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Re: No accomodation in Takayama for the 14 of april

by welshmike1980 04 March 2012

I have found a similar problem! Did have an idea for a potential solution so was keen to hear others thoughts... I will be leaving Hiros…
Re: No accomodation in Takayama for the 14 of april

by SO4P 04 March 2012

Thanks for all your advices. Concerning Hida-Furukawa, I already checked for it and it's also full on the 14 :( Thanks!
RE: No accomodation in Takayama for the 14 of april

by Kaminoge 04 March 2012

As rouentahl suggests, Hida-Furukawa might be a good second choice. It's only 15 minutes by train or 30-35 minutes by bus from Takayama.…
RE: No accomodation in Takayama for the 14 of april

by rouentahl 03 March 2012

You may still be able to find accommodation in nearby tourist towns like Hida Furukawa or Gero, but the prices will be jacked up to about…
RE: Week of Takayama Festival Itinerary

by bamse 24 February 2012

You could try staying outside of Takayama, e.g. in Hida Furukawa. Or (in case you are travelling as a couple, try your luck with a love…
Japan with a baby in March-April

by DrPepper 03 January 2012

Hi all! I'm planning my first trip since having a baby and could use some help. I will be travelling to Japan with my husband and our…
RE: kanazawa/Takayama

by petrovic22 10 May 2011

The bus journey from Shinjuku does get spectacular once you leave the actual highway, gorgeous gorges.. Takayama a must see (which of…
RE: Takayama accommodation

by petrovic22 20 September 2010

I can certainly second that Hida-Furukawa suggestion, a lovely delightful place - does what it says on the promotional tin, very relaxing…
RE: Takayama accommodation

by Kaminoge 10 September 2010

You might want to consider staying in Hida-Furukawa, which is only 15 minutes by train (or 30 minutes by bus) from Takayama. It also has…
Re: Five weeks in Japan, March / Apriil 2009

by Spendthrift 24 January 2010

I agree with heading south first and then returning to leave from Tokyo, because of the time of year & sakura front. I think you have…
Re: Takayama Spring Festival

by Spendthrift 18 November 2009

I think you're really fortunate to have those days in your itinerary already; I love the Takayama festival. You could see my photos here:…
RE: Tokyo to Takayama

by Kaminoge 14 November 2009

Definitely take the bus out to visit Shirakawa-go and Ogimachi, as #2 suggests. If you have time, Hida-Furukawa makes for a good day trip…
Re: Japan Railway Pass

by lamas 04 October 2009

thanks very much for the info on Hiroshima. However, now I have decided to do the following itinerary: Arrive Tokyo, stay 3 nights then…
Re: Real Japan

by Spendthrift 18 August 2009

What I would say about discovering Real Japan (I have done most of my travelling in central Honshu & have never done shukubo (I think…
Re: Takayama Spring Festival-help finding a place to stay!

by Spendthrift 06 April 2009

The Speranza Hotel in Hida-Furukawa has vacancies, though they are pricey. 12,000 - 13,000 yen per person. http://www.hida-tourism.com/accom…
RE: Central Honshu

by Spendthrift 11 March 2009

What time of year are you coming? Kamikochi is a beautiful place - gorgeous scenery. It is developed, but planned, so it's not all…