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Japan, September 2008

A trip from September 01, 2008 to September 13, 2008, travelling to Kyoto
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Tokyo, Kyoto...
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09/01/2008 to 09/13/2008
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Mon 09/01/08 (day 1) - Kyoto

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Backpackers Hostel K's House Kyoto opened Nov 2003 is located in central Kyoto, only 9 minutes walk from JR Kyoto …
Hotel
418 Nayachou
Kyoto, Japan
+81 75 342 2444
Mon Sep 1 8:00pm - Fri Sep 5 10:00am
Mon Sep 1 3:00pm - Sat Sep 6 10:00am
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$39 per person/night
5 nights

Here is your new booking confirmation as below.

Check in Date : 1st Sep 2008
Check out Date : 6th Sep 2008
Number of Night : 5 Nights
Number of People : 2 Persons
Type of Room : 1-4th Double Ensuite B Type
5th Twin B Type
(room change required)
Balance Due : 33880 JPY
Booking number : 5536-10202817, 12695
Please note your customer reference number, 5536-10202817, and give it to the property's reception upon arrival. This will speed up your check-in.

Directions
From JR Kyoto station

1: You have to go to central exit of JR Kyoto station after you get out the station gate.
(You will find Kyoto tower from central exit of JR Kyoto station)

2: Walk on the Karasuma-dori street which is on the right side of Kyoto tower building until you get to the next big intersection called Karasuma-shichijo. Kyoto station is behind you at this point.
(There is a convenience store called lawson (blue sign) on the right side the intersection.)

3: Turn right on the intersection above and walk straight on Shichiji-dori street.
(please make sure to walk on the left side of the street.)

4: Turn left on the one way narrow street after you passed three traffic lights on Shichijo-dori
street.
( Before you turn left , you will pass a convenience store called Mini-Stop and big intersection
called Shichijo-Kawaramachi which is the third traffic lights)

5: walk straight 1min , We are yellow building on the right side of the street.

If you have heavy bags, taking a taxi is another choice. The cost is 540-660yen.

Email Address : kyoto@kshouse.jp
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Transportation
Mon Sep 1 4:00pm - Mon Sep 1 4:30pm
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Ride from Tokyo to Kyoto will take 2hrs and 45min on the Hikari Look for Hikari ひかり on the JR signs.
Transportation
Mon Sep 1 5:00pm - Mon Sep 1 7:00pm
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City
Kyoto
Kyoto, 26, Japan
Mon Sep 1 6:00pm - Fri Sep 5 9:00am
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11am - 11pm Near Shichi jo station (Kyoto Station area) Offers reasonably priced sets and separate items …More  
Restaurant
Shici-jo Dori
Kyoto, Japan
Mon Sep 1 10:00pm - Mon Sep 1 11:00pm
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Tue 09/02/08 (day 2) - Kyoto

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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, 26 605-0862
Japan
+81 75 551 1234
Tue Sep 2 9:00am - Tue Sep 2 10:00am
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Two streets connecting the Kiyomizu-dera and Kodai-ji temples. Charming streets lined with shops, teahouses …More  
Shopping
Kyoto, Japan
Tue Sep 2 10:00am - Tue Sep 2 11:00am
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9am-5pm, Y600 admission. Temple with extensive grounds and exquisite gardens. Summer and autumn schedule multi-colored …More  
Thing to Do
Kyoto, Japan
Tue Sep 2 11:00am - Tue Sep 2 12:00pm
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Maruyama Koen is a public park next to Yasaka Shrine in the Higashiyama district. In the first half of April, …More  
Thing to Do
Kyoto
Tue Sep 2 12:00pm - Tue Sep 2 1:00pm
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24 hour, free admission. Separating Maruyama-koen park from Gion. Bright orange shrine popular on New Year's.
Thing to Do
Kyoto, Japan
Tue Sep 2 12:15pm - Tue Sep 2 12:30pm
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Famous entertainment and geisha district. Busy area with shops and teahouses. Expect high prices.
Thing to Do
Kyoto, Japan
Tue Sep 2 12:30pm - Tue Sep 2 1:30pm
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High end shopping area. Start at Kawaramachi station (flanked by three large department stores along Shijo-dori …More  
Shopping
Kawaramachi-dori
Kyoto, Japan
Tue Sep 2 2:30pm - Tue Sep 2 3:00pm
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Covered shopping arcades with a wide range of shops, cafes, and restaurants. Located in downtown Kyoto near Sanjo-dori …More  
Shopping
Kyoto, Japan
Tue Sep 2 3:00pm - Tue Sep 2 4:00pm
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"If you're interested in seeing all the weird and wonderful foods required for cooking in Kyoto, wander thr …More  
Thing to Do
Kyoto
Wed Sep 3 10:00am - Wed Sep 3 12:00pm
Tue Sep 2 4:00pm - Tue Sep 2 6:00pm
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Founded in 1868 this old-style noodle shop in downtown Kyoto serves traditional soba cuisine at affordable prices.
Restaurant
12 Sanjo-dori Tera-machi nishi-iru
Kyoto, 26, Japan
+81 075 221 3030
Tue Sep 2 5:30pm - Tue Sep 2 6:30pm
Tue Sep 2 5:30pm - Tue Sep 2 6:30pm
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Cozy bar run by two of Japan's most devout Red Sox fans. Ask the owner to show you his many Red Sox souveneirs!
Restaurant
Kyoto, Japan
Tue Sep 2 7:00pm - Tue Sep 2 8:00pm
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Wed 09/03/08 (day 3) - Kyoto

Cafe located on the third floor of the Kyoto Train Station. Tasty waffles covered in ice cream, fruit, and …More  
Restaurant
Kyoto, Japan
Wed Sep 3 10:00am - Wed Sep 3 11:00am
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Kinkakuji is probably Kyoto's most famous and certainly most photographed temple garden. The three-story Chinese Zen …
Thing to Do
Kinkakuji
1 Kinkakuji-cho
Kyoto, 26 6038361
Japan
+81 75 461 0013
Wed Sep 3 11:00am - Wed Sep 3 12:00pm
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Ideal for picnics, walking or jogging the Imperial Palace Park located right in the heart of the city contains the b …
Thing to Do
Kyoto Imperial Palace Park
3 Kyoto-Gyoen
Kyoto, 26 602-0881
Japan
+81 75 211 6348
Wed Sep 3 1:00pm - Wed Sep 3 2:00pm
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Choose your favorite Kimono and try it on (with the staff's help). Then enjoy Japanese tea and learn about …More  
Thing to Do
Kyoto, Japan
075-212-9993
Wed Sep 3 3:00pm - Wed Sep 3 4:00pm
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Incredible sushi variety at reasonable prices. 11:30am-11pm Located in downtown Kyoto near Sanjo-dori bridge …More  
Restaurant
Sanjo-diro-Kawaramachi
Kyoto, Japan
255-1128
Wed Sep 3 7:00pm - Wed Sep 3 8:00pm
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Talk about this trip (3)
very cool! :D
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But the McDonalds in Japan serves rice, shrimp burgers and other local treats.
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i like your journal. i'm going to japan myself in a couple of months. your journal definitely comes in handy since i'll be visiting kyoto as well.

any other important tips? :-)
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