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A trip from October 15, 2008 to October 31, 2008, travelling to Tokyo, Kyoto, Kyoto-Shi
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Thu 10/16/08 (day 2) - Tokyo

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Tokyo

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Tokyo, 13, Japan
Thu Oct 16 12:00am - Mon Oct 20 12:00am
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Meiji Jingu Shrine

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This perfect example of Shinto architecture--muted colors and spare lines--was opened in 1920 to commemorate the dea …
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1-1 Kamizono-cho
Tokyo, 13 151-0053
Japan
+81 3 3379 5511
Thu Oct 16 12:00am - Sun Oct 19 12:00am
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Grand Hyatt Tokyo

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The Grand Hyatt Tokyo is a dynamic lifestyle destination for dining, entertaining, and relaxing. This hotel offers …
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Grand Hyatt Tokyo
6-10-3 Roppongi, Minato-Ku
Tokyo, 13 106-0032
Japan
81 3 4333 1234
Thu Oct 16 2:00pm - Mon Oct 20 12:00pm
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Fri 10/17/08 (day 3) - Tokyo

United's 3 Perfect Days in Tokyo


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Tokyo
Fri Oct 17 12:00am - Sun Oct 19 12:00am
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frommer's walking tour 1


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Tokyo
Fri Oct 17 12:00am - Sun Oct 19 12:00am
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Sony Building

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The latest models of audio visual and computer products are yours to test out in this tall, slim, and eye-catching b …
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Sony Building
5-3-1 Ginza
Tokyo, 13 104-0061
Japan
+81 3 3573 2371
Fri Oct 17 12:00am - Sun Oct 19 12:00am
Notes
We should've skipped this. Although looking at the newest HD video cameras was cool, Akahabra (electric town) was way better than Sony Building. It was a good excuse to go checkout Ginza, though.
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Tokyo Tower

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Constructed in 1958, Tokyo Tower soars 332 meters (1092 feet), 13 meters (42 feet) higher than the Eiffel Tower. The …
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Tokyo Tower
4-2-8 Shiba-Koen
Tokyo, 13 105-0011
Japan
+81 3 3433 5111
Fri Oct 17 12:00am - Mon Oct 20 12:00am
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we saw this driving around, didn't actually go inside it, next time.
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Asakusa Shrine

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A millennium ago so the legend goes, the Hirokuma brothers found the statue of Kannon (the Bodhisattva of Mercy - th …
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Asakusa Shrine
2-3-1 Asakusa
Tokyo, 13 111-0032
Japan
+81 3 3844 1575
Fri Oct 17 12:00am - Sun Oct 19 12:00am
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Muji

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Muji, meaning 'no brand', has now become globally fashionable. The chain store sells everything from snacks and stat …
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2-12-28 Kita Aoyama
Tokyo, 13 107-0061
Japan
+81 3 3478 5800
Fri Oct 17 12:00am - Sun Oct 19 12:00am
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Hysteric Glamour

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Believe the hype, Hysteric Glamour is really the coolest outlet for super trendy street fashions. However, be forewa …
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6-23-2 Jingumae
Tokyo, 13 150-0001
Japan
+81 3 3409 7227
Fri Oct 17 12:00am - Sun Oct 19 12:00am
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Akihabara

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Akihabara is known as denki machi or Electric Town in Tokyo. All manner of electrical appliances, from washing machi …
Shopping
Akihabara
Kanda Station
Tokyo, 13 101-0047
Japan
+81 (0)3 3201 3331 (Tourist Information Office)
Fri Oct 17 12:00am - Sun Oct 19 12:00am
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One of the highlights of the trip! Fun!
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Kiddy Land

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It is called "Kiddy Land" and it sells toys, trinkets and accessories, but you do not need an excuse to go in and bu …
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Kiddy Land
6-1-9 Jingumae
Tokyo, 13 150-0001
Japan
+81 3 3409 3431
Fri Oct 17 12:00am - Sun Oct 19 12:00am
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we saw this, but could've skipped it.
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Ginza (The)

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The Ginza is Japan's and perhaps Asia's most prestigious shopping area. Many up-market retail shops have their flags …
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Ginza (The)
Ginza-4-chome
Tokyo, 13 104-0061
Japan
+82 3 3201 3331
Fri Oct 17 12:00am - Mon Oct 20 12:00am
Notes
Yet another mega shopping area with all the huge designers
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Sat 10/18/08 (day 4)

Tsukiji Fish Market

"Tsukiji Central Wholesale Market is a large wholesale market for fish, fruit and vegetables in central Tokyo …More  
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Sat Oct 18 3:45am - Sat Oct 18 8:00am
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After staying up all night (so we wouldn't oversleep), we missed our tour guide (15min late) but walked into the market anyways. What a sight! Afterwards we had sushi at one of the little restaurants- wow. delicious. then, back to the hotel to finally go to sleep.
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Mon 10/20/08 (day 6) - Kyoto, Kyoto-Shi

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Kyoto

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Kyoto, 26, Japan
Mon Oct 20 12:00am - Fri Oct 24 12:00am
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Hotel Granvia Kyoto

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The Hotel Granvia Kyoto is a luxury hotel situated about the JR Kyoto Station and approximately 60 miles from …
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Hotel Granvia Kyoto
JR Kyoto Sta, Karasumaguchi
Kyoto-Shi, 26 600-8216
Japan
75-344-8888
Mon Oct 20 3:00pm - Fri Oct 24 12:00pm
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Tue 10/21/08 (day 7) - Kyoto-Shi

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Ryoanji

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Ryoanji is the world's most famous Zen stone garden and dates from the fifteenth century. Fifteen rocks are arranged …
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Ryoanji
13 Goryonoshita-cho Ryoanji
Kyoto-Shi, 26 616-8001
Japan
+81 75 463 2216
Tue Oct 21 12:00am - Thu Oct 23 12:00am
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Arashiyama

Bamboo forest in western Kyoto
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Tue Oct 21 12:00am - Thu Oct 23 12:00am
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Kinkakuji

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Kinkakuji is probably Kyoto's most famous and certainly most photographed temple garden. The three-story Chinese Zen …
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Kinkakuji
1 Kinkakuji-cho
Kyoto-Shi, 26 603-8361
Japan
+81 75 461 0013
Tue Oct 21 12:00am - Thu Oct 23 12:00am
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Tawaraya

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Tawaraya is an historic 400-year-old noodle restaurant just south of Kitano shrine. Here you can feast on a variety …
Restaurant
Tawaraya
Bakucho Onmae-dori, Imakoji sagaru
Kyoto-Shi, 26 602-8386
Japan
+81 075 463 4974
Tue Oct 21 12:00am - Thu Oct 23 12:00am
Tue Oct 21 12:00am - Thu Oct 23 12:00am
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Kiyomizudera

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Kiyomizudera which translates as the "Temple of Pure Water," is a popular temple with young people who come to pray …
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Kiyomizudera
294 1-chome Kiyomizu
Kyoto-Shi, 26 605-0862
Japan
+81 75 551 1234
Tue Oct 21 12:00am - Thu Oct 23 12:00am
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Nijo Castle

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Fascinating Nijo Castle, like the shoguns mausoleums at Nikko, is an ostentatious display of wealth and power in con …
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Nijo Castle
541 Nijojo-cho, Nijo-dori,
Kyoto-Shi, 26 604-8235
Japan
+81 75 841 0096
Tue Oct 21 12:00am - Thu Oct 23 12:00am
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