[RBW] Re: In Japan! Any recommendations?

2018-07-27 Thread 'Hetchins52' via RBW Owners Bunch
I've never been to Tokyo or Kyoto but spent three weeks bike touring in Kyushu (big, south island) last November. You should ask about Onsen -- Natural hot springs and the resorts associated with them. It is a pretty important part of traditional Japanese culture.

[RBW] Re: In Japan! Any recommendations?

2018-07-26 Thread Brad
This doesn't answer your question at all, but sort of relates to bikes in Tokyo: About 15 years ago, I was in Tokyo working on a photo shoot. One of the Japanese photo assistants was a young guy who went to school in NYC and rode his bike to the shoot every day. I asked him lots of questions

[RBW] Re: In Japan! Any recommendations?

2018-07-26 Thread Grant @ Rivendell
My favorite non-Blue Lug store in Tokyo is Water Dog Garden in..Musashino? But you have to like dogs. On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 9:07:24 AM UTC-7, Manuel Acosta wrote: > > We'll be bikeless, and will be in Tyoko for a week then Kyoto. > > Blug Lug, Sim Works watch a Kerin race, planning on

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2018-07-26 Thread Justin, Oakland
I believe there’s an intense heat wave right now! Stay cool friend! -J -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

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2018-07-26 Thread Bob B
I went to Blue Lug Hatagaya a few months ago. Tons of Rivendells, Nitto galore, cool bike knick knacks, bells/whistles, tshirts etc. They also have LUG Hatagaya, a cafe/restaurant/bar around the corner, nice vibes. Hatagaya is pretty residential so for a tourist not much else to do out there,

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2018-07-26 Thread phil k
Going to Japan & S Korea for my honeymoon in a few months. I've never been to Japan, but we've gotten a few things planned: Tokyo- Visit Meiji Shrine Toyusu Fish market Imperial Palace Studio Ghibli Museum (need to get tickets in advance I hear) Anata No Warehouse (arcade) Cofffee Elementary

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2018-07-26 Thread Takashi
Hi Manny, Last time I visited Kyoto I saw many cafe shops that seemed like they opened recently, so you will have many options. I had limited time in Kyoto so I can't say about where you should see, but any temples and shrines, even non-famous ones, should be worth a visit. If you have extra

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2018-07-26 Thread blakcloud
I's Bicycle in Kyoto, home to Grand Bois Cycles. It is short walk to Ninnaji Temple which is also a must see. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

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2018-07-25 Thread Drw
Nikko has one of the coolest temples up in the mountains Worthy day trip from Tokyo. There is also some hiking/waterfalls/lake in the area that I remember being cool. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from

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2018-07-25 Thread Collin A
Not bike related, but I strongly recommend getting dinner at Tonki (order the Rosu and a Saporro) right outside Meguro Station in Tokyo. Also check out glitch coffee a little bit of a walk from Jimbocho Station, it's good and they roast in house in small batches. While in Kyoto check out