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6-13-1, Nishigotanda, Shinagawa, Tokyo Prefecture, 141-0031, Japan
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"Trees" surrounding newly planted beds
Sashimi
Kids jumping for us at Giant Buddha of Kamakura
Boy and man busk at Inokashira Park
I'll be in Tokyo sometime February of next year. Someone told me to visit the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route. Is this a nice place to go considering that its a bit far? Whats there besides the snow?
I did the route in late summer a few years ago and it is very interesting. Along with the various modes of transit we stayed at a hostel in Murodo and climbed to the Oyama Shrine the next morning. I'll always remember having soup on that cold, wet, windy day at the temple on the peak. This is the kind of adventure the Japanese excel in because it can all be done by public transport.
So to answer your question it is a nice place to visit but you can't do it in February.
It's a beautiful place to visit in summer/fall, but unfortunately, as others advised you, you won't be able to go there in February.
But, don't worry. You'll have plenty to see/do in Tokyo area.
Tokyo is not only the high skyscrapers of Shinjuku. It is a picture you often see when it is about Tokyo, high skyscrapers. But even though the ones in Shinjuku are impressive, we preferred the areas where the buildings are a little lower. The small and winding streets with the colorfull lights, or the hidden temples.
There are numerous small delights to be noticed in Japan, from the point of view of a London boy. The plant pots and flower baskets outside tiny homes in urban Tokyo...The many city workers (e.g. building site security, cleaners in shopping malls) who sport immaculate uniforms and seemingly hold some pride in what they do, the lack of litter and graffiti. These all, in a way, reflect one stereotype...the clean, safe, well-ordered Tokyo. This is certainly what I noticed when comparing with my own hometown. However, there was another abiding memory I brought back to Old Blighty with me; the fun-loving, happy young people I spent some time with. I honestly belive that the people I met had a capacity for fun that could rival the Thais! OK, it generally took some alcohol involvement before the shyness dissipated, but in a way that echos how us Brits can often be.
A chain of beautiful volcanic islands. All can be reached by boat. Oshima, Miyakejima, and Hachijojima are served by air from Haneda Airport, while Oshima, Niijima, and Kozushima have air connections with suburban Chofu Airport.
What to see and do: View the coastal scenery; climb a volcano; enjoy the seasonal flowers; go fishing; participate in marine sports in the summer; watch birds & dolphins; relax in a hot-spring bath (indoor and outdoor).
Access by boat: Boats to Izu Seven Islands depart daily from Tokai Kisen's Passenger Boat Terminal at Takeshiba Pier, 7 min walk from JR Hamamtsu-cho Stn. Fares from Tokyo to Oshima: ¥3, 810- ¥11, 430; to Hachijojima ¥7, 180- “2¥1, 540. There are also some departures from Yokohama. Atami, Ito and Inatori to some of the islands. The Albatross, a rapid craft, between Tokyo and Oshima Island.
You will be able to make a day's trip to the Island of Izu Oshima from Tokyo proper as well. Fare(One way) ¥5, 500-.
Tokai Kisen Phone: 03-5472-9999
(Price on 2002)
It worth a lunch time visit to Nihonbashi, to experience business centers that drive Japan's economy. See the difference of Japanese working crowd before they "transform" to a party animal after work.
Actually, I was looking for the famous Rainbow Bridge, wrongly alight in this Nihonbashi Station, worth a visit though. In Japanese, Nihon = Japan; Bashi = Bridge
There is a vast array of fashion expressions in Tokyo. They are even classified to the districts. Harajuku is where you will find adventurous fashions. In the shiodome area you will find business fashion and in the shibuya area you will find trendy fashions!
I loved the shopping and came back home with some great outfits where in Tokyo i would blend into the crowd however in Perth i stand out from the crowd, a shame!
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