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Hotels, Dining and Transportation in Japan Anonymous
Hai, Travel. Any of you traveled Japan? I am there currently on business. I managed to get some time off, and I am planning my itineary. I speak only basic Japanese, and I would appreciate suggestions for what kind of hotel rooms, where to visit, what to should eat, how to get around.. etc.

I have nine days and want to visit Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima and (if I can) go up to north Japan and ski.

Anything would be helpful! Im sure you get weeaboo's here all the time.
>> Anonymous
Stay at Ryokans when possible. It's nice to get a traditional experience, even if modern hotels are more luxurious.

Also, if memory serves Nagano isn't too far away from Tokyo--a day's bus ride, maybe--and it's absolutely beautiful, full of hot spring towns and old temples.
>> Anonymous
Also, im not on a tight budget, but I would like to save when possible so I can spend more on shopping.
>> Anonymous
If you like sushi, or fish in general, make sure you go to the Tsukiji Market while you're in Tokyo. Some of the cheapest and tastiest and freshest fucking sushi I have ever eaten in my life--go sushi bar hopping with a few friends for a truly unforgettable experience.
>> Anonymous
>>77941
My only worry with this is confusion with communication. I definately would like to, and will probably try to do this in Hiroshima, or Kyoto.
>>77943
I love sushi, and all sorts of unique foods. Im basically up for anything thats not grilled chicken cartiledge. I will definately use your suggestion.
>> Anonymous
>>77944

Most people in Japan speak some level of english, particularly folks in the hotel business. I'm sure if you stay at a ryokan in Kyoto somebody there will be able to communicate with you.

We stayed at an absolutely amazing place the week before thanksgiving in '04. Short bus trip away from the city proper, and we somehow got their two first floor rooms back to back. Sliding doors dividing all the sections, a front room, a tea room, two sleeping areas, two bathrooms, and a garden in back. Apparently we got them by luck and paid the same rate for them as other rooms on the other floors.
>> Anonymous
>>77955
Thank you. Really. I will certainly put this into my schedule.
>> Anonymous
May I also ask.. where is the centre of Tokyo? I would like to book a hotel within walking distance of big city.
>> Anonymous
>>77964
Chiyoda, Minato, Shibuya, and Shinjuku Wards could be considered the city centre. However, Tokyo is fairly multi-nodal in its development, so you'll find subcentres throughout the metropolitan area.
>> Anonymous
>>78041
Great! I was hoping to visit the Imperial Palace in Chiyoda.
>> Anonymous
Hi there. I'm not OP but I'm also planning on going to Japan soon, most likely around Christmas time. Anyone have suggestions for hostels/ryokans that are relatively close to the real city life? I'm hoping I'll find something near Shinjuku or Shibuya.
>> Anonymous
>>78219
One thing people seem to be missing is that you can just as easily stay in a cheaper place that's a little out of the way, and then just HOP ON THE MOTHERFUCKING SUBWAY and get to wherever it is you want to go in minutes.

>>77940
Buy a lonely planet book or hire a guide. Who the fuck do you think is going to make 9 day travel plans for free for you?
>> Anonymous
hiroshima is not worth going to. cut it out of your plan and check out kobe/osaka instead imo. maybe nara since it's in the region.
>> Anonymous
>>78263
Signed. I've never understood why Hiroshima is supposed to be a must-see tourist attraction.
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>> Anonymous
>>77964
anything written with a bigger font on the yamanote map
ie Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Ueno, Tokyo, Shinbashi and Shinagawa iirc
>> Anonymous
>>78262
in that case, any suggestions for hostels/ryokans relatively close to major subway stations?
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>>78347
Everywhere is near a subway station. Though preferably you'll want something close to the Yamanote line (the black/white/black ring line on the map).
>> Anonymous
>>78266
Because it's impressive.
Well it must be.. I have never been there though.
Like Fallout but in real life..


Japan is not only about old temples and shrines. Personally, I enjoy modern Japan at least 100time more than traditional Japan.
And with only 9 days, I think you should concentrate on 1 city... Or you will see no more than boring basic tourist stuff.
(If you go to Kyoto, rent bikes and visit the eastern old city, far from tourist spots. Imho, it's much more interesting.)
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>>78262
I bought a few books. I was just asking for advice, lol.

>>78263
I already cut it out.

>>78347
If you want a good one, it wont be in Tokyo.

>>78357
I plan on only going to two cities.. and Skiing for one day. I am opposite. I prefer the culture over technologies.
>> Anonymous
The center of Tokyo means along Yamanote Line. I recommend to stay in Ikebukuro.
A comparatively cheap hotel is located in Ikebukuro. You should not use a capsule hotel.
I used the capsule hotel in Ikebukuro in school days. Later, the rumor about the capsule hotel was heard. I warns. Protect your ass!

However, you should visit hot spring ryokan. Many hot springs are located in Gumma, Yamanashi, and Nagano. Probably, Hakone should also be examined.
>> Anonymous
I usually stay around the Shiodome area (honsha is there), there's a bunch of awesome hotels in the area; Some even have COMPUTERS with free internet access in the rooms.