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Re: 1 week family trip: suggestions?

by bamse 22 May 2012

Most popular base destinations include Kyoto and Tokyo, which also have the advantage of being near major airports. There is plenty to…
RE: Holiday in Japan in May

by alei 10 April 2012

If you're looking somewhere coastal/chill-out place, that are do-able from Tokyo, I'd recommend the Izu Peninsula or Niijima Island. Both…
Re: Japan for 18 days!

by tone21 08 March 2012

Shirahama looks amazing. Looks like it's definitely worth visiting and much better than the beaches along the Izu Peninsula. According…
RE: Japan for 18 days!

by GrogBlossom 27 February 2012

some of the beaches on the Izu Peninsula are fairly popular.
RE: Japan in March urban-mystery-tropics

by nglas 12 January 2012

Thanks all, Jones11, especially the joy joy diving hotel sounds good! Richard, I am not so sure about the Sumo yet, somehow it doesn…
RE: 3 month exploration of Japan

by bamse 12 January 2012

Personally I would not make such detailed plans for the whole period, since you might want to stay longer in some place, or bad weather…
RE: Backpacker's Japanese itinerary

by bamse 20 December 2011

Depending on your nationality 90 days might be the limit set by your visa. Still plenty of time and much more than most visitors to Japan…
RE: Itinerary feedback

by bamse 10 December 2011

As with any such question, you will get better replies if you tell about your interests as different people might like different things/itin…
RE: Dec/Jan 3wks of travel from Osaka to Tokyo via JR

by PeterNinnes 04 December 2011

You can have a really nice seaside experience on Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture. Take the Tokaido Shinkansen to Atami, and then…
RE: Biking Japan in December

by katakanadian 26 September 2011

I would not be any more paranoid about toilet seats in Japan than in my home country. Actually I have never used a toilet seat cover anywher…
RE: 11 days in japan itinerary

by bamse 15 August 2011

+head right to kyoto? we’d like to, but the thought of getting on another train after all that flying is a little overwhelming.+ There…
Re: Visit the Pacific from Tokyo

by bamse 07 August 2011

What do you want to do at the sea? Tokyo is located on Tokyo bay, which is part of the Pacific. If you only want to have a look at…
RE: How busy are the beaches in Shimoda (Izu peninsula) the first wkend in July

by tabitabi 11 July 2011

Not busy at all! Summer officially start July 15th in Shimoda! But we often get temperatures of 30 degrees or more, even in early July.…
Re: Shimoda (Izu Peninsula) inexpensive hotel/pension/ryokan suggestions?

by tabitabi 11 July 2011

The sea is fresh early July, but temperatures often reach 30 degrees so can be nice and refreshing too! The sea is warmest in September…
Re: How busy are the beaches in Shimoda (Izu peninsula) the first wkend in July

by lisainkobe 22 May 2011

I think it seems ok to swim if the weather is fine. It was around 23 degrees in early July last year. http://fish-exp.pref.shizuoka.jp/0…
RE: How does this 3 wk Japan Itinerary sound?

by bamse 13 May 2011

+We added Nagoya because we saw that was a very long trip to Kyoto. Is there a better layover spot?+ Not a long trip at all. I believe,…
RE: How busy are the beaches in Shimoda (Izu peninsula) the first wkend in July

by tedandlaura 13 May 2011

Thanks for the info. Do you catch the Izuku-Shimoda train at the same station where the JR train lets off? Another Shimoda question--will…
RE: How busy are the beaches in Shimoda (Izu peninsula) the first wkend in July

by optimistk 13 May 2011

I don't also think it won't be busy on the beach on the first weekend of July. Currently the limited express Odoriko/Superview Odariko…
RE: How busy are the beaches in Shimoda (Izu peninsula) the first wkend in July

by tedandlaura 13 May 2011

This is good to hear. Tell me please, can you get all the way to Shimoda with a JR pass?
Re: How busy are the beaches in Shimoda (Izu peninsula) the first wkend in July

by tabitabi 13 May 2011

It kind of depends are what you are used to. First weekend in July shouldn't be that busy though. Obon (August long weekend) can be…
RE: How does this 3 wk Japan Itinerary sound?

by Glenski 13 May 2011

Too long in Takayama, IMO. Too long in Izu peninsula, depending on what you plan to do. Not enough info to tell. Not enough time in Osaka…
How does this 3 wk Japan Itinerary sound?

by tedandlaura 13 May 2011

We'll be in Japan for 16 days, July 4-20. We have a 9-year-old in tow. We're hoping for a mix of sights, beaches, and hikes. July 4-6…
How busy are the beaches in Shimoda (Izu peninsula) the first wkend in July

by tedandlaura 13 May 2011

We're planning on visiting Shimoda the first weekend in July. What can we expect in the way of crowds? Does the train from Ito leave…
RE: Shimoda (Izu Peninsula) inexpensive hotel/pension/ryokan suggestions?

by optimistk 02 February 2011

My understanding is that the bathing season around Tokyo is from mid July to mid August, and bathing facilities so called Uminoie are…
RE: Shimoda (Izu Peninsula) inexpensive hotel/pension/ryokan suggestions?

by tedandlaura 01 February 2011

Thanks for the info. Is the water warm in early July?