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takayama-shirokawago - Takayama travel question

Posted by misocutlet

Here is an itinerary I suggest. Day 1 Arrival at Tokyo Day 2 Nikko or Kamakura Day 3 Mt. Fuji, Hakone Day 4 Shirakawa-go, Takayama Day 5 Tokyo City Tour I have no intention to change your itinerary, but if I were you, I would make my itinerary like that ...

Advice on Japan

Posted by xerius

... a longer spell, you'll need to stop somewhere en route. One of the most popular spots to see it in all its picturesque glory is Hakone, which is an easy day-trip from Tokyo. The other option is to check it out from the other side, such as at one of the ...

Japan Starter Kit

Posted by xerius

... waterfront city of Yokohama, home to foreigners' old houses and the country's largest Chinatown. The scenic playground of Hakone sits southwest of the capital, offering numerous, unique forms of transport, as well as dramatic views of Mt. Fuji. ...

The 10 Hot Springs in Japan

Posted by japean

... Onsens in Atami the best at sunrise. Onsens in Arima are the best in spring. Onsens in Nagano are the best in summer. Onsens in Hakone are the best in fall. Onsens in Takayama are the best in winter. Onsens in Gero are the best after skiing in the area. ...

30 day trip to japan - help!

Posted by xerius

... a little more exploration as well. Kamakura and Nikko really should get a day each - you can't really do them in less. Hakone is a popular spot for relaxing, visiting an onsen and seeing Fuji (which should be quite visible mid-winter). And while I ...

30 day trip to japan - help!

Posted by mitsukishiroi

... , Shinjuku, Odaiba, Ginza, Akihabara, Harajuku and some other sights. As daytrips, you can go to Kamakura, Nikko, Yokohama, Kawagoe or Hakone. I'm not quite sure how long you're going, but as for feasibility and train times, this seems to be one ...

Where to stay, what to do....???

Posted by uktokyoite

... want to jump on the bullet train there are several nice places only an hour or so away from Tokyo - check Nikko, Mount Takao, and Hakone. Otherwise, if you do decide to travel to Kyoto and/or other areas (Kyoto is beautiful by the way and if you're ...

Looking for Japan Travellers!!

Posted by catrachoviajero

... of the 24th March, this is my schedule: 24-Mar Arrive into Tokyo 25-Mar Tokyo 26-Mar Tokyo 27-Mar Nikko 28-Mar Tokyo 29-Mar Hakone 30-Mar Kyoto 31-Mar Kyoto 01-Apr Nara 02-Apr Kyoto 03-Apr Osaka 04-Apr Hiroshima 05-Apr Himeji 06-Apr Tokyo 07-Apr Fly ...

takayama-shirokawago - Takayama travel question

Posted by misocutlet

... is best to travel to Takayama by way of Nagoya or Gifu on the night of day 3 as I mentioned above. Takayama is very far from Hakone, so you may have to take the Shinkansen bullet train to Nagoya on your way. Besides, you have to pay charge of a hotel. In ...

takayama-shirokawago - Takayama travel question

Posted by misocutlet

I thought you wanted to travel overnight to save time for Hakone (maybe by mistake). My idea was as follows. There is no direct overnight bus or train from Tokyo to Takayama. So if you want to travel for Takayama overnight, you have to go to Kanazawa or ...

takayama-shirokawago - Takayama travel question

Posted by euge118

is there any ground tour can be join from Hakone National Park to takayama at the evening time? then day trip for next day since my schedule is too rush...

The 10 best places in your country

Posted by uktokyoite

... So here's my list for Japan: Tokyo - there's no city like it in my opinion. It buzzes and fizzes 24 hours a day. Hakone - check out Mount Fuji from a cable car and take a boat across the Lake - beautiful. Nikko - the Shogun Tokugawa has his grave ...

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