So I did master the train/bus system and ended up all the way in Himeji, Japan! The train ride was about 1.5hrs. It was nice cause I liked just realaxing and watching everything outside. I got to see the Ocean side of Osaka on my way out. Very cool. The worst part of the day was waking up to the rain. Yup, its raining and its cold. But thankfully it wasnt too bad in Himeji, looked like a good ady to get away from Kyoto. Cause when I got back it was even colder and wetter then when i left. Himeji [View Full Entry]

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Because I am now a master of the bus system in Kyoto, YES!, I was able to figure out how to do everything on my list. But one thing. But thats not a lack-of-knowing-how-to-get-there, there was just no room for me :(. Anyways!! It was AWESOME! So I made it to the Imperial Palace, and I had to go to this side building, show my passport and sign in. They gave me a slip saying it was ok to visit the grounds, but I could only go in at 2pm with a tour. It was before 10am. Wow, what to do?! [View Full Entry]

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So today didnt work out like I thought it would. I wanted to go to Himeji Castle, but that didnt work. I took the bus like the paper said, but then I got somewhere... and im not sure if that was the right station.. but i dont think ti was... cause.... there were no trains!! Subway and Bus only. So I had NO idea where I was. Took some bus that some officer toldme take, but he didnt speak good English, and I couldnt talk well in Japanese. So I think he just told me to get on some random bus. [View Full Entry]

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Wow, I really set myself out to go to this one castle, but it didnt work out that way. I ended up going towards a few temples instead. Kinda wish I payed better attention cause I wanted to go to this castle today seeing as how it was going to be closed until 1/4/08. Ohwell, theres so much to do in Kyoto, there is no way that I can get it all done. Ill try and get some pic up in the morning from Kyoto. Also, Im half brain dead so I dont rem. all the names of everything I went [View Full Entry]

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So Im here in Kyoto! I woke up early this morning to pack my bag to leave from Tokyo to Kyoto. It seems like Tokyo was just a dream now. I cant believe I was in one of the world's largest cities! I remembered how to get through the train system in Ueno to Tokyo Station, from there I took the bullet train to Kyoto! Very lucky, cause it was leaving in 10min. Next train afterwards was going to leave in over 2hours! From there I make it safely to Kyoto Station, I know I am to take a bus and [View Full Entry]

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I just made it to Kyoto today, thanks to some awesome people from Kobe they helped me find my hostel. Otherwise I would have been lost again, and then needed another taxi ride. Anyways, there is only a lap top here that I can use, so I need to get going cause other people need to use the comptuer. But already Ive had a great day traveling, and resting, and will write more later! MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone!!! [View Full Entry]

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Soo, forgive me for not asking, but how are you? How was your day? Ohhh really... uh-huh... uh-huh... Ok Whatever... so I had an awesome day!! After being lost all day yesterday I think it was almost worth it to experience everything I got to today!! I did soo much!! Started out with the mastery of the train system. I had to go to Tokyo Station so I could make my way to the Imperial Palace. It was raining softly, but it was really easy to find from the station. So many people turned up to say Happy Birthday to the [View Full Entry]

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So I found a map yesterday of some cool shopping places in Tokyo. So I try and walk there, on the way I found some little shopping places and get a much needed umbrella (it rained some yesterday and today it may rain as well, plus it looks like rain in Kyoto when I get there). I did a little bit of shopping but spent most of my time being lost :( i walked 7hrs straight, but it was neat still being Tokyo and walking around. So I had my first meal at a Tokyo McDonalds! Seems like my tummy is [View Full Entry]

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Today was a great day. Didnt have a hard time finding my way around AT ALL, and when I went back to the station I had come from, I realized just how far off I was wondering from my hotel last night. I mean, it was pretty bad. Thankfully I was able to figure everything out today, and the palce I wanted to hang out was right behind the station. I went to Ueno park today. It has a cool shrine, the Zoo, and a few museums. I got there kinda early, so I walked around first. I was happy to [View Full Entry]

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So far my experience of Tokyo is like being in New York City for the first time, but by yourself, and you cant read anything nor talk to anyone for help. The directions I had to my hotel were horrible, and it took me awhile to get a cab flagged down (ok maybe that part isnt like New York). I had two maps, but they were almost useless to me, but not to my cabdriver cause he took the paper and found the place for me. I dont get internet w/ my laptop so I have to use the computer in [View Full Entry]

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