Introducing Wajima
This fishing port, the largest town in Oku-Noto, is a historic centre for the production of Wajima-nuri (Wajima lacquerware) and has become a significant, if understated, centre for tourism. The town centre is nicely refurbished, and the morning market is fun.
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The tourist information office (22-1503; 7am-10pm) at the former Wajima train station (now called the Michi-no-eki, still the bus station) provides English leaflets and maps, and the staff can book accommodation (from 8am to 7pm, in person only).
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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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…
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Re: Immersed in a Japanese autumn
by Tokyo_girl 13 July 2011
For a leisurely trip, 3 days in Nikko sounds ideal. If at all possible avoid the weekends. Same goes for Kamakura - there is so much to…
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RE: How does this 3 wk Japan Itinerary sound?
by bamse 13 May 2011
+We added Nagoya because we saw that was a very long trip to Kyoto. Is there a better layover spot?+ Not a long trip at all. I believe,…
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