October 14, 2005
A few tips for traveling Japan
- Japan Guide is very, very useful in terms of planning your trip. I also used the Let’s Go Japan...Read this update
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Akihabara Police
For the last day in Japan and Tokyo, I was hoping we would be able to explore more of Tokyo....Read this update
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October 13, 2005
Ginza Nightlife
Checked in at Tokyu-Stay Higashi-Ginza again. This time I booked a bigger room, which was well worth it (only $5...Read this update
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Kakunodate: Samurai District
Went to Kakunodate to look at the preserved samurai district. Stopping by the day before on the way down from...Read this update
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October 12, 2005
Back in Sendai
Kicked back for the rest of the day, wandered around the shopping area which had a mini-Harajuku (young people dressed...Read this update
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Tazawako: Kogen Bus Stop
Left Yamanoyado Bekkan pretty late around 11:15 am due to missing the courtesy bus at 9:30am to the Kogen bus...Read this update
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October 11, 2005
Tazawako: Traditional Ryokan and Onsen
After sleepy Matsushima Bay, headed back to Sendai, grabbed the backpacks and got on a bullet train heading for Tazawako...Read this update
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Matsushima Bay
Had some extra time before heading off to our first onsen and ryokan experience in Tazawako. Decided to make a...Read this update
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October 10, 2005
Sendai
Arrived in Sendai during rush hour with no reserved seats, which meant standing or sitting in between the trains the...Read this update
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Himeji Town & Castle
The town of Himeji seemed to be a bit gray and dreary. Himeji seemed to be very much a suburban...Read this update
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Kyoto: do not book in a crap location
Morning of the second day in Kyoto was a bit messed up in terms of timing. Being so used to...Read this update
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October 09, 2005
Kyoto, a City of Contrasts
Kyoto Station turned out to be one huge mall as well – the crowds were unbelievable. Walking forth from the...Read this update
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Takayama Autumn Festival
After another filling breakfast, headed for the Takayama Autumn Festival held at Yatakaikan Temple. Passed by the Morning Market near...Read this update
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October 08, 2005
Hida Takayama
Left around 10am and took the two-hour bus ride back to Takayama. After checking into another minshuku (not gassho-zukuri style),...Read this update
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Viewing Shirakawa-go Ogimachi from the Lookout Point
After breakfast, took a small hike up to the lookout point in light rain. You can see the whole village...Read this update
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October 07, 2005
Shirakawa-go Ogimachi, a Unesco World Heritage Site
After the four-hour bullet train ride from Tokyo to Takayama, took another two hour bus ride through the mountains to...Read this update
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Tsujiki Fish Market
After a great night’s sleep, got up around four in the morning naturally and got ready to go check...Read this update
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October 06, 2005
Tokyo ni ikimasu!
Finally arrived in Tokyo around four in the afternoon after a ten-hour flight via Japan Airlines. Very surprised by the...Read this update
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