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eating and drinking: Tandoor - Indian restaurant on the 7th floor of Pacelo bldg/dept store which does a seriously filling lunch. Good value if you wanna keep trekking for the rest of the day. Miyajima:Itsukushima (Miyajima): Beautiful small island easily accessible from Hiroshima City by bus/tram and ferry. Worth a whole day trip. Has numerous fabulous temples, big and small to explore. The island is covered with very friendly deer - hide your sandwiches! This is where you will also find the world famous Torii Hiroshi pictured at the top of this page! At low tide you can walk out to it. The low and high tides are posted at the ferry station or you can check here (in Japanese) before hand: http://www.e-leisure.jp/tyouseki/s1.asp?P1=34&P2=7 - the times under the first kanji in each box are high tides, the ones under the second are low tides. Utsukushima You can buy a tram day pass that gets you on the ferry from Miyajimaguchi tram stop (the l]]>falseamandaemail.hidden@example.com2008-04-10T12:33:44Ztag:japanholidayinfo.pbwiki.com,2006-02-26:Hiroshima:1207830824Hiroshima
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Hiroshima Youth Hostel - about ￥1770 a night, but about 25mins out by bus and they have a curfew. http://web.kyoto-inet.or.jp/org/key-yh/hiro.html Comfort Hotel Hiroshima - on the Rakuten Travel website. Less than ￥6000 a night with breakfast, en-suite bathroom, non-smoking rooms and free in-room wifi connection. Good little business hotel, right outside the Peace Park and a tram stop. http://travel.rakuten.co.jp/en/ J-Hoppers Hostel - very friendly, in a great location close to the Peace Park and A-bomb dome, decently priced and have great information for their visitors on surrounding sites. Book in advance, because they are very popular! Ikawa Ryokan - on Dobashi-cho. A Japanese style ryokan with quiet and homelike atmosphere. Good location for exploring tourist spots in Hiroshima City such as Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Museum, etc. One of the Japan's three most scenic spots Miyajima and famous Iwakuni's Kintai-kyo Bridge are also accessible. to get there take a tram for Eba or]]>falseamandaemail.hidden@example.com2008-04-10T12:29:38Ztag:japanholidayinfo.pbwiki.com,2006-02-26:Hiroshima:1207830578Hiroshima
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The island is covered with very friendly deer - hide your sandwiches! This is where you will also find the world famous Torii Hiroshi pictured at the top of this page! At low tide you can walk out to it. The low and high tides are posted at the ferry station or you can check here (in Japanese) before hand: http://www.e-leisure.jp/tyouseki/s1.asp?P1=34&P2=7 - the times under the first kanji in each box are high tides, the ones under the second are low tides. Utsukushima You can buy a tram day pass that gets you on the ferry from Miyajimaguchi tram stop (the last one on the green line, but check) for ￥840. The tram passes are available from big hotel lobbies (though some only sell them to guests of the hotel) and the hostel staff should know. Also there's a ferry from Hiroshima Port, which is good if you have a JR pass and maybe a bit less crowded and a bit more scenic. Info at Hiroshima station usually knows what's going on, and has pamphlets with useful maps of the island. G]]>falseamandaemail.hidden@example.com2008-04-10T12:25:36Ztag:japanholidayinfo.pbwiki.com,2006-02-26:Osaka:1207830336Osaka
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Hotel Kansai - really close to Osaka station (5-10 minutes walking), cheap, and not super shady. Which is not to say it's the nicest place in the world either, but the location is convenient, the staff is friendly and speaks English and overall, I thought it's ok. http://www.hotel-kansai.co.jp/english/ Not Recommended: Hostel a.k.a. Olivers, Oliver's International Hostel - 0ne alt had a terrible experience. Here are some comments. "It was overcrowded, the bunks are home-made, flimsy, 3 people high and have nails sticking out. The owner (who isn't Japanese btw) doesn't care about his guests, he just wants to pack as many people in as possible so he can make more money. He is disrespectful to his guests, condescending and trys to rip his guests off. The place is filthy! The showers are dirty. There is no place to even put clean clothes down. The "guest kitchen" is covered in food and dirt. The sheets are not changed when a guest lea]]>falseamandaemail.hidden@example.com2008-04-10T12:23:10Ztag:japanholidayinfo.pbwiki.com,2006-02-26:Kyoto:1207830190Kyoto
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K's house - is awesome. Clean rooms, friendly staff, good location, modern building. About ￥2500 per night for a dorm bed. 5-10 min walk from Kyoto statio http://kshouse.jp Three Sisters - is for foreigners (like us!) only. About 10,000-en per night for one person. The charming sisters are in their 70s and have been running it for foreigners since after the war. Simple but well run. Bak Pakkers Hostel - around 3000 yen per person per night) and in the dead centre of Gion, about 5 minutes walking distance from the nearest tube station. The staff are very friendly. Mitsui Garden Hotel - near Shijo-Karasuma, very nice and has a great communal bath. Guesthouse Bon - a small place and a bit out of the way in the north, but great. The owner just lets out the rooms in his house. He goes out of his way to be nice to people and it's really cheap. http://www.guesthouse-bon.com/ Maruko Inn a reasonable hotel only a few minutes from the station. The rooms are nice (very clean) and really cheap]]>falseamandaemail.hidden@example.com2008-04-10T12:18:41Ztag:japanholidayinfo.pbwiki.com,2006-02-26:Kyoto:1207829921Kyoto
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Maruko Inn a reasonable hotel only a few minutes from the station. The rooms are nice (very clean) and really cheap (relatively... about ￥8,000). The staff are nice, but don't speak much English. You can take the bus to get there. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g298564-d457033-Reviews-Maruko_Inn_Kyoto-Kyoto_Kinki.html Kyo No En - around ￥4000 per person for a small two person share tatami room. The owner is a nice lady who speaks English. It's not on a train line, though so you ned to take a bus. It's within walking distance of Ginkakuji. Kyoto Garden Hotel - a decent location (downtown Kyoto), nice rooms, clean, free internet in the lobby, good restaurant, and super friendly staff. The rooms are fairly basic (comparable to Toyoko Inn). The cost about ￥6,000 a night for a single and ￥7,000 a night for a double (not including breakfast). Book it through http://www.japanhotel.net for a discount. http://www.kyoto-gardenhotel.co.jp/e/index.php Motonago - an amazing ryokan y]]>falseamandaemail.hidden@example.com2008-04-10T12:15:10Ztag:japanholidayinfo.pbwiki.com,2006-02-26:Miyazaki:1207829710Miyazaki
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Miyazaki Miyazaki has: The Devil's Washboard in Aoshima, a natural rock-formation lining the coast of the water. It's in between Miyazaki city and Sun Messe Nichinan. Also a good place, but a bit far, is Takachiho. It's a small town with an amazing waterfall - natural green water and cool environment to fight off the summer heat. Takachiho is supposedly the mythical birthplace of Japan so worth checking out if you have the time. Fabulous beaches galore - go and check out the surf! to do: Diving If you're in and around Kyushu and are looking for dive instruction check out Travelman Ltd. It's a company run by a couple of ex-JETs in Miyazaki and they provide several services including dive instruction in English or Japanese. If you're interested or for more details contact the owners at info@travelman.jp with questions and comments. http://www.travelman.jp/introeng.html Miyazaki has the Devil's Washboard in Aoshima, a natural rock-formation lining the coast of the water]]>falseamandaemail.hidden@example.com2008-04-10T12:11:31Ztag:japanholidayinfo.pbwiki.com,2006-02-26:Hiroshima:1207829491Hiroshima
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Tandoor - Indian restaurant on the 7th floor of Pacelo bldg/dept store which does a seriously filling lunch. Good value if you wanna keep trekking for the rest of the day. Miyajima: numerous temples fabulous temples, big and the famous torii gate in bay. The small to explore. The island is covered with very friendly deer - hide your sandwiches! sandwiches! This is where you will also find the world famous Torii Hiroshi pictured at the top of this page! At low tide you can walk out to it. The low]]>falseamandaemail.hidden@example.com2008-04-10T11:35:00Ztag:japanholidayinfo.pbwiki.com,2006-02-26:Kumamoto:1207827300Kumamoto
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Para-gliding Nature Land in Aso-machi - the staff are friendly and, although the website is in Japanese, the owner (Hire) speaks really good english, and can set you up with a reservation over the phone. Cost is about ￥4700 each for 2.5 hours of jumping off of massive hills with a parachute strapped to your back. They also offer kayaking, hot air ballooning, and mountain biking all located around Mt. Aso's gorgeous caldera with five volcanic peaks. http://www.sotoasobi.net Kimono wearing There is a place in Kumamoto City where you can dress in kimono and have pictures taken. It's around ￥3500. Call 09-6843-2081 For general information on Kumamoto - http://www2.kumagaku.ac.jp/teacher/~masden/links.html ]]>falsemansemail.hidden@example.com2008-03-03T12:56:38Ztag:japanholidayinfo.pbwiki.com,2006-02-26:Hokkaido:1204548998Hokkaido
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The Snow Festival (Yuki Matsuri): The official site for the Sapporo Snow Festival - http://www.snowfes.com/ Most of it's in Japanese, but there is an English link with limited information. HAJET's Sapporo Snow Festival Events (with website seems to carry no information about on the festival itself) http://www.hajet.org/yukimatsuri2008.html (the year changes each time) festival, though this may change nearer the time. Besides the ice and snow sculptures in the middle of the city, there is also a place called Satoland that is run during the Yuki Matsuri. This place is more geared for kids, but they have more snow sculptures, a snow maze, a toboggan run, etc. that anyone can do. You need to take a ]]>falsemansemail.hidden@example.com2008-03-03T12:52:33Ztag:japanholidayinfo.pbwiki.com,2006-02-26:Hokkaido:1204548753Hokkaido
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The official site for the Sapporo Snow Festival - http://www.snowfes.com/ Most of it's in Japanese, but there is an English link with limited information. HAJET's Sapporo Snow Festival Events (with information about the festival itself) http://www.hajet.org/yukimatsuri2007.html (This will change to '2008' next year)http://www.hajet.org/yukimatsuri2008.html (the year changes each time) Besides the ice and snow sculptures in the middle of the city, there is also a place called Satoland that is run during the Yuki Matsuri. This place is more geared for kids, but they have more snow sculptures, a snow maze, a toboggan run, etc. that anyone can do. You need to take a bus to get there. You can also go skiing at Niseko, which is highly recommended. March is supposedly the best time to go, by April some of the lifts may be closed. ]]>falsemansemail.hidden@example.com2008-02-16T13:26:56Ztag:japanholidayinfo.pbwiki.com,2006-02-26:%2A+Miyagi+%28Sendai%29:1203168416* Miyagi (Sendai)
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You just find the destination stop, then choose the stop you're getting on at. to stay: Jozenji Dori, close to the Green Shamrock. Dori. Cheap business hotel with breakfast included. eating and drinking: Blair House - in the basement under 141 building. Does pasta relatively cheaply and well, has a sister restaurant Marine Blair in Marine Gate, Shiogama. Casa del Sol - great mexican place right across from the AER building. Beers are a little expensive so do a nomi-hodai. Umai Sushi Kan - best sushi in Sendai. No english menu (may be available upon request). A chain store, but the one near Mitsukoshi is the best. Thai Meishi Garden - ground floor of Bivi building, out the back of Sendai station. Great viking buffet and nomi-hodai deal available. Green Shamrock NEWS FLASH - Irish bar on Bansui Dori,falsemansemail.hidden@example.com2008-02-16T12:59:32Ztag:japanholidayinfo.pbwiki.com,2006-02-26:%2A+Tokyo:1203166772* Tokyo
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Asia Center of Japan - only a few subway stops from some of the most popular areas of Tokyo (Roppongi, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku, etc). The staff speaks English, they have an English website and their breakfast buffet is really good and cheap. The rooms are nice and fairly inexpensive. http://www.asiacenter.or.jp/topeng.htm Sakura Ho(s)tel - http://www.sakura-hotel.co.jp/sakura-hotel_location.html http://www.tokyohotels.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/home.htm - loads of cheap hotels and ryokans, categorised by price, some really cheap and good for short notice. K's house - highly recommended for comfort. Cheap, clean, safe and friendly. http://kshouse.jp/tokyo-e/index.html Backpacker Matsushima Hotel - a very affordable, decent hostel to stay in and has an excellent staff. Though hotel is in the name it is definitely a hostel. Does have private rooms with bunk beds, but the communal rooms are clean and cheap and very safe as well. There is no curfew and it's only about a 5-10 minute walk from t]]>falsemansemail.hidden@example.com2008-02-16T12:58:40Ztag:japanholidayinfo.pbwiki.com,2006-02-26:%2A+Tokyo:1203166720* Tokyo
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Khaosan Guest House - 2,200 yen a night for dormitory style. Located in the middle of downtown Asakusa. The lady that runs the place speaks English. Also has an annex and a Smile house close by. The Smile gives a free drink ticket so you can start making friends! Free Internet but the showers are kind of gross - bring shower shoes. You can book online - http://www.khaosan-tokyo.com/ Asia Center of Japan - only a few subway stops from some of the most popular areas of Tokyo (Roppongi, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku, etc). The staff speaks English, they have an English website and their breakfast buffet is really good and cheap. The rooms are nice and fairly inexpensive. http://www.asiacenter.or.jp/topeng.htm Sakura Ho(s)tel - http://www.sakura-hotel.co.jp/sakura-hotel_location.html http://www.tokyohotels.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/home.htm - loads of cheap hotels and ryokans, categorised by price, some really cheap and good for short notice. K's house - highly recommended for comfort. Cheap, clea]]>falsemansemail.hidden@example.com2008-02-16T12:57:10Ztag:japanholidayinfo.pbwiki.com,2006-02-26:%2A+Tokyo:1203166630* Tokyo
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Olympic Inn - in Azabu Jyuban about 6000￥ for 2 people. Pretty good business hotel. Riverside Capsule Hotel - pretty cheap at 3,000 yen a night. Also accepts women and is in downtown Asakusa - pretty nice and really convenient. http://www.asakusa-capsule.jp/english/ a 'Smile' Smile house close by. The 'Smile' Smile gives a free drink ticket so you can start making friends! Free Internet but the showers are kind of gross - bring shower shoes. You can book online - http://www.khaosan-tokyo.com/ Asia Center of Japan - only a few subway stops from some of the most popular areas of Tokyo (Roppongi, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku, etc). The staff speaks English, they have an English website and their breakfast buffet is really good and cheap. The rooms are nice and fairly inexpensive. http://www.asiacenter.or.jp/topeng.htm http://www.tokyohotels.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/home.htm - loads of cheap hotels and ryokans, categorised by price, some really cheap and good ]]>falsemansemail.hidden@example.com2008-02-16T12:54:29Ztag:japanholidayinfo.pbwiki.com,2006-02-26:%2A+Tokyo:1203166469* Tokyo
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What to do in Tokyo, even if you just have a few hours to kill in Narita. to stay: __NewNew Koyo Hotel __- - near Asakusa, about 4800yen a night, single rooms 2700yen. There's a noise curfew, but you can come and go anytime. If you like quiet rooms, ask for the third floor when making a reservation. Love Hotel Hill - an area of hotels in Shibuya. A fun thing if you don't mind the tackiness. Usually spacious and often have karaoke, hot tub, entertainment center, video games, and weird interior decoration. Cheap (around 8,000 to 10,000 yen a night) and you don't/can't make a reservation. NB: You can't check in before nine/ten pm though. http://www.gridskipper.com/travel/tokyo/hotels/index.php Villa Fontaine - chain all round Tokyo - Ueno one is nice with breakfast included for around 6000 yen. ]]>falsemansemail.hidden@example.com2008-02-16T12:53:18Ztag:japanholidayinfo.pbwiki.com,2006-02-26:%2A+Tokyo:1203166398* Tokyo
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What to do in Tokyo, even if you just have a few hours to kill in Narita. to stay: New__New Koyo Hotel - __- near Asakusa, about 4800yen a night, single rooms 2700yen. There's a noise curfew, but you can come and go anytime. If you like quiet rooms, ask for the third floor when making a reservation. Love Hotel Hill - an area of hotels in Shibuya. A fun thing if you don't mind the tackiness. Usually spacious and often have karaoke, hot tub, entertainment center, video games, and weird interior decoration. Cheap (around 8,000 to 10,000 yen a night) and you don't/can't make a reservation. NB: You can't check in before nine/ten pm though. http://www.gridskipper.com/travel/tokyo/hotels/index.php Villa Fontaine - chain all round Tokyo - Ueno one is nice with breakfast included for around 6000 yen. ]]>falsemansemail.hidden@example.com2008-02-16T12:52:02Ztag:japanholidayinfo.pbwiki.com,2006-02-26:%2A+Tokyo:1203166322* Tokyo
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Asia Center of Japan - only a few subway stops from some of the most popular areas of Tokyo (Roppongi, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku, etc). The staff speaks English, they have an English website and their breakfast buffet is really good and cheap. The rooms are nice and fairly inexpensive. http://www.asiacenter.or.jp/topeng.htm http://www.tokyohotels.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/home.htm - loads of cheap hotels and ryokans, categorised by price, some really cheap and good for short notice. http://kshouse.jp/tokyo-e/index.htmlK's house - K's house highly recommended for comfort. Cheap, clean, safe and friendly. http://kshouse.jp/tokyo-e/index.html Backpacker Matsushima Hotel - a very affordable, decent hostel to stay in and has an excellent staff. Though hotel is in the name it is definitely a hostel. Does have private rooms with bunk beds, but the ]]>falsemansemail.hidden@example.com2008-02-16T12:50:09Ztag:japanholidayinfo.pbwiki.com,2006-02-26:%2A+Tokyo:1203166209* Tokyo
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Olympic Inn - in Azabu Jyuban about 6000￥ for 2 people. Pretty good business hotel. Riverside Capsule Hotel - pretty cheap at 3,000 yen a night. Also accepts women and is in downtown Asakusa - pretty nice and really convenient. http://www.asakusa-capsule.jp/english/ English. Also has an annex and a 'Smile' house close by. The 'Smile' gives a free drink ticket so you can start making friends! Free Internet but the showers are kind of gross - bring shower shoes. You can book online - http://www.khaosan-tokyo.com/ Asia Center of Japan - only a few subway stops from some of the most popular areas of Tokyo (Roppongi, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Harajuku, etc). The staff speaks English, they have an English website and their breakfast buffet is really good and che]]>false