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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…
RE: Rice terraces...

by bamse 12 February 2012

I went to the Senmaida terraces and Noto peninsula. There is a bus from Wajima, but it runs irregularly. Because of that, I was (unsuccessfu…
Re: 11 days in japan itinerary

by Renga 16 August 2011

You could go to Kanazawa after Kyoto (maybe shorten Kyoto to 3 nights) then from there do a one night trip to Wajima. In Wajima you can…
Re: Immersed in a Japanese autumn

by donaldbarbour 12 July 2011

Thanks for the comments and suggestions, it does seem slower travel than some might take however we have the time being retired and like…
Scenic coastlines

by shirbia23 06 June 2011

I'll be in Japan from 29 dec to 12 jan with my boyfriend. We'd like to see some beautiful coastline, fisherman's villages, enjoy typical…
RE: How does this 3 wk Japan Itinerary sound?

by optimistk 13 May 2011

The journey from Takayama to Kyoto via Nogoya takes 3.5 hours. No need to make a layover in Nagoya. Also there is a direct train from…
RE: Kanazawa-Takayama-Nikko on March?

by Kaminoge 16 February 2011

Kanazawa can be an interesting place to visit. Kenroku-en is very representative of Japanese gardens, though it does get overrun with…
Re: Countryside Japan/Mountain villages

by Spendthrift 31 January 2011

Here's the thing about some of the scenic villages on the list (I've been to the Shirakawa-go area, Takayama, Kawagoe, Kakunodate, Arita,…
RE: Not0-Hanto questions

by Tokyo_girl 13 January 2011

1. I didn't see anyone swimming on Noto, which doesn't mean people don't. There are a lot of rocks around much of the peninsula that…
Not0-Hanto questions

by tedandlaura 11 January 2011

We're hoping visit Noto-Hanto on our two week trip through Japan and have some wonders: 1. We hear it's beautiful up there but wonder…
RE: Is there a cheap way to Okinawa?

by bamse 04 January 2011

re #5: No idea why lp censored the link. It was the japan-guide link that TokyoB in #3 provided. re #4: Chilling out in onsen is an…
RE: information Q's

by geiko 24 June 2010

^ Glad to hear you say that about the Wajima market Spendthrift - I agree!! While there is lacquerware etc for sale, most of the shoppers…
Re: information Q's

by Spendthrift 24 June 2010

I have stayed at Iwaso in Miyajima - it might be outside your budget but was truly wonderful. You can book through www.japaneseguesthouses.c…
RE: information Q's

by geiko 24 June 2010

Try to Toyoko Inn in Namba - they are always clean, neat and convenient (Japanese breakfast is also included in the price)... http://www.toy…
Re: Photographic Scenery in Japan - mid April

by Spendthrift 12 April 2010

A couple of suggestions would be to head north, to the Tohoku region, where there are some lovely rural areas. Kakunodate has a nice 'samura…
RE: 18 Days in Japan and slightly overwhelmed...

by geiko 19 March 2010

I really like the look of your itinerary so far!! You've clearly done your research!! I have to respectfully disagree with Gemon ( superg…
RE: Stalled and bummed out

by geiko 19 March 2010

You could spend a gorgoeus week in more rural areas of Japan in central Honshu.. for example Takayama, Kanazawa and the Noto Peninsula??…
Re: Best touring route by car in Japan?

by Spendthrift 18 February 2010

Driving around Mt. Fuji is fun, and you can see many different views of the mountain IF the weather permits...but I don't see it as being…
Re: Best touring route by car in Japan?

by Renga 18 February 2010

If you are interested in the Noto area I'd recommend taking the train from whichever airport your arrive in and go to Kanazawa. Use Kanazawa…
RE: Best touring route by car in Japan?

by katakanadian 18 February 2010

Do you have experience driving on the left? Can you read kanji? It take most people several days to get used to driving on the other side…
RE: Best touring route by car in Japan?

by walfy 18 February 2010

Thank for the help! I had the Noto Peninsula in mind, so it's nice to see it confirmed by two of you. I understand Glenski's point about…
RE: Best touring route by car in Japan?

by geiko 18 February 2010

I love Spendthrift's idea since I live in the Noto Peninsula!! ;) Just wanted to add that anywhere near and around the Southern Alps…
Re: Best touring route by car in Japan?

by Spendthrift 17 February 2010

If you're starting from Tokyo, go across Honshu to the Noto Peninsula. You can go via Matsumoto, Hirayu (for onsen), Takayama (there…
Re: Language Difficulties

by Spendthrift 06 January 2010

I have had both experiences...in the more urban, tourist-route locations, I've never had a problem with using English. I've tried to use…
Re: Aiming to land in rural Japan

by Spendthrift 18 November 2009

Most of Japan is rural. The cities get all the press but much of the country is mountainous and sparsely populated. Hokkaido is one big…