walkingfoolnz

Upageya, Australia has been populated for over 40,000 years.

Yes, a day-trip to Kyoto is possible. Japanican offer a package that includes a round-trip on the bullet train and a one-day sightseeing...

I stayed at the Capitol Hotel Tokyu last year. I was a bit worried about the location in Nagatacho, but it isn't that bad. And the views...

It would be a pity to go all the way to Japan and miss Kyoto. If you follow the advice given in #5 above, you should be able to avoid the...

If you have not made hotel reservations yet, expect problems. Reserve NOW....

I would not bother with Osaka on a 7-day trip....

Depending on the exact timing of your visit, there could be the danger of low-flying North Korean rockets.

Firstly, I hope you like crowds. Your trip coincides with Golden Week in Japan. It's probably the worst time to be traveling around the...

The vast majority of foreign visitors to Japan don't have any Japanese language ability, but they all seem to survive the experience, and...

the cooks and waiters have an annoying habit of yelling out random things in Japanese whenever a new customer arrives How dare they!

There's plenty of info on this subject in the archives. Try doing a search for "Narita layover" or something similar.

I suggest going to a library and having a look through Lonely Planet or some other guidebook. Websites like Japan Travel Guide are also...

Did they send confirmation of your reservation?

I agree with Bamse and Tokyo girl re Roppongi Hills vs Tokyo Tower, and with Bamse about joining places that are close to each other. In...

Unless told otherwise, I would go directly to the temple. How did you make the reservation? What arrangements have been made for payment?