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Japan 1-day Itinerary Idea-- KANSAI-- (Himeji Castle, Kobe Beef, Kobe Animal Kingdom).

7/13/2017

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[Note] For this trip, our "base" was in Osaka (Namba)
so if you are staying closer (in Kobe), that's even better. 
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9AM- Noon  |    HIMEJI CASTLE


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Japan Trip Report- Osaka Itinerary Outline- (Osaka Aquarium, Fishing Store, Dotonbori Fishing Pond).

12/16/2016

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Key

  • Train Routes (via Hyperdia)- My default routes are from Namba (Subway). 
    • ​​Please change the station to the one you will be leaving from + the correct day/ time.   
  • Walking directions (via Google Maps).
  • Links.

On the main itinerary for this day was:
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Osaka (Kaiyukan) Aquarium

Fishing Store

The Fishing Arcade at Dotonbori
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Noticed they all have a "fishy' theme, haha. ​​​


​Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan


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We picked up the Osaka City Version of the Kaiyu Kippu (Ticket) at the Kansai International Airport. But subway stations, and certain hotels may offer it too.

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FREE Maps and Brochures for Japan Trip Planning

8/3/2016

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Japan Trip Planning

Free Japan Maps and Brochures How-to.
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Did you know you can actually ask for FREE maps and brochures from JNTO (Japan National Tourism Organization) before you land in Japan? 

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How-to plan your 1st Japan trip like a pro**.

4/12/2016

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Updates: 
October 31, 2017- Link update.

April 19, 2017-  (More planning tips added, links are all current). 
How-to plan your 1st trip to Japan like a Pro + Free Printable Checklist |  hiohio.net
Arashiyama, Kyoto. Cute handmade plushies by @ emicakes (Instagram).
So you've decided to go to Japan for the very first time.  
 Images of 
Sushi, Temples, Bullet Trains, and Hot Springs flash before your eyes... now what?   

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I commend you for wanting to see Japan on your own.   Explore everything at your own pace, and find hidden gems while getting lost.  This is why you are here right? 
You do need to allot some
 time for planning & researching. 
​It will be time consuming, but very rewarding in the end.

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Take a deep breath.
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You can do this!
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This is where my extensive check-list, tips, and useful links below will save you time. ​
(My aim is to have the important links all on this page so it's easy to just click on exactly what you need). 

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Maximize your time in Japan using open-jaw flights!

3/21/2016

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Japan How-to |  Using Open Jaw Flights |  hiohio.net
When traveling long distance around Japan, sometimes its more time efficient to fly instead of taking the Shinkansen (bullet train). 


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Japan Rail (JR) Passes.  Do you need them?

3/18/2016

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JR nation-wide pass is valid for JR train travels across Japan.

​Once you start planning your trip to Japan,  you will no doubt come across the unlimited Japan Rail passes (JR passes; valid on JR branded trains, buses, and ferries only). 

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Getting Around Japan.

3/15/2016

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There's so many ways to discover Japan.  You can get around by train, subways, buses, ferries, and air.
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​Train travel to me is the trickiest and most overwhelming part of planning since there's
Japan Rail and local subways (owned by different companies).

There's a multitude of regional (discount) passes on offer and information changes all the time.

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Once you get off the plane, how will you will get from the airport to your accommodation?

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Why take Limo Buses in Japan.

3/10/2016

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After you land in Japan, how will you get to your hotel from the airport?​
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Do consider taking a Limousine (Limo) bus which is similar to a big comfy tour bus. 
 They are a comfortable, economical, and hassle-free way of getting to your accommodation if available.
  

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Takuhaibin (Forward Luggage in Japan).

3/8/2016

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(Updated 11.28.2016)
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Today I will share with you one of my favorite things about Japan.  
It is actually TA-Q-BIN (aka. Takkyubin, Takuhaibin).

  Simply put, it's a delivery forwarding service across Japan used by residents, local businesses, and tourists.

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    I've had the pleasure of calling Oahu (Hawaii) my home for many years and now live in
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