Kansai Guide for Cantabs

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&bold(){This page is a petit guide of Japan, especially in Kyoto/Osaka.} Kyoto/Nara has 32 (or more) world heritages See the map for a rough grasp. ***[[Kyoto Map>http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&start=0&msa=0&msid=117271886118289505396.0004748a74172b66ad404&ll=35.026342,135.796509&spn=0.206077,0.255089&z=12]] On the icons, right click and choose "What's here", then you will see some photos related. ***Experience of Japanese cloths &u(){Maiko Transformation} [[Gion>http://www.maica.tv/e/]] [[Kiyomizu>http://www.maiko-henshin.com/english/index.html]] [[Rental Kimono >http://yumekyoto-kimono.com/english/info.html]] **Weather (Updated) -It became slightly chilly in the morning / at night (14 to 23 degree Celcius). -A shirt is enough for a daytime. However it is little bit chilly in the mountainside or even in the city at night, so a jacket and light coat will be required. -You may have some rain, so better to take umbrella if it is cloudy. -Do not use high-heel. You will walk on the soil/marbles/concrete.

Food

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#Ref(http://tabi.chunichi.co.jp/blog/kyushu/%E3%82%82%E3%82%8A%E7%94%B0%E3%80%80%E5%AF%BF%E5%8F%B8.jpg) *Sushi No need to explain but be careful. Price for 2 pieces of sushi varies from 100 JPY to 5000 JPY, depend on the stores. #Ref(http://www.1038.jp/picture/ryouri/sukiyaki1.jpg) *Sukiyaki -Pod boiled (or baked) thinny sliced beef with vegetables #Ref(http://nippon-cha-cha-cha.cocolog-nifty.com/photos/uncategorized/2009/02/08/p1002085.jpg) *Ramen(Chinese-like Noodle) -Tastes are differs store by store. Some requires long queue. *Udon(Japanese Noodle) -Simple but nice; have many variations (there are even curry udon) *Okonomi-Yaki (Japanese Pizza) -Three major styles: Osakan, Hiroshiman, and Tokyo (called Monja) *Tako-Yaki (Snack with Octopus feet) -Taste of Osaka *Kushi-Katsu (fish or meat fries) -Shrimp, beef, pork, whatever

Transportations

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---- ***&u(){[[Train guide>http://world.jorudan.co.jp/norikae/cgi-bin/engkeyin.cgi]]} Quite useful. Enter the stations you travel, and this will navigate you where to transfer, when you will arrive, etc. ---- ***&u(){Hotel to Kyoto Station} Subway(15-20 min): from [[Kyoto]] Shiyakushomae Station via Karasuma-Oike. City Bus (20-30 min):No. 4,5,17,205 ---- ** Between cities ***&u(){Kyoto to Osaka} Using JR is not a good strategy. 1) Walk to Kawaramachi Station (10 min) and take Hankyu railway to go to Umeda Stn (40 min). 2) Walk to Sanjo Station (7 min) and take Keihan railway to go to Yodoyabashi (50 min) ***&u(){Kyoto to Nara} Go back to Kyoto Station (by subway or city bus), then take JR Nara line (45 min) or Kintetsu railway (35-45 min) ***&u(){Kyoto to Kobe} Go back to Kyoto Station (by subway or city bus), then take JR Tokaido line rapid train (50 min) ---- **In the cities ***&u(){Kyoto Area} City bus is the best to hop around. Buy [[City Bus All-day Pass>http://www.city.kyoto.jp/koho/eng/access/transport.html]](500 JPY) [[Public Transportation (General) >http://kyoto.j-hoppers.com/j_traveltips.html]] Check this [[City Bus Map >http://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/cmsfiles/contents/0000019/19770/bus_navi_en200801.pdf]] focusing on No. 100(East), 101(West), 102(btw East/West) ***&u(){Osaka Area} [[Osaka]] subway is the best. Recommend to buy [[One-day Pass >http://www.kotsu.city.osaka.jp/foreign/english/ticket/index.html]] (850 JPY) JR circular line is also useful. ***&u(){Nara Area} ***&u(){Kobe Area} WALK.They are small cities.

Kyoto

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*&bold(){Where to visit?} **[[Kyoto Official Travel Guide>http://www.kyoto.travel/]] ---- **West Kyoto #Ref(http://kyoto-albumwalking.cocolog-nifty.com/blog/images/dsc41497a.jpg) -Kinkaku-ji (Golden Temple) #Ref(http://kyoto-guide.net/pictures/ryouanji/ryouanji_sekitei1m.jpg) -Ryoan-ji -Kitano-Tenman-Gu (Shrine) **East Kyoto -Sanjusangen-do -Kiyomizu-Temple -Heian Temple -Yasaka Shrine -Ginkaku-ji (Temple of the Silver Pavilion, Zen temple) ***NorthEast Kyoto -Sanzen-in -Ohhara ***Central Kyoto -Kyoto Imperial Palace -Nashiki Shrine -Nijo-jo (Nijo Castle) ***Northern Kyoto -Kurama-Temple -Kibune-Shrine -[[Kurama Onsen (Hot spring) >http://www.kurama-onsen.co.jp/index_e.html]] A public "open air" bath you can take without reservation. It would be nice if the whether is fine. *&bold(){Where to buy/eat/drink} ***Nishiki-Ichiba(Market) Called "Kichten of Kyoto". Every foods are available. ***Kawara-machi Shopping area ***Kiya-machi Drink/Eat(Convenient) ***Gion Drink (Expensive) **Sweets #ref(http://www.giontsujiri.co.jp/saryo/menu/images/k/k_tujipafe.jpg) ***Tsujiri(see the map) Eat Japanse Tea parfait. Sweet but quite nice. *&bold(){Special Events} Thursday 22nd October -[[Kurama Fire Festival >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iAjbKqDfdo]] -[[Jidai Matsuri (Festival of the ages) >http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jidai_Matsuri]] [[dummy to clear Ads]]

Other areas

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---- #Ref(http://img.4travel.jp/img/tcs/t/album/lrg/10/27/85/lrg_10278531.jpg?20081018012940) **Kobe Retro style street, Chinatown, Nightview, Kobe beef ***[[Feel Kobe>http://www.feel-kobe.jp/english/index.html]] ---- **Nara #Ref(http://image.blog.livedoor.jp/tn21oct/imgs/6/5/65c45193.jpg) Deer, Budda. ***[[Nara Guide>http://www.pref.nara.jp/nara_e/]] -Todai-ji(Temple) There is a great Budda, 14.8m high (even sitting). -Kasuga-Taisha #Ref(http://image.mapple.net/ospot/photol/29/00/03/29000312_1039_1.jpg) -Nara Park Deer deer, everywhere. You can feed them by buying "Shika-sembei". ---- **Hiroshima Oysters, Okonomiyaki, Ramen, Seafood,... ***[[Hiroshima Navigator >http://www.hcvb.city.hiroshima.jp/e_navigator/main/index.html]] -[[Okonomi-mura>http://www.hcvb.city.hiroshima.jp/e_navigator/main/1_22.html]] Whole building are for Okonomi-yaki(Japanese pizza). I love the Hiroshiman style too. -[[Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum>http://www.pcf.city.hiroshima.jp/]] One aspect of the war... You will be depressed, but worth to visit.

Osaka

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**General Information [[OSAKA-INFO>http://www.osaka-info.jp/en/]] ---- *Where to Visit/Eat: ---- **Osaka Middle ***Osaka Castle Symbol of Osaka city ***Tenjimbashi-shopping street 2.6km, longest in Japan. ***Tsuruhashi Korea town in Osaka. Good for eating Yakiniku (BBQ) ---- **North (Kita) area Cener of Osaka (slightly urban) [[Yodobashi Camera>http://www.nextstop.com/p/be4B1PnVvwM/%EF%BC%88%E6%A0%AA%EF%BC%89%E3%83%A8%E3%83%89%E3%83%90%E3%82%B7%E3%82%AB%E3%83%A1%E3%83%A9%E3%80%80%E3%83%9E%E3%83%AB%E3%83%81%E3%83%A1%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3%E3%82%A2%E6%A2%85%E7%94%B0/]] Gigantic electrical shop ---- ***South(Minami) city area Center of Osaka downtown ***Dotombori Street You will see many food restaurants. -Sen-nichimae-street Cooking apparatus/[[Food]] samples (nice for souvenir) ---- **More South ***Shinsekai More deep downtown in Osaka ***Tsutenkaku-Minami-Hondohri Good for Kushi-Katsu(Fries) ---- **Osaka Seaside ***[[USJ (Universal Studios Japan)>http://www.usj.co.jp/e/]] Movie Theme Park. Most of attractions are run by Japanese language, but still enjoyable. ***[[Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan >http://www.kaiyukan.com/language/eng/]] Whale Shark, Penguins

Tips

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**Your Hotel [[Kyoto Royal Hotel & SPA >http://www.ishinhotels.com/kyoto-royal/en/access/index.html]] ---- **Some tips -You don't need any tips. -You must pay about 500 JPY or so when you visit each Temples for the reservation fee. -Shrines are mostly free to enter, and you can put some coins to pray for god (you will find the coin box there. -You may be asked to take off your shoes when you visit temples. ---- **&bold(){Useful Japanese (& Kansai Dialect)} |&bold(){Japanese}|&bold(){Kansai dialect}|&bold(){English}| |Ari-gato|Oh-Kini|Thank you| |Oh-Ha-Yo-(Gozaimasu)|Mai-Do|Good Morning| |Kon-Nichiwa|Mai-Do|Good Afternoon| |Kon-Bamwa|Mai-Do|Good Evening| |Sayo-Nara|Sai-Nara|Good Bye| |Sa-bisu Shite Kudasai|Ma-ke-Teh-Na|Give me some discount|

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