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Jan
Mountain climber
Okinawa, Japan
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Feb 17, 2013 - 08:10am PT
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Check out the guidebooks on Amazon.
Insight Guides are always the most detailed in regard to cultural information.
Frommer's is a good middle class guide and
The Lonely Planet guides cater to the cheaper places.
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S.Leeper
Social climber
somewhere that doesnt have anything over 90'
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plane tickets bought, psyched!!!
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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I've always thought I would want to visit the Hiroshima Peace memorial.
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Jan
Mountain climber
Okinawa, Japan
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Congratulationson buying the tickers! That's 90% of the battle.
I can't tell you how many people have told me they envy my travels and want to go with me the next time, yet always have an excuse for not doing so.
And don't forget to write a TR after you return!
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S.Leeper
Social climber
somewhere that doesnt have anything over 90'
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yes GD, definitely going to check out the memorial.
Going with my inlaws from Mexico City so should be interesting, I'll do a brief TR.
It will take me longer to drive to MC, than the flight to Japan.
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Guangzhou
Trad climber
Asia, Indonesia, East Java
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Enjoy the trip. Japan is full of great things to see and experience.
Looking forward to reading about your experience here.
Eman
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S.Leeper
Social climber
somewhere that doesnt have anything over 90'
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Thanks Eman!
We are driving to Mexico City on the 3rd of May and flying to Tokyo on the 10th.
How far is Okinawa from the mainland? Approx how many days, budget will have to be allocated to go there from the mainland?
Any other suggestions on MUST SEE locations?
No climbing this time. We will be there for about 10 days and definitely plan on taking the train to Hiroshima.
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S.Leeper
Social climber
somewhere that doesnt have anything over 90'
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bump
Anybody been across the Seto-Ohasi Bridge?
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Shiho
Trad climber
Salt Lake City
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I absolutely love visiting Kyoto. Here are some pics from a recent trip that I did.
Tokyo to Okinawa is quite far and expensive, I believe. Have fun out there!
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S.Leeper
Social climber
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Thanks Shiho! great shots.
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apogee
climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 8, 2013 - 09:14pm PT
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Your timing is excellent- I'm hitting the road tomorrow, with a flight to Tokyo leaving Friday. I've put a bunch of work into figuring out an itinerary, and though I'm a little intimidated, it's exciting that the trip is right around the corner. Your pictures really help the psyche factor!
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S.Leeper
Social climber
somewhere that doesnt have anything over 90'
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If you don't mind me asking, what is your itinerary?
Have a great trip!
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apogee
climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 8, 2013 - 11:32pm PT
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Tokyo for about 4 days, then Kamakura for a day or two, then Kyoto for four days, then back to Tokyo to fly home. Not nearly enough time, but I'm sure it will whet my appetite for another trip!
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Shiho
Trad climber
Salt Lake City
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My roommates went to Japan about a month ago and took good pics. Maybe I can convince them to post some here.
While in Japan, don't forget to pay a visit to a convenient store like 7-eleven. They sell really good food for cheap. If you like to drink, they also sell whiskey and soda in a can!
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S.Leeper
Social climber
somewhere that doesnt have anything over 90'
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May 23, 2013 - 09:31pm PT
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about to head back to the states after 10 days in Japan.I loved it!
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S.Leeper
Social climber
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May 31, 2013 - 07:04pm PT
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Great pictures Swellymon!
I'm in Mexico City right now, we just got back from 2 weeks in Japan.
I'll do a TR instead of clogging this thread up with too many pictures.
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apogee
climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Topic Author's Reply - May 31, 2013 - 11:56pm PT
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Please, 'clog up this thread with pictures'....!
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S.Leeper
Social climber
somewhere that doesnt have anything over 90'
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ok here goes.
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