– In case we're at a loss for a place to eat... - Probably the best choices: Shibuya Nonbei Yokocho - Local Bars and Eats - Official Site with recommendations Also: Taijuen Shibuya - Facebook Page 5 Great Value Steakhouses in Tokyo https://www.pub-hub.com/index.php/en Japan, 〒150-0002 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Shibuya, 1 Chome−25−6, Shibuya Parkside Kyodo Bldg., 3F – Shinkansen Timetable: http://www.shinkansen.co.jp/jikoku_hyo/en/sanyou/sdh_tokyo.html Shinkansen Info: https://www.jrailpass.com/shinkansen-bullet-trains https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2018.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinkansen Where to activate JR Pass in Tokyo before taking Tokaido Shinkansen: OR – In case we can't find a place to eat (which is nearly impossible in Osaka) https://www.tsunagujapan.com/30-cheap-and-delicious-restaurants-in-osaka/ https://www.tsunagujapan.com/20-recommended-places-to-eat-in-dotonbori-osaka/ Hokkyoku: Homemade Ice Candy (北極) - 3 Chome-8-22 Nanba Chuo-ku, Osaka - https://hokkyoku.jp/ Takoyaki - Everywhere, but these are well-known Acchichi Honpo (Fresh Catch) - 7-19, Souemon-cho, Chuo-ku (Open Late 2am) - http://www.acchichi.com/ Okonomiyaki Mizuno - 1-4-15, Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 大阪府大阪市中央区道頓堀1-4-15 - Ramen Kinryu Ramen - Dotonbori Branch - 1-7-26, Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 大阪府大阪市中央区道頓堀1-7-26 - https://tabelog.com/osaka/A2701/A270202/27001495/ Tempura Sakamachi no Ten-don LUNCH ONLY (until 2pm or runs out) - 1-8-16, Sennichimae, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Conveyor Belt Sushi Kaitenzushi Chojiro Hozenji - 廻転寿司CHOJIRO 法善寺店 Daiki-suisan kaitenzushi Namba-walk - 大起水産 回転寿司 なんばウォーク店 Daiki-suisan kaitenzushi Dotombori - 大起水産 回転寿司 道頓堀店 Tekomai: All-You-Can-Eat-Steak - 4-16 Doyamacho Kita-ku, Osaka - http://298group.com/accessNamba.html Train to Cable Car to Bus!! About 2-2.5 hours ride. – Bus to Cable Car to Train to Shinkansen!! A bit of an odyssey. Shinkansen Timetable: http://www.shinkansen.co.jp/jikoku_hyo/en/sanyou/sdh_tokyo.html Shinkansen Info: https://www.jrailpass.com/shinkansen-bullet-trains – In case we're at a loss for a place to eat... Ponto-cho Alley https://sharing-kyoto.com/Eat-Drink/Central_Kyoto_Area/Kaiseki-Kyo_Ryori?fulltext= – Nara Line (JR) from Kyoto Station - about 45 minutes – – Haruka Line from Kyoto Station - every 30 minutes Morinokenja Hitoshi (ひとし), a Japanese bistro serving sushi made with, fish, umi budo algae or Ishigaki tender beef, a very appreciated specialty for which it is necessary to book several days in advance - 197-1 Okawa, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0022, Japan - 〒907-0022 沖縄県石垣市大川197-1 – 石垣島のグリルレストラン Island Sky Restaurant - Rooftop Our friend, Rie (pronounced LEE-ay) is making reservations for us at least one night. We also will likely have dinner at the AirBNB at least one time. Morinokenja Hitoshi (ひとし), a Japanese bistro serving sushi made with, fish, umi budo algae or Ishigaki tender beef, a very appreciated specialty for which it is necessary to book several days in advance - 197-1 Okawa, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0022, Japan - 〒907-0022 沖縄県石垣市大川197-1 – Rie will borrow table grill. We will go to supermarket for food on the way back from the beach. Morinokenja Hitoshi (ひとし), a Japanese bistro serving sushi made with, fish, umi budo algae or Ishigaki tender beef, a very appreciated specialty for which it is necessary to book several days in advance - 197-1 Okawa, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0022, Japan - 〒907-0022 沖縄県石垣市大川197-1 Hitoshi (ひとし), a Japanese bistro serving sushi made with fish, umi budo algae or Ishigaki tender beef, a very appreciated specialty for which it is necessary to book several days in advance - 197-1 Okawa, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0022, Japan - 〒907-0022 沖縄県石垣市大川197-1 Located in Misakicho District downtown Rie made reservations Morinokenja Hitoshi (ひとし), a Japanese bistro serving sushi made with, fish, umi budo algae or Ishigaki tender beef, a very appreciated specialty for which it is necessary to book several days in advance - 197-1 Okawa, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0022, Japan - 〒907-0022 沖縄県石垣市大川197-1 Tenkubashi Station to Sakuragicho Station, Yokohama Keikyū Airport/Main Line - ¥440 - about every 30 minutes – – MAY GO 7/28 or not at all depending on the weather. Daytrip to Hakone Ropeway to Lake Ashinoko (or next day, weather depending)* Hakone Komagatake Ropeway - spectacular views of Mt. Fuji and the surrounding area. Stops at Ōwakudani (大涌谷, lit. "Great Boiling Valley") sulfur fields for good-luck Kuro-tamago (Black Eggs) Terminates at Lake Ashinoko and Mt Komagatake – – – JR from Sakuragicho Station, Yokohama to Kamakura Station then Enoshima Electric Railway to Hase Station – 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. (Auto-translated) GARDEN HOUSE RESTAURANT is a pleasant restaurant consisting of a 60-year-old atelier and a garden terrace where you can fully enjoy the lush greenery of the garden. The concept is "Season-inspired" and "Fine-crafts". Seasonal and handmade are the themes. The cuisine is centered around dishes boldly using handmade loin ham, which can only be found here, in collaboration with "Kamakura Ham Tomioka Shokai," a local ham manufacturer with a 110-year history in Kamakura, as well as PIZZA, PANCAKE, GREEN, ICE CREAM, and other dishes using seasonal ingredients from Shonan. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA style. We also collaborated with "Kamakura Beer," a craft beer brewery also located in Kamakura. GARDEN HOUSE's original seasonal craft beer is kegged first thing in the morning and sent directly to you. You can enjoy freshly brewed craft beer that you can only drink here. – 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. –
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July 1, 2023 Tokyo Food Suggestions*
Tokyo Food Suggestions*
July 11, 2023
Dinner @ Zaraku
Dinner @ Zaraku
July 12, 2023
EARLY START!! Shinkansen to Osaka*
EARLY START!! Shinkansen to Osaka*
July 13, 2023
Tokyo Station
JR EAST Travel Service Center (Marunouchi North Exit)
7:30-20:30
Tokyo Station
JR Tokai Ticket Office (Yaesu Central Exit)
7:30-20:30
Shinagawa Station
Information Center (Central Ticket Gate)
9:00-19:00
Shinagawa Station
JR Tokai Ticket Office
9:00-19:00
Lunch - Shinsekai*
Lunch - Shinsekai*
July 14, 2023 Osaka Food Suggestions*
Osaka Food Suggestions*
July 14, 2023
Aizuya (Origin of Takoyaki) - B1F, Namba Chikatetsu Nannan Town, 5-4-1, Namba, Chuo-ku - https://www.aiduya.com/
Takoyaki Juhachiban - 1F, Nakaza Kuidaore Bldg., 1-7-21, Dotonbori, Chuo-ku - https://d-sons18.co.jp/
Kougaryu - https://kougaryu.jp/shop/
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https://tabelog.com/osaka/A2701/A270202/27001246/ EARLY START!! - Train to Koyasan*
EARLY START!! - Train to Koyasan*
July 15, 2023 EARLY START!! Bus/Cable Car/Train/Shinkansen to Kyoto*
EARLY START!! Bus/Cable Car/Train/Shinkansen to Kyoto*
July 17, 2023 Kyoto Food Suggestions*
Kyoto Food Suggestions*
July 18, 2023
- Great Restaurants
- Traditional Tea Houses
- Restaurants on the east side have outdoor decks overlooking the Kamogawa River EARLY START! - Train to Nara*
EARLY START! - Train to Nara*
July 19, 2023 Train Return to Kyoto*
Train Return to Kyoto*
July 19, 2023 Train to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)*
Train to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)*
July 20, 2023 Lunch/Dinner Suggestions - Ishigaki*
Lunch/Dinner Suggestions - Ishigaki*
July 20, 2023
Classy and Healthy Izakaya Pub in Ishigaki Dinner with Rie*
Dinner with Rie*
July 20, 2023 Lunch/Dinner Suggestions - Ishigaki*
Lunch/Dinner Suggestions - Ishigaki*
July 21, 2023
Classy and Healthy Izakaya Pub in Ishigaki Feast at AirBNB w/ Rie!*
Feast at AirBNB w/ Rie!*
July 21, 2023 Lunch/Dinner Suggestions - Ishigaki*
Lunch/Dinner Suggestions - Ishigaki*
July 24, 2023
Classy and Healthy Izakaya Pub in Ishigaki Dinner with Rie at Hitoshi Ishiganto Restaurant - 8:15pm*
Dinner with Rie at Hitoshi Ishiganto Restaurant - 8:15pm*
July 24, 2023 Lunch/Dinner Suggestions - Ishigaki*
Lunch/Dinner Suggestions - Ishigaki*
July 25, 2023
Classy and Healthy Izakaya Pub in Ishigaki Train to Yokohama*
Train to Yokohama*
July 26, 2023
Train to Hakone - EARLY START
Train to Hakone - EARLY START
July 27, 2023 Daytrip to Hakone (Weather Depending) - See Fujisan*
Daytrip to Hakone (Weather Depending) - See Fujisan*
July 27, 2023
Return Train to Yokohama
Return Train to Yokohama
July 27, 2023 TBD - Kyoko & Sarah w/ Family
TBD - Kyoko & Sarah w/ Family
July 28, 2023 TBD - Kyoko & Sarah w/ Family
TBD - Kyoko & Sarah w/ Family
July 29, 2023 Train to Kamakura*
Train to Kamakura*
July 29, 2023 Ian, Kyoko & Sarah w/ Family // Return to Kamakura for dinner*
Ian, Kyoko & Sarah w/ Family // Return to Kamakura for dinner*
July 30, 2023 Brunch w/ Mihoko (Kyoko's Sister) at Garden House Kamakura - 11:30am*
Brunch w/ Mihoko (Kyoko's Sister) at Garden House Kamakura - 11:30am*
July 31, 2023 Kyoko (& Sarah?) pack away painting at mother's & dinner*
Kyoko (& Sarah?) pack away painting at mother's & dinner*
July 31, 2023 August
August 1, 2023(1 event) Train to Tokyo
Train to Tokyo
August 1, 2023 Narita Express to Airport
Narita Express to Airport
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