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Our first 16 days in Japan -
08-06-2010, 09:27 PM
Hi everyone,
We have planned a 18 days trip to Japan, with 16 full days spent in the country. This our first experience so we try to think of an itinerary which mixes cities and the country-side, without missing the main touristic spots. Below is our first attempt. Could you tell us what do you think of it? Is is too ambitious... or maybe not enough? Do we miss major point of interest during our trip? 30/09 - Kansai International Airport -> Kyoto 01/10 - Kyoto 02/10 - Kyoto 03/10 - Kyoto -> Nara / Activation JRPass 14d 04/10 - Nara -> Koyasan 05/10 - Koyasan -> Kyoto 06/10 - Kyoto -> Myajima 07/10 - Myajima -> Hiroshima -> Kyoto 08/10 - Kyoto -> Shirakawago 09/10 - Shirakawago -> Takayama 10/10 - Takayama 11/10 - Takayama -> Hakone 12/10 - Hakone -> Tokyo 13/10 - Tokyo 14/10 - Tokyo (Nikko?) 15/10 - Tokyo 16/10 - Tokyo -> Paris Many thanks for your expert advice!! Karine & Jeremy 
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08-06-2010, 10:21 PM
I am seeing a lot of time in Kyoto...maybe too much time. Also, you go back to Kyoto two times. Why not throw in Osaka and or Kobe?
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08-07-2010, 07:19 AM
I notice you spend part of 3 days in Takayama and then head to Hakone. IMO, it's better to go Takayama -> Kamikochi (Japan Alps) -> Matsumoto, then spend the next morning seeing Matsumoto Castle before heading to Hakone. Hiking in the Alps and seeing one of the best castles in Japan (the best IMO now that Himeji is being renovated) is worth it.
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08-07-2010, 07:51 AM
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08-07-2010, 12:29 PM
Many thanks for your advice guys!!
In the part of our trip to the Japan Alps, do you think I can arrange the schedule like this then: 08/10 - Kyoto -> Shirakawago 09/10 - Shirakawago -> Takayama, 1st night at Takayama 10/10 - Visit of Kamikochi, 2nd night at Takayama 11/10 - Takayama -> Visit of Matsumoto Castle in the morning -> Train to Hakone Is the transportation not too difficult to go from one of these cities to the others? Is it bus, train? And what's the best city to leave from to reach Hakone? Cheers, Karine & Jeremy
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08-07-2010, 05:59 PM
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More info: Kamikochi - Japan Alps National Park Resort - Kamikochi Travel Guide Matsumoto Welcomes You! - Official Travel Guide of Matsumoto City in Nagano, Japan Matsumoto Travel Guide
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08-07-2010, 09:12 PM
Hey Jerkiz which temple you staying at in Koyasan? We recently did a 2 week trip encompassing Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima, Osaka and Koyasan. It was great but so tiring as there was sooo much to see each day or constantly on the move. Make sure you have some time to relax too and have a great time
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08-08-2010, 08:16 AM
Hi,
Thanks for your advice guys, once again! I have sent a reservation request for 2 temples using the Japan Guest House site: one for Eko-in and one for Shôjôshin-in. Will see their reply... Hope80, do you remember any good places you stayed during your trip? We are right in the middle of finding ryokans rooms but it's quite challenging to find good places. Jeremy
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08-08-2010, 12:38 PM
Hey I stayed at shojoshin-in at Koyasan and booked through Japaneseguesthouse. The temple was great, room beautiful with a garden view, and monks very friendly. Also very close to the cemetry which is great at dusk once the stone lanterns light up
Unfortunately I didn't stay in any other ryokans besides the temple lodging, it was all hotels centrally located for convenience. PM me if you'd like more info etc! Have a great time!
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