now, im looking to make the most of this trip whoes been to japan and what was the best thing you did or saw
2006-08-02 16:08:39 · 4 answers · asked by elle 1 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Japan
I guess it depends on the exchange program, but usually the school organizes a lot of stuff, such as trips, Japanese-style parties that give you the opportunity to make Japanese friends and learn/practice the language.
It might be tiring for a foreigner sometimes (language, different perception of human relations), but try and mix around with the Japanese as much as possible, it's the best way to get a good idea about this/any country. I mean, if it's the sort of program that brings together people from 15 more countries, try and don't spend all your time around foreigners.
Visit some temples (Kyoto is great for this), go and see the sumo tournament, definetely try and go to festivals (matsuri, especially in summer, they also have plenty of fireworks during this period of the year), go clubbing in Roppongi or Shibuya if you'll stay in Tokyo, try bathing in an onsen, try as much food as you can, it would be also great if you could visit a Japanese family's house. If you are coming in spring don't miss the picnics under the cherry trees and in autumn don't miss the momiji (maple leaves).
As long as you keep an open mind, I am sure you are going to have a great time. Enjoy!
2006-08-02 20:38:00 · answer #1 · answered by dalia 3 · 0⤊ 6⤋
Visit Harajuku/Omedosando Ave. in Tokyo
Meiji Jinugumae
Shinjuku Kabukicho Area(Daytime)
Shibuya Hachiko crossing
Otemachi Imperial Palace/Hibiya Park
Yotsuya- Akasaka Palace
Asakusa- old town/Temple area
Ginza(is not so great! Just stores that are supposedbly high class boring!)
Kabuki Theater Higashi Ginza
Tsukiji fish market
Eat Manju in Tsukiji area
Shinagawa
Odaiba
Roppongi (if you drink)
Ikeburkuro (shopping that`s about it!)
Yokohama
Nikko,Tochigi -Ieyasu shrine/tomb
Hakone Shizouka See MT. Fuji
Fujiku Highlands- the best Roller Coasters in the World!!
Nagoya castle
Osaka
Osaka Castle
Universal Studios Japan
Namba/Shinsaibashi/Dontonbori area
Kyoto
Sanjusengendo(33 thousand buddhas temple)
Kiyomizedera Temple(Shopping street)
Gion (see geisha walk around in the evenings on their way to tea houses)
The Golden Pavillion
Hiroshima
The Peace Memorial Museum about the Atomic bomb.
Miyajima Island
Red shrine in the water with deer running around
Nara
Todaiji
5 story Pagoda
Koyasan
Stay overnight in a Buddhist Temple and explore all the bizarre tombstones in this mountain high cemetery.
Kobe
Sannomiya Area
Rokko Island
After you have seen all these sights and places you will get the most out of your stay! Have fun!
2006-08-03 03:58:29 · answer #2 · answered by laracroft 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well im living here in Japan
but im telling you its not so fun here!!
its so boring!!!...you dont know the language and alphabet
and it will really take you a lot of money...
2006-08-03 07:41:45 · answer #3 · answered by Wenielyn 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
no and i never do
2006-08-03 00:10:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋