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Itinerary for 28 days in Japan

by 20yearshence 30 May 2012

Hi All! I realize the boards have been inundated lately with prospective itineraries for Japan this summer, so I hope you all won't mind…
RE: day trips!

by lucapal 30 May 2012

Both Takayama and Kanazawa are very interesting destinations. Personally I prefer Kanazawa,but you need more time there...its a long…
RE: day trips!

by tone21 30 May 2012

Seems like Kanazawa is only worth it if I stay there a night en route to Kyoto. Not going to achieve much in 4-5 hours that would justify…
Re: Japan Rail Pass

by Domyong71 29 May 2012

I have just returned from Japan, and I utilised J R WEST KANSAI WIDE AREA PASS, 7000 Yen for 4 consecutive days, which took me from Kurashik…
RE: day trips!

by lucapal 29 May 2012

If you go to Kanazawa...try to see the 'Ninja temple' there.They do guided tours (in Japanese but they can give you a booklet in English)...…
RE: day trips!

by rouentahl 29 May 2012

Shirakawago's bus station has coin lockers. I didn't check what the price was but it's probably not too far from the 400-600 yen range…
RE: day trips!

by bamse 28 May 2012

I second rhythm_blues' recommendation for the ukiyoe museum and for Nara. And Nara is particularly good for Buddhist sculptures (not only…
RE: Japan Rail Pass

by lucapal 24 May 2012

On a probably unrelated topic..your time in Kanazawa is very little.And there is a lot of great stuff to see there! Also as #2 says...the…
RE: Japan Rail Pass

by TokyoB 24 May 2012

You can compare the prices of the pass with individual tickets here : www.hyperdia.com/en/ There is also a pass for West Japan, but…
RE: 1st Solo backpacking trip to OSAKA (KANSAI AREA)

by bamse 23 May 2012

My recommendation would be to spend considerable time (together about a week) in Kyoto and either Tokyo or Osaka.(if on a budget) Then…
Japan May 29 to June 26

by annakristen 13 May 2012

Hi! I'm a 23yo Canadian female that will be traveling Japan solo for 4 weeks with a JR pass. I will be working south to north, and the…
RE: 3rd Base for Japan Trip

by SVTony 10 May 2012

Thanks for your replies, everyone. We definitely need a base. If we decided to do the Alps, is there a place in that area where we could…
RE: 3rd Base for Japan Trip

by bamse 09 May 2012

Do you have to have a base? What is the minimum amount of time you would want to spend in a place. If you are considering the Alpine Route…
RE: Japan solo adventure... 1 month itinerary!

by bamse 29 April 2012

Concerning time spend in places, your itinerary seems rather average to me, neither too fast nor too slow. If you prefer slower travel,…
Japan solo adventure... 1 month itinerary!

by TheTramp 29 April 2012

Hi! I am travelling to Japan in late July for 4 weeks, and after a bit of research came up with the itinerary below. I am backpacking…
Re: Beaches in Japan

by Renga 21 April 2012

I went to Shodoshima (Inland Sea) in March once and was amazed at how clear the water was. It did look like Thailand! The sand was white…
RE: Good itinerary for 2-3 week stay in Japan

by machiruda 19 April 2012

yes, I was going to come in to suggest Kyushu as well. If you prefer to stay on Honshu you could do a bit of an alternative route startin…
Re: For Golden Week- what do you think?

by Renga 16 April 2012

Zuiryuji is actually in Takaoka City (between Toyama City and Kanazawa). Personally, I'd skip Toyama (any part of it) and go Kanazawa-Takaya…
RE: Golden week chill-out zone: Kanazawa, Shikoku or elsewhere?

by bamse 14 April 2012

On Noto hanto, I've only been to Wajima and the rice terraces nearby which was fine and a bit out of the way, so might be just what you…
For Golden Week- what do you think?

by collegegirl25 13 April 2012

Itinerary: head up from Kobe early morning, arrive in Kanazawa by noon. Spend two nights in a small ryokan. Then head over to Takayama…
RE: Golden week chill-out zone: Kanazawa, Shikoku or elsewhere?

by Darling_Girl 13 April 2012

Thanks folks. Bamse - The Japan Sea coast is a fantastic idea. Although I wonder how it compares to the Noto Peninsular? I will start…
RE: Golden week chill-out zone: Kanazawa, Shikoku or elsewhere?

by Glenski 13 April 2012

If you're here during that first week in May, you will hardly be able to avoid the Golden Week mobs.
Re: Golden week chill-out zone: Kanazawa, Shikoku or elsewhere?

by bamse 12 April 2012

Where will you be at the end of the first 2 weeks, as this could influence what places make most sense to visit? I would not combine…
Golden week chill-out zone: Kanazawa, Shikoku or elsewhere?

by Darling_Girl 12 April 2012

I'm headed to Japan next week, finally! My first 2 weeks will be with my travel buddy, wandering around Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Hakone…
Re: Advice on my itinerary to Japan please!

by UmamiDearest 08 April 2012

If you like cities, then I think seven days in Kyoto is way too long. You'll see lots of nice temples, but it doesn't have all that much…