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Takayama and Kyoto | Apr 05 07'

by LShiz a real traveler from Oahu, on vacation in Kyoto

In the morning I walked around the Miya-gawa River which runs through the center of Takayama. At two locations there were Morning Markets, on... Continue reading »
Kyoto - Fountains and Philosophers | Nov 04 04'

by HeatherN a 25 year old female, on vacation in Kyoto

"we came across a crowd of rickshaw pullers, hovering like vultures preying on vulnerable tourists."

Day three in Japan was the first of three day trips to Kyoto, after frantically running back and forth and up and down the Kyoto train station look... Continue reading »
Exploring Tokyo | Feb 05 08'

by The Three Ozketeers a 34 year old male traveling as a family from Edmonton, on vacation in Tokyo

"one whole floor devoted to Hello Kitty"

We checked the weather forecast, and decided that the first of our two full days in Tokyo would be our around-town day, and then the second day... Continue reading »
Kyoto--Arashiyama and Shopping streets | Apr 06 07'

by LShiz a real traveler from Oahu, on vacation in Kyoto

I took a train to neighboring Kameoka to catch the Hozu-gawa Kudari, a boat ride down the Hozu-gawa River. The ride was relaxing and scenic w... Continue reading »
Eat First, Ask Questions Later | Nov 18 05'

by The Highams a real traveler from United States, on vacation in Tokyo

"To Katrina's horror, the woman place a little wiggling octopus in the middle of the griddle, cooking it into the pancake."

We have been traveling for just shy of six months now. Just before we left on our trip, on a whim I downloaded 16 episodes of Malcolm in the... Continue reading »
Arriving in the Countryside | Oct 23 07'

by Carla V a 26 year old female from Chicago, on vacation in Matsue

"There was only one other guest in the whole place and I started to feel very alone."

The trip up to Matsue took quite a few hours, but I arrived without getting lost. I went straight to the tourist information where they explained h... Continue reading »
Tea for Two | Nov 06 04'

by HeatherN a 25 year old female, on vacation in Hase

""slurp Jasmine, slurp, you're being rude""

After a night of karaoke and Chu-Hai - fizzy, fruit flavoured alcohol - Jas and I decided to take it easy and avoid the crowds... Continue reading »
Japan - Tokyo and Kyoto | Jun 19 07'

by Popple a 52 year old from Manchester, on vacation in Kyoto

"I was lucky enough to witness a traditional Japanese wedding - absolutely beautiful"

Arrived here on Wednesday evening and had a lovely view of Mount Fuji from the plane just before we came in to land. I stayed the night... Continue reading »
Lake Ashi and Mount Fuji | Aug 03 06'

by garbdoubt19 a 37 year old male traveling as a family from Fussa, on vacation in Hakone

"Nice to meet the normally shy Mt Fuji, and grand Hakone"

We took a bus tour, out of Tokyo, to see Hakone and Mount Fuji. The tour was operated by Sunrise Tours, and we had a good, friendly, funny, a... Continue reading »
Tokyo, Tokyo | Jul 31 06'

by garbdoubt19 a 37 year old male traveling as a family from Fussa, on vacation in Tokyo

"What a city it is..."

Even when set against its Asian peers, Tokyo stands out, and stands pretty tall... and wide.During the numerous transfers en route by JR Rail/Tokyo... Continue reading »