Happy Friday to all! What is your #1 most memorable meal and #1 most memorable sight/experience, in Hong Kong, Seoul, Tokyo, or Kyoto? Thanks for sharing!

Kyoto - view from the little trail above Enkoji temple

Thank you Jesse!

Agree.

Arashiyama outside of Kyoto, and if you have time for it, I highly recommend going to Mt. Koya! There's a lodging place called the Koyasan Guest house Kokuu, and the owners are super knowledgable about the area and do great sake tastings. As for food, there was an AMAZING ramen place in one of the subway stations. There was about a 45 minute wait but 100% worth it (I ended up going twice it was so good).

Thanks Olivia! Do you remember which subway station, or the name of the ramen place?

I'm almost positive it was Rokurinsha in Tokyo Station (they have a whole area called the Tokyo ramen street there). It had the longest lines by far than any of the other places but in my opinion it was well worth the wait. I also remembered that there's an area called Omoide Yokocho that is full of restaurants that mostly serve yakitori. The atmosphere is really cool!

2000 yen wagyu beef skewer at Tsukiji Market in Tokyo!

Thanks very much Jarece! We will check that out!

Andrǝa come early coz it tends to get packed. If you want to watch the tuna auction, you need to be way early before 3am. They only take few people so be early to reserve your spot.

And don't for get to visit Piss Alley/Memory Lane near Shinjuku for yakitori and beer! It was an experience.

Jarece do you live in Tokyo?

No. I was just there last March. There are sooo many things you can see and do in Japan. But cater it to your wants and things YOU want to do and see. One day in Tokyo or Kyoto is not enough. Take your time in one city. AND don't forget to buy a SUICA/PASMO card esp if your taking public transpo. It will save you time.

Thanks again! We have mutual friends! I just saw Abba over the weekend. What a small world.

Roller Coaster like bus ride on #9 bus from MTR Shau Kei Wan bus terminal to scenic Shek On(beach on southern park of HK island) residents in village plus huge mansions at the Shek O Headland and the wave there. Enjoy your trip.

Thank you for your recommendation,
Wing Nancy!

Hong Kong- wake up early and see Buddha. i was on one of the first chairlift cars to leave (i think it was 9 or 10am) and it was EMPTY. So peaceful before everyone else shows up
within an hour the place was hectic

Thanks Loz!!

The bamboo forest in Arashiyama near Kyoto!

Thank you!

Wouldn’t go back to Hong Kong again.

THE PEAK in HK.. and Stanley Beach were good fir me..

Thank you Brian!

Menbakaichidai Fire Ramen in Kyoto & Shinjuku in Tokyo

Thanks Zofia!

I've been to all 4 places!
Hong Kong - the night view from Victoria Peak was amazing. I stayed up there for 4 hours just to get day and night time shots. On otherhand if you like the countryside, Lantau Island was absolutely amazing! There are beaches and of course the big Buddha too. I took the ferry from Victoria harbour for 1 hour to get there (btw there's wifi on the ferry!)
Seoul - if you're a shopaholic, Gangnam is the place to be! If you enjoy nights out, Itaewon has to be one of the most fun party places in all of South Korea. Really depends what you're into, but I highly recommend going to Han river for the view, street food and some street performances too! Insadong also has so many cute cafes and is next to a lot of historical places like Gyeongbuk palace (if you rent a hanbok, you can get into the museum for free!).
Kyoto - there is too much to see in Kyoto honestly! But I really enjoyed climb up Kiyomizu temple. There's so many cute shops, you'll feel like you're in an old Japanese city with the atmosphere.
Tokyo - I've been living here for almost 2 years already! Again there is just too much to see here (Japan in general actually) Hakone is about 1 hour by train outside of Tokyo and has so many amazing hot springs and traditional style hotels all around! If you don't have time but still want to enjoy hot springs, I recommend going to Oedo onsen which is in Odaiba (the place that has the giant gundam) odaiba has a great view of rainbow bridge and delicious cuisine too! Good thing to note is that everywhere and anywhere in Japan the food is guaranteed to blow your mind.
Be safe and have a blast!!

Thank you for all of this, Nisa!

Does anyone have any ideas about the most efficient way to get from Narita to Shinjuku?

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If I recall correctly: our hotel had a shuttle to JR station, which we took there. Then we took the train into the city. We got lost on the train on the way back, because we apparently did not buy the right ticket. It was wholly a very complicated experience to come back from downtown, but the people were very nice, and one even sat with us and directed us onto the proper train (we had to make a few transfers because our ticket was wrong). The journey took an hour to an hour and a half, but was pleasant

I am a little bit late on that question, I just came back from Hong Kong. I would say that I was impressed by the Crab Meat Ramen at Ramen Kureha. I also really wanted some 'Dim Sum' and the 'Catherking Dim Sum' gave me a very good value for my money!