Events in July–August 2023

  • Sleep: Tokyo - Check In 3pm*

    Category: Lodging Sleep: Tokyo - Check In 3pm*


    July 11, 2023

    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

     

    Shibuya Tokyu REI Hotel
    Shibuya-ku
    Shibuya 1-24-10
    Shibuya Ward, Tokyo 150-0002
    Japan
  • Sleep: Tokyo*

    Category: Lodging Sleep: Tokyo*


    July 12, 2023

    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

     

    Shibuya Tokyu REI Hotel
    Shibuya-ku
    Shibuya 1-24-10
    Shibuya Ward, Tokyo 150-0002
    Japan
  • Hirano Gion - train at 4pm*

    Category: Event Hirano Gion - train at 4pm*


    July 13, 2023

    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

    Kumata Shrine, Hirano Ward, Osaka
    2 Chome-1-67
    Hirano Miyamachi, Osaka 547-0046
    Japan
    Sleep: Osaka - Check In 4pm*

    Category: Lodging Sleep: Osaka - Check In 4pm*


    July 13, 2023

    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

     

    2-chōme-1-19 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka 542-0073, Japan
    2-chōme-1-19 Nipponbashi
    Chuo Ward
    Osaka, Osaka 542-0073
    Japan
  • ?? Funatogyo (Boat Festival) - Dusk

    Category: Event ?? Funatogyo (Boat Festival) - Dusk


    July 14, 2023

    Sleep: Osaka*

    Category: Lodging Sleep: Osaka*


    July 14, 2023

    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

     

    2-chōme-1-19 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka 542-0073, Japan
    2-chōme-1-19 Nipponbashi
    Chuo Ward
    Osaka, Osaka 542-0073
    Japan
  • Sleep: Koyasan - Check In 3pm*

    Category: Lodging Sleep: Koyasan - Check In 3pm*


    July 15, 2023

    ■Login ID  PXHXPS06 (Barbour)
    ■transaction #   0010987413
    ■Rservation #   16314

    ■Login ID  CX5F8JZA(Slater)
    ■transaction #   0010987376
    ■Rservation #   16313

    ■Detail
    [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

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  • Sleep: Koyasan*

    Category: Lodging Sleep: Koyasan*


    July 16, 2023

    ■Login ID  PXHXPS06 (Barbour)
    ■transaction #   0010987413
    ■Rservation #   16314

    ■Login ID  CX5F8JZA(Slater)
    ■transaction #   0010987376
    ■Rservation #   16313

    ■Detail
    [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

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  • Gion Matsuri - main festivities at 3pm*

    Category: Event Gion Matsuri - main festivities at 3pm*


    July 17, 2023

     

    Float at Gion Matsuri

    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.

    Sleep: Kyoto - Check In 4pm*

    Category: Lodging Sleep: Kyoto - Check In 4pm*


    July 17, 2023

    https://ksvilla.jp/takasegawa-e/shisetsu.html

    K's Villa Takasegawa-tei
    59-5 Minamikyogokucho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 〒600-8117, JP

    81-75-3449911 (In Japan, 075-344-9911)
    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

    If the hotel cannot locate your reservation by guest name, please provide the following reservation code:
    Reservation K's Villa Takasegawa-tei code: 9152070611016

    Room (3 nights): $263.43
    Refundable by Hopper: $29.00
    Trip Total $292.43

    59-5 Minamikyogokucho
    Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8117
    Japan
    075-344-9911

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  • Gion Matsuri Continued

    Category: Event Gion Matsuri Continued


    July 18, 2023

    Sleep: Kyoto*

    Category: Lodging Sleep: Kyoto*


    July 18, 2023

    https://ksvilla.jp/takasegawa-e/shisetsu.html

    K's Villa Takasegawa-tei
    59-5 Minamikyogokucho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 〒600-8117, JP

    81-75-3449911 (In Japan, 075-344-9911)
    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

    If the hotel cannot locate your reservation by guest name, please provide the following reservation code:
    Reservation K's Villa Takasegawa-tei code: 9152070611016

    Room (3 nights): $263.43
    Refundable by Hopper: $29.00
    Trip Total $292.43

    59-5 Minamikyogokucho
    Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8117
    Japan
    075-344-9911

    More information

  • Sleep: Kyoto*

    Category: Lodging Sleep: Kyoto*


    July 19, 2023

    https://ksvilla.jp/takasegawa-e/shisetsu.html

    K's Villa Takasegawa-tei
    59-5 Minamikyogokucho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 〒600-8117, JP

    81-75-3449911 (In Japan, 075-344-9911)
    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

    If the hotel cannot locate your reservation by guest name, please provide the following reservation code:
    Reservation K's Villa Takasegawa-tei code: 9152070611016

    Room (3 nights): $263.43
    Refundable by Hopper: $29.00
    Trip Total $292.43

    59-5 Minamikyogokucho
    Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8117
    Japan
    075-344-9911

    More information

  • Sleep Ishigaki (AirBNB) - NEED ADDRESS!!!! - Check In 3pm*

    Category: Lodging Sleep Ishigaki (AirBNB) - NEED ADDRESS!!!! - Check In 3pm*


    July 20, 2023

    https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/34551274

    5 min walk to the sand ocean & golf course 2 BR Newly remodeled 22 Jun 3F

     

    Ishigaki AirBNB (approximate)
    Maezato
    Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0002
    Japan
  • Sleep Ishigaki (AirBNB)*

    Category: Lodging Sleep Ishigaki (AirBNB)*


    July 21, 2023

    https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/34551274

    5 min walk to the sand ocean & golf course 2 BR Newly remodeled 22 Jun 3F

     

    Ishigaki AirBNB (approximate)
    Maezato
    Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0002
    Japan
  • Sleep Iriomote - Check In 3pm*

    Category: Lodging Sleep Iriomote - Check In 3pm*


    July 22, 2023

    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

    http://mariud.com/

    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
  • Sleep Iriomote*

    Category: Lodging Sleep Iriomote*


    July 23, 2023

    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

    http://mariud.com/

    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
  • Sleep Ishigaki (Hotel) - Check In 3pm*

    Category: Lodging Sleep Ishigaki (Hotel) - Check In 3pm*


    July 24, 2023

    https://www.ishigakijima-sunshine.net/

    Beach Hotel Sunshine
    ビーチホテルサンシャイン

    Location
    907-0024, Ishigaki Island, Arakawa 2484
    907-0024, 石垣市, 新川2484

    Confirmation: 3937794047
    PIN: 6652 (Confidential)

    Reservation details via booking.com

    Check-in
    Monday, July 24, 2023 (3:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

    Check-out
    Tuesday, July 25, 2023 (until 11:00 AM)

    Your reservation
    1 night, 2 rooms

    Phone
    +81 980-82-8611

    Contact
    3937794047-kq3e.k32b.3c5p.8vfx@property.booking.com

    Room 1

    3 people
    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

    Room 2

    2 people
    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

    2484 Arakawa
    Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0024
    Japan
    +81 980-82-8611
  • Sleep Haneda*

    Category: Lodging Sleep Haneda*


    July 25, 2023

    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

    • Free Wifi
    • Includes Breakfast (5 am - 10 am)
    • Checkout Time 10:00 am
    • Free Cancellation until 21 Jul 11:59 PM Tokyo time

    Shuttle Bus from Terminal? TBD

    • Or, Tokyo Monorail from Terminal 3 to Tenkubashi Station (3 minutes walk to hotel from A2 Exit)

    Rooms:

    • Slater - EX Double Room - Non-Smoking - $110.98 - Conf #589491966
    • Barbour - Standard Twin Room for 3 People - Non-Smoking - $164.47 - Conf #589483522
  • Sleep: Yokohama - Check In 3pm*

    Category: Lodging Sleep: Yokohama - Check In 3pm*


    July 26, 2023

    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
    Superior Triple Room, Bay View
    2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
    $168.75 per night/$506.25 total (72,321 points)

    Slater
    Superior Double Room, CityView
    1 Double Bed
    $126.27 per night/$378.81 total

     

    New Otani Yokohama Premium Hotel
    1 Chome−1−7 Sakuragicho
    Naka Ward
    Yokohama, Kanagawa
    Japan
  • Sleep: Yokohama*

    Category: Lodging Sleep: Yokohama*


    July 27, 2023

    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
    Superior Triple Room, Bay View
    2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
    $168.75 per night/$506.25 total (72,321 points)

    Slater
    Superior Double Room, CityView
    1 Double Bed
    $126.27 per night/$378.81 total

     

    New Otani Yokohama Premium Hotel
    1 Chome−1−7 Sakuragicho
    Naka Ward
    Yokohama, Kanagawa
    Japan
  • TBD - Kyoko & Sarah w/ Family

    Category: Kyoko Family Day TBD - Kyoko & Sarah w/ Family


    July 28, 2023

    Sleep: Yokohama*

    Category: Lodging Sleep: Yokohama*


    July 28, 2023

    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
    Superior Triple Room, Bay View
    2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
    $168.75 per night/$506.25 total (72,321 points)

    Slater
    Superior Double Room, CityView
    1 Double Bed
    $126.27 per night/$378.81 total

     

    New Otani Yokohama Premium Hotel
    1 Chome−1−7 Sakuragicho
    Naka Ward
    Yokohama, Kanagawa
    Japan
  • TBD - Kyoko & Sarah w/ Family

    Category: Kyoko Family Day TBD - Kyoko & Sarah w/ Family


    July 29, 2023

    Sleep: Kamakura - Check In 3pm*

    Category: Lodging Sleep: Kamakura - Check In 3pm*


    July 29, 2023

    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-in is anytime after 3:00 PM

    Check out Tuesday, August 1, 2023
    Checkout by 10:00 AM

    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/
    $244.50 x 3 nights = $733.49
    Cleaning fee = $76.09
    Service fee = $114.29
    Total (USD) = $923.87

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  • Ian, Kyoko & Sarah w/ Family // Return to Kamakura for dinner*

    Category: Kyoko Family Day Ian, Kyoko & Sarah w/ Family // Return to Kamakura for dinner*


    July 30, 2023

    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.

    Sleep: Kamakura*

    Category: Lodging Sleep: Kamakura*


    July 30, 2023

    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-in is anytime after 3:00 PM

    Check out Tuesday, August 1, 2023
    Checkout by 10:00 AM

    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/
    $244.50 x 3 nights = $733.49
    Cleaning fee = $76.09
    Service fee = $114.29
    Total (USD) = $923.87

    More information

  • Kyoko (& Sarah?) pack away painting at mother's & dinner*

    Category: Kyoko Family Day Kyoko (& Sarah?) pack away painting at mother's & dinner*


    July 31, 2023

    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.

    Sleep: Kamakura*

    Category: Lodging Sleep: Kamakura*


    July 31, 2023

    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-in is anytime after 3:00 PM

    Check out Tuesday, August 1, 2023
    Checkout by 10:00 AM

    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/
    $244.50 x 3 nights = $733.49
    Cleaning fee = $76.09
    Service fee = $114.29
    Total (USD) = $923.87

    More information

  • Tokyo Giants Baseball - 5pm*

    Category: Event Tokyo Giants Baseball - 5pm*


    August 1, 2023

    Giants vs Swallows - Tokyo Dome

    Schedule - https://www.giants.jp/en/schedule/?month=202308

     

    Tokyo Dome
    1 Chome-3-61 Koraku
    Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0004
    Japan
    Sleep: Tokyo*

    Category: Lodging Sleep: Tokyo*


    August 1, 2023

    Far East Village Hotel Ariake
    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

    Conf #3444.047.081
    PIN Code 6170

    3 rooms
    Includes breakfast

    Check In - 3:00 pm

    Check Out - 11:00 am

    https://villagehotel-ariake.com/

     

  • teamLab Planets Interactive Exhibit - 11-11:30am (Timed Entry)*

    Category: Event teamLab Planets Interactive Exhibit - 11-11:30am (Timed Entry)*


    August 2, 2023

    11-11:30am Reservation - Timed Entry

    teamLab Planets Tokyo

    https://planets.teamlab.art/tokyo/

    ・teamLab App
    Understand Deeply and Enjoy More
    We have prepared a guide app that allows you to read the concepts of the artworks near you.

    Create the Artwork with Others
    In The Infinite Crystal Universe, you can participate in the art using this app. You create the artwork with those around you.

    Download the app for free
    https://planets.teamlab.art/tokyo/#app

    ・Distributed Fire
    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.

    Share the Flame
    If you approach other people with the app, you can share your flame with them.

    Download the app for free
    https://teamlabfire.page.link/planets

    Address:
    teamLab Planets TOKYO
    Toyosu 6-1-16, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0061

    〒135-0061 東京都江東区豊洲6丁目1−16

     

     

    teamLab Planets Tokyo
    Toyosu 6-1-16
    Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0061
    Japan
    Sleep: Tokyo*

    Category: Lodging Sleep: Tokyo*


    August 2, 2023

    Far East Village Hotel Ariake
    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

    Conf #3444.047.081
    PIN Code 6170

    3 rooms
    Includes breakfast

    Check In - 3:00 pm

    Check Out - 11:00 am

    https://villagehotel-ariake.com/