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Japan Explorer 2007 - 14 days

A trip from May 12, 2007 to May 25, 2007, travelling to Kamakura, Kamakura-Shi, Yokohama-Shi …

This trip is for my friend and parents who will be visiting … More

This trip is for my friend and parents who will be visiting Japan. Ive been living in Japan for 4 years now. Already seen some of these places but also havent seen some. Any suggestions or recommendations would be appreciated. Im also happy to give you any tips on the best ways to get around Tokyo feel free to leave me a message. Enjoy Japan its a great country.

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05/12/2007 to 05/25/2007

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Unscheduled - Kamakura

Kamakura

City

Kamakura, Japan

Unscheduled - Kamakura-Shi

Daibutsu (Kotoku-in Temple)

Average Rating (18):

Lady Inada no Tsubone [d. 1253] together with a monk called Joko were responsible for the fund raising which resulte …

Thing to Do

4-2-28 Hase
Kamakura-Shi, 14 248-0016
Japan
+81 467 22 0703

Unscheduled - Yokohama-Shi

Yokohama

Choose from anyone of these many optional tours...to get around and see everything in Yokohama city.

City

Yokohama-Shi, Japan

Landmark Plaza

Average Rating (4):

Landmark Plaza , which is an annex of the Landmark Town, consists of five floors packed with shops, restaurants and …

Shopping

Landmark Plaza

2-2-1 Mianto-Mirai
Yokohama-Shi, 14 220-8101
Japan
+81 45 222 5015

Chinatown

Average Rating (9):

Chinatown or Chukagai in Japanese, is a fun place for dining, shopping or just walking around. Chinese people …

Thing to Do

Chinatown
Yokohama-Shi, 14 231-0023
Japan
+81 45 662 1252

Unscheduled - Yokohama

Hikawamaru Beer Garden

A beer garden on a boat seems to be quite a contradiction, but many things in Japan are not what they seem on …

Thing to Do

Hikawamaru Booking Center
Yokohama, 14 231-0023
Japan
+81 (0)45 641 4361

Notes

Hikawamaru Beer Garden
Floating beer garden
Hikawamaru Booking Center
In front off Yamashita Park, Naka-ku
Yokohama
231-0023
Kanagawa Prefecture

81 (0)45 641 4361

Nearest Train Station Ishikawacho Station-JR Negishi Line

Neighborhood Naka-ku

Opening Hours 5p-9p (Jun 10-Sep 3) daily.

Average Cost JPY 3000

Decor

As this beer garden is on the deck of a ship, which is moving around the harbor, the scenery changes every few minutes. Naturally, all the major landmarks are visible throughout the cruise, the perspectives just change.

Type of Cusine

The food on offer is typical Japanese tavern fare, and includes local favorites like grilled chicken, fish, squid noodles and vegetables. Everything is reasonably priced with dishes starting at JPY480 for grilled rice ball or radish and seaweed salad to JPY700 for cold pork salad. Kirin draft beer costs JPY500 for 500 milliliters and wine costs JPY500 a glass or JPY2,250 a bottle.

Unscheduled

Decide on Kawagoe or Mount Takao

Have a look and see which one you would prefer to do. If you like both we can do one on this day and one on our …More

Other

To be decided still.

Decide on some of the options ive given you and we can do one on this day.

Other

Hakone and return back to Tokyo

See a last few things in Hakone then head back to Tokyo.

Other

Overview of What to do in Shibuya, Harajuku, Omotesando, returning via Shinjuku.

Get off at Shibuya station and explore Hachiko statue then walk up Dongenza hill and shopping area. Head up Koen …More

Thing to Do

Unscheduled - Kawagoe

Kawagoe

This city is about 1 hour out of Tokyo. This former castle towns nickname is "Little Edo" With its …More

City

Kawagoe, Japan

Unscheduled - Tokyo

Mount Takao-san

Average Rating (19):

Just 51 minutes west of Shinjuku lies Mount Takao and the Yakou-in shrine. There are six different nature trails to …

Thing to Do

Takao-machi
Tokyo, 13 183-0844
Japan
+81 3 3201 3331

Tokyo

Average Rating (495):

City

Tokyo, 13, Japan

Ueno Park

Average Rating (58):

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

Next to JR Ueno Station
Tokyo, 13 110-0007
Japan
+81 3 5321 3077

Ameyoko

Ameyoko is a vibrant, bustling area that sells all sorts of consumer perishables as well as shoes and apparel …

Thing to Do

Ameyoko

Ueno 4-chome
Tokyo, 13 110-0005
Japan
+813 (0)3 3201 3331 (Tourist Information Office)

Odaiba

Daiba, literally meaning "fort", and its is basically a man made island in the Bay of Tokyo. With views …More

Thing to Do

Tokyo, Japan

Yoyogi Park

Average Rating (6):

This naturally wooded park adjoins the Meiji Jingu Shrine , and until 1996 was the venue for Tokyo's amateur rock an …

Thing to Do

2-1 Yoyogi-Kamizono-cho
Tokyo, 13 151-0052
Japan
+81 3 3469 6081

Unscheduled - Kyoto

Kyoto

Average Rating (85):

City

Kyoto, 26, Japan

Unscheduled - Kyoto-Shi

Fushimi Inari Shrine

Average Rating (3):

Another famed Kyoto landmark, Fushimi Inari is an eccentric and exhilarating sight. Literally thousands of bright or …

Thing to Do

68 Fukakusa Yabunouchi-cho
Kyoto-Shi, 26 612-0882
Japan
+81 75 641 7331

Notes

This is featured in the movie memoris of a geshia.

Kiyomizudera

Average Rating (78):

Kiyomizudera which translates as the "Temple of Pure Water," is a popular temple with young people who come to pray …

Thing to Do

Kiyomizudera

294 1-chome Kiyomizu
Kyoto-Shi, 26 605-0862
Japan
+81 75 551 1234

Nijo Castle

Average Rating (30):

Fascinating Nijo Castle, like the shoguns mausoleums at Nikko, is an ostentatious display of wealth and power in con …

Thing to Do

Nijo Castle

541 Nijojo-cho, Nijo-dori,
Kyoto-Shi, 26 604-8235
Japan
+81 75 841 0096

Unscheduled - Hakone

Hakone

Get up early and leave from Kyoto by Shinkansen to Hakone-Yumoto (take approx 3 hours). Start at Hakone-Yumoto …More

City

Hakone, Japan

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