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First time in Japan
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2016/1/29 19:40
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Hello We are going to japan for 11 days from 22 April till 2 May ( I know its not the best time for Japan, but we dont have another option, unfortunately) 22.04 we are arriving at Narita Tokyo and I think we will go go Kyoto and we will come back to Tokyo at 28.04 ( because of Golden week). I want to stay one or two nights in traditional guesthouse on the way from Tokyo to Kyoto. Do you recommend me where to stay? Also, what do you think about my decision to go to Kyoto before Golden week and spend time in Tokyo during this period? Thanks a lot Eva
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by Eva (guest)
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Re: First time in Japan
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2016/1/30 08:33
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I want to stay one or two nights in traditional guesthouse on the way from Tokyo to Kyoto.
What do you mean with "guesthouse"? A Ryokan? Minshuku?
Also, what do you think about my decision to go to Kyoto before Golden week and spend time in Tokyo during this period?
It depends on what you want to see in Tokyo. If you want to see Disney Resort or other destinations popular among families in Tokyo, then I recommend to do it the other way around.
Note that April 29 to May 1 is simply going to be a 3-day weekend. It will be crowded, but not in an extremely extreme way. And May 2 is going to be a regular work and school day for the majority of people. This year's Golden Week is not very favorable to the working people.
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by Uji
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Re: First time in Japan
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2016/1/30 16:03
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Yes, I mean ryokan or Minshuku. Two options are good for me. I don't know what town or village to choose ;( I got recommendations to Kamakura but it's very long distance for 10 days trip , I think In Tokyo I ' m planning to visit some tourist's 'must have' , but not th dysney Thank you
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by Eva (guest)
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2016/1/30 19:36
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Never stayed in a ryokan as it just doesn't interest me, but Kamakura is only an hour or so from Tokyo on the Shonan Shinjuku line - not long distance at all.
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by \\\\\ (guest)
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Re: First time in Japan
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2016/1/30 21:39
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Kamakura is in between Tokyo and Kyoto, so it is not a detour. However, I am not sure about the quality of the ryokans there compared to other parts in Japan. Plus you will already be visiting temples in Kyoto. If you are looking for a top quality ryokan, then you can try some of the hot spring towns along the way. Hakone and Atami are ones that immediately come to mind. Check out the onsen listings as there are usually a high concentration of good ryokan in the area: http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2292.htmlYou could also try ryokans in western Kyoto. There are a few good rated ones in tripadvisor to the west of Arashiyama.
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by Taiakun
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2016/1/30 22:14
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Kamakura is in between Tokyo and Kyoto, so it is not a detour.
It is very much a detour. Have you look at the time and number of transfer it takes to do Tokyo-Kamakura-Kyoto compared to just Tokyo-Kyoto?
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by Firas
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Re: First time in Japan
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2016/1/30 22:53
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Oh, missed the part where they were going en route to Kyoto. Ignore me.
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by \\\\\ (guest)
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Re: First time in Japan
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2016/1/31 05:18
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@Firas Tokyo-Kamakura - 1 hour (0 transfers) Kamakura-Kyoto - 3 hours and 19 mins (2 transfers) using Hikari shinkansen Tokyo-Kyoto - 2 hours 15 mins using Nozomi train
Yes, Kamakura does add a couple of hours and transfers to the trip, but that is minor if OP stays a couple of nights there if he picks this as an option. It is not drastically out of the way compared to Nikko or Takayama.
I still think Hakone and Atami are between options to find a good ryokan compared to Kamakura, but just pointing out Kamakura itself is not that bad an option.
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by Taiakun
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Re: First time in Japan
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2016/1/31 15:23
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Thank you very much for so useful information. Now it's more clearly . We don't want to take a car , so, we are planning to use train/buses. Is it possible and easy to getting around on public transport in area of Atami, Hakone ?
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by Eva (guest)
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