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RE: Photography in Japan

by montereyjack 29 May 2012

In Kyoto I started at Kiyomizu-dera and walked up the river. My other favorite there required me to get permission from the Imperial Househ…
RE: day trips!

by rhythm_blues 28 May 2012

Matsumoto has a very good museum devoted to ukiyo-e (woodblock prints). http://www.ukiyo-e.co.jp/jum-e/ I think that it's worth it to…
RE: Help me fill in the blanks

by radicalbliv 24 May 2012

Yeah, I had Sapporo earlier initially, so we had Kansai -> Sapporo -> Tokyo and Nagano. Then I realised that we'd be in Sapporo mid-week…
RE: Help me fill in the blanks

by TokyoB 24 May 2012

Keep in mind that you are travelling during Japanese school holidays, so popular tourist destinations such as Kyoto or Studio Ghibli get…
Re: lodging

by bamse 23 May 2012

+how easy is it to get into a city (like) Yokohama and just start looking or should I book ahead. Are there usually low cost places near…
RE: 3 Week Itinerary for Japan....any suggestions?

by bamse 21 May 2012

and I'd try to catch a festival or two I believe Tsurugaoka Hachimangu in Kamakura has a big festival at that time of the year with yabus…
RE: Please Check My Japan Itinereray - July 2012

by TokyoB 16 May 2012

Some points from my side : + I think Kobe is not worth it. As a port city, Yokohama is much more modern and interesting and also can be…
RE: Planning Japan Trip Between 22 Aug - 2 Sep

by bioffa 15 May 2012

Hi Huhuran, your plan Tokyo-Kyoto-Hiroshima-Tokyo in 10 days is absolutely fair and I think is the best choice for the first time in Japan.…
RE: Ikebana class for tourists in Japan (not too expensive?)

by bamse 14 May 2012

Sorry, I don't know how to experience the arts you mention. As for where to go, logical choices would be to base yourself in either Tokyo…
RE: Itinerary Help please! June in Japan

by GrogBlossom 11 May 2012

the common 10-day intro-to-Japan trip is to see Tokyo and Kyoto, plus day trips (Kamakura, Nikko, Osaka, Nara). Some people who prefer…
Tokyo in 2013 (just advice)

by duncekidd 10 May 2012

Hi everyone, I visited Japan in 2011 for 7 days. I only stayed in Tokyo, mostly due to it being my first trip overseas and I wanted to…
RE: Squeeze in a trip to Nikko?

by Tokyo_girl 07 May 2012

For some one with a particular interest in temples, Kamakura would probably be worthwhile. There are some in Tokyo no doubt Asakusa,…
RE: Squeeze in a trip to Nikko?

by lucapal 07 May 2012

I wouldn't go all the way out to Kamakura either if you only have 3 days. There are plenty of temples in Tokyo for a first timer...sure,i…
RE: Squeeze in a trip to Nikko?

by Tokyo_girl 07 May 2012

I'd tend to agree with Grogblossom. What appealed with Nikko? Temples in Kamakura are probably better representative of Japanese temples…
RE: Squeeze in a trip to Nikko?

by GrogBlossom 07 May 2012

I wouldn't. If you want to see some temples and shrines, you can do that in Tokyo. If you want to see some outside of Tokyo, Kamakura…
RE: Nikko or Kamakura?

by chrisj 04 May 2012

It's possible to do both in 36 hours. It takes about 4 hours by train from Tokyo to Nikko, spend a few hours wandering around the main…
Nikko or Kamakura?

by JDandCoke 04 May 2012

We have 36 hours. Any votes?
Re: Japan and South Korea - 3 weeks

by bamse 03 May 2012

That's one week for Japan? With that amount of time, I would recommend to focus on Tokyo+Kyoto and perhaps one other destination for a…
RE: Japan solo adventure... 1 month itinerary!

by bamse 29 April 2012

Concerning time spend in places, your itinerary seems rather average to me, neither too fast nor too slow. If you prefer slower travel,…
RE: 10 days in Tokyo?

by rhythm_blues 28 April 2012

10 days is a long time for Tokyo. You could do day trips to Kamakura, Hakone, and/or Yokohama.
RE: Two/three extra days in Japan--Tokyo? Nagoya? Elsewhere?

by bamse 27 April 2012

I'd stay in Tokyo, which has plenty to keep you busy for two or more days. It is perfect for just wandering around, particularly as it…
RE: Itinerary ideas

by amber92 24 April 2012

Thanks for that! Had no idea. Kamakura looks like the better choice! Might spend the day aside for nikko in Tokyo :)
RE: Yokohama

by evan2112 22 April 2012

If you are looking to save money on food, try Sukiya or Yoshinoya. They serve filling bowls of donburi for around 300 yen and are located…
RE: Itinerary ideas

by GrogBlossom 22 April 2012

regarding Kamakura and Nikko, I think [this thread|http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2110920] is worth reading…
RE: Itinerary ideas

by amber92 22 April 2012

Hi, . Thanks for the ideas :) Definitely considering koyasan as a full day or an overnight stay. It seems to be really interesting and…