3 Day Trip from Tokyo to Kyoto via Hakone | japan-guide.com
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On this three day trip we'll travel from Tokyo to Kyoto, making a stop at scenic Hakone between the two. We start among the skyscrapers of Shinjuku and then explore the sights and natural beauty of Hakone. Then it's on to Kyoto to walk through the historical and charming Gion district. Finally we end with a hike and luxurious kawadoko meal in the verdant Kurama and Kibune area in the mountains to the north of Kyoto before visiting legendary Kiyomizudera and heading home. Along the way we utilize two different discount passes to save money, the Odakyu Hakone Freepass and the Kyoto Osaka Sightseeing Pass (Greater Kurama and Kibune Area).
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The hidden secret Tokyo Day Trip to a Japanese Winery in Katsunuma Yamanashi is something that SOME Japanese don't want Foreign Travelers to know about. Not ALL Japanese feel this way as you can see from the video, Maruki Winery was very welcoming. Japan Winery Tours & Japanese Wine Tasting are seldom offered as tours to foreign travelers and are a hidden tourist spot because SOME Japanese Wine owners feel that they are ill-equipped to provide what they consider hospitality to foreign travelers. This is known in Japanese as Omotonashi. It's NOT that Japanese dislike foreigners, it is simply that Japanese are not able to provide service at the highest quality because of the language barrier.
Despite this, I want to take you inside a Japanese Winery and Japanese vineyard to show you what it's like inside and show you what this awesome experience is like. If you are looking for a Tokyo day trip or things to do outside of Tokyo, this may be a great opportunity since it is so close by and easy to get to from Shinjuku station.
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The ULTIMATE Japanese Food BREAKFAST 25+ Dishes at Hyatt Regency | Tokyo, Japan
In late January of 2019, I got hired to do a video for a company in Japan, which gave me the amazing opportunity to visit a country I’d been dying to go to since I was a kid. I spent a total of twelve days exploring the cities of Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka, as well as three prefectures, or states, just outside of Tokyo. Come along with me on my first-ever Japanese adventure!
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After arriving in Tokyo the previous night, I kicked off my first full day in the city with a tour of my hotel room at the five-star Hyatt Regency Tokyo, a luxury hotel in the Shinjuku area that boasts six restaurants, a 24-hour gym, a Japanese breakfast, a Western breakfast, an indoor pool, and more.
My beautiful hotel room featured a very comfortable king-sized bed, a large TV, a nice work area, a great bathroom with a separate toilet, and some stellar views of the city!
On my first morning in Tokyo, I was so excited to go down to Kakou Restaurant on the third floor to try the Hyatt Regency’s Japanese breakfast buffet, which is available from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and offered over 25 options! I was so hungry I grabbed a little bit of everything. I couldn’t wait to dive in!
I went to a private room (you can also eat in the communal area if you want) and started with the tea, which was nice and light, and then dove into the food. First, I went with the tuna, which was incredibly fresh and had some heat to it. It was so good!
Next, I tried the egg from the oden pot-pot, which was a nice hardboiled egg with a creamy yolk. I’d never had an egg quite like it! It had a deeper color than I was used to and was bursting with fantastic Asian flavors. Next, I tried the beef, which was the most buttery and juicy piece of beef I’ve ever eaten! These flavors were blowing my mind!
Next, I went with some seaweed with edamame, which was a nice palette cleanser before the tofu with soy sauce and wasabi, which was as light as air and had a nice kick from the wasabi. The sauce was good enough to drink!
My next dish was the tofu balls, which had lots of amazing vegetable flavor, and were even better when I tried them with the soy sauce and wasabi. I followed that with a fish cake, which was a lightly fried piece of fish that didn’t contain many spices. The Japanese potato was like a delicious jelly ball, and the spinach was a light and healthy palette cleanser.
I went with the tempura mushroom next, which was crunchy on the outside and nice and moist on the inside. The fish cake I tried next was a bit more fried than the tofu ball and had a slightly sweet flavor. After that, I tried a different piece of fish with soy sauce, which was extremely salty, which I then tried with sticky rice and wasabi.
The soba noodles were fantastic and had an incredible green tea flavor, and the soup they came in was fantastic as well. Next, I had a Japanese radish called daikon, which had lots of different flavors. Then I had more fish, which was amazing with the soy sauce and wasabi. I followed the fish with a tempura-battered sweet green pepper, some of which are hot and some aren’t. The grated radish with soy sauce was next, which had the consistency of polenta, but strong radish flavor.
I mixed the pounded yam with the soba. It looked unbelievable, like noodles with egg. It was amazing! Then I tried more shredded radish, or daikon, which were like sticky noodles that I mixed with some dried shrimp. The shrimp were salty and crunchy and a nice combo with the daikon noodles. Next, the Japanese pickles felt like a pickled radish, and the Japanese omelet was like sweet, condensed eggs. The omelet was sensational!
The miso soup contained tofu and more vegetables and was really nice. I followed that with bonito shaves with soy sauce, which was like a salty fish jerky. Lastly, I went with the rice porridge with sticky sauce, which was almost like a heavy combination of oatmeal and rice.
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6 Must Try Japanese Dishes in Tokyo | Tsukiji Street Food
Tokyo Tsukiji market is home to mouthwatering street food. We wander through and uncover many of the must try dishes in the world famous market.
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KYOTO NANZENJI GARDEN RYOKAN YACHIYO
Nanzen-ji Temple is a 3 minute on foot.
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a 15 minute taxi ride away.
Arashiyama area is about 40-minute Subway Keage Sta and Randen.
Fushimiinari area is about 30-minute Subway Keage Sta and Keihan.
Nanzen-ji Meiji period villa district in Kyoto.
There are many residential districts in Kyoto, but the Nanzen-ji area is especially well-known for its many magnificent stately villas. Nanzen-ji in Higashiyama is conveniently located close to the central stations in Kyoto, such as Keihan Sanjo.
Many villas of politicians and Millionaire were constructed in this area during the Meiji period. This area is characterized by its gardens. Many magnificent gardens were built using innovative designs, such as channeling water from Lake Biwa into the gardens, and by utilizing nearby Mount Higashiyama as borrowed landscape. It is said that during the Meiji period prominent figures from various circles built villas to be used at guesthouse. Even today, there are villas here which are owned by well-known people from the world of finance from all over the world, etc.
Kyoto, once prospering as the nation's capital for over 1,200 years is the city of arts, tradition and history. Kyoto plays a significant role in the identity of Japanese people.
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Kyoto is the city where Japanese people can reassure their ethnicity and remember the most important things about being Japanese.
In a Ryokan, get more out of the basic necessities in life; food, shelter and clothing.
An experience different from the common hotel.
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With a relaxing ambience, 6 suite rooms and 12 rooms are fitted with TATAMI (woven-straw) flooring and FUTON bedding. A flat-screen TV and Apple TV is provided. Bicycle is lent free. HONKAN main building,rooms and restaurant have views of the garden.
JR Kyoto Station is about a 25-minute drive or taxi ride away. Nanzenji Temple, Eikando Temple and Heian Jingu Shrine can be reached within a 5-minute walk from the property. Famous Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a 15 minute taxi ride away.
Arashiyama area is about 40-minute Subway Keage Sta and Randen.
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It just is. The easiest distinctions that you may notice are the fact that Ryokan have Tatami mat floors, futons and public baths. Depending on the place of stay, you may find a difference of maid services and Kaiseki cuisine offered. These are just a few of the cultural differences between the east and west.
In a western style hotel, the services and facilities are well equipped. You can expect full satisfaction anywhere in the world. Hotel reputation is based on a system of stars rating the facility from 0 to 5. The more stars, the more luxurious the hotel is supposed to be. A hotel should be ranked based on the facility's efficiency, sophistication and services.
In the case of a Ryokan, most of which are privately owned, the quality of systems, atmosphere and such differ greatly depending on which Ryokan you stay at. What you can be certain to see are the Tatami mat floors, futons and public baths. Depending on the owner's personal preferences, the Ryokan may be one of which that preserves the old ways and views of Japan as it was in the past, or in other cases, it may be modernized into a hybrid Ryokan/hotel. Each Ryokan has been framed by the values of its owner so that their customers can relax and enjoy their time spent in Kyoto to its fullest. No star ranking system can put a rate on that.
A Ryokan and its traditions can only be seen in Japanese culture, but even native Japanese sometimes have difficulty deciding whether to stay in a Ryokan or a hotel. A Ryokan best suited for your needs and mood of that time is out there for you.
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Japanese NABE Street Food Soup Experience in Tokyo
Nabe nabe nabe 鍋 in Hibiya Park! Nabe is a very delicious soup named after the big pot where loads of vegetables, often meat or seafood, mixed with a delicious brooth with miso, soy or another meat to make the healthiest winter street food in Japan and a MUST TRY! Where is this?
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Introduction to Cambodia by a professional licensed Angkor tour guide, Mr. Veasna Meas
Cambodia, officially knows as the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country located in the Southern portion of the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered with Thailand to the Northwest, Laos to the Northeast, Vietnam to the East, and the Gulf of Thailand to the Southwest with an area of 181,035 square kilometers and a population of approximately 14 million people.
The challenges we are facing
Cambodia is ranked amongst the poorest countries in the world. Destroyed by decades of war, civil unrest and political repression it has finally emerged from a terrible past. It is a nation fraught by social and environmental challenges, many of which are also global problems.
After the Khmer Rouge genocide and Vietnamese occupation, many orphans, disabled and homeless people were left uncared for. Today, The Royal Government of Cambodia would like to help but simply does not have the money to do so. Siem Reap Province in the north western part of Cambodia is a paradox. Although it is home to Angkor Wat, a UNESCO world heritage site drawing millions of tourists every year, it remains one of the poorest provinces in the country. Over half the population live below the poverty line, which means the province is the third poorest in the country. Today many of the locals continue to suffer from poverty, illiteracy, human rights abuses, human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Siem Reap has some of the poorest indicators of education in the country. For example, 24% of all 5-19 year olds are illiterate and 35% of 20-79 year olds have never received any education.
Colonial roots and world heritage
But Cambodia is also the birthplace of great empires, with a legacy of architectural marvels and cultural heritage. A former French colony, with old-world charm around every city corner. A revived country, casting off the shadows of the Khmer Rouge period, holding its head high as a rapidly emerging market. A land full of surprises, a place for an adventure as much as a holiday. A nation of smiles, laughter and song. The Kingdom of Wonder. Cambodia has so much to offer visitors. There’s the World Heritage temples of Angkor Wat, the bustling capital of Phnom Penh, tropical beaches and the mighty Mekong River. But delve deeper and you’ll find elephants, the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia, untouched islands, rugged off-the-beaten-track landscapes, deep fried spiders, relaxing river haunts and a unique cuisine.
Its culture featuring holidays and festivals are a significant part of the Khmer culture. The most important are Khmer New Year (14-16th April), celebrated in the countryside with games and water fights, the King’s Birthday (13-15th May), the Pchum Ben ancestors’ festival (September or October) involving pagoda visits and special treats for ghosts, and the Water Festival (varied date in November), which traditionally ends with longboat races in front of Phnom Penh’s Royal Palace. As one of the fastest growing tourism destinations in Southeast Asia, Cambodia’s rich heritage and natural resources surprise and delight visitors. Remarkable places are waiting to be explored and amaze you with their beauty and tranquility. Cambodia’s greatest treasure, however, is its people. The Khmer people embody the friendliness and charm of the country, opening their hearts and homes to visitors. Smiles are returned with toothy grins, enquiries are made of your health, your country, where you’re going and your thoughts about Cambodia. It is our privilege to guide you through this magnificent country, introduce you to locations off the tourist map and experiences you wouldn’t have believed possible.
The temples of Angkor are one of the wonders of the world and a leading archaeological site in Southeast Asia. One of humanity’s greatest architectural achievements (or, better yet, one of its greatest achievements, period), Angkor has tantalized Western travelers since 1858, when Henri Mouhat, a French naturalist, stumbled upon it in the jungle, and it became famous as the Lost City of Asia.
During what is called the Angkor period, the Khmer Kings erected those mainly stone structures throughout their empire, but a larger number of them are concentrated in their ancient capital, Angkor. Some 100 temples, both large and small, are located in an area of 401 square kilometers known as the “Angkor site”. It is in Siem Reap province and over 300 kilometers northwest of Phnom Penh. The Angkor temples and their surroundings have been included on UNESCO’s “World Heritage List” since 1992.
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Here are the dishes I ate at Ruean Panya (ร้านเรือนปั้นหยา):
Shrimp fried with salt (กุ้งทอดเกลือ) - These massive shrimp are a must order, huge and so fresh and firm. They are deep fried with salt.
Black pomfret (ปลาเต๋าเต้ยทอดกระเทียม) - This was one of the best dishes for me, a massive black pomfret, deep friend to an ultimate crisp, with tons of garlic.
Crab relish (หลนปูเนื้อ) - Another one of the most famous dishes at Ruean Panya (ร้านเรือนปั้นหยา) is their entire crab in a coconut milk thick relish. It’s a traditional Thai dish, and it’s a bit on the sweet side, but really extraordinarily delicious.
Crab chili dip (น้ำพริกเนื้อปู) - This simple de-shelled crab dip was fantastic.
Snail curry (แกงคั่วหอยขม) - This was ok, but not the best version I’ve ever had.
Long-whiskered catfish (ปลาอีกงราดพริดสูตรโบราณ) - This was a unique dish, very good deep fried catfish, covered in a thick and oily chili sauce.
Fried pork fish sauce (หมูทอดน้ำปลา) - Finally, my wife ordered the fried pork with fish sauce.
We ordered a lot of food, and all the Thai food at Ruean Panya (ร้านเรือนปั้นหยา) is served family style. So although it’s very expensive, we could have easily had 3 - 4 more people eating this entire meal to make the costs more manageable.
Total price - 9,765 THB ($298.74)
Ruean Panya (ร้านเรือนปั้นหยา) is an amazing restaurant, especially the seafood is what stood out. They are a 1 Michelin Star Thai food restaurant, well deserving. Well worth the drive!
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