Osaka and Kyoto: Cherry Blossom Spots
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Osaka and Kyoto: Cherry Blossom Spots
As early as now, I'm planning for my Hanami(cherry blossom viewing) trip to Japan, particularly , Osaka and Kyoto.
Any hotels and places to recommend? Aside from cherry picked places
, I'm an avid fan of uniquely designed buildings whether ancient or modern.
Appreciating your great responses in advance.
Any hotels and places to recommend? Aside from cherry picked places
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Appreciating your great responses in advance.
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Ok, i searched a japanguide website. Its been very helpful with my research.
I will do a :
2 day trip to cover Kyoto,Nara and Himajima.
1 day trip to cover Hiroshima
1 day trip to Okayama
an overnite trip to Osaka
Kyoto:
Nijo-jo
Golden Pavilion
Gion- for geisha photos.
Nara:
Nara Deer Park
and Todaiji Temple
Himajima:
HImajima or White Heron Castle
Hiroshima:
Miyajima and peace museum
Okayama:
Black heron castle
Osaka:
Umeda Sky Building and Universal Studios
Find a hotel nearby Osaka Castle
Japan Mint Beareau(if available)
I hope my itinerary sounds okay.
I will do a :
2 day trip to cover Kyoto,Nara and Himajima.
1 day trip to cover Hiroshima
1 day trip to Okayama
an overnite trip to Osaka
Kyoto:
Nijo-jo
Golden Pavilion
Gion- for geisha photos.
Nara:
Nara Deer Park
and Todaiji Temple
Himajima:
HImajima or White Heron Castle
Hiroshima:
Miyajima and peace museum
Okayama:
Black heron castle
Osaka:
Umeda Sky Building and Universal Studios
Find a hotel nearby Osaka Castle
Japan Mint Beareau(if available)
I hope my itinerary sounds okay.
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is this statement true?
"The city of Kyoto itself is ugly. It's just too compact, too much traffic, dirty and not that great, but the temples, as you can see, are great."
And that its better to stay overnite in Nara than in Kyoto.
"The city of Kyoto itself is ugly. It's just too compact, too much traffic, dirty and not that great, but the temples, as you can see, are great."
And that its better to stay overnite in Nara than in Kyoto.