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  1. rhythm_blues avatar

    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…

  2. japanmwl avatar

    Re: English Spoken

    by japanmwl 09 April 2012

    Don`t worry to much about the language problem. For example, if you are interested in history and culture of Matsuyama, there is a volunte…

  3. TravelingTeacherHB avatar

    English Spoken

    by TravelingTeacherHB 30 March 2012

    I was considering traveling to Japan in a month or two but now have reservations about it as I have no Japanese language. I believe in…

  4. zakurie avatar

    RE: Ferry from Matsuyama to Beppu

    by zakurie 04 March 2012

    Thanks amazinga

  5. amazinga avatar

    Re: Ferry from Matsuyama to Beppu

    by amazinga 28 February 2012

    Take JR to Yawatahama. It is a short & cheap ferry ride to Beppu. Less than 3 hrs & 3,020yen. http://www.uwajimaunyu.co.jp/timetable/…

  6. Glenski avatar

    RE: Ferry from Matsuyama to Beppu

    by Glenski 27 February 2012

    Perhaps this is a better (more recently updated?) link. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2355.html Looks like there is no ferry from Matsuy…

  7. Glenski avatar

    RE: Ferry from Matsuyama to Beppu

    by Glenski 27 February 2012

    Did you try using the search function? http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=1630923

  8. zakurie avatar

    Ferry from Matsuyama to Beppu

    by zakurie 26 February 2012

    I am looking for current ferry schedules from Matsuyama to Beppu. Any help is greaty appreciated.

  9. jkloliver avatar

    One Week in Japan - Guided Tours?

    by jkloliver 18 January 2012

    Hello all, I am not new to Japan - I lived there for almost two years (Sendai, Fukuoka, and Matsuyama). But my friend wants us to visit…

  10. tsuribaka avatar

    Re: Accommodation in Shikoku - Japan.

    by tsuribaka 22 December 2011

    I was in Shikoku this February and September. In September I did a roadtrip from Kobe to Hiroshima, ferry to Matsuyama, drove to Takamatsu,…

  11. jetmanga avatar

    RE: Accommodation in Shikoku - Japan.

    by jetmanga 16 December 2011

    I back rhythm_blues there, the hostel is now no more a YH so it's hard to find if yu refer to few years old guide books; it's run by an…

  12. rhythm_blues avatar

    RE: Accommodation in Shikoku - Japan.

    by rhythm_blues 16 December 2011

    This was many years ago now, but we spent 10 days in Shikoku and really liked it. We especially liked the Dogo Onsen in Matsuyama. We…

  13. Glenski avatar

    RE: Shikuko travel plan

    by Glenski 05 December 2011

    Seems like far too long to spend in Takamatsu and Tokushima. Get over to Kochi and the nearby washi paper museum/factory, and over to…

  14. PeterNinnes avatar

    Re: Shikuko travel plan

    by PeterNinnes 05 December 2011

    That sounds like a great itinerary. Of the places I have been on Shikoku; Oboke/Koboke section- yes, and get further into the mountains…

  15. westalan avatar

    Shikuko travel plan

    by westalan 05 December 2011

    Help and advice please. I am a solo male traveller (60) exploring Shikuko with JR pass in May 2012. Interests culture,walking and nature.…

  16. aroset avatar

    26 Nights in Japan - Intierary Help Please

    by aroset 25 September 2011

    We are a family of three coming to Japan as part of a year of travel. We have 26 nights. The problem is the more I read the more wonderful…

  17. danilee avatar

    RE: Hiroshima/Miyajima/Matsuyama trip advice

    by danilee 16 August 2011

    In that case, I guess it would be easier to visit Miyajima as a day trip from Hiroshima rather than staying overnight. Then depart to…

  18. bamse avatar

    RE: 11 days in japan itinerary

    by bamse 15 August 2011

    +2 different places for 3 nights each+ Nikko could be an option: see the famous temples/shrines on one day and do a hike in Nikko NP on…

  19. benga avatar

    Shimanami kaido- in August? and Shikoku tips needed

    by benga 15 August 2011

    Hello all, my wife and I are planning a little trip next week, but would need some advice on cycling the Shimanami Kaido. Our plans are…

  20. bamse avatar

    RE: Itinerary 27th August to 29th September

    by bamse 14 August 2011

    +I built my itinerary to fit with a 7 day rail ticket for days 4 to 10+ Hm, day 4: not covered by railpass, day 5: very unlikely that…

  21. danilee avatar

    RE: Itinerary 27th August to 29th September

    by danilee 14 August 2011

    Bamse - I was hoping to climb it but have no definite plans. I've never experienced jet lag so I have no idea how that will effect me…

  22. bamse avatar

    RE: Itinerary 27th August to 29th September

    by bamse 13 August 2011

    What does "Mt Fuji" stand for? Climbing it or watching it from a distance (from where?)? No need to spend a night in Kamakura. Go there…

  23. danilee avatar

    Itinerary 27th August to 29th September

    by danilee 13 August 2011

    Hello, In two weeks I will be embarking on my year-long round the world trip. My first stop is Japan and have put together an itinerary.…

  24. petrovic22 avatar

    RE: Where to go from Hiroshima - 3 days

    by petrovic22 10 August 2011

    Ok, there is a ferry that goes from Hiroshima to Matsuyama on Shikoku, and calls at Kure where there are a couple of interesting museums…

  25. wackyjax avatar

    RE: 4 and a half days in Shikoku

    by wackyjax 10 August 2011

    I went to Takamatsu and while I really enjoyed it and its weirdness (olive gelato?!), I think I'd give Matsuyama a full day instead. …

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