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Originally Posted by Califer
Hi there!
I'm going to Japan for this summer as a graduation gift. Though I think I know the basics of Japanese culture, this might be the once in a life time chance for me to go to Japan so I want it to be perfect ^__^”
So, the plan is to go for around 3 weeks. First week I’ll stay in Tokyo and around. I also want to stay 2 days in Nikko to visit Edo Wonderland and Nikko itself and for the weekend the plan is to climb Mt. Fuji. My dad thinks it’s best to use 3 days for that one, one for arriving, one for climbing and one for recovering. The second week I’ll go to Kyoto~ And from Kyoto one day to Hiroshima en Osaka. I have one week left, so I think I’ll stay a bit longer in Kyoto and end the trip with the last few days in Tokyo. I’m a big Disney fan, so Disney Land is an absolute MUST-SEE. I’ve also heard a few this about Ueno and ninja’s. Though I’m not a huge ninja fan (I’m more of a samurai fan ;D) it does seem very interesting.
Question is, is this a good planning? I have a list with must-sees for Tokyo/Kyoto and around. The thing just is that I’ll stay in a hotel in Tokyo/Kyoto, because I think it will be to much trouble to keep moving from hotel to hotel and I’m not really up for that. Are there any must-sees that I MUST SEE?! :’3 Please tell me, I want to see as much of Japan as possible.
Also, some practical questions. If I buy something in Japan, is it expensive to send it to the Netherlands or just out of Japan? Because I’m planning to buy a lot (I’m saving up money for like a year) and I don’t want to carry more than I already have to carry –lazy—More important, how do I pay?! Should I have some yen with me when I come to Japan or should I exchange aaaaaall my money to yens?! How difficult is it so exchange money and such :0
Well, since I’m going with my dad it’s going to be awkward if I want to go out. A friend of mine moved to Japan 2 years ago but won’t be around when I’m there. Is it difficult to make new friends, because I do want to go out in Japan and I don’t really want to drag my dad >__>
Hm, is it safe enough to go shopping alone in Harajuku/Shinjuku? x’D
Well, this is it for now. Hope someone can help me :’3
-- Kim
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Hello Kim
Congratulation on your graduation. And most important, congratulation on an upcoming fabulous trip
1 week in tokyo should be enough. What do you want to see in Tokyo? I would recommend spending at least 1 day in Yokohama, which in my opinion is better than Tokyo. There is China Town and the Ramen Museum that you can visit there. And the landmark tower
If you are going to Mt Fuji, do go form Hakone, this will let you take the rope way to Lake Ashi, as well as access to the fabulous onsen resort town of Yumoto
For 3 weeks, you can do a lot. You may find it more practical to spend a little bit of extra time in Kensai region. There is quite a bit to see. Miyajima is one, Himeji is another one. And since you are there, why not drop by Kobe and treat yourself to a nice kobe beef dinne? Kyoto can easily be covered in 3 days, at most 4. That will also give you Nara and Fushimi Inari. Osaka is great for food, but it may only last you about 4 days including the great Kaiyukan (Osaka Aquarium). All In all, I say about 9 days in Kensai may be enough, unless you want to visit the food stall (Yatai) in Hakata (Fukuoka), which will add 2 days including traveling
Tokyo. Well, to some Daiba is a day trip, some prefer 2 days. You can probebly do Akihabara, Asakusa, Harajuku, Shinjuku and Shibuya in 3 days. Another day for Ginza, Roppongi Hills and area. 1 day for kamakura, 1 day for Yokohama, 1 day in Nikko. 3 days for Hakone/Fuji. Roughly around 10 days total in Tokyo and area. That should still leave you some time to go visit Disney and such.