Going to Japan

[BillLee]

I'm visiting Japan during the summer for about a week.(not sure where exactly yet) but I'm really excited, and wanted to know what kind of things i should do there. Does any one know names of good restaurants and temples/buildings i should visit?

[petener999]

Look for a place called sushi yum-yum it's very good.

[TL]

Originally Posted by BillLee

I'm visiting Japan during the summer for about a week.(not sure where exactly yet) but I'm really excited, and wanted to know what kind of things i should do there. Does any one know names of good restaurants and temples/buildings i should visit?

Japan was pretty cool place, I stayed in Shinjuku. The people there were polite but didn't speak much english (hopefully you have a friend/translator) that does). The Narita airport is about an hour away from the city of Tokyo, so prepare for a long ride....i took the fast train, Narita Express to Shinjuku Station (about $30 USD). There's so many places to go, i mostly ate and went site seeing in the city. The sushi there is not very fancy like the states...(ie. dragon rolls, spider rolls, volcano rolls, etc.) they're simple fish with rice but the quality of the fish is like eating butter (not that you would)

2 things to be aware of:
the red light district, Kabukicho, just don't go into any bars there. THere's going to be many annoying guys on the street trying to get you into their bars. Some of the bars are own by gangsters and the prices are ridiculous (but you won't no this until the end of the night).
In Roppongi (place is cater more to foreigners) be careful of the english speaking Nigerians there going to try to be your friend and rip you off. So don't pay attention to them.

Have fun!

Here's a couple of good websites on Japan:
http://wikitravel.org/en/Tokyo/Shinjuku
http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/

[Blake]

sensoji temple FTMFW. (tokyo) very beautiful. if you can, get away to kyoto and nara. both towns are stunning in old world japanese architecture and culture.

if you like sushi, definitely go to tsukiji fish market EARLY in the morning. i usually do this the first night i'm there because i'm usually up all night anyway. it's quite an experience to see all various seafood come right in off the ocean, tuna auctions, and just all the crazy commotion that goes on. you'll also get to have some of the freshest raw seafood you'll ever have, if you so choose.

you'll benefit very well from a travel guide. i used frommers the first time i went to japan, it was very helpful. plan your days out ahead of time that way you don't look too touristy walking around with your nose in a travel guide.

japan is by far my favorite vacation destination. you'll have a blast and won't want to come home. i don't get that feeling from anywhere else in the world, and i consider myself well traveled.

[Blake]

sensoji



this is the market leading into sensoji


from teh hotel


kyoto


i wish i had more from my first trip, but the laptop with most of the pics got stolen a couple years ago.

[c0nstant]

i would love to visit japan. never been

[domobrown]

Go to Fuji raceway or Suzuka. They have amusment parks I think

[Mega Man]

If you're on a budget, Curry House will become a likely recurring visit. The food is good, and cheap.

[AllydNYC]

Oh boy, lucky you, I would love to go there, but don't have the money.

[BillLee]

Originally Posted by petener999

Look for a place called sushi yum-yum it's very good.

Thanks, i'll look it up.

Originally Posted by TL

Japan was pretty cool place, I stayed in Shinjuku. The people there were polite but didn't speak much english (hopefully you have a friend/translator) that does). The Narita airport is about an hour away from the city of Tokyo, so prepare for a long ride....i took the fast train, Narita Express to Shinjuku Station (about $30 USD). There's so many places to go, i mostly ate and went site seeing in the city. The sushi there is not very fancy like the states...(ie. dragon rolls, spider rolls, volcano rolls, etc.) they're simple fish with rice but the quality of the fish is like eating butter (not that you would)

2 things to be aware of:
the red light district, Kabukicho, just don't go into any bars there. THere's going to be many annoying guys on the street trying to get you into their bars. Some of the bars are own by gangsters and the prices are ridiculous (but you won't no this until the end of the night).
In Roppongi (place is cater more to foreigners) be careful of the english speaking Nigerians there going to try to be your friend and rip you off. So don't pay attention to them.

Have fun!

Here's a couple of good websites on Japan:
http://wikitravel.org/en/Tokyo/Shinjuku
http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/

Thanks for the links!

Originally Posted by Blake

sensoji temple FTMFW. (tokyo) very beautiful. if you can, get away to kyoto and nara. both towns are stunning in old world japanese architecture and culture.

if you like sushi, definitely go to tsukiji fish market EARLY in the morning. i usually do this the first night i'm there because i'm usually up all night anyway. it's quite an experience to see all various seafood come right in off the ocean, tuna auctions, and just all the crazy commotion that goes on. you'll also get to have some of the freshest raw seafood you'll ever have, if you so choose.

you'll benefit very well from a travel guide. i used frommers the first time i went to japan, it was very helpful. plan your days out ahead of time that way you don't look too touristy walking around with your nose in a travel guide.

japan is by far my favorite vacation destination. you'll have a blast and won't want to come home. i don't get that feeling from anywhere else in the world, and i consider myself well traveled.

i love sushi, but i don't think i'll be there early enough. lol, thanks for the tips

[Androo000]

just dont hit on DK's girl.

[LTO]

i'm moving to japan in a month! i'll be out in yokosuka though. hope i get a lot of time to travel.

[Blake]

Originally Posted by LTO

i'm moving to japan in a month! i'll be out in yokosuka though. hope i get a lot of time to travel.

lucky

[Kensta335]

Try to play some Pachinko. Heard those shops/parlors are full 24/7.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pachinko

[RenaultOne]

I just stayed in Tokyo for a week last year.
Here are places I recommend you visit:
1) Shinjuku: I think this is the business center of Tokyo. There are a lot of delicious, relatively cheap restaurants here that cater to salarymen.
2) Shibuya: This is the youth fashion mecca of Japan. There are a lot of clothing stores here and I think all the really pretty Japanese girls are here. Oh, and that really congested crosswalk is also here.
3) Akihabara: Electronics mecca. This is where you want to buy a new phone or TV because all the newest electronic releases are here.
4) Ginza: This place reminds me of Beverly Hills. There are a lot of luxury brand stores (e.g., Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Gucci, etc.) Also, there are a lot of nice luxury cars here...this is the place where I saw my first GT-R.
5) Harajuku: Here, you'll witness a lot of young Japanese kids wearing the strangest outfits.
6) Omotesando: This place is next to Harajuku and is similar to Ginza in that there are a lot of luxury brand stores.

[radix]

Originally Posted by TL

2 things to be aware of:
the red light district, Kabukicho, just don't go into any bars there. THere's going to be many annoying guys on the street trying to get you into their bars. Some of the bars are own by gangsters and the prices are ridiculous (but you won't no this until the end of the night).

Additionally, be aware of "buy me drinky girls". Some clubs in Japan import girls from the Philippines who are led to believe that they'll are entering Japan to be "Models". Such women work for the clubs as a sort of indentured servant and their job is to drum up revenue for the establishment by being flirtatious, thus getting gentlemen to buy drinks for them. They *will not* be leaving with you when the club closes its doors at the end of the night, no matter how much they might lead you to believe another drink might seal the deal.

[c0nstant]

itt: weaboos

[BillLee]

well we're not sure if we will be going to Japan anymore. My cousin told me that June is the "rainy season"
so we might be going somewhere in europe

[E90330iS]

lol

[BillLee]

Originally Posted by Androo000

just dont hit on DK's girl.

lol
i'll make sure not to.

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by Androo000

just dont hit on DK's girl.

I was gonna say be sure to watch Tokyo Drift to get acclimated to the culture.

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by BillLee

well we're not sure if we will be going to Japan anymore. My cousin told me that June is the "rainy season"
so we might be going somewhere in europe

Europe might rain too. I went there late May a few years back and it rained for about 2 days- not continuously but enough to put a dent in anyone's plan. So I guess just watch the weather and plan accordingly.