WCC Hospitality Travels the World

HTBM 175 Fall 2017

Tourism, Business, & Society

Insider's Guide

1. Hotels

①Japanese style inn

- traditional Japanese style

- no bed

-hot springs

-traditional food and clothes

・Recommended

YUI NO YADO YAEIKAN (Hakone)

http://www.yaeikan.com/en/#1

②guest house

-make you feel like you are at home

-cheap

・Recommended

SAKURA HOTEL & HOSTEL

https://www.sakura-hotel.co.jp/ikebukuro

③Capsule hotel

-the cheapest

-unique

-new experience

・Recommended

BAY HOTEL TOKYO GINZA

https://www.bay-hotel.jp/ginza/eng/

④chain and famous hotel

-safe

-high quality

-comfortable

-located in convenient places

・Recommended

CONRAD HOTELS & RESORTS

http://conradhotels3.hilton.com/en/hotels/japan/conrad-tokyo-TYOCICI/index.html

2. Restaurants / Eating establishments

・Japanese restaurant “Ootoya”

https://gurunavi.com/en/japanfoodie/2017/03/homestyle-japanese-dishes-ootoya.html?__ngt__=

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◎Recommend: Katsu Teishoku
-Japanese Fried Chicken -miso soup
-salad -fruit
-rice

"NADAMAN SHIODOME47"
https://www.nadaman.co.jp/restaurant/shiodome/　

-Japanese dining-night view
-modern

・Unique Restaurant “Zauo” http://www.zauo.com/en/

-the funniest and funnest restaurant in Tokyo

- you can fishing in the restaurant-you can eat a variety of fishes

・Ramen “Ichiran”　https://en.ichiran.com

◎Recommend: Tonkotsu-Ramen-popular ramen in Japan

・Japanese BBQ restaurant “Keitokuen” https://hitosara.com/0006055842/

You can enjoy ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT Japanese bbq!
-less than $17

・Japanese Traditional Sweet Shop http://www.ginzakazuya.com/

-Japanese traditional sweet
-tiny shop

-famous in Japan

・sushi “TSUKIJI TAMASUSHI” http://www.ikspiari.com/en/shop/2414/index.html

-near Tokyo Disney Land
-good value

・Chinese Restaurant at Yokohama "Manchirou" https://en.manchinro.com/head_office/

-the most popular Chinese restaurant in Chinatown

3. Activities

・Hot Spring with Cafe "OFURO CAFE UTATANE"

https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=ja&u=https://ofurocafe-utatane.com/&prev=search

This is a hot spring with cafe where you can release your fatigue and stress.

・Tokyo Disney Resorts http://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/

This is one of world famous theme park where dreams come true!

・TOKYO SKY TREE http://www.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/

This tower has observatory. The view at nights are romantic, and this is higher than Tokyo Tower! There is shopping moll which is called "soramachi" under the tower.

・Tokyo tower https://www.tokyotower.co.jp/en.html

This tower also has observatories. There are two observatory in this tower, and the view from those are beautiful. You should see the views of the Tokyo from huge windows of observatory!

・Saitama studium http://www.stadium2002.com/events.php

Saitama studium is a stadium for soccer game, and this is Urawa Reds's home stadium.

・Gotemba Premium Outlets http://www.premiumoutlets.co.jp/m/en/gotemba/

This is an outlet which is located in Hakone, Kanagawa. As you can see, you can see Mt.Fuji from the outlet.

・Oedo Onsen Monogatari http://daiba.ooedoonsen.jp/en/

This is a hot spring where you can feel Edo-piriod. You can were Japanese traditional clothe which is called "yukata" while you are there.

・Yokohama Red Birch "Akarenga-souko" https://www.yokohama-akarenga.jp/en/

A famous place in Yokohama, and there are many tourists including Japanese. In winter time, there is an ice skate rink in front of the Red Birch. Its Christmas night market is also pretty!

4. Transportation alternatives

・Airplane

Seattle (SEA) to Narita (NRT)

1 Passenger, round trip

Estimated cost

①All Nippon Airways $1487

②United airlines $1484

③Delta Airlines $1484

5. Different modes of transportation

・public bus

・trains / subways

・taxi

Need Information? https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e627.html

6. Side trips

・Hakone
https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e5200.html

Hakone is one of popular place to visit for both Japanese and foreigners. The place is famous for its hot spring, and they have a lot of hot springs around the city. Therefore, it is a tourist spot there.

・Yokohama
http://www.yokohamajapan.com

Yokohama is located in Kanagawa prefecture, and it is a big city. The Yokohama Red Birch and Chinatown are popular there. You can enjoy here in a day!
　　　　　　　　

　　　 Three Day "Suggested Itinerary"

•Purpose of this trip / Introduction

Tokyo is known as one of big and famous cities in the world. However, the scale is tiny. The green area in this map is called "KANTOU(=East Japan)", and KANTOU area is center of Japan so there are lots of things that you can enjoy REAL Japan. Each prefecture around Tokyo is close enough to travel. You may know "Kyoto" which is the most historic place in Japan. On the other hand, Tokyo (KANTOU) is known as a modern area, but KANTO also has nature and historic places. Therefore, KANTOU is the best place for tourists to visit. KANTOU would show you everything about Japan.

Destination: KANTOU(Tokyo, Chiba, Kanagawa, Saitama, Gunma and Tochigi), Japan
Duration: 2 nights, 5 days

◎Departure
Seattle(SEA) to Narita (NRT)

Airline: All Nippon Airways(ANA)

Flight Time: departure time 12:20
arrival time 15:40(+1day)
Estimated cost: 167,070*
*1 passengers, round trip

【Day1】TOKYO
15:40 arrive at Narita International Airport (NRT)
16:30 take a bus to hotel
◎Bus Information
Narita International Airport Terminal 1 PTB North station (成田空港第1 PTB北)
18:15 check in at the hotel

◎Hotel Information
CONRAD HOTELS & RESORTS
CONRAD TOKYO SHIODOME
http://conradhotels3.hilton.com/en/hotels/japan/conrad-tokyo-TYOCICI/index.html

18:45 dinner at NADAMAN SHIODOME47
◎Restaurant Information

NADAMAN SHIODOME47 （なだ万汐留47）
　　　　・ Japanese dining / Japanese Traditional Food
　　　　・Night view (Tokyo tower, cities)
・Walk distance (6min)
https://www.nadaman.co.jp/restaurant/shiodome/?___language=en　
20:45 go to Tokyo Tower by train
21:15 Tokyo Tower
◎Tokyo Tower's Night View from Observatory

adult(over 16) $9
children(over 6) $5
kids(over 4) $4
https://www.tokyotower.co.jp/en.html
21:45 return to Hotel
22:15 arrive at hotel 　

【Day2】CHIBA/SAITAMA
There are two options.

a) Saitama sightseeing

8:40 leave the hotel
8:52 Shinbashi Station
9:42 Tetsudou-hakubutsukan station
10:00 Ofuro Cafe Utatane (fee:¥1260)
https://ofurocafe-utatane.com/information

12:00 leave the hot springs
13:00 arrive at Tokorozawa station
13:15-15:15 lunch at Japanese BBQ restaurant
◎Restaurant Information
"Keitokuen" all-you-can-eat ¥1700
https://hitosara.com/0006055842/
17:00 watch a soccer game at Saitama stadium
　　　http://www.stadium2002.com/events.php　
20:00-21:00 arrive at the hotel
OR
b) Tokyo Disney Land

7:00 leave the hotel
7:17 Shinbashi Station (the nearest station from the hotel)
7:49 Maihama station (the nearest station from Tokyo Disney Resorts)
8:00 Tokyo Disney Land open

1-day pass price: Adults (ages 18 & over) ¥7400
Junior (ages 12-17) ¥6400
Child (ages 4-11)¥4800
http://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/
◎Information
19:30- Electorical Parade
20:30- Disney Magic in The Sky (Fireworks)

21:15 Dinner at Ikspiari (shopping moll)　　　　　　　　
　　　　http://www.ikspiari.com/en/
◎Restaurant Information
Sushi shop "Tsukiji-tamasishi"
http://www.ikspiari.com/en/shop/2414/index.html
22:16 Maihama station (the nearest station from Tokyo Disney Resorts)
22: 44 Shinbashi station (the nearest station from the hotel)
-5 minutes walk-
23:00 arrive at Hotel

【Day3】KANAGAWA
8:20 check out
8:40 depart from Shinbashi station
9:05 arrive at Minatimirai station
-12 minutes walk-

9:20 visit Yokohama Red Birch "akarenga-souko"
　　https://www.yokohama-akarenga.jp/en/
10:30 go to Yokohama Chinatown by train
10:50 arrive at Chinatown (free sightseeing time)
11:30 Lunch at Chinatown
◎Restaurant Information
Chinese Restaurant "Manchirou"
https://en.manchinro.com/head_office/
14:00 leave from Chinatown, and go to Yokohama station
14:32 Depart from Yokohama Station
◎Train Information
Yokohama station (横浜駅)
　　 ride on Tokaido-Honsen (東海道本線)
　　　 get off at Ueno station(上野駅)
ride on Skyliner 41 (スカイライナー41号)
16:03 arrive at Narita International Airport (NRT)

◎Arrival

Seattle(SEA) to Narita (NRT)

Airline: All Nippon Airways(ANA)

Flight Time: departure time 18:15
arrival time 10:20(+1day)
Estimated cost: 167,070*
*1 passengers, round trip
　Enjoy your trip!

KYOTO ~Japan~

Kyoto is one of the most popular place in Japan. There are many old buildings, nice Japanese restaurants, shrines, temples, and nature. If you come to Kyoto, you can feel real Japanese culture and their hospitality. Numerous people come from all over the world every year to learning Japanese history, culture and seeking a refresh.

Suggested Itinerary 3-day Trip

➤Transportation - The way to get to Kyoto from Seattle in Autumn (Middle of November)

Flight Seattle to Osaka (Round Trip)
  All Nippon Airline (approx. $1,070~)
  Japanese Airline (approx. $1,100~)
  Delta Airline (approx. $1124~)

Train or Bus to Kyoto from Kansai (Osaka) International Airport (Round Trip)
  JR West (Train) (approx. $45)
  KATE (Bus) (approx. $25)

➤Transportation for getting around in Kyoto

JR West  (Train) We can but 1-day or 2-day pass also.
City Bus  (Bus)
MK Taxi  (Taxi)

Day 1
Seattle → Osaka by Airplane (All Nippon Airline )
Osaka (Kansai International Airport) → Kyoto Station by Bus (KATE)
Kyoto Station →  Shiraume by Taxi (MK Taxi) and Check in
The Hotel is the most popular in Japan for foreign people!

Go to Kiyomizu-dera by Walk
Autumn is the best season to watch the beautiful color leaves

Go to Mukadeya and enjoy Japanese Dinner
You can refresh by hot spring at Shiraume

Day2

Enjoy break fast at Shiraume

Hozukawa Kudari 　River boat cruise

You can enjoy watching color leaves! Amazing:)

You can eat around at Arashiyama Imo Honpo /Nakamuraya etc... & Go to Bamboo Grove
It is the best place to take a walk... you can refresh your body and mind. Fell the nature!

Dinner at Shiraume

Day3

Check out at Shiraume
MAICA

Maiko, Geisya, Samurai, Kimono Dress up experience! You can dress up, walk around in Kyoto and take nice photos:) Kyoto is the only place to experience Maiko!

You can enjoy eating around and exploring the old city! Don't forget to take pictures;))

OR

Osaka by Train (JR West)

If you come to Kyoto, you can't miss Osaka also! You can go to Osaka by train and it's takes only a hour from Kyoto. Osaka feels like a completely different from Kyoto, so you can enjoy both cities.
Glico
Shin Sekai

You can enjoy shopping at
Shinsaibashi
Namba City