- Shinto shrines in Kyoto
Heian-jingu
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- More Kyoto!!!
Tofu cuisine
We visited Nanzen-ji where is famous for tofu cuisine in Kyoto. We had Tofu full course meal for lunch beofre vi Posted by teamjapan in Yokoso Japan! | Feb 9, 2008
- Geisha!?
I've heard about Geisha so many times in my life, but it was my first time to see a real Geisha!!
In Gion district, you may see a Geisha if you are lucky. They are not al Posted by teamjapan in Yokoso Japan! | Feb 9, 2008
- Kyoto - the oldest city in Japan
This is where you'll see after getting off the Shinkansen at Kyoto. This station has been newly renovatd, so everything is very clean. I thought Kyoto is not an ancien Posted by teamjapan in Yokoso Japan! | Feb 8, 2008
- Shibuya & Ginza - want some crazy shopping?
Shibuya
Shibuya is one of famous shopping distridcts in Tokyo. There are many of huge department stores everywhere in the area! Also, there are many of small clothing stores, Posted by teamjapan in Yokoso Japan! | Feb 6, 2008
- Useful Websites (URL)
1. Voyage.gc.ca
http://www.voyage.gc.ca/dest/report-en.asp?country=140000
2. Japan National Tourist Organization
http://www.japantravelinfo.com/top/index.php
3. Japan-guide.com
http://www.japan-guide.com/
4. JR Pass
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- Departure Japan
We moved from Hiroshima to Osaka on the last day.
Again!! Shinkansen!
[img=http://www.travellerspoin Posted by teamjapan in Yokoso Japan! | Feb 14, 2008
- A big surprise in washroom
This was really impressing but at the same time shocking. I didn’t know how to use this. But I tried and it was really uncomfortable. I will introduce this to you!! Here is [b]the Japanese Posted by teamjapan in Yokoso Japan! | Feb 9, 2008
- Good to know…..NO TIPS in Japan!!
Wherever you go, eat, stay and take a taxi, you don’t need to pay for tips in Japan!! Saving money….
Its weird but there is no tipping. I heard this story from my friends who has been to Japan. Posted by teamjapan in Yokoso Japan! | Feb 5, 2008
- Mt. Fuji!!
We went to Mt. Fuji (3) today. It was so beautiful and very high mountain.
Mt. Fuji is 3776 meter hight (3-1)and silent volcano (3-2)mountain.
In Summer, you can take a bus to middle of mountain from the base of mountain, then, Posted by teamjapan in Yokoso Japan! | Feb 8, 2008
- Atomic Bomb Dome
In the afternoon, we went to Atomic Bomb Dome (5) located downtown in Hiroshima. On August 6, 1945, [b]Hiroshima was chosen by US armed forces as the first ever target of an atomic bomb employed over a populated area Posted by teamjapan in Yokoso Japan! | Feb 13, 2008
- Miyajima in Hiroshima - Yuko's home city!!!
The last destination….Hiroshima!!
First, we visited Miyajima by train (JR - Japan Rail Line) and ferry. It took almost 1 hour from the center of the city.
Starting with JR [img=http://www.travellerspoint.com/photos/140654/on_the_way.. Posted by teamjapan in Yokoso Japan! | Feb 13, 2008
- Universal Studios Japan!!!!!!!!!!
On the second day in Osaka, we had so much fun at Universal Studios Japan!!!
The 140-acre Universal Studios Japan (USJ) combines the most popular rides and shows from Universal's Hollywood and Florida movie-studio theme parks with special attrac Posted by teamjapan in Yokoso Japan! | Feb 12, 2008
- Shopping in Osaka is awesome!!
In the afternoon of the first day in Osaka, we spent our time for entertainment and shopping.
Here is the map. Maybe easier to understand where we went.
Minami ("So Posted by teamjapan in Yokoso Japan! | Feb 11, 2008
- Takoyaki = Octopus Balls?! and Okonomiyaki
we tried the regional foods here while we were in Osaka!!!!
The first one was called “Takoyaki”.
Takoyaki is a popular snack food in Japan. This food was originated from Osaka. We walked through the streets in Osaka and Posted by teamjapan in Yokoso Japan! | Feb 11, 2008
- Osaka Castle!!
After we enjoyed the full taste of Japanese history in Kyoto, we headed to Osaka. Osaka is Japan’s third-largest city and the commercial and industrial hub for western Japan.
We still wanted to see a Japanese Posted by teamjapan in Yokoso Japan! | Feb 11, 2008
- Akihabara!!
We went to Akihabara in Tokyo for shopping and sightseeing because many people say Akihabara is wonderful place and such a high technology town. We don't have enough money to buy something nice, so we couldn't buy PC or TV Posted by teamjapan in Yokoso Japan! | Feb 6, 2008
- Sushi & Sake Night!!
Because we are in Japan, we could not miss this place, Sushi restaurant in Tokyo!!!! That was super delicious!! But some of them were gross…lol.
We talked to a guy at the restaurant. He explained interesting things about Sushi. Posted by teamjapan in Yokoso Japan! | Feb 6, 2008
- Yokohama China Town
Holy cow!! Yokohama China Town is massive! I saw hundreds of restaurants there. The access to Yokohama China Town is very easy from Yokohama Station. It took only 5 minutes or so by the subway.
We had dim sum for lunch…but Posted by teamjapan in Yokoso Japan! | Feb 7, 2008
- Tokyo DisneySea
Today, we went to Tokyo DisneySea. In Japan, they have Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. We had no idea about Tokyo DisneySea, but we decided to go to Tokyo DisneySea! The 1 day pass is 5,800yen ($55CAD).
It is the first Posted by teamjapan in Yokoso Japan! | Feb 5, 2008
- Tokyo Tower - Shingo's home city!!!
After we had quick dinner, we went to Tokyo Tower (1). The entrance fee was 820yen ($7.80CAD) (1-1).
It is 333m high (1-2), so it’s much higher than Calgary Tower!!!! We love to take pictures so we took a lot Posted by teamjapan in Yokoso Japan! | Feb 4, 2008
- Arrive in Japan!!
Just pictures of the way to Japan from Calgary!
at YYC airport
we could see downtown clearly!!
lucky...nice pic [img Posted by teamjapan in Yokoso Japan! | Feb 4, 2008
- Yokohama - where Asami is from!!!
Today we went sightseeing in Yokohama, the international city. Yokohama is Japan’s largest incorportate city and second most populaous urban area after Tokyo, and also known as one of the Posted by teamjapan in Yokoso Japan! | Feb 7, 2008
- Hmm
Det ser ud til folk ikke fik besked angående den sidste gang jeg skrev herinde, så skriver en kort en til jer. :D
Tænkte jeg vil Posted by kertak in NIHON NI | Feb 14, 2008
- Helligdag og tid til at skrive igen
Hej igen allesammen
Tænkte at det måske var tid at skrive til jer igen. Har haft min første uge med timer hvilket var ok. I denne uge havde vi bare review. Så det var ikke specielt svært. Men meget sjovt alligevel, Posted by kertak in NIHON NI | Feb 10, 2008