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Forum: Asia
Dec 13th, 2023, 02:33 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,443
Posted By mjs

Fall is indeed a good time weather wise to visit...

Fall is indeed a good time weather wise to visit Honshu. Has gotten expensive though. My Tokyo hotel rates have doubled in mid November compared to 2019. Rates much better mid March before Cherry...
Forum: Asia
Nov 26th, 2023, 12:34 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,443
Posted By mjs

We flew into KIX from SFO landing at 1645 with no...

We flew into KIX from SFO landing at 1645 with no issues. Limo bus directly to the Sheraton. January and February are definitely low season for tourism Japan and cold. Little precipitation in Honshu...
Forum: Asia
Nov 21st, 2023, 09:38 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,443
Posted By mjs

Home. Global entry has become so fast and easy...

Home. Global entry has become so fast and easy to use! This was our 5th stay at the Westin and as always enjoyed our stay. The renovation has spruced up the rooms. Has gotten pricey. $670 a night...
Forum: Asia
Nov 20th, 2023, 05:45 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,443
Posted By mjs

We are about to leave the Westin Tokyo for Narita...

We are about to leave the Westin Tokyo for Narita and home. Have my 25 inch suitcase which I rarely use full of Japanese foodstuffs with our clothes in my old Army duffel bag. Have sandwiches...
Forum: Asia
Nov 17th, 2023, 11:50 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,443
Posted By mjs

Continuing to be impressed by the amount of...

Continuing to be impressed by the amount of ground Tp001 is covering. My daughter is doing fine. Had to call in my contacts in London, Tokyo and Philadelphia to find her an appropriate doctor but it...
Forum: Asia
Nov 15th, 2023, 10:40 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,443
Posted By mjs

On train to Tokyo. Unfortunately rain forecast...

On train to Tokyo. Unfortunately rain forecast tomorrow. If TP001 goes to Arishimaya it promises to be wet. Lots of tour groups and other tourists there today. Ordinarily I would try to get there...
Forum: Asia
Nov 15th, 2023, 02:20 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,443
Posted By mjs

Tp001. Had thought of the possibility of a...

Tp001. Had thought of the possibility of a fodor’s lunch or dinner here in Kyoto but we are like ships passing in the night. Checked out of our Airbnb this morning and walked our luggage over to the...
Forum: Asia
Nov 15th, 2023, 05:15 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,443
Posted By mjs

It is fun to watch the travels off the beaten...

It is fun to watch the travels off the beaten track. It has been many decades since I have visited those parts of Japan. This is the first visit to Japan for my partner so we are keeping it simple...
Forum: Asia
Nov 13th, 2023, 09:01 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,443
Posted By mjs

I should amend my comment on foreign tourists we...

I should amend my comment on foreign tourists we have seen in Kyoto during the last few days. Mostly by far hear Chinese being spoken although these tourists may also be from Taiwan and other...
Forum: Asia
Nov 13th, 2023, 03:53 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,443
Posted By mjs

Tp001 must be carrying a laptop. Tons of...

Tp001 must be carrying a laptop. Tons of tourists, particularly Chinese in Kyoto. Except for yesterday when we had to go to an ophthalmologist, we have been hitting the Temples as early as possible,...
Forum: Asia
Nov 12th, 2023, 04:03 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,443
Posted By mjs

I don’t know how tp001 does it but enjoying your...

I don’t know how tp001 does it but enjoying your extensive travel notes. We are currently in Kyoto and as my daughter has developed a pink eye we are waiting to see an ophthalmologist.
Forum: Asia
Nov 10th, 2023, 03:26 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,443
Posted By mjs

Looking at the Castle now. Waiting to meet my...

Looking at the Castle now. Waiting to meet my niece who yeahs here. Arrived late afternoon KIX. Limo shuttle 1600Y direct to Sheraton. Sheraton decent 4 star with large rooms for Japan, maybe 350 sq ...
Forum: Asia
Nov 9th, 2023, 07:47 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,443
Posted By mjs

SFO waiting for KIX flight!

SFO waiting for KIX flight!
Forum: Asia
Nov 6th, 2023, 10:10 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,443
Posted By mjs

I am getting hungry. Tendon is a personal fav.

I am getting hungry. Tendon is a personal fav.
Forum: Asia
Nov 2nd, 2023, 04:25 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,443
Posted By mjs

Sitting and getting 4 tires replaced after...

Sitting and getting 4 tires replaced after hitting a nail. I don’t think it was that long ago that tires were $69 a piece not $470. A little sleepy recovering from a long weekend mileage run to...
Forum: Asia
Nov 2nd, 2023, 01:08 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 12,443
Posted By mjs

Landing KIX November 9.

Landing KIX November 9.
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