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RE: Beaches in Japan

by Tokyo_girl 19 April 2012

I haven't done any swimming on the Japan Sea Coast, though I have been there many times but my guess is the Pacific side will have much…
RE: Looking for nice Islands near Honshu

by tokyoaaron 10 March 2012

Closer to Kyushu than Honshu, but still not too far from main-island Honshu, semi-tropical Yakushima makes it onto the bucket lists of…
Re: Tour of camellia oil (tea seed oil) plantation

by tahyan 14 January 2012

Not sure if tour is available, but you could go there on your own. As you suggest, Toshima is one of the popular place for camellia oil…
RE: Itinerary feedback

by bamse 10 December 2011

As with any such question, you will get better replies if you tell about your interests as different people might like different things/itin…
Re: Yakushima (and area) Islands/ Izu Islands

by tokyoaaron 01 October 2011

Of the three islands I've been to that you mentioned (Yakushima, and the the Izu islands Oshima and Hachijojima), I liked Yakushima by…
Re: Yakushima (and area) Islands/ Izu Islands

by bamse 01 October 2011

Have only been to Yakushima, so can't really comment on the Izu islands (will try to give my thoughts anyway). I liked Yakushima a lot…
Yakushima (and area) Islands/ Izu Islands

by canuckgurl 01 October 2011

I'm planning my second to Japan in April 2012 and am hoping to go to some of the remote islands. I don't think I can afford (or have…
Re: Accommodation in Niijima, Izu Islands

by bamse 19 August 2011

Did you try searching in Japanese? [Rakuten|http://kw.travel.rakuten.co.jp/keyword/Search.do?f_cd_application=&f_area=4&f_chu=tokyo&f_sho…
Accommodation in Niijima, Izu Islands

by colinhroberts 19 August 2011

Hello everyone, I'm hoping to take a spur of the moment (as in...tomorrow) trip to Niijima for my last couple days in Japan. Niijima…
ferry connection between Izu-Hanto and Izu-Shoto

by maikosakurai 23 February 2011

I´m travelling to Japan in August and I´d like to visit some islands on the Izu-Shoto. I´m coming from Kyoto, heading to Tokyo so I wante…
RE: Not0-Hanto questions

by Tokyo_girl 18 January 2011

I have only been to Izu briefly twice I am sure others would be able to give you better suggestions about it - it might be worth reposting…
RE: In Japan, can I use the railpass to get to any of the islands? & itinerary

by ddd_ddd 16 January 2011

I lived on one of the Izu Islands for several years and visited several times all but one of the others. They are beautiful. That being…
Booking overnight ferry Tokyo to Izu Shoto online

by claireredhair 11 October 2010

I'm trying to make an online booking for the overnight ferry from Tokyo to Mikura in the Izu Islands and returning from Miyake. The website…
RE: Izu islands

by sanji 30 December 2009

I would definitively go to [Ooshima|http://www.secret-japan.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=158]. This island has excellent hiking, good beaches,…
Shikine-jima as a daytrip?

by H_Ahlmen 08 August 2009

We're a honeymoon couple going to Japan in September. Already got some very useful comments concerning our itinerary, but now I'm really…
RE:

by bamse 30 June 2009

Actually there are a few more airports in Tokyo: Chofu airport (in Tokyo) has flights to some of the Izu Islands which happen to be part…
Bus Prices

by turtlegirl 06 May 2009

Hi, We are taking a two week trip in June, and as we don't actually plan to do lots of travelling around (probably just Osaka, Kyoto,…
RE: Izu shoto islands: Oshima - day trip?

by karandavasana 04 December 2008

I spent a few days there in late summer a couple of years ago. While it's a nice break if you live in Tokyo, it is tricky to get around…
Re: Unzu Islands

by victoria33 26 August 2008

Hello, Yes I'm really sorry ... I wanted to say Izu Islands ... Can you recommend me any of them ? Is worthy and easy to go there…
Re: Unzu Islands

by Kaminoge 25 August 2008

I've never heard of any group of islands in Japan with the name "Unzu". Do you mean the [Izu Islands|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Izu_Islan…
RE: Nii-jima Izu Islands in September

by Megchick 04 August 2008

There is a great campsite in Niijima which is free, very close to a nice beach and doesnt require reservations. But there are also quite…
Travel Buddy Japan 5th -18th September 2008

by ringledman 04 August 2008

Hi I am wondering if anyone is looking to travel around Japan between 5th - 18th September 2008? I am 29yo male from England. Easygoing…
Nii-jima Izu Islands in September

by ringledman 04 August 2008

Hi, I am thinking of visiting Nii-jima (Izu Islands) in September this year. Probably mid week Tuesday 9th - Thursday 11th. Can…
Takeshiba area Hotel and Niijima

by Unner 26 July 2008

Hi folks, Ive booked the Ferry　out to Niijima on the ２８th　ａｎｄ　ａｍ　looking for a hotel recommendation in the takeshiba area for the way…
yudanaka snow monkey

by Unner 26 June 2008

Hi Folks! Somewhat stupidly I used the snow monkeys at Yudanaka as an incentive in persuading my girlfriend that we wanted to holiday…