conrad665 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 I am going to Japan in mid-June this summer. I will have ten days or so to do sightseeing, and visit a karate dojo Is there anyone in Japan or who knows Japan well? I haven't decided which places to visit (Osaka, Nara and Kyoto, probably, but haven't made a detailed plan yet) and I am not sure about the transportation method I should prefer, considering I am on a tight budget. Any recommendations on these two issues will greatly be appreciated. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWx Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Not got any advice but Japan is on my bucket list and hope to do it in a couple of years. Hope you have fun! "Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it." ~ Confucius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conrad665 Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 Not got any advice but Japan is on my bucket list and hope to do it in a couple of years. Hope you have fun!Thanks, DWx! I am really excited about it, and hope to have a great time there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Japan is fun and exciting, but it can be quite overwhelming one way or another. Several members here at KF, including myself, have been to Japan quite often. So, here are some link found here at KF that might interest you...https://www.karateforums.com/okinawa-for-christmas-vt51318.html?highlight=japan+visithttps://www.karateforums.com/trip-to-tokyo-vt50418.html?highlight=japan+visithttps://www.karateforums.com/going-to-okinawa-vt50220.html?highlight=japan+visithttps://www.karateforums.com/japan-living-and-training-as-a-westerner-vt27674.html?highlight=japan+visithttps://www.karateforums.com/i-ll-be-in-japan-for-8-months-vt25476.html?highlight=japan+visitHope you find the info in these links. If not, please ask. **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 If you want any video game-related advice, my girlfriend definitely has some, she went to Japan and loved it, haha. Actually, advice from her is in the second thread Bob linked to. (Good list, Bob!) But if anyone else has any advice, definitely add it here! Thanks. Patrick Patrick O'Keefe - KarateForums.com AdministratorHave a suggestion or a bit of feedback relating to KarateForums.com? Please contact me!KarateForums.com Articles - KarateForums.com Awards - Member of the Month - User Guidelines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conrad665 Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share Posted April 3, 2019 Japan is fun and exciting, but it can be quite overwhelming one way or another. Several members here at KF, including myself, have been to Japan quite often. So, here are some link found here at KF that might interest you...https://www.karateforums.com/okinawa-for-christmas-vt51318.html?highlight=japan+visithttps://www.karateforums.com/trip-to-tokyo-vt50418.html?highlight=japan+visithttps://www.karateforums.com/going-to-okinawa-vt50220.html?highlight=japan+visithttps://www.karateforums.com/japan-living-and-training-as-a-westerner-vt27674.html?highlight=japan+visithttps://www.karateforums.com/i-ll-be-in-japan-for-8-months-vt25476.html?highlight=japan+visitHope you find the info in these links. If not, please ask. Hi, thanks for the links, sensei8! And sorry for the late reply, this week has started really hectic for me. I read some of them and there is really useful information for me, considering my Sensei told me I can take an exam in Japan. It is very tempting to train all the time while in Japan, but I should resist it and do some sightseeing as well I will definitely consider the recommendations. Actually, last year I had a chance to visit Japan for one week but did not have enough time to see much, except a bit of Tokyo and some (incredibly beautiful) shrines in Kyoto. Now I hope to have a nicely programmed trip before I go. If you want any video game-related advice, my girlfriend definitely has some, she went to Japan and loved it, haha. Actually, advice from her is in the second thread Bob linked to. (Good list, Bob!) But if anyone else has any advice, definitely add it here! Thanks. Thanks for the advice, Patrick unfortunately I never played any video games in my life I will add Meiju shrine and Imperial Palace to my to-be-visited list. My major problem for now is that I do not have much information on the transportation system of Japan by bus. Their railway system is ultra-super, but not affordable for me this time. I wonder if anyone used buses in Japan and if it is possible to travel by bus as comfortably as trains (at least as much as possible, although it is not as quick as possible). I will spend three days in Shizuoka, then probably head to Kyoto-Osaka-Nara. Then I'll return to Tokyo and to the Narita airport. I may take the bus in the night if possible to spare my hotel fee as well What do you think? Would it be difficult to get to these places by bus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallgeese Posted April 4, 2019 Share Posted April 4, 2019 I am going to Japan in mid-June this summer. I will have ten days or so to do sightseeing, and visit a karate dojo Is there anyone in Japan or who knows Japan well? I haven't decided which places to visit (Osaka, Nara and Kyoto, probably, but haven't made a detailed plan yet) and I am not sure about the transportation method I should prefer, considering I am on a tight budget. Any recommendations on these two issues will greatly be appreciated. Thank you!I have zero suggestions, but man am I jealous! Have a great time! Keep us posted on how it goes! http://alphajiujitsu.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhRVuwbm__LwXPvFMReMww Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conrad665 Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share Posted April 8, 2019 I am going to Japan in mid-June this summer. I will have ten days or so to do sightseeing, and visit a karate dojo Is there anyone in Japan or who knows Japan well? I haven't decided which places to visit (Osaka, Nara and Kyoto, probably, but haven't made a detailed plan yet) and I am not sure about the transportation method I should prefer, considering I am on a tight budget. Any recommendations on these two issues will greatly be appreciated. Thank you!I have zero suggestions, but man am I jealous! Have a great time! Keep us posted on how it goes!Thanks, tallgeese! I'll do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperki Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 My wife and son just returned to the US after 2 weeks in the Osaka area. It was cherry blossom season. They saw kyudo, karate, kendo, and judo classes, hike mountains, saw shrines and a castle, and so much more! I'm jealous that I have to live vicariously through their photos! It looks and sounds awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sensei8 Posted April 14, 2019 Share Posted April 14, 2019 My wife and son just returned to the US after 2 weeks in the Osaka area. It was cherry blossom season. They saw kyudo, karate, kendo, and judo classes, hike mountains, saw shrines and a castle, and so much more! I'm jealous that I have to live vicariously through their photos! It looks and sounds awesome.Sounds like your wife and son had a blast; and what a great time to visit Japan!! **Proof is on the floor!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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