Thanks for all the tips & wishes Joan! Much appreciated 🙂

Hi Joan

Many thanks for all the info! I’ve got to check in with my parents about temples, I’ve found this to be a bit hit & miss with them on various occasions 🤷‍♀️ (Great tip on the dumplings tho!)

I had Shinsekai & Tsutenkaku Tower on my “maybe” list, so thank you for that. (I’m hoping to do the Tsutenkaku Slide!) And yes, Dotonbori also on…

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Hi Bren, just FYI, while the Uber app does work in Japan, regular Uber cars don’t really exist in Japan (except for airport transfers). Which means you’re really just using it for Uber Taxi but the app adds an additional surcharge to the standard taxi fare. So if you’re able, get your accommodation to order you a taxi. Enjoy!!

All your questions are ones I’ve asked and answered for myself and yes, their doctor knows.

Hi Josh

Thanks for your response and hopefully the two members you mention see this post & can provide some further insight.

I’m more familiar with Japan than most tourists, having travelled there many times over the years and speak a bit of nihongo wa. I know that there are very few benches/seats to rest and while I did look at renting a…

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