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Jul 20, 2008

• johanweggis says: okinawa diving
  
  We are planning a trip to Okinawa while visiting Japan between the 5th and 10th of august- anyone any suggestions? Which island, not to expensive transport etc. We plan to do some scuba-diving, anyone knows an english speaking diving school and/or is visibility oké during this period?

Jul 16, 2008

• tokyotom says: karuizawa vs tateyama
  ok guys, I am planning a summer getaway, I have been to both on business, but which is better for a two night stay for a holiday?

Jul 08, 2008

• vanessae says: Travelling through Japan: from the south to Tokyo
  Tags: http://www.mfa.nl/tok-en/dutch-japanese
  Hey you guys, I've got a couple of questions, hope you can help me ;-)
  
  I'm planing to come to Japan on the 2nd of august and travel around till the 30th of august. I would like to start my trip in Hirado (because the first dutch arrivel in 1600) and end up in Tokyo, taking the Court Journey (see the link).
  
  -Can anybody tell me if its easier to fly to Kukuoka and travel over land to Hirado, or fly to Nagasaki and travel to Hirado over land? Or is there another solution?
  -Does anybody know what kind of railpass I need to get? And what's best: buy it in Holland or wait and buy it in Japan?
  -Tips for (nice and cheap) sleep-overs, hotels and ryokans are also very welcome ;-)
  
  Thank you very much in advance!!

May 22, 2008

• csautot says: Inspiration Through Photos
  
  If you are looking for inspiration on places to visit, check out the photos that ippei+janine post on their Flickr account:
  
  http://www.flickr.com/photos/ippei-janin e/
  
  They share some really gorgeous shots of incredible locations all around Japan - some very close to Tokyo, too. Enjoy!

May 20, 2008

• poohsan says: Kiyomizu Temple
  
  This photograph is Kiyomizu Temple in kyoto. The Lighting up at night is very beautiful.

May 13, 2008

• Yuzu_cha says: Hamanako
  
  仕事で浜名湖（静岡）に行きました。
  
  観光地で、リゾートホテルがいくつもあったよ。
  名古屋から浜松まで新幹線で３０分くらいで、意外に近かった。
  浜松からは車で４０分弱かな。
  
  遊園地もあるし、マリーンスポーツ（レイクスポーツ？）も楽しめるようです♪
  

Apr 17, 2008

• YokoYoko says: Sankeien ...
  Tags: Sankeien
  
  This will be obvious to Tokyo residents ... or not.
  
  It's close by, in Yokohama, and I pass it all the time (at high speed, usually) on the Kousokudouro. But I got off the highway once, and the stop was well worth it. The Sankeien opened around 100 years ago, and in addition to the gardens, collects a number (10?) of historic buildings from around Japan.
  
  One of my favorite buildings from anywhere on earth is the large thatched gassho farmhouse ... built about 210 years ago by Sasuke Iwase, one of the richest men in Hida district, Gifu-ken, and moved to its current site in 1960. It's a fantastic day out from Tokyo and not far at all ...
  

Mar 25, 2008

• Copencat says: 由布院／Yufuin
  由布院でおすすめの宿があったら教えてください。条件は、離れの専用風呂付、部屋食です。
  
  If anyone knows nice ryokans in Yufuin (Oita) please let me know. I am looking for the place has private house with bath and dinner.

Jan 28, 2008

• nrahmat says: Ryokan Yamazaki
  Tags: kyoto, ryokan
  
  In Kyoto.
  
  Very friendly staffs, private, and insanely beautiful scenery. There is a small, but beautiful Japanese garden opposite the lobby. Breakfast not provided, and comes with extra charge. Just inform them the night before, and they will arrange it for you.
  
  I wish I had stayed more than a night at this place. :)

Jan 08, 2008

• whatjazz says: Kurokawa Onsen, Kyushu
  Tags: Kyushu, Kurokawa, onsen
  
  Went to Kurokawa onsen in Kumamoto at the end of 2007, and it's definitely one of the better hotsprings I've visited. Beautiful, large rotenburos, and usually several of to choose from, all tucked away in the mountain. Kyushu, in general, seems to be fabulous for onsen, the nearby nature and open spaces allow for that "secluded" feel away from the city. Highly recommended.
  
  http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/regio nal/kumamoto/kurokawa_onsen.html