re: Vietnam and Japan Advice

Never been to Viet Nam, but spent a decent amount of time in Japan.

Kyoto is wonderful, solid choice for anywhere other than Tokyo.

Guided tour (in English) of the Imperial Complex in Kyoto was well-done.

If you have ten days for Japan, I’d spend at least half of those in Tokyo.

In Tokyo, consider the Battleship Mikasa ( Engrish Website Link ) in Yokosuka, southeast of City Center.

I’m a museum ship guy, so it was a must for me.