I think it might be best to start in Osaka and work your way east, it you're trying to maximize cherry blossom viewing. Hiroshima reaches...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Where to start/end, Osaka or Tokyo? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
3 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called ATMs and PINs - best way to deal with cash in Japan in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Any time I have travelled internationally I have always found that a 4 digit pin works but a 5 digit pin does not. I am not sure if this is...
8 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called ATMs and PINs - best way to deal with cash in Japan in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Agree with everything above, with the mention that there may be some limits on withdrawal at some machines. I think the large withdrawal...
8 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cheap accommodation in Kyoto, Hiroshima, Nagasaki in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Most places will not let you book more than 3 months in advance. ...
16 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Where to ski on Hokkaido, also storage in Tokyo in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
There is a luggage storage room in Tokyo Station called JR Rail & Go. I copied the following info down when I found instructions but...
24 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Japan accom with kitchen facilities in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
I think the walk was about 15 minutes, which can feel like a long way at the end of a long day of walking. This hotel is also several...
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Japan accom with kitchen facilities in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
I stayed at the Citadines Shinjuku in September and found it to be excellent value for money. You really do get a large space by Tokyo...
about 1 month ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Best Onsens around Nagano? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
I stayed at Shibu Onsen in October 2010 (at Shibu Hotel). It was very convenient to Nagano, 47 minutes by direct train to Yudanaka (¥1213),...
10 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called From Tokyo to Nagoya in 3-4 days - Nature wanted! in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
How about the Kiso Valley/Matsumoto/Nagano area? All close together, about 4 hrs north of Nagoya and enough to do to fill up several days...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Hotels in Nikko in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Haven't stayed here myself, but this was recommended to me. It's 4200yen/pp for a twin room. ...
over 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called F1 at Suzuka in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Thanks to you both for your help!
about 2 years ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called F1 at Suzuka in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
I will be in Japan in October this year and am looking at going to the F1 race. The website for Suzuka Circuit is not much help, with no...
about 2 years ago








