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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 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…
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,…
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: Central Japan

by bamse 05 October 2010

Re Tomkat: Lucky you, for me it was a 10 km walk (from the Senmaida rice terraces to Wajima town). Actually there were still buses going…
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 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: 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 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: 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…
Re: Advice for Hokkaido in April?

by Spendthrift 21 January 2009

No problem, I guess if we annoy the other users or administrators we can switch to private messages... As far as rental car, we live…
RE: Traditional villages

by Spendthrift 17 December 2008

Gujo-hachiman. It's in Gifu Prefecture. http://www.gujohachiman.com/kanko/index_e.htm Further afield...Sado Island. Totally rural and…
Re: Off the beaten path in Japan

by Renga 10 December 2008

Nobody ever seems to mention the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa. You can fly from Tokyo to the Noto Airport and either take a bus to Wajima…
Kanazawa or Wajima

by rainsnowrain 05 November 2007

As much as I love Noto, I don't think it makes a good winter destination unless you enjoy exploring nature in freezing cold weather.
Kanazawa or Wajima

by tju 05 November 2007

We will be visiting Noto Hanto in February next year. We also plan to visit Kanazawa, Wakuro Onsen and Wajima. We will stay in Kanazawa…
Noto Pensinula

by drake6211 29 October 2007

In Wajima I stayed at the station hotel - reasonable place and they will loan you a rickety old (but adequate) bike for free. If I went…
Wood Carvers in Japan

by Glenski 08 September 2007

Check out the woodcraft shops in Otaru, about 40-minutes north of Sapporo by train.

Lacquerware is very well known in Wajima. …
Noto Pensinula

by tju 09 August 2007

Planning to visit Noto in Feb '08. Looking for answers to my queries and surely appreciate any replies that may help in my planning.…