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Probably beaten to death, but here’s some of my favorites from my two weeks in Tokyo
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After six years in the making, my wife and I finally embarked on our much-anticipated trip to Tokyo! Originally planned for the cherry blossom season in 2020, our adventure was delayed due to COVID and various life changes. We explored the classic route—two nights in Tokyo, followed by Osaka, Kyoto, and back to Tokyo for a week. Despite the expected crowds and favorable currency exchange rates, the experience was unforgettable.
| | This trip was about 6 years in the making for my wife and I. We initially had planned and booked tickets for the cherry blossom season in 2020 but that was derailed by COVID. Due to a lot of career changes and moves, it had been delayed for some time. We did the typical route that I’m sure everyone thinks of Tokyo (2 nights) -> Osaka (2 nights) -> Kyoto (3 nights) -> Tokyo (7 nights). Crowds were about what we expected this time of year and with how favorable the USD has been vs the Yen. Still- it was an amazing trip and would love to share tips for anyone that is looking to do something similar soon. [link] [comments] |
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