Events in July–August 2023

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July 11, 2023(1 event)

Sleep: Tokyo - Check In 3pm*

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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
View Location
Map Shibuya Tokyu REI Hotel
July 12, 2023(1 event)

Sleep: Tokyo*

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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
View Location
Map Shibuya Tokyu REI Hotel
July 13, 2023(3 events)

Check Out: 10:00 am


July 13, 2023

EARLY START!! Shinkansen to Osaka*

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July 13, 2023

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:

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

OR

Shinagawa Station Information Center (Central Ticket Gate) 9:00-19:00
Shinagawa Station JR Tokai Ticket Office 9:00-19:00

 

Sleep: Osaka - Check In 4pm*

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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
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Map 2-chōme-1-19 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka 542-0073, Japan
July 14, 2023(1 event)

Sleep: Osaka*

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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
View Location
Map 2-chōme-1-19 Nipponbashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Osaka 542-0073, Japan
July 15, 2023(3 events)

EARLY START - Get train by 9:30 am for Koyasan


July 15, 2023

EARLY START!! - Train to Koyasan*


July 15, 2023

Train to Cable Car to Bus!! About 2-2.5  hours ride.

Sleep: Koyasan - Check In 3pm*

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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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July 16, 2023(1 event)

Sleep: Koyasan*

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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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July 17, 2023(3 events)

EARLY CHECK OUT - 9:00 AM

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July 17, 2023

EARLY START!! Bus/Cable Car/Train/Shinkansen to Kyoto*

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July 17, 2023

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

https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2018.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinkansen

Sleep: Kyoto - Check In 4pm*

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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
View Location
Map K's Villa Takasegawa-tei - Kyoto

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July 18, 2023(1 event)

Sleep: Kyoto*

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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
View Location
Map K's Villa Takasegawa-tei - Kyoto

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July 19, 2023(3 events)

EARLY START! - Train to Nara*

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July 19, 2023

Nara Line (JR) from Kyoto Station - about 45 minutes

https://goo.gl/maps/PKHcBUvakwiy5T1h7

Train Return to Kyoto*

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July 19, 2023

Nara Line (JR) from Nara Station

https://goo.gl/maps/Hox82ZEYi2FAWn1Y6

 

Nara Station
1 Sanjōhonmachi
Nara, Nara 630-8122
Japan
View Location
Map Nara Station

Sleep: Kyoto*

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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
View Location
Map K's Villa Takasegawa-tei - Kyoto

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July 20, 2023(3 events)

Get Train by 10:00am - SEE NOTE*


July 20, 2023

Get train by 10 am to Kansai Int'l Airport for 2:20 pm flight. Need to figure out breakfast beforehand.

Train to Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)*

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July 20, 2023

Haruka Line from Kyoto Station - every 30 minutes

https://goo.gl/maps/wT5bifokAPu3mhYq8

Kyoto Station
Kyoto Station
Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho
Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto
Japan
View Location
Map Kyoto Station

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

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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
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Map Ishigaki AirBNB (approximate)
July 21, 2023(1 event)

Sleep Ishigaki (AirBNB)*

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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
View Location
Map Ishigaki AirBNB (approximate)
July 22, 2023(2 events)

Check out 11:00 am latest

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July 22, 2023

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
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July 23, 2023(1 event)

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
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July 24, 2023(2 events)

Check out 10:00 am*

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July 24, 2023

Beach Hotel Sunshine allows guests to use the pool and facilities for the rest of the day after check out!!

Sleep Ishigaki (Hotel) - Check In 3pm*

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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
View Location
Map Beach Hotel Sunshine
July 25, 2023(1 event)

Sleep Haneda*

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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
5 Chome-5-14 Haneda
Ota City, Tokyo 144-0043
Japan
81 3 3742 3910
View Location
Map KEIKYU EX INN HANEDA - 京急EXイン羽田
July 26, 2023(3 events)

Check out 10:00 am

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July 26, 2023

Train to Yokohama*


July 26, 2023

Tenkubashi Station to Sakuragicho Station, Yokohama

Keikyū Airport/Main Line - ¥440 - about every 30 minutes

Sleep: Yokohama - Check In 3pm*

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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
View Location
Map New Otani Yokohama Premium Hotel
July 27, 2023(4 events)

Train to Hakone - EARLY START

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July 27, 2023

Daytrip to Hakone (Weather Depending) - See Fujisan*

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July 27, 2023

MAY GO 7/28 or not at all depending on the weather.

Daytrip to Hakone

  • Cable Car up mountain to Ropeway
  • See Mt Fuji... aka Fujisan... aka Fujiyama
  • Return on Ropeway
  • Onsen Bath
  • Dinner
  • Return to Yokohama

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

Return Train to Yokohama

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July 27, 2023

Sleep: Yokohama*

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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
View Location
Map New Otani Yokohama Premium Hotel
July 28, 2023(1 event)

Sleep: Yokohama*

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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
View Location
Map New Otani Yokohama Premium Hotel
July 29, 2023(3 events)

Leave by 10:00am - BEACH DAY!!


July 29, 2023

Train to Kamakura*


July 29, 2023

JR from Sakuragicho Station, Yokohama to Kamakura Station

then Enoshima Electric Railway to Hase Station

Sleep: Kamakura - Check In 3pm*

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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

More information

July 30, 2023(1 event)

Sleep: Kamakura*

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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

July 31, 2023(1 event)

Sleep: Kamakura*

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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

August

August 1, 2023(3 events)

Check out 10:00 am


August 1, 2023

Train to Tokyo


August 1, 2023

Sleep: Tokyo*

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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/

 
August 2, 2023(1 event)

Sleep: Tokyo*

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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/

 
August 3, 2023(1 event)

Narita Express to Airport

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August 3, 2023

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