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Henbaka 07-11-2008 11:56 AM

Absolutely, WICKED good list :) I really love all these kind of old-style towns/temples/places, so there are a few really nice suggestions here.

A good onsen was already on my list. Last time I was in Japan I went to one in Nikko (dunno how good it was by japanese standards, but it was pretty sweet).

I only hope I can visit all these places. But as I do have some holidays (mainly between 1st and 2nd semester), there should be time.

godwine 07-11-2008 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Wasabista (Post 533518)
Sounds like a good list so far. I also recommend Kanazawa, a very pretty town reminiscent of Kyoto's Gion district. Also go to a good onsen at least once.

Yeah, second that, Hakone, Atami or Nikko, all have nice onsen..

godwine 07-11-2008 03:30 PM

right.... go post somewhere if you are not going to contribute to the thread

Henbaka 07-11-2008 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by godwine (Post 533724)
right.... go post somewhere if you are not going to contribute to the thread

huh? what?

godwine 07-12-2008 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Henbaka (Post 533923)
huh? what?

They removed a posting by someone that was framing this forum, my reply was to that

Omaki 07-14-2008 11:52 PM

Go to the Tokyo Dome and ride the Thunder Dolphin!

windinmyhair 07-15-2008 06:13 AM

Best places to visit
 
If your travelling in Summer vacation try the west coast of Hokkaido on a bike

Motorcycling Japan is a great way to see Japan, cheaply and at your own pace.

Kappabashi 07-15-2008 11:33 AM

Isetan Shinjuku food halls
 
If you even have a passing interest in anything food related, visit the downstairs food halls of the Isetan department store in Shinjuku. Most of the larger department stores in Japan have a great food floor but nothing in the world, not KaDeWe in Berlin nor Harrods in London, come even close to what Isetan Shinjuku are doing.

Virtually nothing presented on shelves for self-service. Instead, there are literally hundreds of stalls with glass display cases, "manned" by scores of staff wearing lovely uniforms. I have never seen food presented so aesthetically. The pastry department alone is worth a trip itself and the beef display ... an amazing selection with the best cuts going for over $700 a pound! Tip: go shortly before closing, lots of items are discounted, buy a feast and eat it in your hotel room or in a park.

godwine 07-15-2008 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Kappabashi (Post 536807)
If you even have a passing interest in anything food related, visit the downstairs food halls of the Isetan department store in Shinjuku. Most of the larger department stores in Japan have a great food floor but nothing in the world, not KaDeWe in Berlin nor Harrods in London, come even close to what Isetan Shinjuku are doing.

Virtually nothing presented on shelves for self-service. Instead, there are literally hundreds of stalls with glass display cases, "manned" by scores of staff wearing lovely uniforms. I have never seen food presented so aesthetically. The pastry department alone is worth a trip itself and the beef display ... an amazing selection with the best cuts going for over $700 a pound! Tip: go shortly before closing, lots of items are discounted, buy a feast and eat it in your hotel room or in a park.


Second that, also should pay a visit to Tsukiji...

Henbaka 07-15-2008 04:40 PM

Even more good suggestions! I thank you. I gotta update my list asap, but I am sitting in a little lodge in the mountains so my internet access is dodgy and limited for about 1½ weeks more..

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Originally Posted by Omaki (Post 536564)
Go to the Tokyo Dome and ride the Thunder Dolphin!

Lol. I rode that one several times my last visit :) It's one of my first stops when getting there now! ;)


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