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S Sullivan	18 October 2003
Stayed at Radisson Miyako Hotel Osaka - Osaka, Japan.
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.
D Schafer	15 October 2003
Stayed at Mansions at Roppongi, The - Tokyo, Japan.
I know an excellent Yakitori restaurant near Ginza. If interested e-mail me and I will send you a pdf file of its name card with map. Exit A2 from Hibiya station.
R Fraser	14 October 2003
Stayed at Westin Miyako, The - Kyoto, Japan.
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.
S Singer	13 October 2003
Stayed at Mansions at Roppongi, The - Tokyo, Japan.
Visited son, daughter-in-law and grandson. Roppongi is an exciting area of Tokyo and the new Roppongi Hills development is definitely worth a visit. If interested in shopping and architecture, visit Prada and Louis Vuitton stores.
S Simsek	07 October 2003
Stayed at Sunroute Tokyo, Hotel - Tokyo, Japan.
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.
G Foster	06 October 2003
Stayed at Kinki, Hotel - Osaka, Japan.
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.
A Allison	05 October 2003
Stayed at Kinki, Hotel - Osaka, Japan.
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.
M Becker	28 September 2003
Stayed at Sofitel Tokyo - Tokyo, Japan.
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.
K Tan	18 September 2003
Stayed at Sunroute Tokyo, Hotel - Tokyo, Japan.
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.
D Widgery	15 September 2003
Stayed at New Hiroden Hotel - Hiroshima, Japan.
Hiroshima was well worth a visit, but visitors should also try to find time to go to Miyajima, which is easy to get to by tram or train.