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Sagano Scenic Railway
Sagano Scenic Railway Train engineer
Also called the Sagano Romantic Train, the Sagano Scenic Railway used to be a regular passenger train, but the route was replaced by a more direct train in 1989. Now it is used for sightseeing and boasts old-fashioned trains with wooden bench
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Hozugawa River Cruises
Hozugawa River Cruises
The Hozugawa River Cruise boats were originally used for transporting lumber and goods, before being rendered obsolete by new roads and trucks. Now the legacy remains as a fun sightseeing trip for visitors from around the world. Each flat-bottomed boat hold
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Karyo Restaurant in Gion, Kyoto
Karyo Restaurant Gion Kyoto
For a highly recommended taste of Japanese cuisine, try the Karyo restaurant in Gion near Yasaka Jinka. The menu is completely in Japanese, but order the evening kaiseki course meal when you place your reservations and prepare for a memorable dining experience.
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Jingu Gaien Hanabi Taikai (Fireworks Display) in Tokyo
Jingu Gaien Hanabi Taikai 1 (photo credit: Mika Ueno/flickr)
The Jingu Gaien Hanabi Taikai (Fireworks Display) is held at Jingu Kyujo Baseball Stadium, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, from 7:30 pm. to 8:30 pm on August 17th in the Shubuya-ku area of Tokyo. There are over 10,000 fireworks fired off in a s
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Sanjusangendo Temple in Kyoto
Sanjusangendo
Sanjusangendo Temple, meaning “the hall 33 ken long,” is the common name for the Buddhist temple Rengeo-in. The temple does not have much in the way of gardens, though there is some landscaping around the main building. The main feature if interest is the hall itself, which at
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Kappabashi 合羽橋 (Kitchen Town) in Tokyo
A view of Tokyo Skytree from the Kappabashi crossing
Even if you do not like cooking, there is plenty to see at Kappabashi, a kitchen shopping street known for its concentration of restaurant supply stores. You can find almost anything related to cooking, from aprons to refrigerated showcase
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Day 8 of 10: Our Tokyo
Nijo Palace moat and walls
Nijo Palace is open early, so it was a good choice for the first stop on a busy day. We had breakfast and took the bus there. I think it was a good thing to get there early so we could enjoy the palace without being crowded through, because there were several tour
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Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo Skytree in the sunset light. 夕暮れの東京スカイツリー
The Tokyo Skytree stands 634 meters tall (about 2080 feet). Opened in 2012, it is the tallest freestanding broadcasting tower in the world, it dominates the Tokyo Skyline like no other structure. The elegant, futuristic shape is white, contra
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Skytree Town in Tokyo
Tokyo Skytree Town
Around the base of the Skytree Tower is a mall called the Tokyo Skytree Town that covers multiple city blocks on many levels. As well as boutique stores and restaurants, there is also an aquarium and planetarium. There are also many courtyards and outdoor green spaces wh
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Asakusa View Hotel in Tokyo
Asakusa View Hotel Scenic Location
At 28 stories tall, the Asakusa View Hotel has excellent views from its 337 guest rooms, particularly on the upper floors. There are a wide variety of room plans, including singles, doubles, suites, and universal rooms which are barrier-free. Cr
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Sumida Aquarium in Tokyo Skytree Town
すみだ水族館 SUMIDA AQUARIUM
On the fifth and sixth floor of the West Yard of Skytree Town in Tokyo Skytree you will find the Sumida Aquarium. There are multiple exhibits with artfully arranged and lit tanks in dimly lit corridors and rooms. There is no specific course; instead, visitors are encou
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Day 9 of 10: Our Tokyo
Kyoto sign
It was a bit sad to check out of the Ryokan Shimizu. Though we had only stayed for a few days, the girls loved the tatami room and were taken by the staff. The friendly man gave each of them a set of chopsticks, and the girls went into a huddled consultation and asked our permissi
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Overview of the Official Hotels of Tokyo Disney Resort
Tokyo Disney Resort
On the grounds of the Tokyo Disney Resort are six hotels that are operated by other companies, but which provide similar quality and service and are part of the Official Hotels of Tokyo Disney Resort. They do not have the Disney characters, though some have well-develop
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Sunroute Plaza Tokyo
Sunroute Plaza Tokyo entrance
If you want to stay at the Tokyo Disney resort but are watching your budget, Sunroute Plaza Tokyo might be the perfect choice. This 4-Star hotel is an official hotel of Tokyo Disney Resort, Sunroute Plaza is just 5 minutes from the resort on the hotel’s free shu
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Awa Odori in Tokushima
Awa Odori performers (photo: debug @flickr.com/photos/dja)
Awa is the old name for the area of Shikoku Island now called Tokushima Prefecture, and odori means “to dance.” The Awa Odori 阿波踊り dance festival is the largest in Japan, with origins as far back as the 16th century. The
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Awa Odori Kaikan Museum in Tokushima
If you can not attend the Awa Odori in August, be sure to make a visit to the Awa Odori Kaikan, a museum dedicated to the dance festival, when you are in Tokushima. The modern building houses a museum with props and costumes that explains the history of the dance. There is also a ha
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Tokushima City on Shikoku Island
徳島市街 Tokushima city
Tokushima City is the capital of the prefecture with the same name. It is located on the delta of the largest river in Shikoku Island, the Yoshino. The city has long been the center of industry and culture in the area, and is known for its agriculture. The roo
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Tokushima Ekimae Dai
TOKUSHIMA EKIMAE DAI-ICHI HOTEL lobby
Many of the sights around Tokushima are spread out, so a hotel close to the station is a convenient base for a visit. The Tokushima Ekimae Dai-Ichi Hotel (徳島駅前第一ホテル) is a business hotel with 88 small but clean and well-appointed rooms perfect for someone
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Awa Odori Costumes
Awa Odori costume Back [商工連 / 高円寺阿波踊り]
Awa Odori dancers appear to sway effortlessly with the music, but there is a lot of background preparation to create that image. Amateur teams might only practice a few times, but professional groups meet throughout the year, refining tech
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Day 10 of 10: Our Tokyo
Tokyo Skytree Station
In the morning we had a leisurely breakfast at the Café de Kapitein restaurant downstairs in the Asakusa View Hotel. We then packed up the last of our luggage into a carry-on bag and checked out of the hotel, thinking our stay had been too short to enjoy all the ameniti
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