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Planning Your Stay at a Japanese Ryokan

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"The Joy of Trains in Japan," by David Paget

"Tokyo Treats," by David Paget

"Japanese Buddhist Temple Overnight," by David Paget

"A Night on Mount Koya,"

"Meals request in Japan"

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Whether you are a first time visitor to Japan or a seasoned traveler, we hope our travel ideas can help you make the most of your trip. Planning your Trip If you have never stayed at a ryokan, then Planning Your Stay at a Japanese Ryokan will help you better plan your stay. For First Time Visitors to Japan, here are a couple of suggested trips you can take beginning in either Tokyo or Osaka. Second or Third Time Visitors to Japan: for those travelers who have been to Japan before, here are some interesting places you will enjoy. Seasoned Visitors or Foreign Residents: this is for those travelers or residents who are familiar with Japan and want to visit unique and off-the-beaten-track places. Japan Transportation Tips: if you have never been to Japan or if you are unfamiliar with public transportation in this country this page will give you some useful advice to help make your journey(s) as pleasant as possible. If you have never taken a train in Japan read all about the The Joy of Trains in Japan by David Paget. Planning to visit Tokyo? Let David Paget tell you about the city's numerous delights and treasures in Tokyo Treats and discover what makes Tokyo one of the most exciting, dynamic, and fascinating cities in the world. Recently named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, read what it is like to stay overnight on holy Mount Koya at a Buddhist Temple: Japanese Buddhist Temple Overnight," by David Paget and A Night on Mount Koya," Meals request in Japan Meals requests are not expressed in the same way all over the world. For example Japanese people think that pork can be considered as red meat. Foreign travelers in Japan with special dietary needs should be able to communicate what they can and cannot eat to the ryokans where they will be staying. The following definitions and explanations are the guidelines that Japanese Guest Houses uses when communicating with ryokans. We just want to make sure that we understand your needs and that we can communicate that clearly to the ryokans. Money Credit Cards - Japan is a cash-based society, and credit cards are not as widely as in other countries. MasterCard and Visa seem to be the most widely accepted. Please inform your credit card company that you will be visiting Japan so they will know not to block your transactions. ATMs - The Japanese Post Office is your best place to find an international ATM as most bank are strictly domestic. Post Office is open from Monday to Saturday between 9:00 and 17:00. If you are traveling outside major cities please be aware that it might be very hard to exhange money. Please visit the Japan National Tourist Organization's Money page and also check out Japan-Guide.com's ATM web page for more information. Exchange Rates Table for converting Japanese Yen and other foreign currencies Help for Foriegn Tourist A list of Tourist Information Offices around Japan you can print up and take with you Lost in Japan? Call Japan Travel Phone at 0088-22-4800 (9:00 - 17:00 JST) If you have to visit a doctor you can use these Medical Questionnaires to better communicate.


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