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Japan 2005

A trip from March 24, 2005 to March 27, 2005, travelling to Tokyo, Kyoto

We took a long weekend to visit friends who had recently … More

We took a long weekend to visit friends who had recently moved to Japan, splitting our time between Tokyo and Kyoto. A great trip

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03/24/2005 to 03/27/2005

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Fri 03/25/05 (day 2) - Tokyo

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A millennium ago so the legend goes, the Hirokuma brothers found the statue of Kannon (the Bodhisattva of Mercy--the …

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2-3-1 Asakusa
Tokyo, 13 111-0032
Japan
+81 3 3844 1575

Fri Mar 25 6:00am - Fri Mar 25 11:00pm

Bridgestone Museum of Art

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Visit the Bridgestone for an overview of the largely Paris School of 19th century impressionist-style art. Featured …

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1-10-1 Kyobashi
Tokyo, 13, Japan
+81 3 3563 0241

Fri Mar 25 6:00am - Fri Mar 25 11:00pm

Imperial Palace jogging course

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This might not be everybody's peak experience, but the run around the Imperial Palace could be second best and a who …

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Imperial Palace jogging course

Imperial Palace
Tokyo, 13 100-0001
Japan
+81 3 3201 3331

Fri Mar 25 6:00am - Fri Mar 25 11:00pm

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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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Fri Mar 25 6:00am - Fri Mar 25 12:00pm

Sun 03/27/05 (day 4) - Kyoto

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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, 26 6038361
Japan
+81 75 461 0013

Sun Mar 27 6:00am - Sun Mar 27 12:00pm

Path of Philosophy

"The Walk of Philosophy (Tetsugaku no michi) is a pleasant path besides a canal that connects Ginkakuji …More

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Sun Mar 27 6:00am - Sun Mar 27 11:00pm

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Ginkakuji, the Silver Pavilion, was constructed as a retreat by shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa in 1489 after the destruct …

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Ginkakuji

2 Ginkakuji-cho
Kyoto, 26 6068402
Japan
+81 75 711 5725

Sun Mar 27 12:00pm - Sun Mar 27 6:00pm

Kyoto Handicraft Center

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One in eight tourists to Kyoto from overseas visits this six-storey emporium, which opened in 1967. Many tour buses …

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21 Shogoin Entomi-cho
Kyoto, 26 606-8323
Japan
+81 75 761 8001

Sun Mar 27 12:00pm - Sun Mar 27 6:00pm

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Kyoto's most imposing shrine was built in 1884 to mark the 1,100th anniversary of the city. It is dedicated to the f …

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Heian Shrine

Nishitenno-cho, Okazaki
Kyoto, 26 6068341
Japan
+81 75 761 0221

Sun Mar 27 6:00pm - Mon Mar 28 12:00am

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Nikki (View Nikki's trips)

I'm going in the fall and it looks like you guys had a blast! I love your pics. You took some great shots and you saw quite a bit. I hope my trip is as good as yours.

Posted 2 years ago.

ELIAS P (View ELIAS P's trips)

fantastic . wish there was short illustration

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maxipac@sbcglobal.ne... (View maxipac@sbcglobal.ne...'s trips)

Trip of a life time with everything to see and every one to get to know.

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Team Frosick (View Team Frosick's trips)

We were really lucky to have friends living over there - they already knew the lay of the land and it was certainly nice to spend a night in their place (probably saved us at least $100 - probably a lot more). I'd love to spend more time in either city (Kyoto or Tokyo). Hopefully we'll be able to visit them again before they leave.

Posted 2 years ago.

samaras_twin (View samaras_twin's trips)

I was wondering if you had any advice on cheap hotels in Tokyo. im planning on going next summer to see my friend and i want to stay as long as i can afford it!

Posted 2 years ago.

fb (View fb's trips)

Very nice! My boyfriend and I went to Tokyo last year and are planning on going again in 2 weeks! This time we'll get to check out Mt. Fuji and possibly Kyoto so this journal is a nice way to get anothers view on Japan.

Posted 2 years ago.

Team Frosick (View Team Frosick's trips)

Samara, I'd recommend taking a look at a site like Hostels.com. If you don't mind giving up space and privacy, hostels are always cheaper than hotels and the sense of community at the better hostels can make a trip much better as you mingle with fellow travelers and gain from their experiences.

Botanist, I highly recommend Kyoto. It was a beautiful city. If only we'd had more time!

Posted 2 years ago.

Jeanette (View Jeanette's trips)

Love this trip! I can tell you guys had an amazing time! Hope to go there soon!

Posted 2 years ago.

nirahkt_8 (View nirahkt_8's trips)

You had an amazing trip. There are many beautiful places there. I plan to go there next April to see Sakura.

Posted 2 years ago.

chelsromero (View chelsromero's trips)

What an amazing trip. I really hope to do this some day ( when I have a bit more money, that is.

Posted 1 year ago.

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