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Re: Non tourist stuff

by Tokyo_girl 24 January 2012

Nothing about fishing perse is special anywhere IMO but anthropologically fishing is interesting anywhere. They have shell collection…
RE: Sapporo-Tohoku-and on down to Tokyo (revised plan)

by Tokyo_girl 24 July 2010

I asked my husband who knows Tohoku reasonably well what he thought. He says, the first two sections are quite doable, though you will…
Three weeks in Japan - October

by macolnio 10 June 2010

Hi all, I am planning my first time to Japan (although our story is quite long already), which is going to last 3 weeks from mid October.…
RE: need some help planning a trip to Yamagata's Dewasanzen

by JapanTraveller 15 March 2010

Most interesting place to stay is at the foot of the Haguro-san, in one of many shukubo with accommodation for pilgrims and tourists.…
need some help planning a trip to Yamagata's Dewasanzen

by sonchy 15 March 2010

Hey, Im planning a trip to Yamagata-ken via Sendai. I was wondering has anyone visited the holy mountains Dewasanzen? I know I have to…
RE: Yamagata Haguro question

by optimistk 07 November 2009

Transport to the Pagoda from JR Tsuruoka Station: take the bus for Haguro Sancho (top of Mt. Haguro) and alight at Haguro Center. It takes…
Re: How to get to Tsuruoka from Naganohara kusatsuguchi?

by JapanTraveller 15 October 2008

Train, even with changes, will still be the fastest. The best way is to catch limited express Inaho from Tsuruoka to Niigata, change to…
How to get to Tsuruoka from Naganohara kusatsuguchi?

by macapura 15 October 2008

Am looking for ways to get from Tsuruoka to Naganoharakusatsuguchi. Train travel seems to take several hours according to hyperdia. …
Re: Dewa Sanzen or Koyasan - which is better for shukubo

by redheron 03 October 2008

At Dewa Sanzan, the [Saikan 斎館|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saikan] can be reached at tel. 0235-62-2355 If when you pass through Tsuruoka…
RE: Hiking advice for Tohoku region, Japan?

by redheron 28 July 2008

At Dewa Sanzan, consider staying here (it's at the top of Haguro-san): Saikan(斎館, tel. 0235-62-2355) If when you pass through Tsuru…
Re: seeking northern Japan itinerary suggestions

by redheron 29 April 2008

Yes, I used to post here a few years ago, but lost my password, and it was so old LP did not have it, so had to re-register. It is differen…
Re: seeking northern Japan itinerary suggestions

by redheron 28 April 2008

In addition to other off the beaten path gems that are highlighted in travel guide books, consider Dewa Sanzan in Yamagata-ken. A good…
RE: Kyushu OR Tohoku

by Kaminoge 24 April 2008

Osorezan is a worthwhile destination, but it's a long way from Miyajima to the Shimokita Peninsula, where Osorezan is located. Nonetheless,…
May itinerary: wadda ya think?

by fiftypercent 30 March 2008

hello all! my apologies for throwing out another "review-my-itinerary"-type post :) (all dates are in May) *1st: land at Narita* 1st…
RE: The bus from Kanbayashi Onsen Bus Stop (Jigokudani) to Yudanaka

by optimistk 25 March 2008

As suggested above, you might have a taxi prearranged the previous night by your ryokan or hotel. It will cost approx. between 1,450 and…
Transport options for travel from Yudanaka to Tsuruoka?

by bramwell 24 March 2008

Hi all Could somebody please let me know whether there's an alternative to train transport from Yudanaka to Tsuruoka? The Japan Rail…
The bus from Kanbayashi Onsen Bus Stop (Jigokudani) to Yudanaka

by bramwell 24 March 2008

Hi there In order to take the early morning train from Yudanaka to get to Tsuruoka as early as possible, we'd have to take the 7.25am…
Possible to 'book' a temple stay?

by JapanTraveller 16 November 2007

I was in Hagoru-san a couple of years ago and stayed at a shukubo.
You definitely have to book in advance, by phone. There's no online…
Japan Itinerary April/May 2008

by bramwell 10 November 2007

Hi there

We're planning a trip to Japan in April/May next year and due to schooling cannot be overly flexible with dates (we're…
Tohoku

by Kaminoge 24 September 2007

I've been to the following places in Tohoku:
Bandai Plateau - there's a pleasant walk along the Goshiki-numa trail. Nearby Aizu-Wakamatsu…
shinto wedding ceremony for non japanese

by JapanTraveller 02 September 2007

This will be quite tricky to arrange, without an interpreter who can apply on your behalf at a Shinto shrine, translate everything for…
Accomodation near Dewa Sanzan

by JapanTraveller 09 August 2007

I stayed at a shukubo near the top of Haguro-san - I made a telephone booking from UK, and they only spoke Japanese. That was for the…
Accomodation near Dewa Sanzan

by KarinSlegers 09 August 2007

Thanks! I noticed the LP suggestions, but I don't have good experience with phone reservations because of my lack of knowledge of the…
Accomodation near Dewa Sanzan

by Kaminoge 08 August 2007

I went to Dewa Sanzan last year and visited Haguro-san (bad weather cancelled my plans to hike from Gas-san to Yudono-san, however), but…
Tohoku

by Solon 12 May 2007

From my own travels, I'd recommend going to:
Sendai - pleasant modern city, close to Matsushima;
Bandai-kogen;
Yamadera - a very…