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 Japan travel tales
Our customers share their travelling experiences in Japan.
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| S Taylor |
10 April 2002 |
Stayed at Sofitel Tokyo - Tokyo, Japan.
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Good restaraunts and shops nearby.
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| T Murphy |
06 April 2002 |
Stayed at Gimmond Kyoto, Hotel - Kyoto, Japan.
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Kyoto is a great town to visit and don't forget a side trip to Nara to visit the park and see the deer.
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| E Courland |
06 April 2002 |
Stayed at Gimmond Kyoto, Hotel - Kyoto, Japan.
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Kyoto is a great destination, much nicer than Tokyo. I think one should spend at least 2 nights in the place. Walking through Pontocho is wonderful, as is the Gion, where we managed to see maikos and geikos wandering from one place to another. Walking is great, but be ready for considerable distances between sights. Make an effort to speak to the locals, many of them actually understand English and are very happy to help.
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| M Steffen |
22 March 2002 |
Stayed at Osaka Airport Hotel - Osaka, Japan.
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Very good restaurants available in the terminals, but they all close early (7pm)
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| W Wataru |
07 March 2002 |
Stayed at New Yokosuka, Hotel - Yokosuka, Japan.
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Hotel is located with walking distance to Yokosuka Naval Base so very convienent.
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| J Fitzpatrick |
14 February 2002 |
Stayed at Osaka Airport Hotel - Osaka, Japan.
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Central Osaka has excellent shopping; 3 top department stores - Hanshin, Haikyu and Daimaru, plus a SUPERB store on 5 stories, called Yodabashi, which has everything from computers to watches and cameras. Well worth a visit, even just for browsing.
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| A Gray |
13 February 2002 |
Stayed at Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu - Sapporo, Japan.
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Main thing to remember about Sapporo: the x-jou, x-chome addresses refer to what _block_ something's on, not what _street_. Apart from that, get a Rough Guide or Lonely Planet guide.
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| E Friedman |
07 February 2002 |
Stayed at Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu - Tokyo, Japan.
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Japan's subway system is extensive, easy to use, and very foreigner-friendly (as most signs are in Japanese as well as English). Becoming familiar with Japan's Yamanote line (and other local lines) is a must for a traveler wishing to explore Tokyo. High on my list of places to visit include Meiji Shrine in Harajuku, Shinjuku for its urban landscape and nice park, Ueno for its museums, Akahibara for its electronic goods, Asakusa for its "traditional" (and perhaps stereotypical) Japanese culture, and Tsukiji for the experience of what a world-class fish market is like. A sushi breakfast/lunch in Tsukiji, while expensive, is a great way to experience Japanese fare. Odaiba, a newly built-up piece of reclaimed land in Tokyo bay, is also a nice place to visit, if only to see what one of the newest parts of Tokyo looks like. All of the buildings there are brand new, the urban planning is excellent, and places like the "Decks" mall and Maritime Museum make this area a worthwhile place to see. As all of the places I saw in Tokyo were accessible via the subway system, it is nearly unneseccary to use any other form of transportation.
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| V Gessel |
17 January 2002 |
Stayed at Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu - Tokyo, Japan.
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By all means, if you're going to Japan as a tourist, purchase a Japan Rail Pass before you go. It is very convenient, and saves you a great deal of money if you are traveling anywhere in the country and will be there at least a week.
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| E Rogers |
15 January 2002 |
Stayed at Nikko Fukuoka, Hotel - Fukuoka, Japan.
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Because I was on business, I did not take any tours. I walked to the local places (station, etc) I wanted to visit and took the metro to the university (Kyushu) that I visited. A taxi to the airport.
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