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RE: Osaka/Kansai itinerary

by bamse 14 April 2012

Seems like a good choice for convenience if you are spending some time in the Kyoto/Osaka area. You might still want to get local passes…
Re: Kyushu Hot Spring Trip

by bamse 23 January 2012

For access to Kyushu, did you consider flying to Hiroshima? If you are on a tight budget you could also consider taking (night) buses…
RE: Budget Japan travel advice

by Aribo 04 January 2012

#3 Sakurajima is the one that's near Kagoshima, but another one that's quite well-known and worth a visit on Kyushu is Mt Aso: [http://en.wi…
RE: Budget Japan travel advice

by chrisj 04 January 2012

I really liked *Nagasaki*. Easy to get to by bullet train from Hakata Station in central Fukuoka. I've done a few visa runs from Korea…
RE: things to do/places to see in Kyushu?

by amazinga 10 December 2011

There are so many places to go off beaten paths but it will be better if you drive. Sakurajima just erupted. http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/…
RE: things to do/places to see in Kyushu?

by PeterNinnes 08 December 2011

If you like geology you might try to get to one or more live volcanoes such as [Mt Aso|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Aso] in Kumamoto…
RE: info on Japan

by bamse 21 November 2011

+is it worth visiting Sakurajima volcano?+ If you've never seen an active volcano before, and if you like such stuff, yes. +Do you know…
RE: info on Japan

by bamse 21 November 2011

+is it worth visiting Sakurajima volcano?+ If you've never seen an active volcano before, and if you like such stuff, yes. +Do you know…
RE: info on Japan

by Asiatraveller 21 November 2011

Thanks so much. Have a few questions more as I define my trip to Japan: is it worth visiting Sakurajima volcano? Do you know how long…
RE: Sakurajima active at the moment?

by asiaresan 13 November 2011

a couple of weeks ago I could not see the mountain at all only a big cloud and the city was covered with ash
RE: Chugoku Planning Help!

by japanbiking 06 November 2011

Nagasaki (Western and Chinese influence) & Fukuoka (modern architecture) are lively cities, Dazaifu Shrine & Museum are nice, Yanagawa…
RE: Those Annoying Travellers and Travellers Etiquette

by Winterhawk 03 November 2011

A misty evening in spring 1991 on the slopes of the Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima. Mizuwari and Sake were involved plus a lovely lass…
Kyushu - transportation, accomodation and other gems of info

by cpw18 10 October 2011

Finding some helpful info in existing posts - and still looking for more. Flying into Fukuoka on November 19 and need to get back to…
RE: Yakushima, Kyushu - JAPAN

by Lemonita 05 October 2011

Hi Bamse Thanks for the links, Toyoko Inn looks like the type of no-frills hotels that we are looking for. As for Kagoshima, we plan…
Re: Which Path to Take for a First Timer

by Kaminoge 01 October 2011

My ￥2 worth: The first time I saw Mt. Fuji was from the Fuji Viewing Platform at Lake Kawaguchi (Kawaguchi-ko), one of the Fuji Five…
RE: Which Path to Take for a First Timer

by gaijinjoe 30 September 2011

Here are some thoughts of mine. >> hiking trail between Magome and Tsumago Magome you think is interesting until you get to Tsumago.…
Which Path to Take for a First Timer

by fengskapr 30 September 2011

Good Evening all, My wife and i will be heading to Japan for 17 days from the 23rd December to the 9th of January. We are hoping to…
Re: Itinerary for young couple - 16 days in September/October

by bamse 20 July 2011

Looks good. Personally I'd spend more time in Kyoto & co (Nara, etc.), but I do like old stuff. While Kyoto is often advertised as temple…
Itinerary for young couple - 16 days in September/October

by stlee 20 July 2011

We are a young couple in our twenties from Australia visiting Japan for a total of 16 days. Our plan is to have a varied trip. We are…
RE: Kagoshima City? Worth it? Typical mid-size Japan city?

by tacotacochuchu 14 April 2011

before this eastern quakes&nuc plants desasters,Kirishima volcano is the biggest problem,and it's still erupting.suddenly Kagoshima airport…
RE: Kagoshima City? Worth it? Typical mid-size Japan city?

by bluebird33 13 April 2011

I love Kagoshima, but I'm a bit biased as I used to live there! I second some of the comments made above - it would be great for a day…
RE: Kagoshima City? Worth it? Typical mid-size Japan city?

by wackyjax 12 April 2011

I've been to a lot of places too and have been slowly checking them off, so Kagoshima has popped up on my list of places to visit too.…
RE: Kagoshima City? Worth it? Typical mid-size Japan city?

by bamse 12 April 2011

Well, if you do like Japanese cities, you might like Kagoshima. Being on the sea with Sakurajima next to it, it is one of the more interesti…
RE: Kagoshima City? Worth it? Typical mid-size Japan city?

by 889 12 April 2011

Like something out of a Japanese horror movie with Sakurajima puffing away there across the bay. Nicer, more holiday atmosphere than Nagasak…
Re: Kagoshima City? Worth it? Typical mid-size Japan city?

by bamse 12 April 2011

I would not go there just for the city (which in my opinion is similar to any other Japanese city of that size). However there are some…