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sara sara
 
M$5 December 10, 2008 09:33 PM

What are some must-sees when going on a trip to Japan?

I'm hoping to go visit some friends in Japan next year, and would like to take a few days to see the highlights of the country. I'm flying in and out of Tokyo, but will be visiting Hokkaido as well.
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katek katek
 
 December 10, 2008 10:32 PM
Some great sights outside Tokyo:

Ride a bullet train (shinkansen) between Tokyo and Kyoto. -- it's just 2.5 hours, and the train itself is an experience.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kaidohmaru/463772843/


In Kyoto, see the Golden Pavilion Temple -- gorgeous
http://www.flickr.com/photos/31058959@N04/2910820831/


Kyoto's also home to the Imperial Palace, whose grounds are absolutely beautiful
http://www.flickr.com/photos/toshio1/192869166/

-- get tickets at least 4 days ahead of time here: http://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/order/index_EN.html

On Hokkaido, make sure you see the Sapporo Beer Museum (in Sapporo).
http://www.flickr.com/photos/vfowler/96648653/


If you can choose the time of year, go to Sapporo in February for its Snow Festival
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sasakei/2252552116/

http://www.snowfes.com/english/

Go to Hakodate and take a cable car to Mount Hakodate for beautiful views of the city.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lamfa/382709535/


Source(s):
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/kyoto/
http://www.frommers.com/destinations/hokkaido/

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jasoncalac... jasoncalac...
 
December 10, 2008 09:54 PM
I went last month and had an amazing time...

1. go to the Tsukiji fish market at 6am and eat sushi dai
http://flickr.com/photos/jasoncalacanis/3039412912/in/set-72157609241985097/

http://www.frommers.com/destinations/tokyo/D38925.html

it's amazing to walk around the market and see the madness!

2. Go to the Akihabara and buy a camera or robot--or just walk around. it's crazy!
http://flickr.com/photos/jasoncalacanis/3038601667/in/set-72157609241985097/

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

3. say a prayer at the Meiji Shrine
http://flickr.com/photos/jasoncalacanis/3023885270/in/set-72157609241985097/

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

4. Pet Hachiko
http://flickr.com/photos/jasoncalacanis/3021394220/in/set-72157609241985097/

http://animals.howstuffworks.com/pets/dog-best-friend1.htm

5. Take the subway everywhere...
http://flickr.com/photos/jasoncalacanis/3038618673/in/set-72157609241985097/

http://flickr.com/photos/jasoncalacanis/3039455406/in/set-72157609241985097/


6. go to an Onsen early in the morning or late at night
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onsen

7. go to an izakaya and drink beer
http://flickr.com/photos/jasoncalacanis/3038595645/in/set-72157609241985097/




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jasoncalac... jasoncalac...
 
December 10, 2008 09:51 PM
Note these are all my photos!

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