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  1. everbrite avatar

    RE: vegetarian restaurants in Fukuoka, Kyoto, Osaka and Tokyo

    by everbrite 19 May 2012

    Finding ramen shops that use fish broth will be tricky unless you speak Japanese. Many Japanese simply don't understand the concept of…

  2. erin_zita avatar

    Re: vegetarian restaurants in Fukuoka, Kyoto, Osaka and Tokyo

    by erin_zita 19 May 2012

    If you eat some fish you'll find things much easier. We have written a lot about being a vegetarian in Japan and especially in Kyoto:…

  3. sammyboat89 avatar

    RE: Ferry to China??

    by sammyboat89 17 May 2012

    I would also second taking the ferry to Busan in South Korea instead, or in addition (instead.) As a traveler of all three countries,…

  4. TokyoB avatar

    RE: Ferry to China??

    by TokyoB 16 May 2012

    In general, Japanese immigration will not ask more detailed question unless they decide to give you a thorough check for some reason.…

  5. UmamiDearest avatar

    RE: vegetarian restaurants in Fukuoka, Kyoto, Osaka and Tokyo

    by UmamiDearest 15 May 2012

    Vegetarian-friendly restaurants in Tokyo: http://www.bento.com/r-veg.html Kyoto and Osaka: http://www.bento.com/kansai/kf-veg.html …

  6. Glenski avatar

    RE: vegetarian restaurants in Fukuoka, Kyoto, Osaka and Tokyo

    by Glenski 15 May 2012

    Although there is nothing in the FAQ about vegetarian restaurants as far as I can see, http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?…

  7. wateenmooiedag avatar

    RE: vegetarian restaurants in Fukuoka, Kyoto, Osaka and Tokyo

    by wateenmooiedag 15 May 2012

    Vegan restaurant Nagi Shokudo in Shibuya (Tokyo) is good if you like your food a bit spicy. Main dish + salad for something like 1300…

  8. Masako30 avatar

    vegetarian restaurants in Fukuoka, Kyoto, Osaka and Tokyo

    by Masako30 14 May 2012

    Aloha! I will be traveling to Fukuoka, Kyoto, Osaka and Tokyo and looking for any advice on vegetarian restaurants. I do eat a limited…

  9. sammyboat89 avatar

    RE: 2-3 day trip Busan to Japan

    by sammyboat89 13 May 2012

    Hmm, I'm not sure about the possibility of a single day trip, but I took the ferry a few months back from Busan to Fukuoka. I was a cheapo,…

  10. bamse avatar

    RE: Hiroshima to Fukuoka

    by bamse 12 May 2012

    ...and if you travel end of July, the [seishun 18|http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2362.html] could be another option

  11. bamse avatar

    RE: Hiroshima to Fukuoka

    by bamse 12 May 2012

    I don't have time for a translation at the moment but it seems you can get a bus from 3,500 yen. Some links: [1|http://www.chugoku-jrbus.co…

  12. amazinga avatar

    RE: Hiroshima to Fukuoka

    by amazinga 12 May 2012

    Don't despair. 4,000yen o/w by Kofuku Liner. 9 day & 1night bus runs. Google translate the page for fair& time table: http://www.hiroko-…

  13. scottyheather avatar

    RE: Hiroshima to Fukuoka

    by scottyheather 12 May 2012

    Thanks Glenski - I know that there is no Willer's bus but wondered if there might be another bus company that did the route - I'm aware…

  14. Glenski avatar

    RE: Hiroshima to Fukuoka

    by Glenski 12 May 2012

    If there is no bus service anymore, don't expect people here to create one. You are going to have to deal with trains, ferries, car rental,…

  15. scottyheather avatar

    Hiroshima to Fukuoka

    by scottyheather 11 May 2012

    Hi everyone. We just bought our Willers bus passes and started booking some overnight buses. However, we've now found that Willers…

  16. gagalichen avatar

    RE: 3rd Base for Japan Trip

    by gagalichen 11 May 2012

    I can't agree to Fukuoka being a nice place. I stayed for two weeks with locals and found it to be rather bland and boring compared to…

  17. SVTony avatar

    RE: 3rd Base for Japan Trip

    by SVTony 11 May 2012

    Thanks. All the information you've given us will be really useful. I'm still thinking of which 3rd location to take. My first choice…

  18. kathrynoh avatar

    Re: Japan to South Korea

    by kathrynoh 10 May 2012

    I was planning to catch the ferry from Fukuoka to Busan as part of this trip to Japan but after a bit of hunting around on the internet,…

  19. angietravels1 avatar

    RE: 3rd Base for Japan Trip

    by angietravels1 10 May 2012

    Hi there Fukuoka is a really nice laid back sort of town. I did Nagasaki in a day left early in the morning and took the two hour trian.…

  20. SVTony avatar

    RE: 3rd Base for Japan Trip

    by SVTony 10 May 2012

    Thanks for your replies, everyone. We definitely need a base. If we decided to do the Alps, is there a place in that area where we could…

  21. 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…

  22. JapanTraveller avatar

    RE: Getting from Nagasaki to Hiroshima

    by JapanTraveller 09 May 2012

    AFAIK, there is no direct highway bus service between the two. You will have to change in Fukuoka. There is almost an hourly service from…

  23. SVTony avatar

    3rd Base for Japan Trip

    by SVTony 09 May 2012

    We are planning to travel to Japan for the first time next year (for 3 weeks in April). We have decided to have Tokyo and Kyoto as 2 of…

  24. menni avatar

    RE: Ferris from china to japan and from japan to taiwan

    by menni 08 May 2012

    i did checked from Fukuoka to taiwan, but did not find boat\ferry - just flights around 270-300$ thanks

  25. audible avatar

    RE: Ferris from china to japan and from japan to taiwan

    by audible 08 May 2012

    Have you looked into Fukuoka? That's the transportation hub for Kyushu.

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