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Tokyo Tower   Tokyo

Tokyo Tower, Tokyo

 10 Reviews  When you are in a crunch time, you don't have to visit the Tokyo Tower. There are many other places to see close to the Tokyo Tower. The line going to the Tokyo Tower just to purchase tickets is very... 

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Food and Dining   Kyoto

Food and Dining, Kyoto

 7 Reviews  If you are a picky eater, make sure to point the food at the window gallery if you wanted a particular food. Don't choose the food that you don't know how it looks like or taste like. The reason why?... 

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castle   Osaka

castle, Osaka

 4 Reviews  u will see travel books introducing this place ** but there is really nothing to see here besides sakura ** ** there are so many such kind of similar castles in japan ** during spring time this... 

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Amusement Facilities / Theme Parks   Tokyo

Amusement Facilities / Theme Parks, Tokyo

 7 Reviews  These shops at the entrance sell all the Disneyland merchandises. You may just keep swiping you plastics (credit cards) because all your friends expect you to bring back some souvenirs. Most of the... 

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Gion (Geisha District)   Kyoto

Gion (Geisha District), Kyoto

 3 Reviews  Looking for geisha's? Be satisfied with the knowledge that you are not gonna see them in Kyoto. Even not on the time the billboards in the hostel (J-Hoppers) says they are on location. One should say... 

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America Mura   Osaka

America Mura, Osaka

 2 Reviews  I always have a tough time with the "American" quarters that you can find in the major city of Asia. It can be interesting if you're not a "Westerner" but otherwise, why would i be amazed to see... 

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Ginza   Tokyo

Ginza, Tokyo

 5 Reviews  Ginza, the famous shopping and entertainment district in Japan, full of department stores, expensive boutiques, art galleries, restaurants and theatres. Here you will find the department stores... 

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Toei Movie Village   Kyoto

Toei Movie Village, Kyoto

 2 Reviews  This place is recommended if you have kids, but my kids were less than enthusiastic about this place. It is quite expensive and many rides and shows cost extra when you get in. The rides were not that... 

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Dining / Drinking   Tokyo

Dining / Drinking, Tokyo

 7 Reviews  Not quite a trap, its all usually authentic enough, but unless you're happy sitting on the floor on your knees for 4 -four- hours where the prize is a terribly tasting green poridge- like tea, well... 

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Kyoto Tower   Kyoto

Kyoto Tower, Kyoto

 2 Reviews  You can´t miss Kyoto Tower. It is standing tall above the city, opposite the Kyoto station. I t is built in 1964 and is 131 m high. The observationdeck is 100 m high. The admission fee is like the... 

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Shinjuku Station   Tokyo

Shinjuku Station, Tokyo

 2 Reviews  Don't bother going to Asakusa to look for overpriced, unimaginative souvenirs. It's crowded and over-hyped!! If you're feeling adventurous, walk along the small lanes and streets and look for mom &... 

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Asakusa   Tokyo

Asakusa, Tokyo

 2 Reviews  DON'T shop around this area i.e. Asakusa. The souvenirs here are exhorbitantly priced. DON'T shop at major department stores too unless there's a MAJOR sale going on. If you can, refrain from shopping... 

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*Day Trip out of Tokyo   Tokyo

*Day Trip out of Tokyo, Tokyo

 1 Review  I would NOT suggest this TOKYO big buddha for your itinerary. I can't really remember the entrance fees for this one, but in short it's just NOT worth to visit. And it's about 30minutes away from... 

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Akihabara   Tokyo

Akihabara, Tokyo

 2 Reviews  Be forewarned that before you buy any electronic items like phones and music gadgets, be sure to check with the store if they will work in your home country since a lot of items appear to be cheaper... 

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Time Zone   Tokyo

Time Zone, Tokyo

 3 Reviews  Almost every traffic in Tokyo gets too heavy within these time zone.7:00-9:3017:00-19:00I mean almost all. Both railways and roadways including The Metropolitan Expressway. Every train will get... 

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Rainbow Bridge   Tokyo

Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo

 1 Review  Strong winds, clouds of dust, heavy and noisy traffic, endless one way walking without any additional scene......Excellent preparation if you'd like to become a maintenance staff of the Rainbow... 

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Pacinko - Treveller, never...

by o00o

Pacinko - Treveller, never think of winning money to enrich your journey in japan. Jamais!!

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You can leave your wallet...

by Marc_vd_Hoek

You can leave your wallet anywhere for a day and return to pick it up!

Tokyo Tower. Not necessarily...

by jglenn

Tokyo Tower. Not necessarily a trap, but don't go on a Saturday afternoon like I did, or you will wait forever in line to go up then again to come down.

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Beware Karaoke bars, don't get...

by armytagecd

Beware Karaoke bars, don't get sucked in. Remember, EVERYTHING in a Japanese bar has to be paid for including peanuts, and talking to attractive members of the staff. THERE IS no free lunch.

tokyo-shinjuku is a big...

by fabrice

tokyo-shinjuku is a big shopping area,but people may propose you immoral activities(I refused of course)

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by tomasz_1

The only one I can think of is...

by Dick_Loudon

The only one I can think of is the exhorbitant cost of some nightclubs--the ones that aren't 'Japanese Only'. There are quite a few of them.

THE #1 TOURIST TRAP IS THE...

by GOKON

THE #1 TOURIST TRAP IS THE ELECTRONIC STORES. GO INTO 1 AND YOU'LL NEVER WANNA COME OUT!

Top 3 Hotels in Japan

Park Hyatt Tokyo  Tokyo

 7 Reviews and 526 Opinions  Most memorable 

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Hotel Granvia Kyoto  Kyoto

 6 Reviews and 743 Opinions  We stayed 3 nights at Kyoto Granvia Hotel from Feb. 27 to Mar 1, 2008. We paid Yen 17,600 per night,... 

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The Ritz-Carlton Osaka  Osaka

 1 Review and 353 Opinions

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