– Shibuya Tokyu REI Hotel via Booking.com Phone: +81 3 3498 0109 Address: Shibuya-ku, Shibuya 1-24-10, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, 150-0002 (渋谷区渋谷1-24-10, 渋谷区, 東京都) Barbour - Confirmation number: 2957636584; PIN: 0740; ¥52,920 Slater - Confirmation number: 3118626258; PIN: 8770; ¥37,800 What We Did - Tokyo Day 1 Stop 1 Shibuya Station (aka Shubuya Scramble Square) - home to the famous intersection of people scrambling in every direction. Stop 2 Daikanyama- Daikanyama: A Guide To Tokyo’s Little Brooklyn Lunch - Maison ICHI Daikanyama Kyu Asakura House Stop 3 - Rest at hotel Stop 4 Dinner in Shibuya Nonbei Yokocho - Official Site Zaraku Shibuya Walked around Shibuya Nonbei Yokocho on our way back to the hotel – Shibuya Tokyu REI Hotel via Booking.com Phone: +81 3 3498 0109 Address: Shibuya-ku, Shibuya 1-24-10, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, 150-0002 (渋谷区渋谷1-24-10, 渋谷区, 東京都) Check in: 3:00 pm Check out: 10:00 am Barbour - Confirmation number: 2957636584; PIN: 0740; ¥52,920 Slater - Confirmation number: 3118626258; PIN: 8770; ¥37,800 – This our favorite local festival. It is located in Hirano on the outskirts of Osaka Prefecture. Hirano Gion – Kumata Shrine, Hirano Ward, Osaka Click here for Hirano Gion Info Yamatoji Line from JR Namba Station – Breakfast from Family Mart the night before. Shinkansen from Shibuya Station to Shin Osaka. Checked into AirBNB (Not ready when we arrived) Waited on the rain. Eventually left for Hirano Gion – Kumata Shrine, Hirano Ward, Osaka Click here for Hirano Gion Info Saw some of the float prcessions Ate grilled beef tongue, cold cucumbers and other festival food Never got to witness the ceremonies within the shrine, taiko drumming, the fortunes, etc. – Two apartments in the same building in Niponbashi, Osaka 2-chōme-1-19 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka 542-0073, Japan Ian, Kyoko & Sarah (for 3) $210.00 - https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/813326076217347865 - Reservation code HMXFFBEAPJ David & Patty (for 2) $177.00 - https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/813355199449348824 - Reservation code HMH52JSAD2 – Ate amazing croissants in our room from Cafe&Croissant in Kuromon Market. Shopping in Tsūtenkaku/Shinsekai near Tsūtenkaku Tower. Ate kushage in Shinsekai at Yaekatsu (八重勝) 3 Chome-4-13 Ebisuhigashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0002. https://www.tsunagujapan.com/the-right-way-to-eat-the-famous-osaka-kushikatsu/ David, Patty, Kyoko and Ian explored Dontonbori at night. Saw a band of buskers play on the bridge. Stopped for drinks and snacks on the water at Motokara "Japanese style Smoked Dishses Restaurant" (燻製バル モトカラ 難波店｜女子会 道頓堀) 〒542-0084 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Souemoncho, 入り口は道頓堀川沿い 7-11 B1F – – Two apartments in the same building in Niponbashi, Osaka 2-chōme-1-19 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka 542-0073, Japan Check in: 4:00 pm Check out: 11:00 am Ian, Kyoko & Sarah (for 3) $210.00 - https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/813326076217347865 - Reservation code HMXFFBEAPJ David & Patty (for 2) $177.00 - https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/813355199449348824 - Reservation code HMH52JSAD2 – ■Login ID PXHXPS06 (Barbour) ■Login ID CX5F8JZA(Slater) ■Detail – ■Login ID PXHXPS06 (Barbour) ■Login ID CX5F8JZA(Slater) ■Detail – Gion Matsuri is Kyoko's (and maybe Japan's) biggest festival. Yamaboko Junko - July 17 - Giant floats are carried out of the local shrines and are placed in the streets for viewing. Street festivities, food and traditional performances fill every block of the area. – https://ksvilla.jp/takasegawa-e/shisetsu.html K's Villa Takasegawa-tei 81-75-3449911 (In Japan, 075-344-9911) If the hotel cannot locate your reservation by guest name, please provide the following reservation code: Room (3 nights): $263.43 – https://ksvilla.jp/takasegawa-e/shisetsu.html K's Villa Takasegawa-tei 81-75-3449911 (In Japan, 075-344-9911) If the hotel cannot locate your reservation by guest name, please provide the following reservation code: Room (3 nights): $263.43 – https://ksvilla.jp/takasegawa-e/shisetsu.html K's Villa Takasegawa-tei 81-75-3449911 (In Japan, 075-344-9911) If the hotel cannot locate your reservation by guest name, please provide the following reservation code: Room (3 nights): $263.43 – https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/34551274 5 min walk to the sand ocean & golf course 2 BR Newly remodeled 22 Jun 3F – https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/34551274 5 min walk to the sand ocean & golf course 2 BR Newly remodeled 22 Jun 3F Iriomotejima Guest House Mariud - 西表島民宿マリウド 984-14 Uehara, Taketomi, Yaeyama District, Okinawa 907-1541, Japan +81980856578 Free shuttle service from Uehara Port - Call when you arrive NO PET (Plastic) BOTTLES ALLOWED!! Only glass or reusable thermos, please! Includes breakfast and dinner Barbour - 39,000 yen Slater - 30,000 yen Iriomotejima Guest House Mariud - 西表島民宿マリウド 984-14 Uehara, Taketomi, Yaeyama District, Okinawa 907-1541, Japan +81980856578 Free shuttle service from Uehara Port - Call when you arrive NO PET (Plastic) BOTTLES ALLOWED!! Only glass or reusable thermos, please! Includes breakfast and dinner Barbour - 39,000 yen Slater - 30,000 yen – https://www.ishigakijima-sunshine.net/ Beach Hotel Sunshine Location Confirmation: 3937794047 Reservation details via booking.com Check-in Check-out Your reservation Phone Contact Room 1 3 people Room 2 2 people – We will get in late to Tokyo by plane from Ishigaki. Flight arrives at 10:10 pm. We will stay near the airport before leaving for Hakone first thing in the morning. Hotel: KEIKYU EX INN HANEDA - 京急EXイン羽田 Website: Address: 5-5-14 Haneda, Ota-ku, Tokyo, Japan - 大田区羽田5-5-14, 東京, 日本 Phone: +81 3 3742 3910 Shuttle Bus from Terminal? TBD Rooms: July 26, 2023 Went sightseeing and shopping around Minato Mirai 21. Sarah and Ian got eyeglasses at Owndays optometrist at Mark IS mall https://www.owndays.com/jp/ja/shops/681. Tried to go to Megmi Suisan kaiten sushi on the 4th floor in Mark IS mall https://neo-emotion.jp/post_kaitensushi/mark-is/. Since the pandemic, kaiten sushi is a thing of the past, so there was no sushi on the conveyer belt. Ian thought the place smelled bad so we left. Went to Kamakura Pasta restaurant instead, also on the 4th floor. David took more bread than he was allowed from the bread bar and was reprimanded by the bread lady, who rang a bell every time she brought out fresh bread. https://www.saint-marc-hd.com/kamakura/menu/kamakura/ https://www.saint-marc-hd.com/kamakura/shop/370/ After lunch we went to the rooftop of Mark IS mall and saw the garden. Patty went to doctor that evening at My Medical Clinic - Minato Mirai https://mymc.jp/minatomirai/. David and Patty went for prescription at Yokohama Station alone. Went back the next day because they gave her one too few antibiotic pills. Ian, Kyoko and Sarah had dinner at Bonno Restaurant near Sakuragicho Station. http://www.bon-no.com/ – NEW OTANI INN YOKOHAMA PREMIUM Address: 〒231-0062 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Naka Ward, Sakuragicho, 1 Chome−１−7 ヒューリックみなとみらい 〒231-0062 神奈川県横浜市中区桜木町１丁目１−7 ヒューリックみなとみらい +81452100707 Check-in time: 3:00 PM American Express Record Locator: GXTGWR Barbour Slater – NEW OTANI INN YOKOHAMA PREMIUM https://www.newotani.co.jp/en/innyokohama/ Address: 〒231-0062 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Naka Ward, Sakuragicho, 1 Chome−１−7 ヒューリックみなとみらい 〒231-0062 神奈川県横浜市中区桜木町１丁目１−7 ヒューリックみなとみらい +81452100707 Check-in time: 3:00 PM Check-out time: 12:00 noon American Express Record Locator: GXTGWR Barbour Slater – – NEW OTANI INN YOKOHAMA PREMIUM https://www.newotani.co.jp/en/innyokohama/ Address: 〒231-0062 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Naka Ward, Sakuragicho, 1 Chome−１−7 ヒューリックみなとみらい 〒231-0062 神奈川県横浜市中区桜木町１丁目１−7 ヒューリックみなとみらい +81452100707 Check-in time: 3:00 PM Check-out time: 12:00 noon American Express Record Locator: GXTGWR Barbour Slater – – https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/44925716 KAMAKURA REAL OCEAN FRONT / 4min from HASE station Entire home/apt hosted by Matsu & Tak Check in Saturday, July 29, 2023 Check out Tuesday, August 1, 2023 Entire home/apt · 4 beds · 5 guests Confirmation code: HM9M2KNAB5 Cancellation policy : Free cancellation before 3:00 PM on Jul 24. Cancel before check-in at 3:00 PM on Jul 29 for a partial refund. Price breakdown/ – We will visit Kyoko's family for lunch. Her brother will be coming in from Tokyo. We plan to be back to Kamakura for dinner. – https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/44925716 KAMAKURA REAL OCEAN FRONT / 4min from HASE station Entire home/apt hosted by Matsu & Tak Check in Saturday, July 29, 2023 Check out Tuesday, August 1, 2023 Entire home/apt · 4 beds · 5 guests Confirmation code: HM9M2KNAB5 Cancellation policy : Free cancellation before 3:00 PM on Jul 24. Cancel before check-in at 3:00 PM on Jul 29 for a partial refund. Price breakdown/ July 31, 2023 Brunch with Mihoko at Garden Cafe Dinner - Kyoko and Sarah had dinner with her mother and Mihoko in Totsuka. Ian, David and Patty tried to eat at Sushi Yamamoto (鮨山もと) in Hase. There was a family at the sushi bar. The father started telling how lucky we were to just walk in and eat since he had tried twice before and finally made a reservation. Just as we got settled, the chef, Yamamoto-san, holds up a tablet with the words, "I have a reservation coming soon. I only have enough rice for them." Surprised that a place with such a good reputation didn't have enough rice, we left. We found another restaurant, Kohana Sushi, 小花寿司, 1 Chome-11-13 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0016, Japan. Two older chefs behind the bar were very accommodating and we had an excellent meal starting with sushi platters, then we started picking individual items, and a couple of small bottles of sake. – After lunch Kyoko and Mihoko (& maybe Sarah) will go back to Kyoko’s mother’s. Ian will stay in Kamakura. They will have dinner there without us. – https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/44925716 KAMAKURA REAL OCEAN FRONT / 4min from HASE station Entire home/apt hosted by Matsu & Tak Check in Saturday, July 29, 2023 Check out Tuesday, August 1, 2023 Entire home/apt · 4 beds · 5 guests Confirmation code: HM9M2KNAB5 Cancellation policy : Free cancellation before 3:00 PM on Jul 24. Cancel before check-in at 3:00 PM on Jul 29 for a partial refund. Price breakdown/ – – Far East Village Hotel Ariake Conf #3444.047.081 3 rooms Check In - 3:00 pm Check Out - 11:00 am https://villagehotel-ariake.com/ – 11-11:30am Reservation - Timed Entry teamLab Planets Tokyo https://planets.teamlab.art/tokyo/ ・teamLab App Create the Artwork with Others Download the app for free ・Distributed Fire Share the Flame Download the app for free Address: 〒135-0061 東京都江東区豊洲６丁目１−16 – Far East Village Hotel Ariake Conf #3444.047.081 3 rooms Check In - 3:00 pm Check Out - 11:00 am https://villagehotel-ariake.com/
Events in July–August 2023
Sleep: Tokyo - Check In 3pm*
July 11, 2023 WWD Tokyo Day 1**
July 12, 2023
メゾン・イチ 代官山
Five minutes on foot from Daikanyama station, this beautifully preserved private residence that has been turned into a museum provides a peek into a traditional Japanese home, constructed in 1919. The former residence of the Asakura Family was built by its patriarch, Torajiro Asakura, and is a fantastic relic of Taisho era Japan that lasted from 1912 to 1926. Its wooden architecture and meticulously manicured Japanese gardens make it a true hidden gem and important cultural site.
個室居酒屋 座楽 渋谷駅前店 Sleep: Tokyo*
July 12, 2023 Hirano Gion - train at 4pm*
July 13, 2023 WWD Osaka Day 1
July 13, 2023 Sleep: Osaka - Check In 4pm*
July 13, 2023 WWD Osaka Day 2
July 14, 2023 ?? Funatogyo (Boat Festival) - Dusk
July 14, 2023 Sleep: Osaka*
July 14, 2023 Sleep: Koyasan - Check In 3pm*
July 15, 2023
■transaction # 0010987413
■Rservation # 16314
■transaction # 0010987376
■Rservation # 16313
[Booked by] Barbour Ian 様
[Place] 高野山温泉 福智院 Fukuchiin
[Plan] 精進料理 参の膳 San-no-Zen
[Check in] 15:00 -18:00
[Check out] 9:00
[Staying] 2023/07/15 (Sat)～2023/07/17 (Mon) 2泊
[Arriving] 15:00
[Arriving by] JR, public transportation
Postal #:648-0211 和歌山県伊都郡高野町高野山657
657 Kouya-san Kouya-cho Ito-gun WAKAYAMA, Japan
TEL:0736-56-2021 Sleep: Koyasan*
July 16, 2023
■transaction # 0010987413
■Rservation # 16314
■transaction # 0010987376
■Rservation # 16313
[Booked by] Barbour Ian 様
[Place] 高野山温泉 福智院 Fukuchiin
[Plan] 精進料理 参の膳 San-no-Zen
[Check in] 15:00 -18:00
[Check out] 9:00
[Staying] 2023/07/15 (Sat)～2023/07/17 (Mon) 2泊
[Arriving] 15:00
[Arriving by] JR, public transportation
Postal #:648-0211 和歌山県伊都郡高野町高野山657
657 Kouya-san Kouya-cho Ito-gun WAKAYAMA, Japan
TEL:0736-56-2021 Gion Matsuri - main festivities at 3pm*
July 17, 2023 
Sleep: Kyoto - Check In 4pm*
July 17, 2023
59-5 Minamikyogokucho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 〒600-8117, JP
Reservation Details Check In: Monday, July 17, 2023 at 4:00 PM / Check Out: Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM
Your Stay: 3 days, 1 room
Guest Information: Ian Barbour
Reservation K's Villa Takasegawa-tei code: 9152070611016
Refundable by Hopper: $29.00
Trip Total $292.43 Gion Matsuri Continued
July 18, 2023 Sleep: Kyoto*
July 18, 2023
59-5 Minamikyogokucho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 〒600-8117, JP
Reservation Details Check In: Monday, July 17, 2023 at 4:00 PM / Check Out: Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM
Your Stay: 3 days, 1 room
Guest Information: Ian Barbour
Reservation K's Villa Takasegawa-tei code: 9152070611016
Refundable by Hopper: $29.00
Trip Total $292.43 Sleep: Kyoto*
July 19, 2023
59-5 Minamikyogokucho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 〒600-8117, JP
Reservation Details Check In: Monday, July 17, 2023 at 4:00 PM / Check Out: Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM
Your Stay: 3 days, 1 room
Guest Information: Ian Barbour
Reservation K's Villa Takasegawa-tei code: 9152070611016
Refundable by Hopper: $29.00
Trip Total $292.43 Sleep Ishigaki (AirBNB) - NEED ADDRESS!!!! - Check In 3pm*
July 20, 2023 Sleep Ishigaki (AirBNB)*
July 21, 2023 Sleep Iriomote - Check In 3pm*
July 22, 2023 Sleep Iriomote*
July 23, 2023 Sleep Ishigaki (Hotel) - Check In 3pm*
July 24, 2023
ビーチホテルサンシャイン
907-0024, Ishigaki Island, Arakawa 2484
907-0024, 石垣市, 新川2484
PIN: 6652 (Confidential)
Monday, July 24, 2023 (3:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 (until 11:00 AM)
1 night, 2 rooms
+81 980-82-8611
3937794047-kq3e.k32b.3c5p.8vfx@property.booking.com
Max. people: 3
$230.00 (Excluded: 10 % VAT, 10 % Property service charge)
• Excellent breakfast included
• • Free cancellation until 11:59 PM on July 21, 2023
Max. people: 2
$164.00 (Excluded: 10 % VAT, 10 % Property service charge)
• Excellent breakfast included
• • Free cancellation until 11:59 PM on July 21, 2023 Sleep Haneda*
July 25, 2023
WWD Yokohama Day 1
Sleep: Yokohama - Check In 3pm*
July 26, 2023
Superior Triple Room, Bay View
2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
$168.75 per night/$506.25 total (72,321 points)
Superior Double Room, CityView
1 Double Bed
$126.27 per night/$378.81 total Sleep: Yokohama*
July 27, 2023
Superior Triple Room, Bay View
2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
$168.75 per night/$506.25 total (72,321 points)
Superior Double Room, CityView
1 Double Bed
$126.27 per night/$378.81 total TBD - Kyoko & Sarah w/ Family
July 28, 2023 Sleep: Yokohama*
July 28, 2023
Superior Triple Room, Bay View
2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
$168.75 per night/$506.25 total (72,321 points)
Superior Double Room, CityView
1 Double Bed
$126.27 per night/$378.81 total TBD - Kyoko & Sarah w/ Family
July 29, 2023 Sleep: Kamakura - Check In 3pm*
July 29, 2023
Check-in is anytime after 3:00 PM
Checkout by 10:00 AM
$244.50 x 3 nights = $733.49
Cleaning fee = $76.09
Service fee = $114.29
Total (USD) = $923.87 Ian, Kyoko & Sarah w/ Family // Return to Kamakura for dinner*
July 30, 2023 Sleep: Kamakura*
July 30, 2023
Check-in is anytime after 3:00 PM
Checkout by 10:00 AM
$244.50 x 3 nights = $733.49
Cleaning fee = $76.09
Service fee = $114.29
Total (USD) = $923.87 Incomplete
Kyoko (& Sarah?) pack away painting at mother's & dinner*
July 31, 2023 Sleep: Kamakura*
July 31, 2023
Check-in is anytime after 3:00 PM
Checkout by 10:00 AM
$244.50 x 3 nights = $733.49
Cleaning fee = $76.09
Service fee = $114.29
Total (USD) = $923.87 Tokyo Giants Baseball - 5pm*
August 1, 2023 Sleep: Tokyo*
August 1, 2023
1 Chome-2-43 Ariake, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0063, Japan
〒135-0063 東京都江東区有明１丁目２−43
+81 3-6271-0337
PIN Code 6170
Includes breakfast teamLab Planets Interactive Exhibit - 11-11:30am (Timed Entry)*
August 2, 2023
Understand Deeply and Enjoy More
We have prepared a guide app that allows you to read the concepts of the artworks near you.
In The Infinite Crystal Universe, you can participate in the art using this app. You create the artwork with those around you.
https://planets.teamlab.art/tokyo/#app
Light the Flame
When you launch this app and approach Universe of Fire Particles Falling from the Sky, your flame will ignite and you can take the artwork home with you.
If you approach other people with the app, you can share your flame with them.
https://teamlabfire.page.link/planets
teamLab Planets TOKYO
Toyosu 6-1-16, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0061 Sleep: Tokyo*
August 2, 2023
1 Chome-2-43 Ariake, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0063, Japan
〒135-0063 東京都江東区有明１丁目２−43
+81 3-6271-0337
PIN Code 6170
Includes breakfast
Sleep: Tokyo - Check In 3pm*
Shibuya Tokyu REI Hotel
WWD Tokyo Day 1**
Tokyo
Sleep: Tokyo*
Shibuya Tokyu REI Hotel
Hirano Gion - train at 4pm*
Kumata Shrine, Hirano Ward, Osaka
WWD Osaka Day 1
Kumata Shrine, Hirano Ward, Osaka
Sleep: Osaka - Check In 4pm*
2-chōme-1-19 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka 542-0073, Japan
WWD Osaka Day 2
Shinsekai
?? Funatogyo (Boat Festival) - Dusk
Sleep: Osaka*
2-chōme-1-19 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka 542-0073, Japan
Sleep: Koyasan - Check In 3pm*
Sleep: Koyasan*
Gion Matsuri - main festivities at 3pm*
Sleep: Kyoto - Check In 4pm*
Gion Matsuri Continued
Sleep: Kyoto*
Sleep: Kyoto*
Sleep Ishigaki (AirBNB) - NEED ADDRESS!!!! - Check In 3pm*
Ishigaki AirBNB (approximate)
Sleep Ishigaki (AirBNB)*
Ishigaki AirBNB (approximate)
Sleep Iriomote - Check In 3pm*
Iriomotejima Guest House Mariud - 西表島民宿マリウド
Sleep Iriomote*
Iriomotejima Guest House Mariud - 西表島民宿マリウド
Sleep Ishigaki (Hotel) - Check In 3pm*
Sleep Haneda*
WWD Yokohama Day 1
Sleep: Yokohama - Check In 3pm*
New Otani Yokohama Premium Hotel
Sleep: Yokohama*
New Otani Yokohama Premium Hotel
TBD - Kyoko & Sarah w/ Family
Sleep: Yokohama*
New Otani Yokohama Premium Hotel
TBD - Kyoko & Sarah w/ Family
Sleep: Kamakura - Check In 3pm*
Ian, Kyoko & Sarah w/ Family // Return to Kamakura for dinner*
Sleep: Kamakura*
Incomplete
Kyoko (& Sarah?) pack away painting at mother's & dinner*
Sleep: Kamakura*
Tokyo Giants Baseball - 5pm*
Tokyo Dome
Sleep: Tokyo*
teamLab Planets Interactive Exhibit - 11-11:30am (Timed Entry)*
"Together with Others, Immerse your Entire Body, Perceive with your Body, and Become One with the World
teamLab Planets is a museum where you walk through water, and a garden where you become one with the flowers. It comprises 4 large-scale artwork spaces and 2 gardens created by art collective teamLab. People go barefoot and immerse their entire bodies in the vast artworks together with others. The artworks change under the presence of people, blurring the perception of boundaries between the self and the works. Other people also create change in the artworks, blurring the boundaries between themselves and the works, and creating a continuity between the self, the art, and others."
teamLab Planets Tokyo
Sleep: Tokyo*