So next month i'll be on my way to japan. I plan to stay in kansai somewhere but i haven't decided yet. I'm 22 from london and would just like some advice on where to go. I definately want to check out the clubbing scene in osaka. What are good clubs there that play house, trance and similar styles. Also what festivals should i visit? Or what are my choices?
I've no idea where i'll be staying yet, maybe just a capsule hotel since my friends said they're adequate.
If you want a little more room...but not a lot
more, business mens hotels are worth it. They
usually cost around 6000-en per night which is
pretty cheap for a clean room with a bed and a
bathroom.
As for festival, famous one in Kyoto called Gion Matsuri is in August, I suppose. And in Kyoto, I once stayed
at Japanese inn, Yamato Ryokan, which offer you quite reasonable price.
By the way, mid-August is so extremely high season in Japan that you should decide your plan and book hotels or air tickets ASAP.
Hahaha, George you sound just like me. I'm heading out to Osaka (probably going to live in or near Umeda) and also want to know where the House and Trance-heads go to party!
One of my friend who is Aussie lives in Kyoto, and he moved to "Machi-ya" I don't know what do I say about it in English. It is just very old style Japanese houses....
It was my first time I saw such old houses when I visited him. And his neighbors are all foreigners. ;) maybe foreigners like that style....feel old Japan, traditional Japan.
If it's your first trip then Kyoto, Nara, and Himeji are some of the best sightseeing spots, and all easily accessible for day-trips if you base yourself in Osaka.
For music/clubs:
This I think is the best EDM site for Kansai. Most of the major clubs have their events listed here. http://club.cyber-style.jp/ (japanese only)
You can find some English event listings at http://www.kansaiscene.com