In 161 trips
Hotel
Located in the center of downtown Tokyo, with easy access to Ginza and Roppongi. Hotel amenities include hair …
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08/01/2005 to 08/15/2005
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Mon 08/01/05 (day 1) - Tokyo
Wed 08/03/05 (day 3) - Tokyo
Thing to Do
The current Imperial Palace (Kokyo) is located on the former site of Edo Castle, a large park area surrounded …
Thing to Do
Interesting museum to get a feel for modern Japanese Art.
Thing to Do
This tour wasn't as helpful to non-Japanese speakers, but they do give you a booklet to read. Building looked …
Restaurant
Inexpensive noodle bar located in the New Otani Hotel. Delicious soba, udon, and somen set dinners and drinks.
Thu 08/04/05 (day 4) - Tokyo
In 2038 trips
Thing to Do
Standing on top of Ueno Hill and opened in 1873, Tokyo's first public park houses several world-class museums, a pop …
Thing to Do
Museum in Ueno Park showcasing art and archeology. They have woodblock prints, kimono, sculpture, netsuke, kabuki …
In 584 trips
Thing to Do
As striking as its famous counterpart in the town of Nikko, this Tokyo shrine boasts 50 huge lanterns made of stone. …
Shopping
Street housing Tokyo's kitchen supply stores. This is where you come to buy bowls, chopsticks, and wax sushi.
In 268 trips
Restaurant
Named after Tokyo's famous fish market, you can be sure that the cuts are high quality at this sushiya . The same …
Fri 08/05/05 (day 5) - Tokyo
In 2780 trips
Thing to Do
A millennium ago so the legend goes, the Hirokuma brothers found the statue of Kannon (the Bodhisattva of Mercy - th …
In 331 trips
Thing to Do
The garden is reminiscent of Kyoto and predates the buildings in the compound. The landscaping is attributed to Kobo …
Shopping
Fun shopping district, very youth oriented. Not unlike Newbury Street in Boston, or Soho in New York.
In 214 trips
Restaurant
A skyscraper complex with beautiful views and something to offer everyone. With a large variety of restaurants …
Sat 08/06/05 (day 6) - Nikko-Shi
In 371 trips
Thing to Do
The shrines and temples of Nikko, together with their natural surroundings, have for centuries been a sacred site …
Restaurant
Japan's own burger chain with great service and a slight twist on burgers. Try the ebi-katsu sand!
Sun 08/07/05 (day 7)
Thing to Do
Tour the area around Mt. Fuji through a series of trains, cable cars, and pirate ships!
Restaurant
Delicious japanese dumpling restaurant in Gora. This is a must!
Restaurant
The emperor's favorite ramen! This place has a cult like following with it's tender ramen and spicy pork broth.
Mon 08/08/05 (day 8)
Hotel
Wonderful traditional ryokan in the mountain region of Takayama. Very friendly!
City
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