Just in case you were curious, this is how the Japan trip is shaping up. A lot of the notes are from friends who have been there before advising where to go and what to do. I'm sure there is going to be a lot more to talk about after I get back but for now, at least you have an idea of where I'll be on different days.
Japan Trip
Tuesday - Fly into Tokyo
Wednesday/Thursday - Sales conference in Tokyo
Friday 11th - Tokyo
Shinjuku - $150
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g1066456-d320581-r65269099-Sunroute_Plaza_Shinjuku_Hotel-Shibuya_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html#CHECK_RATES_CONT
Asakusa temple
-Asakusa temple is cool, I also really liked Meiji Jingu. It's right next to Harajuku. It's weird because Harajuku is so crazy and Meiji is really peaceful. But temples aren't the best part of Tokyo. Yo will see a ton in Nara and Kyoto.
-Must go see the Harajuku girls and wander around the little alleyways and shops.
-Shibuya is a must, it's the spot in lost in translation with the dinosaurs on the screen. It's also the largest crosswalk ever. Get to a high spot and watch it all unfold!
Saturday 12th - Tokyo
Fish Markets
Go to the fish market EARLY EARLY. The earlier the better. You want to be there right when they bring in the big tuna off the ship. If you go at 7 its too late. I think we took the first train at 5.
-You must go out in Tokyo! STay out till dawn and get a shawerma or ramen. Oh I miss Japanese ramen!
-In Shibuya there is a huge department store called 109. It's worth going into just to see how ridiculous it is. all the girls have that fake tanned skin and bleach blond hair. They play loud obnoxious music too. They are called "garus" and it's a really popular dress for young girls.
-Shinjuku is good for food and some nightlife, but Roppongi is king
Sunday 13th -Tokyo - Hakone
Accomodation:
Lindsey's Pick:
Taiseikin - $303
Rakuten Reviews
TripAdvisor Review
Others:
http://web.travel.rakuten.co.jp/portal/my/info_page_e.Eng?f_no=18497&f_teikei=&f_in=20100613&f_out=20100614&f_adult_su=1&f_s1=0&f_s2=0&f_y1=0&f_y2=0&f_y3=0&f_y4=0&f_heya_su=1 - $153
Monday - Hakone - Kyoto
Accommodation: Kyoto Palaceside Hotel -$109
Go to Beer Garden (ALL YOU CAN DRINK) http://www.gethiroshima.com/en/Places/Seasonal/BeerGardens
Tuesday- Kyoto (Tour Kyoto)
Accommodation: Kyoto Palaceside Hotel - $109
Visit Gion to go see Gaishas
Wednesday - Kyoto - Nara - Kyoto
Accommodation: Kyoto Palaceside Hotel -$109
-Really good temples.
-Good for a day/half day. You can easily get templed out in Kyoto and Nara
-the deers bow at you!
-you can walk between temples
-loved nara
Thursday - Kyoto - Hiroshima
Accommodation: Hotel Active! - $79
Visit Memorial
Friday - Hiroshima - Miyajima - Hiroshima
Accommodation: Hotel Active! -$79
Saturday - Fly out of Osaka
Visit Himeji Palace:
Himeji Train Station has lockers
Train to Osaka
Sat 19 Jun 2010 JQ20
JetSaver Light *
Osaka
Sat 19 Jun 2010
2020 hr / 8:20 pm
Kansai International Airport
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-Alan Cohen
Origins
"Sydney or the bush" equates with such terms as "Hollywood or bust" to mean staking total success or failure on one high-risk event. Given the circumstances surrounding my newest adventure, I felt that this was a quite fitting title for my blog. I've put everything that is comfortable or safe to me on the line; My San Francisco life, my friends, my family, and I'm risking it all for the unknown. I'm nervous, excited, terrified, thrilled, happy and sad all at the same time, and I figured this blog would be a good way to document all that I am going through. (That, and a good way to keep my parents updated in what I'm doing since I'm awful about answering the phone. Hi Mom and Dad!)
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