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London, United Kingdom
Flight from LGW 11:30 order number 1029-486-020 china eastern airlines
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Tokyo, Japan
Shibuya (the Oxford Circus of Tokyo)
Shinjuku (main hub)
Harajuku (the Camden of Tokyo)
Akihabara
Asakusa (big temple area) sensoji
27th Fun2Drive booking at 15:30
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Yamanochi, Japan
Staying at traditional Ryokan with half board (breakfast and dinner) on booking.com, Milly booked.
Train from Tokyo to Nagano
Train from Nagano to Yudanaka https://www.nagaden-net.co.jp/hubfs/jikoku20210313suspension%5B1%5D.pdf?hsLang=ja
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Kyoto, Japan
Hire bikes!
Aaryshima bamboo forest
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Nijo-jo Castle feudal era
Nuunu_Kyoto 4th floor of Takashimaya Mall japanese artists prints - MUST DO!
Miffy Sakura Kitchen for souvenirs
Shopping Gion district
Pontocho Alley - This narrow and atmospheric alley is lined with traditional wooden machiya houses, many of which have been converted into restaurants, teahouses, and bars.
Gingo Ramen Kubota
http://kikunoi.jp/english/store/ - try at lunch time (3 Michelin Star restaurant - 10,000 Yen for a Kaiseki lunch but supposed to be an amazing restaurant experience – need to book) Booking request for 31st start time between 11:30 and 1:30, business casual wear - no shorts or tshirts!
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g298564-d3212185-Reviews-Tempura_Matsu-Kyoto_Kyoto_Prefecture_Kinki.html - looks amazing - http://www.luxeat.com/blog/tempura-matsu-2/
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g298564-d3788802-Reviews-Ramen_Sen_No_Kaze-Kyoto_Kyoto_Prefecture_Kinki.html
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g298564-d10524774-Reviews-Wadachi-Kyoto_Kyoto_Prefecture_Kinki.html yum yum ate this
Bengaraya - Fushimi district - very traditional and cheap - busy might need to book. Cabbage rolls.
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Osaka, Japan
Buy Fuchiko dolls drink toppers
Booked Team Labs 3rd Nov at 7pm
Katsuo-ji temple for the best stamp in Japan
Orange street - cafes/bars/fashion/furniture trendy
Amerikamura - American town, vintage shops
Dotomobori - neon, lively, street food, canalside, covered shopping arcades, Akaoni is Michelin guide for best Takoyaki in Osaka
Takimi Koji Gourmet Street - pastiche street of early 20c Japan
Himeji Castle - hour train from Osaka.
Hoshi No Buranko - forest park for autumn foliage. Also has Japan's longest wooden suspension bridge - not that I’d walk across it.
Samurai Jeans
Koyasan - about 3hrs travel but stunning - countryside temple/mountain complex
Food
Rikuro’s - Jiggly Cake
Street food - Kitsune Udon (deep fried tofu Udon broth), melon pan (sweet bun), battera sushi, Taiyaki (dessert pancake with sweet azuki beans), Okonomiyaki (thick savoury crunchy top pancake,
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Tokyo, Japan