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  1. LH1844 avatar

    Suica_NEX and JR Rail pass

    by LH1844 30 May 2012

    Have ordered a 7 day JR Rail pass for our 9 day-8 night trip. We are going to stay in Tokyo for the first two nights (night of arrival…

  2. dusty_coco avatar

    10 Day Japan Itinerary (Early July)

    by dusty_coco 30 May 2012

    G'day All, My friend and I will be travelling to Japan in early July and I'm just trying to draft a suitable itinerary. Any suggestions,…

  3. 19Roscoe avatar

    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…

  4. wiwiaya avatar

    RE: Three Weeks in Japan - Mid June to Early July

    by wiwiaya 29 May 2012

    I agree with bamse that you should put the Fuji climbing at the end of you trip. I think the climbing season is starting from July 1st.…

  5. Domyong71 avatar

    RE: 1st Solo backpacking trip to OSAKA (KANSAI AREA)

    by Domyong71 29 May 2012

    I have just returned from Japan on the following schedule: Day 1 Arr Osaka - spend rest of day checking out Dotonburi, Namba, Shisaibashi…

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    RE: Three Weeks in Japan - Mid June to Early July

    by bamse 27 May 2012

    Doesn't mean much, but I saw monkeys near Kegon waterfall but not near Akechidaira. In any case I recommend to spend a night in Nikko…

  7. timwaggtravel avatar

    Three Weeks in Japan - Mid June to Early July

    by timwaggtravel 27 May 2012

    Hi, My girlfriend and I are heading to Japan in mid June and after lots of research we feel we are pretty much clued up on what we should…

  8. GrogBlossom avatar

    RE: 4 weeks in Japan - summer

    by GrogBlossom 26 May 2012

    +to make the most of the JR pass it's worth moving frequently+ if I understand the JR pass correctly, it isn't moving frequently that…

  9. elizacolebatch avatar

    4 weeks in Japan - summer

    by elizacolebatch 26 May 2012

    HI All, Any input to this proposed itinerary is GREATLY appreciated in advance! The $$ amounts are estimated AUS. First time to Japan,…

  10. radicalbliv avatar

    RE: Help me fill in the blanks

    by radicalbliv 25 May 2012

    Yeah, maybe I'll stick to the first night in Osaka as love hotel night. I don't want an ordinary room, something kitsch!

  11. michello avatar

    first time to japan

    by michello 24 May 2012

    Hi Fellow Travellers First time to Japan so any advice/suggestions much appreciated! Single female early 40s travelling solo. Want to…

  12. bamse avatar

    RE: Help me fill in the blanks

    by bamse 24 May 2012

    What do you expect from a stay in a love hotel in Hiroshima? AFAIK, anywhere besides Osaka (and perhaps Kobe) love hotels have just ordin…

  13. radicalbliv avatar

    RE: Help me fill in the blanks

    by radicalbliv 24 May 2012

    Oh, and I've switched around the first few days, so we're doing Osaka Monday and Tuesday, then first thing Wednesday morning go down to…

  14. darryljc avatar

    Japan Rail Pass

    by darryljc 24 May 2012

    Hello Everyone Just wanting a bit of quick advice: on our forthcoming trip to Japan, we're going by train like this: Day 1 Osaka…

  15. KFC avatar

    RE: suggested airlines from ontario

    by KFC 24 May 2012

    More or less, a ticket YYZ-BKK should cost you around $ 1400.00 - 1500.00 return. There is no carrier from from Toronto to Laos. Book…

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    RE: Itinerary check PLEASE and couple of other questions

    by jbeckstr 24 May 2012

    I agree with #2 with regard to staying at Narita. I would suggest taking the Narita Express to Tokyo’s Shinagawa station on day1 (st…

  17. jinwen avatar

    Trekking in Japan

    by jinwen 24 May 2012

    Hi guys, i would be travelling to Japna from 13th June to 18th June. I would like to do some trekking/hiking in Japan My flight det…

  18. bamse avatar

    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…

  19. scoutpc avatar

    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…

  20. Tokyo_girl avatar

    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…

  21. radicalbliv avatar

    RE: Help me fill in the blanks

    by radicalbliv 23 May 2012

    No worries. I thought that was it. I think we've settled on Matsumoto and Jigokudani to see some Monkeys. So I did the maths and thought…

  22. wateenmooiedag avatar

    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…

  23. LH1844 avatar

    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…

  24. rouentahl avatar

    RE: OSAKA for 2 weeks. Cheap Easts and funky bars??

    by rouentahl 22 May 2012

    For cheap and authentic eats, one great place is the the Shinsekai area in the southern part of Osaka. That's the place to be for all…

  25. mon_teeth avatar

    OSAKA for 2 weeks. Cheap Easts and funky bars??

    by mon_teeth 21 May 2012

    Hi there, I am heading to Osaka for 10 days very soon and want to know of any great cheap eating places, bars, restaurants and anything…

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