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Sightseeing with Umbrella is Cumbersome - Kyoto
Sightseeing with Umbrella is Cumbersome
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Tips on what to pack for a trip to Kyoto, posted by real travelers and Kyoto locals.
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  • By bkoon on May 21, 2004
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  • Check out the Pins - Kyoto
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    Bring a correct adaptor plug if you want to get your laptop, mobile phone or digital camera charged. It is not easy to look for one in Japan. You can only find them at big departmental stores and they are sold at a hefty cost! The voltage is 100V in Japan. Bring a transformer if need be. I bought it from Isetan JR for about 1100 Yen.

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    Umbrella / Poncho
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  • Updated By bkoon on May 30, 2004
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  • Sightseeing with Umbrella is Cumbersome - Kyoto
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    Bring an umbrella or poncho as it rains pretty often, especially during spring time. If not, you can buy unmbrella from any of the convenient stores when it rains. Get one which can be folded as it is very cumbersome o bring around a big umbrellad which cannot be fitted into your bag.

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    Things to bring...
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  • By devmicha on June 8, 2004
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  • You will not find a lot of storage space so try to bring as little as possible and go shopping when you get there (if you are staying long).

    The summer is hot hot hot and muggy. You will want an umbrella (loads of rain) and a lot of lite clothing. Tanks are wonderful as there is not much to stick to you. The winter is cold and there is no central heating. You will want layers and some nice warm sweaters and winer jackets.

    Japan is NOT well stocked in deoderant. if you choose to wear anything other than rol-on you will want to bring this with you. There are pharmacies and toiletry shops all over the place but they are a tad expensive. *Girls will want to bring their own anti-fungals. *It is a good idea to bring an emergency supply of ay medication you will need (incl. ASA. Acetamenophen or Ibuprofen). It is very difficult to find any anti-histimines. It is also a good idea to bring insect repellant and sunscreen.

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    Get a paper fan for Kyoto in the SUMMER!
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  • By naruto on January 23, 2004
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  • Paper Fan for the Summer Heat! - Kyoto
    Paper Fan for the Summer
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    Summertime in Japan is hot hot HOT! And Kyoto was no exception. I usually travel during spring and autumn so was caught by surprise by the heat. Plus all the walking I was doing in Kyoto, I caved in and got myself a huge paper fan for less than 500yen to fan myself with as I walked leisurely from place to place. Everyone's doing it so I actually dig being part of the crowd. :)

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    Comfortable Walking Shoes
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  • Updated By bkoon on May 30, 2004
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  • Yuo will need to walk a lot. So, get a pair of comfortable shoes. No platforms and high-heels. Sneakers or track shooes or good walking shows would be great. Do not bring "complicated" shoes as you will need to take off your shoes at some sights.

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    Don't over pack...less is better.
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  • By BorderHopper on April 16, 2005
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  • Oops, did we forget to pack baby's clothes? - Kyoto
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    If you'll be using public transport in Japan I'd advise that you limit your bags to several pieces which you can carry and manage on your own. The trains can be crowded so having to lug around extra bags can be difficult. The taxis in Japan aren't capable of holding too many bags in their trunk so taking this into consideration before you travel may save you some hassle.

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    Japanese Phrase Book
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  • Updated By bkoon on May 30, 2004
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  • Everything is in Japanese and some older Japanese you meet on the streets may not undertand English. It is good to bring a small Japanese Phrase Book if you want to minimise communication problem.

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  • By shenandoah on August 27, 2002
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  • Kyoto is HOT and HUMID from June to August. Rainy season is about June 5 to July 15. Women usually don't go sleeveless or wear shorts, but short sleeves are OK. The local custom of carrying a parasol may seem quaint to you, but portable shade is great. Umbrellas run from super cheap (less than $3) to deluxe and compact, so you don't have to bring one. Fans (paper, silk, etc.) also make a nice souvenir. Winter (Dec. - Feb.) can be quite cold because many places won't have central heat...space heating is the rule. Bring warm socks for places like temples where you have to take off your shoes and wear slippers.

    Most of what you need is readily available in Japan. Tampons are high quality, but if you're environmentally minded, ones without plastic parts are hard to find. Tissues are handed out in the streets by advertisers and you need them for toilet paper in train station and public rest rooms. Also, be environmentally cool and follow local custom: carry a small hand towel for drying your hands as paper towels are usually not available in restrooms.

    This is photo heaven. You don't need to bring it from home.

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  • By Francesco-C on August 25, 2002
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  • backpack

    Comforable clothes and easy to take off shoes (walking thruogh Kyoto is the best way to discover it)

    A good camera is enough, better with zoom.

    Map of city and bus network in english.

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  • By asantetravel on September 8, 2002
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    Don’t bring a water bottle! Vending machines are everywhere (even on Mt. Fuji)

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