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When in Tokyo do visit the roofs of department stores.
They have bonsai and koi up there Kitsune Miko. --- kevin bailey wrote: I know this one's been around before and I have got Jim Lewis's excellent advice on trips around Tokyo saved. Does anyone else have favourite places to go, things to see and do in Japan. I am hopefully going from February 8th to 17th. It's an organised tour and the elements of the schedule proposed a- ▪ Visit to Kinashi Bonsai Village – the largest Bonsai village in Japan (over 270 gardens) ▪ Visit to Omiya Bonsai Village – Bonsai village near Tokyo ▪ Entry to Kokufu Bonsai-ten – the biggest annual Bonsai event in Japan ▪ Guided tours of Kyoto, Tokyo and Nara (Japan’s former ancient capital) ▪ Visit to Korakuen – one of Japan’s top 3 most celebrated gardens ▪ Travel on Japan’s famous Bullet Train ▪ 8 nights hotel accommodation (4 nights Kyoto and 4 nights Tokyo) ▪ Japanese Breakfast daily ▪ Welcome Dinner on first night of arrival and Farewell Dinner on the last night ▪ Scheduled return non-stop Economy class flights with Japan Airlines ▪ Airport transfers from Osaka Airport to Kyoto on arrival and from Tokyo to Narita Airport (Tokyo New International) on departure ▪ Services of a knowledgeable Japan Journey’s guide throughout Cheers Kev Bailey Vale Of Clwyd, North Wales --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.788 / Virus Database: 533 - Release Date: 01/11/2004 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ===== **** "Expectations are resentments under construction." Anne Lamott ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
When in Tokyo do visit the roofs of department stores.
They have bonsai and koi up there Kitsune Miko. --- kevin bailey wrote: I know this one's been around before and I have got Jim Lewis's excellent advice on trips around Tokyo saved. Does anyone else have favourite places to go, things to see and do in Japan. I am hopefully going from February 8th to 17th. It's an organised tour and the elements of the schedule proposed a- ▪ Visit to Kinashi Bonsai Village – the largest Bonsai village in Japan (over 270 gardens) ▪ Visit to Omiya Bonsai Village – Bonsai village near Tokyo ▪ Entry to Kokufu Bonsai-ten – the biggest annual Bonsai event in Japan ▪ Guided tours of Kyoto, Tokyo and Nara (Japan’s former ancient capital) ▪ Visit to Korakuen – one of Japan’s top 3 most celebrated gardens ▪ Travel on Japan’s famous Bullet Train ▪ 8 nights hotel accommodation (4 nights Kyoto and 4 nights Tokyo) ▪ Japanese Breakfast daily ▪ Welcome Dinner on first night of arrival and Farewell Dinner on the last night ▪ Scheduled return non-stop Economy class flights with Japan Airlines ▪ Airport transfers from Osaka Airport to Kyoto on arrival and from Tokyo to Narita Airport (Tokyo New International) on departure ▪ Services of a knowledgeable Japan Journey’s guide throughout Cheers Kev Bailey Vale Of Clwyd, North Wales --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.788 / Virus Database: 533 - Release Date: 01/11/2004 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ===== **** "Expectations are resentments under construction." Anne Lamott ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
When in Tokyo do visit the roofs of department stores.
They have bonsai and koi up there Kitsune Miko. --- kevin bailey wrote: I know this one's been around before and I have got Jim Lewis's excellent advice on trips around Tokyo saved. Does anyone else have favourite places to go, things to see and do in Japan. I am hopefully going from February 8th to 17th. It's an organised tour and the elements of the schedule proposed a- ▪ Visit to Kinashi Bonsai Village – the largest Bonsai village in Japan (over 270 gardens) ▪ Visit to Omiya Bonsai Village – Bonsai village near Tokyo ▪ Entry to Kokufu Bonsai-ten – the biggest annual Bonsai event in Japan ▪ Guided tours of Kyoto, Tokyo and Nara (Japan’s former ancient capital) ▪ Visit to Korakuen – one of Japan’s top 3 most celebrated gardens ▪ Travel on Japan’s famous Bullet Train ▪ 8 nights hotel accommodation (4 nights Kyoto and 4 nights Tokyo) ▪ Japanese Breakfast daily ▪ Welcome Dinner on first night of arrival and Farewell Dinner on the last night ▪ Scheduled return non-stop Economy class flights with Japan Airlines ▪ Airport transfers from Osaka Airport to Kyoto on arrival and from Tokyo to Narita Airport (Tokyo New International) on departure ▪ Services of a knowledgeable Japan Journey’s guide throughout Cheers Kev Bailey Vale Of Clwyd, North Wales --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.788 / Virus Database: 533 - Release Date: 01/11/2004 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ===== **** "Expectations are resentments under construction." Anne Lamott ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
On 2 Nov 2004 at 22:57, kevin bailey wrote:
I know this one's been around before and I have got Jim Lewis's excellent advice on trips around Tokyo saved. Does anyone else have favourite places to go, things to see and do in Japan. I am hopefully going from February 8th to 17th. It's an organised tour and the elements of the schedule proposed a- ▪ Visit to Kinashi Bonsai Village – the largest Bonsai village in Japan (over 270 gardens) ▪ Visit to Omiya Bonsai Village – Bonsai village near Tokyo ▪ Entry to Kokufu Bonsai-ten – the biggest annual Bonsai event in Japan ▪ Guided tours of Kyoto, Tokyo and Nara (Japan’s former ancient capital) ▪ Visit to Korakuen – one of Japan’s top 3 most celebrated gardens ▪ Travel on Japan’s famous Bullet Train ▪ 8 nights hotel accommodation (4 nights Kyoto and 4 nights Tokyo) ▪ Japanese Breakfast daily ▪ Welcome Dinner on first night of arrival and Farewell Dinner on the last night ▪ Scheduled return non-stop Economy class flights with Japan Airlines ▪ Airport transfers from Osaka Airport to Kyoto on arrival and from Tokyo to Narita Airport (Tokyo New International) on departure ▪ Services of a knowledgeable Japan Journey’s guide throughout Cheers Kev Bailey Vale Of Clwyd, North Wales Have a great time, he said enviously. How long a flight is it from (I assume) Gatwick? It is 13 hours for us from Atlanta. If you are looking for a good Japanese guidebook, the "Open Road" Guide is excellent. Frommer's is close behind it. Fodor's is only for those who want to pay a lot of money. Be sure to sample from the Soba stands (carts) on city streets. There, you will get some of the best food in Japan. Make sure you have a lot of yen change; the cheapest beers are from vending machines. WHAT A GREAT IDEA!!!! ;-) Kirin Ichiban is the best beer -- much better than the Kirin you get over here! Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Bonsaiests are like genealogists: We know our roots! ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
On 2 Nov 2004 at 22:57, kevin bailey wrote:
I know this one's been around before and I have got Jim Lewis's excellent advice on trips around Tokyo saved. Does anyone else have favourite places to go, things to see and do in Japan. I am hopefully going from February 8th to 17th. It's an organised tour and the elements of the schedule proposed a- ▪ Visit to Kinashi Bonsai Village – the largest Bonsai village in Japan (over 270 gardens) ▪ Visit to Omiya Bonsai Village – Bonsai village near Tokyo ▪ Entry to Kokufu Bonsai-ten – the biggest annual Bonsai event in Japan ▪ Guided tours of Kyoto, Tokyo and Nara (Japan’s former ancient capital) ▪ Visit to Korakuen – one of Japan’s top 3 most celebrated gardens ▪ Travel on Japan’s famous Bullet Train ▪ 8 nights hotel accommodation (4 nights Kyoto and 4 nights Tokyo) ▪ Japanese Breakfast daily ▪ Welcome Dinner on first night of arrival and Farewell Dinner on the last night ▪ Scheduled return non-stop Economy class flights with Japan Airlines ▪ Airport transfers from Osaka Airport to Kyoto on arrival and from Tokyo to Narita Airport (Tokyo New International) on departure ▪ Services of a knowledgeable Japan Journey’s guide throughout Cheers Kev Bailey Vale Of Clwyd, North Wales Have a great time, he said enviously. How long a flight is it from (I assume) Gatwick? It is 13 hours for us from Atlanta. If you are looking for a good Japanese guidebook, the "Open Road" Guide is excellent. Frommer's is close behind it. Fodor's is only for those who want to pay a lot of money. Be sure to sample from the Soba stands (carts) on city streets. There, you will get some of the best food in Japan. Make sure you have a lot of yen change; the cheapest beers are from vending machines. WHAT A GREAT IDEA!!!! ;-) Kirin Ichiban is the best beer -- much better than the Kirin you get over here! Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Bonsaiests are like genealogists: We know our roots! ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
Kevin: Sounds like a cool trip. Wish I was going with you!
I presume you already know about this, but anyone traveling anywhere in Asia, including Japan, should browse through the Bonsai in Asia Guidebook web site by John Oldland at http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Palace/7574/ The section on Japan is at http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Palace/7574/japan.html Alan Walker http://bonsai-bci.com http://LCBSBonsai.org -----Original Message----- From: Internet Bonsai Club ] On Behalf Of kevin bailey Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 4:57 PM To: Subject: [IBC] Japan Trip I know this one's been around before and I have got Jim Lewis's excellent advice on trips around Tokyo saved. Does anyone else have favourite places to go, things to see and do in Japan. I am hopefully going from February 8th to 17th. It's an organised tour and the elements of the schedule proposed a- ▪ Visit to Kinashi Bonsai Village – the largest Bonsai village in Japan (over 270 gardens) ▪ Visit to Omiya Bonsai Village – Bonsai village near Tokyo ▪ Entry to Kokufu Bonsai-ten – the biggest annual Bonsai event in Japan ▪ Guided tours of Kyoto, Tokyo and Nara (Japan’s former ancient capital) ▪ Visit to Korakuen – one of Japan’s top 3 most celebrated gardens ▪ Travel on Japan’s famous Bullet Train ▪ 8 nights hotel accommodation (4 nights Kyoto and 4 nights Tokyo) ▪ Japanese Breakfast daily ▪ Welcome Dinner on first night of arrival and Farewell Dinner on the last night ▪ Scheduled return non-stop Economy class flights with Japan Airlines ▪ Airport transfers from Osaka Airport to Kyoto on arrival and from Tokyo to Narita Airport (Tokyo New International) on departure ▪ Services of a knowledgeable Japan Journey’s guide throughout Cheers Kev Bailey Vale Of Clwyd, North Wales ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
Kevin,
That sounds like a great trip schedule for sure. Who is sponsor/guide of the trip? Save money for Green Club and wear your "drool bucket" ala Saturday Night Live Circa '75 :) For gifts, there are GREAT gift marts in both Kyoto and Tokyo, but Kyoto is a bit bigger. Great place for most non-bonsai gifts to take home and even a few bonsai related artworks. They make and you can watch them do block prints there. Huge selection. Just down the street a tad from the one in Tokyo there is a CHEAP sushi place of the type with the conveyor belt running by and yu can take plates off then they tally up when you leave. CHEAP! I found the breakfasts so great ( especially at the New Miyako hotel in Kyoto across from bus/train station) that i could usually save money by not needing to eat again until evening. :) wish I was going! Regards, Dale Subject: [IBC] Japan Trip February 8th to 17th. It's an organised tour and the elements of the schedule proposed a- ▪ Visit to Kinashi Bonsai Village – the largest Bonsai village in Japan (over 270 gardens) ▪ Visit to Omiya Bonsai Village – Bonsai village near Tokyo ▪ Entry to Kokufu Bonsai-ten – the biggest annual Bonsai event in Japan ▪ Guided tours of Kyoto, Tokyo and Nara (Japan’s former ancient capital) ▪ Visit to Korakuen – one of Japan’s top 3 most celebrated gardens ▪ Travel on Japan’s famous Bullet Train ▪ 8 nights hotel accommodation (4 nights Kyoto and 4 nights Tokyo) ▪ Japanese Breakfast daily ▪ Welcome Dinner on first night of arrival and Farewell Dinner on the last night ▪ Scheduled return non-stop Economy class flights with Japan Airlines ▪ Airport transfers from Osaka Airport to Kyoto on arrival and from Tokyo to Narita Airport (Tokyo New International) on departure ▪ Services of a knowledgeable Japan Journey’s guide throughout Cheers Kev Bailey Vale Of Clwyd, North Wales ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
im booked cant wait the man organising this is a nice bloke lived in japan for 5 years
roll on february kevin bailey wrote: I know this one's been around before and I have got Jim Lewis's excellent advice on trips around Tokyo saved. Does anyone else have favourite places to go, things to see and do in Japan. I am hopefully going from February 8th to 17th. It's an organised tour and the elements of the schedule proposed a- ▪ Visit to Kinashi Bonsai Village – the largest Bonsai village in Japan (over 270 gardens) ▪ Visit to Omiya Bonsai Village – Bonsai village near Tokyo ▪ Entry to Kokufu Bonsai-ten – the biggest annual Bonsai event in Japan ▪ Guided tours of Kyoto, Tokyo and Nara (Japan’s former ancient capital) ▪ Visit to Korakuen – one of Japan’s top 3 most celebrated gardens ▪ Travel on Japan’s famous Bullet Train ▪ 8 nights hotel accommodation (4 nights Kyoto and 4 nights Tokyo) ▪ Japanese Breakfast daily ▪ Welcome Dinner on first night of arrival and Farewell Dinner on the last night ▪ Scheduled return non-stop Economy class flights with Japan Airlines ▪ Airport transfers from Osaka Airport to Kyoto on arrival and from Tokyo to Narita Airport (Tokyo New International) on departure ▪ Services of a knowledgeable Japan Journey’s guide throughout Cheers Kev Bailey Vale Of Clwyd, North Wales --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.788 / Virus Database: 533 - Release Date: 01/11/2004 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
Thanks everyone for the comments, advice and encouragement. I'm certain
to enjoy it, just hope I can fit in a few more of the things I'd really like to do. A photo shoot near Mt Fuji at dawn would be high on my list. A little Suiseki hunt (either shopping or a river bed) would also be nice. Just not certain there will be enough free time. The company is Japan Journeys in London http://www.japanjourneys.co.uk/index.htm and I'm making enquiries about the guide. Cheers Kev Bailey Vale Of Clwyd, North Wales That sounds like a great trip schedule for sure. Who is sponsor/guide of the trip? --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.788 / Virus Database: 533 - Release Date: 01/11/2004 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Boon Manakitivipart++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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