchen". The food is Asian fusion. The Vietnamese Pizza, in particular, is delicious. They will provide a menu in English.
English (or romanized Japanese) is prevalent on the subways and many bus routes though not as evident in restaurants in the Ueno area. The Roponggi seems to have more menus in English.
A trip to the fish market is not for the faint of heart. We were uncomfortable trying to maneuver our way though a working area--filled with trucks and forklifts. We did not like feeling like we were in the way of those working.
Tokyo Disney Seas is much more affordable than expected--well worth the trip and an easy train ride from downtown.
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| K Tan |
18 September 2003 |
Stayed at Sunroute Tokyo, Hotel - Tokyo, Japan.
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Shinjuku is a vibrant place, full of life and colour. Definitely a must see place in Tokyo! Great shopping at Keio, Odakyu, My City and Tokyu Hands.
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| M Hebbar |
29 July 2003 |
Stayed at Sunroute Hiroshima, Hotel - Hiroshima, Japan.
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Sunroute Hiroshima hotel is ideally situated for visitors to the Peace Memorial Park. We checked in around 4:30 and immediately walked over to the Peace museum (5 minute walk). We had enough time until the closing time of 6pm. The next morning we took a look at the monuments in the park which is open at all times.
If you want to save a few yens and don't have much luggage, I recommend taking street car #1 from Hiroshima train station to the hotel intersection. Costs only 150 yen compared to taxi fare of 1500 yen.
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