what to pack?? suggestions?
Aug 16th, 2003, 09:32 PM
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what to pack?? suggestions?
We are going to in september for 2 weeks staying in Tokyo shigetsu ryokan and in kyoto at matsubaya ryokan as were wondering what we should pack for our first trip to Japan, we would love suggestions...
Do we need to bring shampoo or is it provided there like it is in the states?
What kind of clothing?
shoes? etc?
we will be traveling via train
Do we need to bring shampoo or is it provided there like it is in the states?
What kind of clothing?
shoes? etc?
we will be traveling via train
Aug 17th, 2003, 03:21 AM
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Go to the following link, scroll down and look at the "Amenity" list for Matsubaya:
http://www.itcj.or.jp/facility/5/facil/526004.html
Figure it will be 80F, plus/minus 5 degrees.
You could take an umbrella.
Aug 18th, 2003, 09:57 AM
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I have always found the hotel amenities in Japan to be better than the US. You will usually get a toothbrush and toothpaste as well as shampoo, there are always slippers provided, etc. There have always been yukata (robe) at the ryokan I've stayed in.
One tip on the shoes: bring some comfortable walking shoes that can be easily slipped on and off. You will have to take them off to enter temples and many other places, so lace-up shoes are a lot more hassle.
One tip on the shoes: bring some comfortable walking shoes that can be easily slipped on and off. You will have to take them off to enter temples and many other places, so lace-up shoes are a lot more hassle.
Aug 18th, 2003, 05:49 PM
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addwag, it really depends on what you find comfortable. I'm a big fan of Merrell's and like their slip on clog-type shoe. Easy Spirit, Ecco, Mephisto, Rockports, Clarks, there are dozens of brands of comfortable, nice-looking shoes that can be slipped on and off rather than tied. If you do a search on the Europe board you'll find endless threads on this subject!
Just don't buy them and head for the airport -- be sure to wear them a bit so you know they're comfortable.
Just don't buy them and head for the airport -- be sure to wear them a bit so you know they're comfortable.
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Aug 19th, 2003, 10:35 PM
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I haven't been to Japan for a few years, but I always found it fairly conservative fashion-wise. I know there is some cutting edge design coming out of there, and the kids can certainly dress as wildly any in London or New York. In general I felt conspicuous in very bright colors and found myself putting on more muted tones.
Dresses or pants are fine, and I would imagine shorts ok if they are nice fabric and reasonable length, although I am not sure what the dress restrictions are for visiting temples. Without knowing anything about your age or style, I would say to dress more modestly as opposed to provocatively.
Dresses or pants are fine, and I would imagine shorts ok if they are nice fabric and reasonable length, although I am not sure what the dress restrictions are for visiting temples. Without knowing anything about your age or style, I would say to dress more modestly as opposed to provocatively.
Aug 30th, 2003, 09:16 AM
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sorry about delay in response just found this...
I was in Japan this time last year until mid September and found it to be ver hot and humid. We combined business w/ vacation so we stayed in several places. I found it to be conservative for adults and cutting edge for kids. Japanese women dress well, esp in Tokyo and because of the general body type clothes look great and fit beautifully. They tend to small fashion gestures, great purses but shoes that I thought were not great for walking. Other than Tokyo Bay saw no shorts, Sleeveless is fine but some slipped little sweaters on in temples. A fashion quirk was the presence of handkerchief ...both in hand and on sale in all the best shops. Discovered it is used by Japanese women to pat the humidity from the skin in a very dainty way. The ones on sale are beautiful and I used them as the ubiquitous gift for spouses and business associates. They seemed to be well recieved.
Pants were common ,a lot of black, small jewelry [real?] suits . Did see some women [older] on subway in traditional dress and it was quite a contrast next to a western style suit.Tourist areas also seemed a bit dressier but western travelers not so much.No t-shirts that I recall.
have a really good time
I was in Japan this time last year until mid September and found it to be ver hot and humid. We combined business w/ vacation so we stayed in several places. I found it to be conservative for adults and cutting edge for kids. Japanese women dress well, esp in Tokyo and because of the general body type clothes look great and fit beautifully. They tend to small fashion gestures, great purses but shoes that I thought were not great for walking. Other than Tokyo Bay saw no shorts, Sleeveless is fine but some slipped little sweaters on in temples. A fashion quirk was the presence of handkerchief ...both in hand and on sale in all the best shops. Discovered it is used by Japanese women to pat the humidity from the skin in a very dainty way. The ones on sale are beautiful and I used them as the ubiquitous gift for spouses and business associates. They seemed to be well recieved.
Pants were common ,a lot of black, small jewelry [real?] suits . Did see some women [older] on subway in traditional dress and it was quite a contrast next to a western style suit.Tourist areas also seemed a bit dressier but western travelers not so much.No t-shirts that I recall.
have a really good time
Aug 30th, 2003, 09:33 AM
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Those ubiquitous little handkerchiefs serve another important function. There is rarely a towel (paper or other) or electric dryer provided in public bathrooms. Women use the handkerchiefs to dry their hands after washing them.
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well I decided to pack mostly black linen dresses and one brown with a small flower pattern in different lengths and cuts (nothing short) and a pair of semi-dresses black shoes- I am in my mid 20s and packed the way I would if I was in NYC (I lived in NY for a time)...
we will see how it all ends up working.
we will see how it all ends up working.
