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  1. scottyheather avatar

    Proof of outward journey

    by scottyheather 30 May 2012

    Hi everyone. Sorry if this sounds a dumb question (actually the Japanese Embassy here in NZ didn't know the answer) but I just want…

  2. angietravels1 avatar

    RE: 3rd Base for Japan Trip

    by angietravels1 10 May 2012

    Hi there Fukuoka is a really nice laid back sort of town. I did Nagasaki in a day left early in the morning and took the two hour trian.…

  3. crossfire avatar

    Samurai Duel Festival

    by crossfire 14 April 2012

    [Samurai Duel Festival Video|http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdfHfvlqEus] [Samurai Duel Photos|http://therovingroninreport.blogspot.jp/2…

  4. angietravels1 avatar

    RE: itinerary Japan april/may suggestions please

    by angietravels1 28 March 2012

    Hi there I went to some of the places on your itinerary. Fukuoka is a relaxing sort of town and certainly has some nice temples and canal…

  5. yeshekathy avatar

    itinerary Japan april/may suggestions please

    by yeshekathy 27 March 2012

    We've been in Japan four times before so we have 'done' most of the main tourist sites. Here is our itinerary for our next trip, nearly…

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    Re: roads in Kyushu

    by yeshekathy 19 March 2012

    so here's the current plan for Kyushu - we have 'done' Aso, Yufuin, Usuki, Oita, Nagasaki before as well as Fukuoka but we fly into Fukuoka…

  7. the_venture_hos avatar

    Shimonoseki to Qingdao by Ferry

    by the_venture_hos 02 March 2012

    Mode of Transportation: Ferry Company: [www.orientferry.co.jp|www.orientferry.co.jp] Price: 2nd Class Bunk 16,000円 (approximately $20…

  8. angietravels1 avatar

    RE: Suggestions quick trip

    by angietravels1 26 February 2012

    Hi there Bamse is correct about the train ticket from Fukuoka to Tokyo. I once looked at prices and it costs a fortune.I would check out…

  9. speakyword avatar

    Rail pass/other trainsportation questions

    by speakyword 25 February 2012

    I am going to be in Japan for 2 weeks. In that time I will travel from Fukuoka to Beppu to Aso back to Fukuoka and then to Shimonoseki.…

  10. speakyword avatar

    Rail pass/other trainsportation questions

    by speakyword 25 February 2012

    I am going to be in Japan for 2 weeks. In that time I will travel from Fukuoka to Beppu to Aso back to Fukuoka and then to Shimonoseki.…

  11. Asia222 avatar

    RE: Suzhou - Shimonoseki Ferry

    by Asia222 26 January 2012

    Is it right thatthe ferry to suzhou does currently not take any passeners? Did anyone take a ferry to china rcently (qingdao or suzhou)…

  12. angietravels1 avatar

    RE: 15-day itinerary for Southern Japan?

    by angietravels1 25 January 2012

    Hi there I was in Fukuoka for a few days and can certainly recommend Nagasaki - I did a day trip from Fukuoka and went to the atomic bomb…

  13. chrisj avatar

    Re: Travelling between Fukuoka / Yamaguchi / Hiroshima to South Korea

    by chrisj 09 January 2012

    +Befitting Busan's status as a major port, there are regular international ferry services to Osaka and Shimonoseki, and especially Kyushu…

  14. Tokyo_girl avatar

    RE: Japan: central regions in April

    by Tokyo_girl 09 November 2011

    I would definitely include Hiroshima/ Miyajima Onomichi, Shimonoseki and Hagi are places in the west of Japan I would like to go to.…

  15. bamse avatar

    RE: Japn this summer

    by bamse 30 October 2011

    In addition to flights there are also ferries between Korea and China (Tianjin, Qingdao). Hostel dorms are typically around 3000 yen…

  16. shirbia23 avatar

    Scenic coastlines

    by shirbia23 06 June 2011

    I'll be in Japan from 29 dec to 12 jan with my boyfriend. We'd like to see some beautiful coastline, fisherman's villages, enjoy typical…

  17. alberta_man avatar

    RE: Qingdao-Shimonoseki ferry

    by alberta_man 25 March 2011

    A few points - the prices I quote are one way - the worst case (or cheapest) scenario is that you sleep on tatami mats with some other…

  18. angietravels1 avatar

    RE: Japan to South Korea - itinerary and sights

    by angietravels1 16 March 2011

    Hi there I had about 3 weeks including taking the beetle ferry to SK from Hakata Port (Fukuoka). With such limited time everywhere I went…

  19. j422j3 avatar

    Re: Qingdao-Shimonoseki ferry

    by j422j3 12 March 2011

    Do you have the return schedule and cost by any chance?

  20. crossfire avatar

    RE: Help with Fugu

    by crossfire 02 March 2011

    The first and most important tip is not to take the first bite. Let someone else bite the bullet so to speak Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi…

  21. biciclown avatar

    RE: ferry info

    by biciclown 26 February 2011

    Great info Bamse. As I am cycling i will avoid the train and just cycle to Shimonoseki. thanks a lot!!!!

  22. bamse avatar

    RE: ferry info

    by bamse 25 February 2011

    AFAIK, the cheapest way between Matsuyama and Shimonoseki is a night ferry to Kokura (Kitakyushu) and a train from there to Shimonoseki.…

  23. optimistk avatar

    RE: Japan-South Korea-China

    by optimistk 15 February 2011

    There are various ferries between Japan and Korea/China. To Korea: http://byferryfrom2japan.com/en/japan-korea To China: http://byferryfro…

  24. ricardinh0 avatar

    Tokyo to Seoul Combined Train and Ferry Ticket - Possible?

    by ricardinh0 11 January 2011

    I've set myself up with 24 days to get Tokyo to Seoul by train and ferry (one way). I've looked into the JR and KR train tickets but was…

  25. littlerunaway84 avatar

    RE: South Korea to Japan!

    by littlerunaway84 09 January 2011

    I took the ferry from Busan to Shimonoseki, cost around 160$ (round trip). we left Busan around 8pm and arrived to Shimonoseki early in…

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