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RE: 10 Day Japan Itinerary (Early July)

by GrogBlossom 30 May 2012

+We'd love to do karaoke in Tokyo - any recommended spots?+ most karaoke is in a "box" (i.e. 'booth' or small private room). So unless…
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,…
RE: A BETTER LIFE?

by zoetropical 27 May 2012

&acht places come to your home Probably start in Marquesas and work around to Roratonga Aitoki and Easter Islands,if i had enough crew…
RE: Trip to China in November

by defenestrator 25 May 2012

>Is a month too long of a visit? No, it's too short. >Im also going to Japan, so should I extend the month im having there instead…
RE: Trekking on old pilgrimage routes in Asia?

by fernweh87 18 May 2012

There's also the pilgrimage around the Island of 88 Temples, Shikoku in Japan. http://www.shikokuhenrotrail.com/index.html
Japanese Govt to Spread Radioactive Debris All Over Country

by rera_kamui 16 May 2012

*Japanese government is pressing local municipalities and prefectures all over the country to accept some of the debris created by the…
RE: Where to go - 2 weeks with 14yo in rainy season

by lucapal 15 May 2012

Shikoku is a good shout..... I agree that you haven't got time for Hokkaido and the weather in Kyushu at that time isn't great. Person…
RE: Where to go - 2 weeks with 14yo in rainy season

by rhythm_blues 15 May 2012

Kyushu and Hokkaido are both beautiful, but they deserve more than the 4-6 days you have. Yes, you could enjoy yourself for that period…
The 88 Temple Shikoku Pilgrimage

by CheekySoul 04 May 2012

The *Shikoku Pilgrimage* is a journey that covers almost 1200km and takes you around 88 temples. I completed this journey around Shikoku…
Re: Shikoku pillgrimage - BLOG

by CheekySoul 04 May 2012

You have great photos !!! Nice to read about your experiences too ....
Re: Shikoku pillgrimage - BLOG

by CheekySoul 04 May 2012

Hello !! I completed this pilgrimage last year - Oct/Nov 2011. I think you are in for a great experience. Since I returned I have put…
RE: Japan travel ideas for single girl traveling alone....

by machiruda 25 April 2012

I think Tokyo is very different from those other Asian cities mentioned, HK comes closest. That said, you can easily have a fantastic…
RE: Japan travel ideas for single girl traveling alone....

by Tokyo_girl 25 April 2012

It depends on people... He would be in the minority. The well beaten track is from Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, adding a castle at Hikone…
RE: Good itinerary for 2-3 week stay in Japan

by machiruda 19 April 2012

yes, I was going to come in to suggest Kyushu as well. If you prefer to stay on Honshu you could do a bit of an alternative route startin…
Aomori or Hokkaido?

by chris_bobby 19 April 2012

Hello, I am visiting a friend who teaches in Japan for about 10 days this summer (I wish I had more time but I have a tight schedule…
Re: Second time to Japan: recommendations?

by Tomkat 18 April 2012

Second trip to Japan we felt the same, and planned a great route. Took the ferry Tokyo to Kitakyushu through the inland sea to Kyushu,…
RE: Boat trip/Ferry from Vientienne to Luang Probang & Phonsavan, etc.

by Cocodrilo 15 April 2012

Um, not necessarily. My friend had to take medicine in order to make the 90-minute train ride back from Shikoku this afternoon. Plenty…
RE: Golden week chill-out zone: Kanazawa, Shikoku or elsewhere?

by bamse 14 April 2012

On Noto hanto, I've only been to Wajima and the rice terraces nearby which was fine and a bit out of the way, so might be just what you…
RE: Golden week chill-out zone: Kanazawa, Shikoku or elsewhere?

by Darling_Girl 13 April 2012

Thanks folks. Bamse - The Japan Sea coast is a fantastic idea. Although I wonder how it compares to the Noto Peninsular? I will start…
RE: Golden week chill-out zone: Kanazawa, Shikoku or elsewhere?

by Glenski 13 April 2012

If you're here during that first week in May, you will hardly be able to avoid the Golden Week mobs.
Re: Golden week chill-out zone: Kanazawa, Shikoku or elsewhere?

by bamse 12 April 2012

Where will you be at the end of the first 2 weeks, as this could influence what places make most sense to visit? I would not combine…
Golden week chill-out zone: Kanazawa, Shikoku or elsewhere?

by Darling_Girl 12 April 2012

I'm headed to Japan next week, finally! My first 2 weeks will be with my travel buddy, wandering around Osaka, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Hakone…
RE: Japan Rail

by bamse 07 April 2012

Not so sure about the Sanyo-Shikoku-Kyushu pass. For only 3000 yen more you can get a nationwide JR pass which is valid for two more days…
RE: Golden Week travel ideas?

by Tokyo_girl 06 April 2012

You haven't given any indication of where you are based / flying into. Weather is another consideration. Hokkaido / tohoku / mountains…
RE: Golden Week travel ideas?

by Tomkat 05 April 2012

Shikoku and the Iya Valley should be great for you...