Japan in April 2017
Dec 13th, 2016, 10:38 AM
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I was thinking march 27th till April 7th; 7 days in Tokyo and 4 in Kyoto. I thought this will be the best time to see the cherry blossoms...any thoughts?
Also let's say budget is not an issue, would you vote for any of the hotels next to the impartial palaces?
Also let's say budget is not an issue, would you vote for any of the hotels next to the impartial palaces?
Dec 13th, 2016, 04:22 PM
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That's more time for Tokyo and less for Kyoto than I would want, but then, it's not my trip. ;-) It really depends on what YOU want to see and experience.
Where to stay is also a matter of personal preference. For my particular interests in these cities, staying near their respective imperial palaces would <u>not</u> have been a good plan. Your trip, your call.
Where to stay is also a matter of personal preference. For my particular interests in these cities, staying near their respective imperial palaces would <u>not</u> have been a good plan. Your trip, your call.
Dec 13th, 2016, 05:21 PM
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Please note that the OP has another thread going:
http://www.fodors.com/community/asia...oto-timing.cfm
http://www.fodors.com/community/asia...oto-timing.cfm
Dec 13th, 2016, 06:05 PM
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Have you checked the cherry blossom predictions?
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2011_when.html
http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2011_when.html
Dec 13th, 2016, 11:44 PM
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In Tokyo, I like staying in Asakusa, especially on our last trip this April - Asakusa was more lively than it was during a previous stay there a few years earlier.
We have also spent a couple of nights in Shinjuku, our first two nights in Japan on our first trip in 2012. We liked it as a first place to stay, though it might not be my choice now. If you have 5 nights in Tokyo, you could easily do 2 in one place and 3 in another.
Didn't love Tokyo Station as a location, personally.
In Kyoto, I also prefer Kawaramachi and my usual choice is close to the cross between Kawaramachi Dori and Sanjo Dori. It's good for local buses, local metro, there are lots and lots of local restaurants and bars within walking distance, and shopping as well.
We have also spent a couple of nights in Shinjuku, our first two nights in Japan on our first trip in 2012. We liked it as a first place to stay, though it might not be my choice now. If you have 5 nights in Tokyo, you could easily do 2 in one place and 3 in another.
Didn't love Tokyo Station as a location, personally.
In Kyoto, I also prefer Kawaramachi and my usual choice is close to the cross between Kawaramachi Dori and Sanjo Dori. It's good for local buses, local metro, there are lots and lots of local restaurants and bars within walking distance, and shopping as well.
