Our Trip to Japan

[mikelan6]

My niece and I just returned from a one week trip to Japan and I wanted to share some photos with you.

I hope you enjoy them.

At the Meiji Shrine, Tokyo

Tokyo's Imperial Palace

Tokyo's International Convention Center

Sensoji Temple, Tokyo

Japan's Shinkansen Bullet Trains

Nijo Castle, Kyoto

Kinkoguji Temple, Kyoto

Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto

Kyoto's Train Station

Feeding Deer in Nara Park

Todaiji Temple, Kyoto

Tokyo DisneySea's Aquasphere Plaza

Yours truly at Tokyo DisneySea

Mermaid Lagoon

American Waterfront

SS Columbia

World Bazaar, Tokyo Disneyland

Easter Wonderland Parade, Tokyo Disneyland

Easter Wonderland Display

Club 33 at Tokyo Disneyland

Yours truly with $crooge McDuck

Tokyo Disneyland Hotel

Inside the Tokyo Disneyland Hotel

The "Up" Display

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[aggiegirl1234]

Great photos! Thank you so much for sharing them with us

 

[ChrisFL]

Makes me want to go back....tomorrow!!! Sadly I have to wait until later this year or so

 

[Notatourist]

Me too. I want to go to OSAKA!

 

[simzac]

Thank you soooooooooooooooo much for the fabulous photos

 

[disneyholic family]

Me too. I want to go to OSAKA!

why do you want to go to osaka?

 

[scrump]

Awesome pics. Thanks for sharing!!

 

[1whooper]

I would like to know if there are any good tours to take to koyoto from Tokyo or just go on my own? Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[mikelan6]

I would like to know if there are any good tours to take to koyoto from Tokyo or just go on my own? Any advice would be appreciated.

JTB's Sunshine Tours offers tours, but they are pricey. We got there on our own and did a day tour of Kyoto with JTB. We stayed two nights there, but should have stayed longer.

 

[1whooper]

Could you please reccomend a good place to stay in kyoto? Thank you for all your help!!

 

[mikelan6]

Could you please recommend a good place to stay in kyoto? Thank you for all your help!!

There were lots of good places in Kyoto. If possible, try and get a hotel near the train station, which is very convenient for transportation, shopping and dining. If you can afford it, stay at the Granvia.

 

[ChrisFL]

Easter Wonderland Parade, Tokyo Disneyland

That's Oswald!!

 

[mikelan6]

That's Oswald!!

YES!!! I thought it was very appropriate for the Bunny Rabbit float!

 

[1whooper]

I am trying to decide between the Westin or Hyatt kyoto. I could not get a place near the train station. Please tell me which one would be best. Thank you for your advise!

 

[mikelan6]

I am trying to decide between the Westin or Hyatt kyoto. I could not get a place near the train station. Please tell me which one would be best. Thank you for your advise!

I think both are pretty comparable. If you are a member in either of the hotel brand frequent stay programs, stay with them. I'd also recommend checking with tripadvisor.com to see which one suits you best.

 

[taylor3297]

After visiting Kiyomizu temple, did you do any shopping on the narrow street in front of it? I bought some of the best stuff when I was there. Japan is a wonderful country to visit.

 

[1whooper]

The Westin is cheaper than the Hyatt. I am a member of both programs. It looks like the Westin would be more feasible. Is it worth adding breakfast to the room? How expensive is it to do on your own? Thanks for all your help.

 

[mikelan6]

After visiting Kiyomizu temple, did you do any shopping on the narrow street in front of it? I bought some of the best stuff when I was there. Japan is a wonderful country to visit.

We were on a JTB bus tour, and they barely gave us time to see the temple itself and then walk down the path past the spring. We asked to be dropped off at Kyoto station at the end of the tour and did some shopping in the mall near there.

 

[1whooper]

Sorry for the spelling error.

 

[mikelan6]

The Westin is cheaper than the Hyatt. I am a member of both programs. It looks like the Westin would be more feasible. Is it worth adding breakfast to the room? How expensive is it to do on your own? Thanks for all your help.

For breakfast, we would usually stop by a Starbucks or Excelsior cafe or buy stuff the night before at a 7/11 type store. I didn't see the value in paying $30 for breakfast.