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Kyoto Books

Friday, February 9, 2007

Kyoto is such a popular place in the Kansai region. Its probably the most popular from a tourism perspective. Kyoto for a first time visitor is a challenging experience because you need to take either the subway or a bus from the train station to a majority of the major sites. There are two that are [...]

Kobe Beef

Tuesday, October 10, 2006

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When you want the best Kobe Beef you go to the source. Kobe, Japan. This isn’t American Wagyu. If you have never been to Kobe before and don’t know what Kobe Beef is, I’ve created a brief historical paragraph. To be termed, “Kobe Beef” the cattle must be raised in particular region of Kobe. It is [...]

Yodobashi Camera

Saturday, August 5, 2006

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What is Yodobashi Camera? Its a camera store of course! Oh, but its so much more. Yodobashi does cover the gamut when it comes to cameras, but they also throw the gauntlet down when it comes to having the largest selection I’ve ever seen in TV’s, computers, watches, film, photo albums, cell phones, and more. This is [...]

Single Travelers

Saturday, August 5, 2006

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People traveling solo will find Japan very accomodating. There are capsule hotels, and lots of hotels have single priced rooms that don’t cause extra. A large portion of restaurants and eating establishments have either counters inside or walk up counters outside. Tourist offices located in most train stations can handle booking accomodations for you too. Popularity: 51% [...]

Hilton Osaka

Thursday, July 27, 2006

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The Hilton Osaka is situated directly across from the main entrance to JR Umeda station. The Hilton Osaka also has a luxury shopping center attached to it with subway access underground. The subway is easily accessible from this hotel. The Hilton in Osaka is a 4 star hotel with 5 star service. Check availability Popularity: 50% [?]

The Ritz-Carlton Osaka

Wednesday, July 26, 2006

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The Ritz-Carlton is located in Nishi-Umeda across from the JR Umeda Rail Station. The Hotel sits on top of a large high end shopping center as well as easy access to the Yotsubashi, Midosuji, and Tanimachi subway lines as well as the JR. 2-5-25 Umeda Kita Osaka, Osaka 530-0001 Japan Check rooms availability Popularity: 52% [?]

Swissotel Nankai Osaka

Wednesday, July 26, 2006

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The Swissotel Nankai Osaka hotel is located at: 5-1-60 Namba Chuo 542-0076 Osaka, Japan Check availability Popularity: 54% [?]

Osaka Castle

Monday, July 24, 2006

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Probably Osaka’s biggest tourist attraction, Osaka Castle, sits on an island filled with trees, large rock walls, and moat around the outside. The castle is a museum as well as an observation deck at the top floor. Prepare to climb tight staircases. Since this is one of the few traditional tourist sites in Osaka, go see [...]

Ryouan-ji

Monday, July 24, 2006

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Ryouan-ji is a temple that contains perhaps the most famous Japanese rock garden in the world. The reason being it was the first rock garden. The entrance fee is a little high in our opinion for what you get to see at the temple. Ryouanji is not very large and there is not much to see [...]

Enryakuji Temple

Friday, July 21, 2006

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On top of Mt. Hiei sits Enryaku-ji temple. The founder of the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Saicho established the temple in 788. Enryaku-ji is still a very active temple where monks practice. Monks at this temple have kept a sacred fire going for 1200 years straight. Popularity: 63% [?]