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Japan: 'We're Stymied as to the Best Way to Take It All In'

Two friends want to hike Mt. Fuji, explore the excitement of Tokyo, and mellow out in Kyoto--all in a single week

June 2006 issue  |  Subscribe to the magazine

Lodging

  • Kimi Ryokan Ikebukuro 2-36-8, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 011-81/3-3971-3766, kimi-ryokan.jp, doubles from $55

  • Capsule Hotel Fontaine Akasaka Akasaka 4-3-5, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 011-81/3-3583-6554, capsule $38

  • Budget Inn Aburanokojicho 295, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 011-81/75-344-1510, budgetinnjp.com, dorms from $20, doubles from $72

  • Tour Club Momijicho 362, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 011-81/75-353-6968, kyotojp.com, dorms from $19, doubles from $56

    • Food

  • Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu 1-13-11, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 011-81/3-5771-0170, duck skewers $6

  • Omen Ishibashicho 74, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 011-81/75-771-8994, udon $8

    • Activities

  • Mori Art Museum Mori Tower, Roppongi 6-10-1, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 011-81/3-5777-8600, moriart.org, from $10

  • Kyoto Cycling Tour Project Higashi-Aburanokojicho 552-13, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 011-81/75-354-3636, kctp.net, tour $42

  • Funaoka Onsen Funaokacho 82-1, Murasakino-Minami, Kita-ku, Kyoto, 011-81/75-441-3735, admission $3À

  • Okochi Sanso Villa Tabuchiyamacho 8, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto, admission $8

    • Resources

  • Japan National Tourist Organization 212/757-5640, japantravelinfo.com

    • How was your trip?

    "Thank you so much for helping," wrote Sally Leiderman and Bob Woodcock after returning from their delayed honeymoon to Spain and the Azores. "The trip started out perfect and just got better. Your recommendations were all winners. Highlights included the Cook and Taste class in Barcelona, the Museum of Jewish History in Girona, and Flores, the island where Bob's grandmother was born."  

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