Possible vacation to Japan.

Kendal · Nov 27, 2004, 01:22

Hello
This is my first post here, and I've been planing to take a trip to Japan for many years, I dont even remember what sparked the idea, but I know that I've always wanted to live there.

But I cant decide where exactly to goto, Japan is huge, and every time I try to look online to narrow down the possible vacationing spots, I have no luck.

So here I am, My question is, where would you all suggest a good place to visit is? Some where I can get a feeling for Japan and can further decide if I really truely want to move there.

Just a visit For maybe a week or two? I'd like to see temples and go shopping and of course take a billion pictures

misa.j · Nov 27, 2004, 05:49

For a week or two may seem short, but the possibility to enjoy Japan is endless by being creative!

And I am sure you will get many, many replies from members for your questions.

Do you like cities? If you do, Tokyo, Chiba, Kanagawa(Kantou area), and Osaka(Kansai area) are good places to go shopping, of course depending on what your interests are.
There are actually temples all over Japan, but the famous temples are mostly located in Kyoto and Nara area.

What is your interest for Japan?

DoctorP · Nov 27, 2004, 06:45

If you are limited on what you can do, I would suggest Kyoto. It was the heart of "old" Japan, and such a beautiful city...and so much history! You could see so much of Japan in two weeks!

Kendal · Nov 28, 2004, 00:02

Kyoto sounds nice and I've looked up some info on it, thanks for narrowing down the selections

I'd like to see as much of the history as I can in a week or two, but where do I start in Kyoto?
From what I guess I'll be riding trains alot? I dont have a problem with that at all

Whens a good time to visit Kyoto?

Apollo · Nov 28, 2004, 05:08

I found this site, which tells you about possible sights etc...
http://raku.city.kyoto.jp/sight_e.phtml

budd · Dec 1, 2004, 09:20

that is a cool link
and
nara

ArmandV · Dec 13, 2004, 14:02

Kyoto was great. My first visit there was last summer. Beware, it is hot and humid in the summer. For non-city sightseeing, I would recommend the Mt. Fuji and Hakone area. Beautiful!

Greistal · Dec 19, 2004, 22:32

Hi!
I'm Greistal from Italy.

Minnasan konnichiwa!

I'm about leaving for Kyoto in a few days and I'm still wondering what will be the weather there. I'm expecting some cold, but maybe not bitter like in northern Italy where I live. Am I right?

Also, is it humid in winter like it is in summer? Does it snow?

Thanks anyone!

Greistal

ArmandV · Dec 20, 2004, 00:38

Originally Posted by Greistal

Hi!
I'm Greistal from Italy.

Minnasan konnichiwa!

I'm about leaving for Kyoto in a few days and I'm still wondering what will be the weather there. I'm expecting some cold, but maybe not bitter like in northern Italy where I live. Am I right?

Also, is it humid in winter like it is in summer? Does it snow?

Thanks anyone!
Greistal

I would expect that Kyoto is pleasant this time of year. You may want to bring a coat. We were in Kyoto during August and it was almost like a steam bath. But everyone on the tour enjoyed the city.

Mike Cash · Dec 20, 2004, 01:00

Interesting pages:
http://www.jma.go.jp/JMA_HP/en/amedas/kinki/kion.html
http://www.jma.go.jp/JMA_HP/en/week/
http://www.jma.go.jp/JMA_HP/en/yoho/..._tomorrow.html

They might give you some idea of the weather. Unfortunately, the Kyoto environmental conference thing made direct googling of information about the climate of Kyoto itself to much of a chore...

Greistal · Dec 20, 2004, 22:19

Thank you for the info and the links!

Maybe it's colder than expected... Well, I'll bring the required equip!

Greistal

Nov 27, 2004, 01:22	#1
Kendal Junior Member Join Date: Nov 27, 2004 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Age: 27 Posts: 2	Possible vacation to Japan. Hello This is my first post here, and I've been planing to take a trip to Japan for many years, I dont even remember what sparked the idea, but I know that I've always wanted to live there. But I cant decide where exactly to goto, Japan is huge, and every time I try to look online to narrow down the possible vacationing spots, I have no luck. So here I am, My question is, where would you all suggest a good place to visit is? Some where I can get a feeling for Japan and can further decide if I really truely want to move there. Just a visit For maybe a week or two? I'd like to see temples and go shopping and of course take a billion pictures

Nov 28, 2004, 05:08	#5
Apollo Cat lover Join Date: Mar 28, 2004 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Age: 30 Posts: 1,593	I found this site, which tells you about possible sights etc... http://raku.city.kyoto.jp/sight_e.phtml __________________

Dec 1, 2004, 09:20	#6
budd __________ Join Date: Jul 10, 2003 Posts: 1,972	that is a cool link and nara __________________ ttp://www.tcvb.or.jp/

Dec 20, 2004, 00:38	#9
ArmandV Five times to Japan. Join Date: Oct 18, 2004 Location: Tarzana, California Posts: 2,327	Originally Posted by Greistal Hi! I'm Greistal from Italy. Minnasan konnichiwa! I'm about leaving for Kyoto in a few days and I'm still wondering what will be the weather there. I'm expecting some cold, but maybe not bitter like in northern Italy where I live. Am I right? Also, is it humid in winter like it is in summer? Does it snow? Thanks anyone! Greistal I would expect that Kyoto is pleasant this time of year. You may want to bring a coat. We were in Kyoto during August and it was almost like a steam bath. But everyone on the tour enjoyed the city.

Dec 20, 2004, 01:00	#10
Mike Cash Delusions of Adequacy Join Date: Mar 15, 2002 Location: Japan Posts: 5,417	Interesting pages: http://www.jma.go.jp/JMA_HP/en/amedas/kinki/kion.html http://www.jma.go.jp/JMA_HP/en/week/ http://www.jma.go.jp/JMA_HP/en/yoho/..._tomorrow.html They might give you some idea of the weather. Unfortunately, the Kyoto environmental conference thing made direct googling of information about the climate of Kyoto itself to much of a chore... __________________ Kiva: Loans That Change Lives

Nov 27, 2004, 05:49	#2
misa.j Regular Member Join Date: May 6, 2004 Location: NYS, US Age: 37 Posts: 1,165 Blog Entries: 4	For a week or two may seem short, but the possibility to enjoy Japan is endless by being creative! And I am sure you will get many, many replies from members for your questions. Do you like cities? If you do, Tokyo, Chiba, Kanagawa(Kantou area), and Osaka(Kansai area) are good places to go shopping, of course depending on what your interests are. There are actually temples all over Japan, but the famous temples are mostly located in Kyoto and Nara area. What is your interest for Japan?

Nov 27, 2004, 06:45	#3
DoctorP Regular Member Join Date: Jun 3, 2004 Age: 39 Posts: 1,793	If you are limited on what you can do, I would suggest Kyoto. It was the heart of "old" Japan, and such a beautiful city...and so much history! You could see so much of Japan in two weeks!

Nov 28, 2004, 00:02	#4
Kendal Junior Member Join Date: Nov 27, 2004 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Age: 27 Posts: 2	Kyoto sounds nice and I've looked up some info on it, thanks for narrowing down the selections I'd like to see as much of the history as I can in a week or two, but where do I start in Kyoto? From what I guess I'll be riding trains alot? I dont have a problem with that at all Whens a good time to visit Kyoto?

Dec 13, 2004, 14:02	#7
ArmandV Five times to Japan. Join Date: Oct 18, 2004 Location: Tarzana, California Posts: 2,327	Kyoto was great. My first visit there was last summer. Beware, it is hot and humid in the summer. For non-city sightseeing, I would recommend the Mt. Fuji and Hakone area. Beautiful!

Dec 19, 2004, 22:32	#8
Greistal No Custom Title yet Join Date: Jul 20, 2004 Location: Italy Age: 38 Posts: 20	Hi! I'm Greistal from Italy. Minnasan konnichiwa! I'm about leaving for Kyoto in a few days and I'm still wondering what will be the weather there. I'm expecting some cold, but maybe not bitter like in northern Italy where I live. Am I right? Also, is it humid in winter like it is in summer? Does it snow? Thanks anyone! Greistal

Dec 20, 2004, 22:19	#11
Greistal No Custom Title yet Join Date: Jul 20, 2004 Location: Italy Age: 38 Posts: 20	Thank you for the info and the links! Maybe it's colder than expected... Well, I'll bring the required equip! Greistal Last edited by Greistal; Dec 20, 2004 at 22:22. Reason: Grammar mistake: more cold instead of colder ^_^;

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