Wednesday, August 31, 2011

How to plan properly for a Christmas trip to Tokyo, Japan?

Question:


My best friend and I are really trying to go to Japan this December, we want to try to stay from Dec23-Jan2. Basically New Years and Christmas. I've done student exchange there and I have a couple solid friends to meet when I do go back. What steps do we need to take to make this a memorable trip and lots of fun? places to go? things to try?..things to eat? etc... Please any of your opinions will be greatly appreciated.

Answer:


The must see cities in Japan are Tokyo and Kyoto. Attractions in Tokyo include the Asakusa district famous for Sensoji temple and Nakamise shopping street; Meiji Shrine; The Imperial Palace; Ginza and Harajuku.

Read more about Tokyo here
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

Kyoto attractions include Kiyomizudera; Kinkakuji (Temple of the Golden Pavilion); Ginkakuji (Temple of the Silver Pavilion); Nijo Castle; and Heian Shrine.

Read more about Kyoto here
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2011…

Other places I highly recommend include:

Nara - ancient capital and full of history and old temples
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

Takayama - beautiful city known for its traditional architecture and crafts
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

Hiroshima - beautiful city in Japan that reminds me of my home town of Melbourne in Australia with its green parks and trams
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

Things to do in Japan

Visit an Onsen
Stay in a Ryokan (traditional inn)
Watch a Sumo Tournament
Try some real sushi
Check out the various and unusual vending machines
Try out a high tech toilet
Visit the Temples and Shrines

One thing to be aware of is the most important holiday in Japan is New Year (Oshougatsu), where much of the country shuts down from December 30 to January 3.

Travel to Japan
http://japan-australia.blogspot.com/2010…

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