Will be attending a conference in Kobe, Japan at the end of May. Last-minute planning, yet again…
Here are some useful websites I found (with the help of my Japanese friend).
- Japan National Tourist Organization
- Japan National Tourist Organization – Accommodation
- Japan Ryokan Association (Japanese-style inn)
- Welcome Inn Reservation Center (non-profit organization with a list of reasonable accommodations)
- Japan Rail Pass
- Some tips on budget travel
Wednesday 18 May
It’s absolutely incredible, but I will end up spending two weeks in Japan with absolutely no planning – apart from getting a Japan Rail pass, that is – because work has been very demanding in the past week. :-(
ps. Actually, zero planning was not quite true. I had at least purchased a 14-day JR Rail Pass (voucher to exchange for a real ticket when in Japan) which will allow unlimited trips on JR facilities (including most Shinkansen or the bullet trains) over 2 weeks (consecutive days). Plus, I also got a copy of The Rough Guide to Japan before I left…