Japan Travel Advice
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I know there is some people on here who have been to Japan so I was interested to see what advice you guys have for my trip in October. I'll be in Tokyo for 5 days, Kyoto 3 days, and Osaka 3 days. My traveling style is just walking around whatever city I'm in and hopefully run into cool things so the major sites are obvious but I'm interested in what you guys consider to be essential or food recommendations.
Takoyaki in Osaka and fugu.
https://www.roughguides.com/article/tokyos-tiniest-drinking-dens-a-guide-to-golden-gai/
If you like drinking then you should head to Golden Gai for a night. Unique little drinking experience, with a few cool themed bars. Really intimate and nice there.
Here is a website i used to book sumo tickets with(sadly I had to cancel my trip a few months back)
http://www.japanican.com/en/
Might give you a few ideas for things you want to do.
And make sure you check out Mt Fuji
https://www.roughguides.com/article/tokyos-tiniest-drinking-dens-a-guide-to-golden-gai/
If you like drinking then you should head to Golden Gai for a night. Unique little drinking experience, with a few cool themed bars. Really intimate and nice there.
Here is a website i used to book sumo tickets with(sadly I had to cancel my trip a few months back)
http://www.japanican.com/en/
Might give you a few ideas for things you want to do.
And make sure you check out Mt Fuji
Did a similar trip last year (two weeks in September) and went to Tokyo, Mt Fuji, Kyoto, and Hiroshima. Probably recommend spending one more day in Kyoto as I loved it the most and Mount Fuji can be good but you might be going too late as I'm not sure it will be that nice (visibility wise) that time of the year.
Have you bought your JR rail pass yet?
If not, I would recommend you to do so.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2361.html
Have you bought your JR rail pass yet?
If not, I would recommend you to do so.
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2361.html
Golden Gai looks awesome.
From what I read October is too late for Mt. Fuji unfortunately.
I don't think the JR rail pass makes sense for me cost wise as all I need is two rides, Tokyo-Kyoto and Kyoto-Osaka. I believe I can buy those train tickets individually and then use a Suica card for the trains within the cities for less than the pass costs since I don't think it covers you for most of the lines in each city.
From what I read October is too late for Mt. Fuji unfortunately.
I don't think the JR rail pass makes sense for me cost wise as all I need is two rides, Tokyo-Kyoto and Kyoto-Osaka. I believe I can buy those train tickets individually and then use a Suica card for the trains within the cities for less than the pass costs since I don't think it covers you for most of the lines in each city.
By Vlatko Go To PostGolden Gai looks awesome.well... one way tickets to Osaka from Tokyo can cost 11,000 to 15,000 yen.. and the same back..
From what I read October is too late for Mt. Fuji unfortunately.
I don't think the JR rail pass makes sense for me cost wise as all I need is two rides, Tokyo-Kyoto and Kyoto-Osaka. I believe I can buy those train tickets individually and then use a Suica card for the trains within the cities for less than the pass costs since I don't think it covers you for most of the lines in each city.
Buying a 7 day pass and doing to the Osaka / Kyoto leg of the trip first might make more sense..
By blackace Go To Postwell… one way tickets to Osaka from Tokyo can cost 11,000 to 15,000 yen.. and the same back..I fly into Tokyo and out of Osaka so I won't need a return trip and the Kyoto-Osaka ride seems inexpensive. I don't think the pass really adds up unless you are making multiple trips back and forth between cities.
Buying a 7 day pass and doing to the Osaka / Kyoto leg of the trip first might make more sense..
I can second the sumo recommendation. If it is your thing, you can make it an all-day affair. But it looks like there is no tournament in October. :(
Takoyaki is a must.
It's a shame you won't be in Hiroshima because the Peace Memorial Park is amazing.
Osaka Castle is well worth visiting.
In Kyoto, definitely visit Fushimi Inari-taisha. It is worth the climb.
Kiyomizu-dera is another good stop in Kyoto.
If you like Gundam, there is a Gundam museum in Tokyo called Gundam Front Tokyo. There is a life-size cockpit and helmet that you can step into to have your picture taken as well as hundreds or thousands of professionally assembled kits over the years and a cool little movie in a planetarium-style theater.
There is certainly some other stuff, but those were all things I loved (and remembered) during my trip there.
Takoyaki is a must.
It's a shame you won't be in Hiroshima because the Peace Memorial Park is amazing.
Osaka Castle is well worth visiting.
In Kyoto, definitely visit Fushimi Inari-taisha. It is worth the climb.
Kiyomizu-dera is another good stop in Kyoto.
If you like Gundam, there is a Gundam museum in Tokyo called Gundam Front Tokyo. There is a life-size cockpit and helmet that you can step into to have your picture taken as well as hundreds or thousands of professionally assembled kits over the years and a cool little movie in a planetarium-style theater.
There is certainly some other stuff, but those were all things I loved (and remembered) during my trip there.
Oh, also read up beforehand on how to use their fancy toilets with control panels if you don't read Japanese.
By Kibner Go To PostOh, also read up beforehand on how to use their fancy toilets with control panels if you don't read Japanese.I was looking forward to fucking that up though lol
are you into food? like proper into food, like "i'm planning my whole day round food" into food?
if yes, buy "Rice, Noodle, Fish: Deep Travels Through Japan's Food Culture" by Matt Goulding and you should be set on food recommendations.
i used it as a guide book through japan many times now.
if yes, buy "Rice, Noodle, Fish: Deep Travels Through Japan's Food Culture" by Matt Goulding and you should be set on food recommendations.
i used it as a guide book through japan many times now.
By Switchpro Go To Postare you into food? like proper into food, like "i'm planning my whole day round food" into food?Nah, not that into food but I'd love to try a few interesting things while I'm there. What are your favorites from the book?
if yes, buy "Rice, Noodle, Fish: Deep Travels Through Japan's Food Culture" by Matt Goulding and you should be set on food recommendations.
i used it as a guide book through japan many times now.
By Oddinho Go To PostThey have pictures on them. The butt with the water squirting on it is the bidet.Some have an extra button and bidet for women and you have to be careful which one you press if you are a guy or you might get a splash of water in an unexpected place.