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Do I need to book accommodation in advance?? Traveling in July

by 19Roscoe 29 May 2012

Hi there I'm going to Japan for four weeks in July. I've read mixed things about how busy it will be (i know it's kind of the low season…
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: day trips!

by rhythm_blues 28 May 2012

Matsumoto has a very good museum devoted to ukiyo-e (woodblock prints). http://www.ukiyo-e.co.jp/jum-e/ I think that it's worth it to…
day trips!

by tone21 28 May 2012

I'm doing a few daytrips on my Japan holiday and need some advice on what to see/do with the limited timeframe. Matsumoto - obviously…
RE: Help me fill in the blanks

by TokyoB 24 May 2012

Keep in mind that you are travelling during Japanese school holidays, so popular tourist destinations such as Kyoto or Studio Ghibli get…
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…
1st Solo backpacking trip to OSAKA (KANSAI AREA)

by scoutpc 23 May 2012

After looking thru sample itineraries and looking ard for books in lib, ive come up with a few frameworks to work on. Pls critique and…
RE: Itinerary check PLEASE and couple of other questions

by Tokyo_girl 23 May 2012

1) With such an ambitions program you are wasting time going back to the airport - it would make a lot more sense to get a SUICA NEX pass…
RE: Itinerary check PLEASE and couple of other questions

by wateenmooiedag 23 May 2012

The ride between Nagoya and Takayama is indeed scenic, I was there a few weeks ago, but I strongly doubt that all those places fit in…
Itinerary check PLEASE and couple of other questions

by LH1844 22 May 2012

Looking for comments and possible refinements to the following proposed itinerary for 9 day tour (10-18 June), arriving 7pm on 10th and…
RE: Kyoto:9 days

by wateenmooiedag 20 May 2012

I checked on Hyperdia and going to Takayama from Kyoto takes 3 hours by train. So a day trip means spending 6 hours in the train. I think…
RE: Kyoto:9 days

by lucapal 19 May 2012

It isn't 'too long'...but if you have never been to Japan before,and want to see places like Tokyo as well,then I wouldn't spend all the…
Kyoto:9 days

by yskaradi 19 May 2012

Hi all I plan to visit Kyoto for 9 days: 1. Would stay one night in an onsen in or outside of Kyoto. Any recommendations? My travel agent…
RE: 8 days in Kansai?

by machiruda 19 May 2012

it may also be nice to do a night in Koya-san, I've really enjoyed my stays there. Doing Nara overnight may also be nice, but it's easy…
RE: Nine days in Japan

by lucapal 18 May 2012

If your friend wants to see those cities in that time limit......you will either have to do different things or your opportunities for…
RE: Nine days in Japan

by supermerlion 18 May 2012

If you're going to be in Kyoto, you'd probably want to check out other nearby cities like Kobe, Osaka and Nara. Nagoya can be stopped…
Travel Partner

by Perminder 17 May 2012

Hello :] I'm traveling to Japan from the 31st May- 15th June and since it's my first time, I thought it wouldn't hurt to seek a travel…
Travel Partner

by Perminder 17 May 2012

Hello :] I'm traveling to Japan from the 31st May- 15th June and since it's my first time, I thought it wouldn't hurt to seek a travel…
RE: Plan to go to Japan this summer,looking for someone with me

by Perminder 16 May 2012

Hi, I'm also going to Japan in May/June (May 31st- June 15th). 15- 16 days. I've already booked the flight, and I'll be arriving at Kansai…
RE: Please Check My Japan Itinereray - July 2012

by GrogBlossom 16 May 2012

+Would you recommend just 1 full day in Osaka?+ For me, yes, 1 full day in Osaka is enough. But what I would do is, during your Osaka/Kyo…
RE: 10 day Japan itinerary advise

by bamse 15 May 2012

For my taste too many places in too little time. Also, I'd spend much more time in Kyoto, i.e. a minimum of 3 days. Takayama takes some…
10 day Japan itinerary advise

by LouiseCC84 15 May 2012

Hi All, I would love a little help with my Japan itinerary for August. I am travelling with my mum who is 60, she will be coming from…
Re: Where to go - 2 weeks with 14yo in rainy season

by Glenski 15 May 2012

+Kyushu and Hokkaido are both beautiful, but they deserve more than the 4-6 days you have.+ Absolutely right. Ditch Nara, Kyoto, and…
RE: Planning Japan Trip Between 22 Aug - 2 Sep

by bioffa 15 May 2012

Hi Huhuran, your plan Tokyo-Kyoto-Hiroshima-Tokyo in 10 days is absolutely fair and I think is the best choice for the first time in Japan.…
RE: Trip report Japan, 20 days

by wateenmooiedag 13 May 2012

I didn't take a look at the kofuns of Nara (lack of time). One kofun (Tsukuriyama) in the kibi plain was very big and the trees where…