Anne & Matt

Anne & Matt

January 22, 2022

Anne & Matt

Anne & Matt

January 22, 2022

Hi everyone!

Thank you so much for being a part of our special day. The time, effort, and expense of traveling to be with us is something we deeply appreciate, and getting to spend this day with you is truly a gift.

As we have been living together for a while, we already have a lot of the "essential" home items a newlywed couple needs. Additionally, after spending the last year quarantined in our home, we've filled every cabinet, drawer, and closet to the brim. In lieu of adding more stuff to our already crowded apartment, we'd love for you to help us make our dream honeymoon a reality.

[That said, we have also registered for home goods. If you would like to give us a traditional gift, head to https://www.crateandbarrel.com/gift-registry/anne-estey/r6266413 for our registry there!]

We were supposed to take a trip to Japan in March 2020, but we were unable to do so due to the pandemic. We have been dreaming of and planning this honeymoon trip ever since and are so happy to have the opportunity to take three weeks to travel and experience Japan. This will be our first international trip together and we are so excited to kick off our married life in such an incredible location.

Thank you again for taking the time to be with us on our wedding day. We can't wait to see you there-- and hopefully sooner!

Anne & Matt

We're going to Japan!

We will begin our three-week trip with a night in Tokyo before heading north to Shibu Onsen to soak in the hot springs and spend time with the snow monkeys. We will be staying in a ryokan, which will enable us to get a taste of traditional Japanese living.

After two days in Shibu Onsen, we will head back to Tokyo for ten days of exploration. We plan on visiting shrines and temples throughout the city, bar hopping our way through as many izakaya as we can find, and trying to not get lost in the city's massive subway system. We will also be taking a day trip north to Nikko, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is home to over one hundred shrines and temples.

Kyoto is the next stop on our trip and will serve as our hub as we explore many different cities in the area over the course of eight days. We are very grateful for the Shinkansen (bullet train), as it will enable us to see so many cities for day trips. We will spend two days in Osaka eating and drinking our way through the many neighborhoods of this giant city. Our one day in Nara will be spent wandering through temples and feeding the adorable wild deer that populate the area. And our farthest trip will be to Hiroshima, where we will visit the Peace Park and learn more about how the city has rebuilt over the past seventy-five years.

Finally, we will head back to Tokyo for two final days of exploration and indulgence. We are so excited to take this incredible trip, and we are grateful to you for helping us make our dream a reality!

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Japan Rail Passes. Since we'll be seeing so much of the country, we'll need a way to get around! The bullet train is the fastest and most convenient way to travel through Japan.
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Tickets to Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea. Anne will be fulfilling a lifelong dream of attending an international Disney park and Matt will be experiencing a Disney park for the very first time.
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Tickets and Express Passes to Universal Studios Osaka. Super Nintendo World just opened at Universal and we can't wait to see Bowser's Castle in person.
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Admission to Temples and Shrines. Our travels will take us to many historic locations and we can't wait to see the art and architecture that Japan has to offer.
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Tea Ceremony in Kyoto. The tea ceremony was born in Kyoto and is an important part of the city's culture. We will partake in this traditional ritual and learn more about its importance and history.
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teamLab Borderless Museum Tickets. This immersive museum puts you right in the middle of the artwork. We can't wait to wander through these rooms and experience such a unique museum.
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Cooking Class in Tokyo. This class will teach us how to make homemade ramen and gyoza from scratch. Anne looks forward to making lots of dumplings for friends and family when we return!
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Afternoon at the Capybara Cafe. Harajuku is known for a variety of animal cafes, and we are so excited to sip tea and hang out with the capybaras at this unique cafe.
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Night at a Pachinko Parlor. Every year, Japanese gamblers spend USD 200 billion on pachinko-- 30 times the annual gambling revenue of Las Vegas. We can't wait to spend some time in one of these parlors and see what the hype is all about!
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Tickets to the Tokyo Skytree. Standing at 2,080 feet tall, the Skytree is the tallest tower in the world (and second tallest building in the world, after Dubai's Burj Khalifa). On a clear day, it's possible to see Mt. Fuji from this incredible structure!
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Massages at the Ritz Carlton Kyoto. While most of our honeymoon will consist of traveling through cities and seeing the sites, we want to take some time to relax and rejuvenate. A massage will be the perfect way to unwind.
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Izakaya Experience. Izakaya in Japan are small, informal bars that serve drinks and delicious bar food. We'll be heading to Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane) in Tokyo to eat and drink like locals.
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Valentine's Day Dinner. We will be spending Valentine's Day in Shibu Onsen, a small town in the north of Japan. We will experience the local nightlife with a romantic dinner in this picturesque location.
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Dinner and Drinks at Park Hyatt Tokyo. Made famous by the movie Lost in Translation, this hotel boasts delicious food and unbeatable views. Hopefully we will run into Bill Murray!
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Sake Tasting. We'll be heading to Chinju no Mori (known as the "sacred place for sake lovers") to learn about sake and drink from breweries that are only available in Japan.
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Kit Kats. Japan is known for its wide variety of Kit Kat flavors (everything from cherry blossom to soy sauce to cinnamon cookie), and we want to try them all! We'll be picking up funky flavors wherever we can find them.
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Dinner at the Penguin Bar. This is the only bar in Tokyo with live penguins, so it will certainly be an experience! As penguins mate for life, this bar invites patrons to come with their significant other and celebrate a long life together.
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7/11 Breakfast. While 7/11 food in the US isn't always the tastiest, apparently it's the go-to spot for breakfast on the go in Japan. We will be stocking up on breakfast items to bring with us on our many day trips.
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Lunch in Nikko. During our day trip to this beautiful shrine-filled city, we'll stop and grab a bite to eat at one of the many small restaurants. After that, we'll head into Nikko National Park for some incredible views.
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Lunch in Nara. While we'll spend most of the day visiting the gorgeous shrines and feeding wild deer, we'll have to make a stop for lunch. We can't wait to try the amazing food in this remarkable city.
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Night out in Osaka. This vibrant city boasts a wild nightlife and we can't wait to experience it! We're going to have a very fun night of eating, drinking, and exploring what Osaka has to offer.
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Dinner in Kyoto. Thanks to its proximity to Kobe, Kyoto has an abundance of incredible steakhouses serving some of the best beef in Japan. We look forward to indulging in some steak and libations while we are there!
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Lunch in Hiroshima. We look forward to spending some time in this city and learning more about its history. We plan on indulging in some okonomiyaki, a pancake-like dish that's a local favorite.
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Stay at Kokuya Ryokan in Shibu Onsen. Ryokan allow travelers to experience traditional Japanese lifestyle and hospitality. This ryokan sits atop natural hot springs, which are said to have many healing properties.
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Stay at Imperial Hotel Tokyo. One of the most grand hotels in Tokyo located just steps away from the Imperial Palace. We'll be living like royalty!
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Stay at the Kyoto Century Hotel. Located right near Kyoto's historic Higashiyama Ward, this hotel is the perfect location for exploring this remarkable city.
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Two nights at the Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta. As the only hotel in the world located entirely within a Disney park, this will give us the opportunity to both sleep in and get to the park for rope drop. We can't wait to stay in this remarkable hotel.
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