| D Lim |
15 June 2002 |
Stayed at Osaka Toyo Hotel - Osaka, Japan.
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The subway system is clean, safe and efficient -- a very cost effective way of getting around town. For leisure travellers, plan to spend quite a bit of time walking about the Dotomburi/Shinsaibashi-suji areas for shopping, dining and entertainment.
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| N Godwin |
11 June 2002 |
Stayed at Gimmond Kyoto, Hotel - Kyoto, Japan.
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Central Location near Gion for restaurants etc.
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| T Strauchs |
08 June 2002 |
Stayed at Nikko Kansai Airport, Hotel - Osaka, Japan.
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The Kansai airport was relatively easy to get around for Japanese and non-Japanese speakers alike. However, I would recommend giving yourself 1.5-2 hours upon departure to get through security and passport control because the lines are long.
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| J Reager |
06 June 2002 |
Stayed at Osaka Airport Hotel - Osaka, Japan.
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We ate dinner at the Avion restaurant right next to the hotel in the airport. The food was fine.
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| C Shikashio |
29 May 2002 |
Stayed at Shiba Park Hotel - Tokyo, Japan.
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Buy a JR pass or JR East pass if you plan to travel by Shikansen in the area. Train has most signs in English, though a pass will allow you to take the JR trains around Tokyo without trying to figure out how much you need for a ticket. Try to avoid the trains (especially with luggage) during rush hour.
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| M Varoonphorn suphantarida |
27 May 2002 |
Stayed at Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu - Tokyo, Japan.
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There are lots of fine restaurants around hotel. And some of them open 24 hours. The perfect place to do shopping but not sightseeing.
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| G Rehard |
11 May 2002 |
Stayed at New Yokosuka, Hotel - Yokosuka, Japan.
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The sushi is great. Two restaurants within 5 minute walk.
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| M Mehta |
20 April 2002 |
Stayed at Crowne Plaza Metropolitan Tokyo - Tokyo, Japan.
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Quite centre and well conntecd, mostly all the shoping facilities are around. Good part is two big shopping Centres are on 5 mins walking distance.
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| S Jodoin |
17 April 2002 |
Stayed at Shiba Park Hotel - Tokyo, Japan.
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I was there for business, so I (unfortunately) didn't really have much time to visit. However, Ginza @ night is impressive. Omote-Sando on Sunday is very nice with its cafes & teraces.
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| M Pace |
14 April 2002 |
Stayed at Grand Palace, Hotel - Tokyo, Japan.
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Travelled to Hakone and Kamakura on our own. Needed help making reservations as no one spoke English at most of the hotels. Once there it was OK with language.
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