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Yokoso! Japan!

A 16 day trip
My first trip to Japan. Tokyo, Nikko, Osaka, Matsumoto
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Land of the Rising Sun


PROLOGUE

I am making this journal to hopefully inspire people to grab their bag and travel around the world

This was my first trip alone outside of Canada, its a hastily planned trip so there were a lot of things that Ive overlooked like when to go, budget, memory cards, souvenirs - to name a few. I had no solid iterinary until I got to Matsumoto where I decided to go Castle hunting.

On large cities I stayed in Business Hotels, on smaller ones in Ryokan (traditional inn) - with private facilities as I wake up early to beat the crowds. I highly recommend staying in a ryokan.

I had no problem communicating. If you're lost or got a question its better to ask a lady, chances are they speak & understand basic english, though in the smaller cities I visited they dont but are still way more helpful than the men. Every city i visited got a Visitor Info kiosk at the train station

Transportation is easy and efficient. I rode the train to get to the city and I rode the bus to get around the city. I bought a 14-day JR Rail pass which gave me unlimited access with some restriction to trains under the JR flag. Japan Railways is the majordomo of railways in Japan.

Buses are like....cabs.....yea....a very huge cab

Food. bring lotsa pepto-bismol or immodium! and your health insurance hanged around your neck you gonna need it! naaah I'm just jokin, its not that bad unless you crave raw octopus or squid. Picture the shops in the mall with their latest clothing line displayed up front. now replace those clothing with plastic replicas of dishes...welcome to dining out in Japan.  Drop by an Izakaya(pub) youll love it.

REHYDRATE every hour! there are vending machines on every corner, ABUSE it. The humidity is unforgiving.

http://www.japan-guide.com/  Everything you need to know about.

http://www.itcj.jp/index.html  Where I booked my stay. The directions to your hotels are priceless.

I also bought Lonely Planet's Guide to Japan.

Now on with the show...


 
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This is just a wishfull idea due to the fact that its not easy going through the visa process positively.
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ya hooooooooo!!!!!!!!
its waoooooooooooo!!
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jealous jealous jeaaalous!! thanks for sharing!!!
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spent a couple of years in okinawa(island off tokeyo)with military spouse. Loved it and traveled off island. Had many suits (silk) and dresses made there.cheap too. Brought back bolts of silk from the street markets for more clothes and even curtains later. Miss it.
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yes. you could easily go around the country by train and in my experience very efficient. it get expensive yes but stick to ur budget and you shld be fine :)
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the photos are v nice..im planing to travel next year to japan,i wanted to ask u.is it an easy country to go arrtound or not?its true that its v v expencive??
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awesome trip! i'd love to go to nikko
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I truly love Japan. I feel it is truly an awesome country! Thank you for sharing info & pics of your trips...I might find them very useful indeed for my future holiday plans. Cheers!
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hi fanny, close to $4.5k canadian
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Hi. how much did u spent for this vacation? and what's the most expenses u must paid in this vacation? is it hotel or flight?
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