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Hi, We know shorts are frowned upon in temples. Are capris pants (women's below the knee shorts) ok?

Thanks everyone, these are some interesting suggestions. I will see what I can find.

When I visit a country I always like to bring along a novel or non fiction book themed on or set in that country. Does anyone have any...

Thanks for the input. It sounds like we won't have much trouble. What's the latest on the crowds at Nikko? We've heard they have been...

We made a reservation at Nikko Park Lodge before the earthquake and communicated with them in March. However, we have not had responses to...

We plan to travel to Nikko on July 7 and wonder if train travel there is back to normal. What's the latest?

Thanks for the info. Do you catch the Izuku-Shimoda train at the same station where the JR train lets off?...

Thanks for your replies. In Shimoda we hope to spend a day or two on the beach and some searching around of local sites....

This is good to hear. Tell me please, can you get all the way to Shimoda with a JR pass?

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....

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 from...

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This is all good information. Thank you all for responding!!

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