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Planning A Trip to Japan, Any Advice? |
Travel Info Hey, guys. I'm planning on heading out to Japan for about a week and a half for recreational purposes. I was curious if anyone had any advice on mustsee areas of Japan? I would like to be over in the Kyoto area, since one place that is a must on my list is Nara, but I don't think I could find alot to do there for a week and a half. I'm not looking for big city life, I wanted to find some smaller areas where I can really soak in some culture and hopefully learn more about the Japanese. Oh, and if anyone has any advice on whether translators are neccessary or not, I'd appreciate it. :) Thanks in advance! Travel Tips Congratulations, you've chosen an excellent city to start with. Kyoto is steeped in culture, tradition, art, history, beauty, mystery and some of the best food you will every have. A week and a half . . . I could easily stay that long in Kyoto. First I suggest buying an excellent city guide before you go, and study up. There is so much to see and do you will really need to plan your activities to get the most out of the tour. I recommend Lonely Planet's Kyoto guide. Wear comfortable shoes because walking tours are the best way to see this town. Here is a small list of activities and sites for you to consider: 1. Sannen-zaka: a charming street lined with old wooden houses, shops and restaurants. Try Kasagi-ya for tea and snacks. 2. Ishibei-koji: considered one of the most beautiful streets in Kyoto. 3. Kabuki: this plebeian form of elaborate stage entertainment started in Kyoto around 1600. It was developed in Edo into what it is today. 4. Katsura Rikyu garden 5. Heian-jingu garden 6. Gion District (at night especially) 7. Kyoto National Museum 8. Saiho-ji garden 9. Fushimi (only if you're really into sake), see Gekkeikan Sake Okura Museum. 10. Uji Tea: traditional tea ceremony 11. Sanzen-In and the Jusei-en temple garden 12. Kurama Onsen: traditional Japanese bath house fairly close to Kyoto - try it. 13. Kyoto Imperial Palace 14. Fushimi Inari Taisha: my favorite Shinto Shrine Food: Wow! Where to begin. My favorite casual restaurants are called Izakaya. Try Suishin by Kyoto Station, and Zu Zu near Hankyu Kawaramachi Station Try: Ozawa (in the Gion), or Yoshikawa for tempura Misoka-An Kawamachi-Ya for soba noodles Umezono for omochi sweets Morita-ya for beef dishes Kane-yo for unagi (eel) But there are excellent restaurants everywhere. Enjoy! Source(s): Personal experience on several occassions. Recommendation by others. Travel Guides. Other Travel Tips Several of our Kyoto stories are below, pick and choose. First and foremost, get a Japan Rail Pass. It will save you a lot of money and time: Our experience with the Japan Rail Pass Visiting the Eikando Temple, Kyoto, Japan Philosopher's Walk in Kyoto, Japan Miyama Restaurant in Kyoto, inside Department Store on Shijo in Gion Kushya Restaurant in Kyoto near Sanjo and Kawaramachi Intersection http://www.seetheglobe.com/modules/wfrev... http://www.seetheglobe.com/modules/wfrev... http://www.seetheglobe.com/modules/wfrev... http://www.seetheglobe.com/modules/wfrev... http://www.seetheglobe.com/modules/wfrev... |
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