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Fora Travel with Jamie Vricella

If you need assistance planning stays, travel or tours please contact Jamie Vricella from Fora Travel at Jamie.Vricella@fora.travel

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HOTEL SUGGESTION

Michael and Celene will be staying at Umekoji Potel KYOTO. You can even book on Expedia :) We suggest staying somewhere close to the Kyoto Station (Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan) SUGGESTED STAYS: Umekoji Potel KYOTO The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Kyoto SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier Hotel Traveltine Kyoto Kiyamachi Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion 22 Pieces 20 Pieces

Flight

United Airlines

THERE Fly into Osaka - Kansai (Osaka KIX) BACK If you plan to travel to Tokyo after the wedding, we suggest to fly home from there. Tokyo flights back - Haneda (Tokyo HND) or Narita (Tokyo NRT).

Train

JR Haruka Limited Express train

Once you leave the airport, follow signs to the train/ JR Railway Find the blue TICKET OFFICE walk inside and find the ENGLISH line buy your ticket to JR Haruka Limited Express Train

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TRAVEL WITHIN KYOTO

Download the Uber app and set up your account with a credit card so you can pay directly in the app. Bring a debit card and use Google Maps to find a 7-Eleven—most have ATMs with English options. Japan still relies heavily on cash, so plan to withdraw some yen. You don’t need to use a currency exchange. Check with your credit card company about foreign transaction fees. If there are none, you can use your card at many places. From Kyoto Station, an Uber or taxi to the wedding venue costs about 4,300 yen (~$27 USD). Google Maps is very helpful for getting around—it can suggest trains, buses, and other transit options to reach your destination.

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Wifi

Check with your cell carrier if Japan service is included in your coverage. If not, download the app (Airalo) and purchase an e-sim for access to Japan cell service or rent a pocket wifi.