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| [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=35.71466&mlon=139.79679#map=17/35.71467/139.79679|Sensoji Temple|title=most popular buddhist temple in tokyo]] | [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=35.71466&mlon=139.79679#map=17/35.71467/139.79679|Sensoji Temple|title=most popular Buddhist temple in Tokyo]] |
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| [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=35.68417&mlon=139.78045#map=17/35.68417/139.78045|Koami Shrine|title=I wan tot get the stamp form this temple! Also it is a shrine for very good luck]] | [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=35.68417&mlon=139.78045#map=17/35.68417/139.78045|Koami Shrine|title=I want to get the stamp from this temple! Also it is a shrine for very good luck]] |
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| [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=35.66832&mlon=139.68741#map=19/35.66832/139.68741|Glutenfree cafe littlebird|title=All gluten free traditional japanese food]] | [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=35.66832&mlon=139.68741#map=19/35.66832/139.68741|Glutenfree cafe littlebird|title=All gluten free traditional Japanese food]] |
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| [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=35.00314&mlon=135.76843#map=18/35.00314/135.76843|Pokemon Center|title=Pikachu in a Kimono]] | [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=35.00314&mlon=135.76843#map=18/35.00314/135.76843|Pokemon Centre|title=Pikachu in a Kimono]] |
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| [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=34.67316&mlon=135.49978#map=17/34.67317/135.49978|Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade|title=Osaka's premiere shopping center]] | [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=34.67316&mlon=135.49978#map=17/34.67317/135.49978|Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade|title=Osaka's premiere shopping centre]] |
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| [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=34.65793&mlon=135.52258#map=18/34.65793/135.52258&layers=T|Honmatsubaya|title=wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets), including mochi (rice cake), namagashi (natural fruit snacks) and mizugashi (jellies with fruit)]] | [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=34.65793&mlon=135.52258#map=18/34.65793/135.52258|Honmatsubaya|title=wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets), including mochi (rice cake), namagashi (natural fruit snacks) and mizugashi (jellies with fruit)]] |
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| * Itsukushima Jinja Shrine * Address: https://osm.org/go/56hSlQDmh--?relation=6247606 * Goju-no-To Pagoda * Address: https://osm.org/go/56hSlU0i?m=&way=41962010 * Miyajima Water Fireworks Festival * Website: http://www.miyajima.or.jp/english/event/event_hanabi.html * Hiroshima Castle * Address: https://osm.org/go/56hc6Pxl-?layers=T&node=1423635794 * Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park * Address: https://osm.org/go/56hc7qaKR-?layers=T&way=28824937 * Hiroshima Peace Memorial "A-Bomb Dome" * Cenotaph for the A-Bomb Victims * Address: https://osm.org/go/56heRAlJV--?layers=T&node=1805765497 * Downtown Hiroshima (Hondori) * Address: https://osm.org/go/56heQ2Ow?layers=T&node=266059730 |
[[https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=34.29594&mlon=132.31981#map=18/34.29594/132.31981|Itsukushima Jinja Shrine|title=shrine with tori gate on water]] [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=34.29729&mlon=132.32030#map=18/34.29730/132.32030|Goju-no-To Pagoda|title=Pagoda on Miyajima island]] [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=34.40237&mlon=132.45933#map=17/34.40237/132.45933|Hiroshima Castle|title=Hiroshima Castle]] [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=34.39217&mlon=132.45222#map=17/34.39217/132.45222|Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park|title=Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park]] [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=34.39292&mlon=132.45259#map=18/34.39292/132.45259|Cenotaph for the A-Bomb Victims|title=Cenotaph for the A-Bomb Victims]] [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=34.3926&mlon=132.4566#map=16/34.3926/132.4566|Downtown Hiroshima|title=Downtown Hiroshima]] * Miyajima Night of the dance Matsuri * Website: http://visit-miyajima-japan.com/en/culture-and-heritage/cultural-heritage-events-and-matsuri/august/nuit-de-la-danse-de-miyajima.html |
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| * Shanti Yoga Vegan Cafe (Buddhist vegan cooking) * https://www.happycow.net/reviews/shanti-yoga-vegan-cafe-hiroshima-73516 * Address: https://osm.org/go/56heQ68lN--?m=&node=4383171289 * Art Cafe ELK (vegan gluten free) * Address: https://osm.org/go/56heRMoHZ--?m=&node=4383249389 |
[[https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=34.39047&mlon=132.46191#map=18/34.39048/132.46191|Shanti Yoga Vegan Cafe|title=Buddhist vegan cooking]] [[https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=34.39407&mlon=132.45498#map=18/34.39407/132.45498|Art Cafe ELK|title=vegan, gluten free food]] |
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| * La Porte Marseille (vegetable cakes) * Address: https://osm.org/go/7QYimwBTB-?m= |
[[https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=35.17008&mlon=136.90615#map=17/35.17009/136.90615|La Porte Marseille|title=Funny vegetable cakes]] |
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Dubai
Sightseeing
Take some cash for cabs because they don't accept card!
General Information Japan
Remember to check for power converter and plug type!
Rush hour in Tokyo: between 8-9 am!
Leave the hotel at 7 ish and go explore outside until 10, afterwards go into a mall and stay there until 15 ish!
To replenish the water and sodium buy Pocari Sweat
Buy goshuin-cho, a special book designed to hold around 30 stamps. Go to temples and shrines collecting stamps! Look out for signs pointing towards any of the following: 御朱印所, ご朱印所, or 朱印所 http://www.kyotoursjapan.com/goshuin
How to pack for summer in Japan:
GF places in Japan:
Train timetable:
Guide about the JR pass:
Buy JR pass:
Japan Cheap:
Calendar of Events in Japan:
Shinkansen Reservations JR pass:
- From Tokyo to Osaka ask for seats on the right hand side. Tell at the ticket counter that you want "mountain-side" or "yama-gawa". Seat alphabet "D" and "E" (window).
- Do NOT use NOZOMI or MIZUHO shinkanse! they are not covered by the pass!
Tokyo
Calendar of events in Tokyo
Getting Here
- From Narita Airport:
- Take Keisei Main Line until Nippori Station and then change to the JR Yamanote Line which will take you to Ikebukuro
Website with timetable and fair : http://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/timetable/index.php#narita1_kml
- Tickets from travelling within Tokyo explained:
Sightseeing
Metropolitan Government Building
- Tokyo Observation Deck Guide
Cycling by the Imperial Palace
- Opening Hours Sunday:
10:00 - 15:00
Eating
DO NOT DO SUSHI! PARASITES ARE RAMPANT!
Website: http://kawaiimonster.jp/pc/en/menu/
- Oppenign hours Mondays to Saturdays
Lunch
Dinner
Sunday
11:30-16:30
18:00-22:30
11:00-20:00
For food some important words:
- beer named Nodogoshi Nama is the only gluten free Japanese beer
- inari sushi this is the rice inside the tofu pouch sushi
- mugi tea is tea made of barley!
- Osenbei are rice crackers, ask for those with salt
Extras/Festivals
- Shinyokohama Ramen Museum
- Harajuku Omotesando Genki Matsuri Super Yosakoi Festival 2017
- Asakusa Summer Night Festival—Toro Nagashi (Paper Lantern Floating)
- Hibiya Park Marunouchi Ondo Bon-odori Dance Festival
- Asagaya Tanabata Matsuri Festival
- Comiket (Comic Market)
Shopping
Location of 100 yen shops in Tokyo Yamanote line: http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/arrange/travel/practical/100yen.html
What to see on the Yamanote line: https://blog.gaijinpot.com/exploring-tokyo-yamanote-line/
Tickets for 23 August
How to get there
- To Mitaka station, take the JR Chuo Line. Approx. 20 min. from Shinjuku station.
- From the Mitaka South Exit, approx. 15 min. walk along the Tamagawa Josui "Waterworks" to the museum
Tokyo Character Street in Tokyo Station
How to get there
How to get to Tokyo Character Street: Go out of Yaesu North Exit of Tokyo Station and go down stairs to B1 floor.
Kyoto
Kyoto Sightseeing Pass: http://japan-magazine.jnto.go.jp/en/special_keihan.html
Shrine etiquette: http://www.kitanotenmangu.or.jp/top_en.php
Guide to reach places in kyoto by train: http://jprail.com/destinations/kansai-area/guide-to-take-trains-in-kyoto-how-to-choose-the-best-route-by-train-to-get-the-major-spots.html
- To go back: Walk about 10 minutes to JR Umahori Station. Take the train of JR Sagano line to JR Kyoto Station.
Kyoto International Manga Museum
- Website: kyotomm.jp
Takashimaya Basement Food Floor
- Tram stop: Gion-Shijo
- take JR bus line to here from Kyoto Main station, 20 minutes away from kinkakuji on the way can stop by Nijo station for Nijo castle
- To book a tour, you need to apply in advance with your passport at the Imperial Household Agency's office in Kyoto Imperial Park (Monday to Friday from 8:45 to 12:00 and from 13:00 to 17:00).
Eating
Important words
- Yatsuhashi gluten free mochi that look like a brown triangle
Places
Festivals
- Daimon-ji Fire Festival
Shopping
Osaka
Calendar: http://www.500type-eva.jp/entry/timetable.html#calendar http://jprail.com/trains/sort-by-type/seasonal-trains/limited-time-operation-specialized-shinkansen-train-500-type-eva.html
How to move around Osaka: https://www.japan-rail-pass.com/japan-by-rail/travel-tips/osaka-loop-line
Guide to Osaka: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e4001.html
Eating
Yaki-imo Baked Sweet Potato
- Finding 7 Eleven in the Map
Hiroshima
- Leave Shin-Osaka with the train at 11:29
- How to access to Miyajima from Hiroshima
- Tourist Loop Bus, Meipuru-pu bus stop
Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park, Hondori, Hiroshima Castle all can be reached with the travel bus
- Miyajima Island
Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park
Cenotaph for the A-Bomb Victims
- Miyajima Night of the dance Matsuri
Eating
Nara
Nagoya
Eating
Myoko Happiness Illumination
From Tokyo take the shikansen to Sekiyama Station. In the station there are local buses that take you from the station to the resort.
Curiosities
- Capsule hotels man only
- Train prices, even have to pay for not having a reservation!