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RE: 4 weeks in Japan - summer

by bamse 26 May 2012

+to make the most of the JR pass it's worth moving frequently+ To me this is a strange thought. Do you travel to save money? If so, it…
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 jonallen1966 23 May 2012

most places you should be able to find something on the day. We were in Hakone during golden week, but the tourist information was able…
RE: How long in Kawaguchiko?

by scottyheather 21 May 2012

Well we don't really need to - we've already got our Willer's ticket booked from Tokyo to Kyoto but had considered changing to the direct…
RE: How long in Kawaguchiko?

by scottyheather 21 May 2012

Fantastic - thanks heaps for that info - we'll get two Fuji Hakone passes. Can't wait.
RE: How long in Kawaguchiko?

by bamse 21 May 2012

+I wonder if we are allowed to travel from Tokyo to Hakone and then Kawaguchiko to Tokyo on the Fuji Hakone pass?+ Unless you have misspell…
RE: How long in Kawaguchiko?

by scottyheather 21 May 2012

Hmmm - that's a point. I wonder if we are allowed to travel from Tokyo to Hakone and then Kawaguchiko to Tokyo on the Fuji Hakone pass?…
RE: How long in Kawaguchiko?

by bamse 21 May 2012

No experience with mid week travel, but I would not expect problems. As mentioned trains are non-reserved so cannot really be full as…
RE: 3 Week Itinerary for Japan....any suggestions?

by bamse 21 May 2012

A fairly standard tour could look like: -a week to 10 days for Tokyo+Kyoto (together), -some daytrips or overnight trips from either,…
RE: How long in Kawaguchiko?

by scottyheather 21 May 2012

Thanks very much bamse for your really quick reply. We are actually going mid-week but wondered if it would be really busy given that…
RE: How long in Kawaguchiko?

by bamse 21 May 2012

As far as I remember (but haven't checked), the Fuji Hakone pass is only good value if you are going from/to Tokyo. If you continue from…
RE: How long in Kawaguchiko?

by scottyheather 21 May 2012

Hi again bamse - I've taken onboard your comment about two nights being a bit too long in Kawaguchiko so I researched Hakone too. I've…
RE: Tour Japan 8 days Itinerary

by bamse 20 May 2012

I am afraid I can't help with the onsen ryokan recommendation as I usually just stay in any cheap Japanese style room I can find. If…
RE: Tour Japan 8 days Itinerary

by Kingzilla 20 May 2012

Bamse, I would appreciate if you could give me specifics on different places other then Mt Fuji/Hakone. There's couple of reasons why…
RE: Tour Japan 8 days Itinerary

by bamse 20 May 2012

Well, if you like the places that are included in the tour and if you don't mind the price (which I find a bit steep), go for it. Personally…
Re: Tour Japan 8 days Itinerary

by Kingzilla 20 May 2012

Bamse: I found this tour http://www.japanican.com/tours/tourdetail.aspx?aff=EXJ&destcd=4&tc=GMT01TYOOF830 it seems to make sense because…
RE: How long in Kawaguchiko?

by scottyheather 20 May 2012

Thanks again bamse - we might go to Hakone for the second night then.
RE: Tour Japan 8 days Itinerary

by bamse 20 May 2012

What exactly do you mean by Mt Fuji tour? Hakone or Five Lakes or a combination of both? If you must see both (and perhaps a fifth station…
Re: Tour Japan 8 days Itinerary

by Kingzilla 20 May 2012

Thanks for the reply, The budget and itinerary is based on going on my own except the 'Mt Fuji guided Tour', I haven't been to Mt Fuji…
RE: Nine days in Japan

by lucapal 18 May 2012

If your friend wants to see those cities in that time limit......you will either have to do different things or your opportunities for…
RE: 10 day Japan itinerary advise

by LouiseCC84 17 May 2012

bamse and lucapal Thank you both for your advice, I have taken Koyasan out and added another night in Tokyo. I have also taken out overni…
RE: Please Check My Japan Itinereray - July 2012

by Kalasri87 16 May 2012

Thanks for the replies everyone. We'd like to experience the Osaka nightlife but also the Kyoto festivals at night (Gion Matsuri). We'll…
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: Gay Japan and South Korea Travel Tips Nightlife Recommendations

by blackjleopard 15 May 2012

hi here is a party info while you stay in Tokyo. Aug 18, sat, 2012 Shangri-La @ ageHa i guess, most known gay party in JPN, but th…