I want to vacation in japan. Where should I stay?

Question

I plan on taking a vacation in Japan soon, and I was wondering, where should I go to be in some place entertaining (such as Shibuya) but still have some quiet and experience some Japanese culture? And wherever I stay, where should I go to experience Japanese culture?

Answer 1

Love Hotel..

Answer 2

Go to Tokyo for one day so that you can say that you have seen the chaotic mess of mass humanity that exists there. Then head to the country side. Go to one of the hot springs in Hokkaido. You could also go diving down in the Ryuku island chain. The water is 10 times clearer than Hawaii.

The Love Hotels are a trip. They are just as clean as the Hyatt, but they are pretty funny. It is actually a pretty uniquely Japanese experience. Young people in Japan don't leave the nest until they get married, which is about 30 years old, so if they want to get it on with there partner they go to a love hotel. They are usally very booked, and it can take up to a month in advance to get a room depending on the time of year.

Answer 3

It is depends on how much you want to spend, but as a Japanese I would recommend to go to Tokyo first. You will see a lot of fun things there! If you are young and hip,Harajyuyku or Shibuya should be fun places. If you are over 30's, then join sightseeing tours will be good idea. Tokyo's bay area, Odaiba is a land filled, large shopping area, where Toyota's large show room is there. http://www.megaweb.gr.jp/English/

Modern Tokyo has a lot of place to check. Tokyo Dome Baseball, high end shopping, night life, restaurants, or you name it. If you like sushi, eat real sushi. It is total different experience. Be prepared to spend 10000yen pp at least.

Next, take Shinkansen (very fast train) to Kyoto. In the Tokyo station, you may want to buy some bento box or lunch, and get on the train. It is safe and comfortable. It takes about 2.5 hrs to arrive Kyoto, where the old capital of Japan. You will see the old culture, beautiful temple, zen garden, delicate Kyoto cuisine, kimono, arts, gaisha girls etc...

From Kyoto, yon may want to go to Osaka, Japan's 2nd largest city. Taking local train is very cheap, convenient and easy! use either Keihan or Hankyu Line for 1 hrs from centre of Kyoto to centre of Osaka.

Answer 4

Tokyo can be interesting, but it's basically a very large, sprawling modern city that doesn't have a whole lot of the old historical areas left. It's fun for about a day or two, but there are many other places where you will get a much better sense of tranditional Japanese culture.

1) Kyoto - No trip to Japan is complete without visiting Kyoto. There is so much history in this city, so many temples and shrines that you could spend weeks here and barely scratch the surface. The areas you most want to see is Arishiyama, Higashiyama-ku (which includes the Gion - the historical geisha district), and the Philosophers Stroll. Must sees in the city is Nijo Castle, Sanjusangendo Hall, the Gold Pavilion & the Silver Pavilion, Ryoanji Temple (with its world famous Zen garden) and Kiyomizu Temple.

2) Nara - a short train ride from Kyoto and the oldest capital of the Japanese nation. I would spend at least 1 full day here (most tourists do day trips from Kyoto), but it's wonderful to spend at least an overnight stay. Nara Park is full of important historical sights, including Kasuga Grand Shrine and Daibutsuden with its giant bronze Buddha. Feeding the deer in the park is always entertaining.

3) Takayama - sometimes called the Little Kyoto of the Mountains, this is a relatively small city in the Japanese Alps. It's a little remote (best way to reach it is by catching the train from Nagoya), but it is well worth it. Beautiful historic streets with its old merchent houses (some of which are open as museums), a restored village with gasho houses (at the Hida Folk Village), wonderful resturants and one of the best morning markets I've ever visited. It will remind you of Kyoto in some ways, but has it's very distinct personality since Kyoto was a samurai town, and Takayama was founded by merchents.

4) Nikko - The town center is surrounded by gorgeous woodlands and major temples and shrines, including Toshogu Shrine, Futarasen Shrine and Shinkyo (the Sacred Bridge). Most tourists are daytrippers from Tokyo, but it's well worth staying overnight in town for. Lots of little hidden things to see here.

5) Tokyo - ok, Tokyo is a huge city and you could spend your whole vacation here and not see even a fraction of the place. I spent 2 days in Tokyo at the tail end of my trip and that was enough for me (I live in NYC, so big cities don't impress me much). See the Asakusa district, visit the Meji Shrine, walk through Harajuka and splurge on a great dinner in the Ginza.

6) Hokkaido - this is the frontier of Japan. Visit in winter for the best skiing around, or in wamer weather for hiking and nature walks. (Admittedly, I did not have the time to visit Hokkaido due to time. - If you are limited timewise and want to see as much as possible, it might not be possible to visit Hokkaido. It would take you nearly a full day just to travel there by train.)

7) Visit an onsen. Japanese people love their baths and natural hot springs are some of the more relaxing, interesting places to visit. I visited Naruko, an onsen town north of Sendai, but there are hundreds scattered all over the country. One day is plenty, but it makes a nice break during your trip. There is something very cool about sitting in a natural hot spring with snow all around you.

Have a great time

Answer 5

Sorry, but I have to disagree with all the people that say Tokyo is the place to go. If you really want to experience Japanese culture, history, and the modernness of Japan, you should go to Kyoto.

Tokyo is just the teeny-bopper capital of the world. It is a place where a large number of the youth wish they were from someplace else. It really is sad.

Kyoto, however is so rich with Japanese culture and history. The ancient castle is magnificent. It truly is the crossroads of modern and classical Japan.

If it is shopping that you want, yes, go to Tokyo. But if you want to experience Japan, go to Kyoto!

Answer 6

Go to Osaka, not tokyo. It has everything you want. A huge amazing city, amazing food, all the ents you cud want. Surrounding it within a short train ride is hijemi (castle), Nara, Kyoto,Kobe etc Shinsaibashi will overload all your senses in whatever way you are thinking. Stay with japanese family for the best cultural experience.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

It's all in Tokyo, my friend.

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Answer 9

tokyo :D