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  1. rhythm_blues avatar

    RE: 3rd Base for Japan Trip

    by rhythm_blues 10 May 2012

    Fukuoka is a nice place, although the Japan Alps would be good too. Here are some things to do in Fukuoka: eat Hakata ramen see Shofuku…

  2. Regulus avatar

    Re: itinerary Japan april/may suggestions please

    by Regulus 28 March 2012

    Well, Fukuoka City has some nice sights to see. Nokonoshima is a great place to spend a half-day or more, the views and flowers are wonderfu…

  3. yeshekathy avatar

    itinerary Japan april/may suggestions please

    by yeshekathy 27 March 2012

    We've been in Japan four times before so we have 'done' most of the main tourist sites. Here is our itinerary for our next trip, nearly…

  4. Embedodo avatar

    RE: info on Japan

    by Embedodo 17 November 2011

    Definitely vote for Fukuoka instead of Nagasaki - better food, more to see. And again, if you do end up in Fukuoka, be sure to visit Dazaifu…

  5. Asiatraveller avatar

    RE: info on Japan

    by Asiatraveller 10 November 2011

    OK thank' a lot for the precious infos! JR pass: considering it is not valid for local and short run trasporation this means I will have…

  6. Embedodo avatar

    RE: info on Japan

    by Embedodo 10 November 2011

    You can also try to make your way up to Kanazawa for amazing seafood and great onsen (hot spring). I lived in Kyushu for 2 years, so I…

  7. Kaminoge avatar

    RE: Chugoku Planning Help!

    by Kaminoge 05 November 2011

    Seeing as you're into historical sights, I'm surprised Kyoto isn't on your itinerary. If you haven't visited in the past, I would cut…

  8. bamse avatar

    Re: Chugoku Planning Help!

    by bamse 04 November 2011

    +Are Okayama and Fukuoka worth spending time in?+ The garden in Okayama is generally worth it, but not sure how it looks in winter. Other…

  9. solitarian avatar

    Chugoku Planning Help!

    by solitarian 04 November 2011

    Hi everyone Am going to Japan in Jan/Feb - and have planned my initinary, except for a week and a a half when I'll be travelling alone…

  10. Kaminoge avatar

    Re: Kyushu - transportation, accomodation and other gems of info

    by Kaminoge 13 October 2011

    Fukuoka is a great city, with great shopping (check out the department stores in the Tenjin area), eating (the thing to do in Fukuoka…

  11. Embedodo avatar

    RE: Kyushu - transportation, accomodation and other gems of info

    by Embedodo 12 October 2011

    Hi! I lived in Fukuoka (Dazaifu city) for 2 years - and yes, I would definitely recommend a trip into Fukuoka city/Hakata for their food-…

  12. gaijinjoe avatar

    RE: Yakushima, Kyushu - JAPAN

    by gaijinjoe 05 October 2011

    You haven't posted what your plans are for Kyushu. Have you thougth about visiting Kurokawa Onsen ? A nice place for a family strol…

  13. bamse avatar

    RE: Japan Trip Itinary Oct - Nov

    by bamse 09 September 2011

    As with any requests for comments on itineraries it helps to know about your interests. Otherwise you'll only get recommendations of what…

  14. Kaminoge avatar

    Re: Best and must visits in Fukuoka, Nara and Kyoto

    by Kaminoge 23 July 2011

    Fukuoka is a great place to go shopping, and it has a lively nightlife scene (take a stroll through the Nakasu area after dark), but when…

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    RE: Am I going around in circles?

    by julie1 22 July 2011

    With your itinerary as it stands, you are going to have to pay for the train trip to Beppu because you can't ride for 8 days on a 7 day…

  16. jrsun86 avatar

    Am I going around in circles?

    by jrsun86 21 July 2011

    Hi everyone! I'm going detailed here, but this is my itinerary for a tight 8 days around Japan on a 7 day JR pass. Do you think this…

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    Willer bus or JR rail pass?

    by jrsun86 20 July 2011

    Hi Everyone! I'm going to Japan for 8 days. MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION: Willer 5 day pass + 2 day pass (because they don't sell 7 day…

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    Re: JR rail pass or Bus pass?

    by jrsun86 19 July 2011

    Thanks guys, good advice. You're all right, less cities, more time. So I've decided to cut out Hiroshima, Miyajima and Kobe. And "Psquar…

  19. jrsun86 avatar

    RE: JR rail pass or Bus pass?

    by jrsun86 18 July 2011

    In summary, the cities I'm going are: Fukuoka Beppu Dazaifu Hiroshima Miyajima Osaka Kyoto Kobe Nara Tokyo How should I go ab

  20. jrsun86 avatar

    JR rail pass or Bus pass?

    by jrsun86 18 July 2011

    I'm traveling on a super tight schedule with the following destinations. But going through all the threads about bus or train pass advice…

  21. Kaminoge avatar

    RE: Japan trip, Kyushu portion

    by Kaminoge 28 November 2010

    I've been to San Francisco, but not Kagoshima, so I can't comment on the so-called comparison. However, I have spent time in Nagasaki,…

  22. taobenli avatar

    4 days in northern Kyushu

    by taobenli 08 September 2010

    I live in Korea now and have a friend visiting from the US. On Friday we're heading to Fukuoka by ferry (getting there in the evening)…

  23. p_dee avatar

    Onward travel suggestions after completing the Shimanami Kaido

    by p_dee 07 September 2010

    Onward travel suggestions after completing the Shimanami Kaido.... We are planning to ride the Shimanami Kaido in December and I am tryin…

  24. Aribo avatar

    Re: Japan in October - hostel reservation, rail pass, itinerary

    by Aribo 07 August 2010

    [Domestic ferry routes|http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2355.html]; it seems you'll have to change at Matsuyama (not a bad place to hang…

  25. eurovinh avatar

    RE: Week Okinawa, 2 weeks Fukuoka to Tokyo in September: advice?

    by eurovinh 07 August 2010

    Wow, I've actually done this route, though I only stayed one day in Okinawa on each end on my way to/from Tokashiki Island. I didn't…

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