I've spent a bunch of time traveling around in Tokyo, but more importantly, I AM YOUR WOMAN FOR KYOTO. Anything you want to know about that city, I can tell you. I love it so, so, so much.
I think the first thing you need to determine is how long you're going to stay in Japan, and how long in each city. Also, what kinds of stuff do you want to do? Fandom sightseeing? Historical site sightseeing? Weird modern Japan sightseeing? All of that will really change what places I'd recommend for you to visit.
For what it's worth, I think most tours are crap (especially if you don't speak fluent Japanese), unless you want quantity over quality, i.e. hitting most of the "big" things to see in Tokyo or Kyoto, but only having 10-15 minutes to spend at each place.
As far as what to bring, again that will depend on where you plan to go and what you want to do. I do really recommend tiny bottles of hand sanitizer, since most bathrooms don't provide handsoap (although Japan is a lot better about this than it was three years ago), and mini packets of tissues so you don't have to buy toilet paper at train stations.
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Date: 2010-04-11 07:16 pm (UTC)I think the first thing you need to determine is how long you're going to stay in Japan, and how long in each city. Also, what kinds of stuff do you want to do? Fandom sightseeing? Historical site sightseeing? Weird modern Japan sightseeing? All of that will really change what places I'd recommend for you to visit.
For what it's worth, I think most tours are crap (especially if you don't speak fluent Japanese), unless you want quantity over quality, i.e. hitting most of the "big" things to see in Tokyo or Kyoto, but only having 10-15 minutes to spend at each place.
As far as what to bring, again that will depend on where you plan to go and what you want to do. I do really recommend tiny bottles of hand sanitizer, since most bathrooms don't provide handsoap (although Japan is a lot better about this than it was three years ago), and mini packets of tissues so you don't have to buy toilet paper at train stations.