August : The Obon (an annual Buddhist event for commemorating one's ancestors) week
in mid August is one of Japan's busiest travel seasons. Travel activity
is generally high during the whole month due to summer holidays.
Weather : August is hot and humid in Tokyo and most of other cities in Japan. The
conditions are more comfortable in higher elevations and in Hokkaido.
| August |
Max. Temp. |
Min. Temp. |
Rainy Days |
Rainfall |
| TOKYO |
31 C (87F)
|
24 C (76F) |
8 d
|
155 mm
|
| OSAKA |
33 C (91F)
|
25 C (77F)
|
7 d
|
99 mm
|
| SAPPORO |
26 C (79F)
|
19 C (65F)
|
9 d |
137 mm
|
Sightseeing & Accommocation : There are plenty of sightseeing spots in Japan. If you have spare time before/after the IGU conference, please visit some of them.
EXPO is held in Japan this year. The theme is "Nature's Wisdom"
and there are many interesting pavilions. The official website of EXPO2005 is ; http://www.expo2005.or.jp/
If you are interested in unique budget accommodations in Japanese countryside,
we recommend you to check Okayama International Villa ( http://www.harenet.ne.jp/villa/ ).
For more information about sightseeing spot and accommodation,,,
http://www.jnto.go.jp/
(Japan National Tourist Organizaion)
http://www.itcj.or.jp/ (International Tourist Center of Japan)
http://www.japan-guide.com/
(Japan Guide)
http://www.jpinn.com/
(Japanese Inn Group)
Transportation :
If you are going to travel not only within Tokyo/Kanto area, but also to
other areas in Japan by Shinkansen "bullet trains", we recommend
you to think about JAPAN RAIL PASS offered by JR which is the biggest train
company operating nation-wide. After you enter Japan, you can't buy the
pass, so make sure to purchase before your trip to Japan. Japanese travel
agencies overseas sell the orders. Ask travel agencies in your area where
you can get the order.
For more information ,,,http://www.japanrailpass.net/index.html (Japan Rail Pass)
- Transportation for all over Japan
- http://www.jreast.co.jp/e/index.html (Japan Railway)
- Transportation in Tokyo
- http://www.tokyometro.jp/e/
(Tokyo Metro)
- Transportation from Narita Airport
- http://www.limousinebus.co.jp/ (Limousinebus)
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- http://www.narita-airport.or.jp/airport/ (Narita Airport)
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