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"Must-visit" places in Japan - 07-09-2008, 12:59 PM

So, yeah. I'm gonna live in Tokyo for a year (exchange studies), and I'm kinda compiling a list of places I really want to visit during my stay (gotta have something to do while waiting...). I'm listing places outside of the immediate Tokyo area (as I will probably see most of that anyways).

What I got so far is :

* Kyoto
* Osaka
* Sapporo (seemed like the logical choice for Hokkaido)
* Nara (Want to see the deers)

I'm asking for some advice, if someone knows about a really special little or big town that would be nice to visit, then shoot! Please write why that specific place is worth a visit.

I was also thinking about going on a roadtrip thru Japan, perhaps with an old scooter or something (possible to get those cheap?), as cars probably are too expensive. Think that's possible or not? Are there many spots in Japan where you could just sleep in a tent and move on?


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07-09-2008, 01:06 PM

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So, yeah. I'm gonna live in Tokyo for a year (exchange studies), and I'm kinda compiling a list of places I really want to visit during my stay (gotta have something to do while waiting...). I'm listing places outside of the immediate Tokyo area (as I will probably see most of that anyways).

What I got so far is :

* Kyoto
* Osaka
* Sapporo (seemed like the logical choice for Hokkaido)
* Nara (Want to see the deer)

I'm asking for some advice, if someone knows about a really special little or big town that would be nice to visit, then shoot! Please write why that specific place is worth a visit.

I was also thinking about going on a roadtrip thru Japan, perhaps with an old scooter or something (possible to get those cheap?), as cars probably are too expensive. Think that's possible or not? Are there many spots in Japan where you could just sleep in a tent and move on?
You should see the Kamakura Buddha at least once. you will recieve alot of good Karma if you do .
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You should see the Kamakura Buddha at least once. you will recieve alot of good Karma if you do .
Oh, yeah I've heard about that one. Great!


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So, yeah. I'm gonna live in Tokyo for a year (exchange studies), and I'm kinda compiling a list of places I really want to visit during my stay (gotta have something to do while waiting...). I'm listing places outside of the immediate Tokyo area (as I will probably see most of that anyways).

What I got so far is :

* Kyoto
* Osaka
* Sapporo (seemed like the logical choice for Hokkaido)
* Nara (Want to see the deers)

I'm asking for some advice, if someone knows about a really special little or big town that would be nice to visit, then shoot! Please write why that specific place is worth a visit.

I was also thinking about going on a roadtrip thru Japan, perhaps with an old scooter or something (possible to get those cheap?), as cars probably are too expensive. Think that's possible or not? Are there many spots in Japan where you could just sleep in a tent and move on?
Himeji is not far from Osaka, so try to give that a shot when you are there

If you are into the big outdoor field/flower type location, go to Furano while you are in Hokkaido
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The Dai-Butsu or Great Buddha in Nara is must see.
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Thanks for the suggestions!


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The Dai-Butsu or Great Buddha in Nara is must see.
I'll be sure to visit that when I'm in Nara then!

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Himeji is not far from Osaka, so try to give that a shot when you are there

If you are into the big outdoor field/flower type location, go to Furano while you are in Hokkaido
I wiki'ed Himeji, seems like a cool place.

Thanks, Furano sounds like a place I wanna pass by then


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07-10-2008, 10:15 AM

Hiroshima and Miyajima is a bit far, but I think Miyajima is worth visiting....
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07-10-2008, 10:35 AM

Wow, nice. These are exactly the kinds of suggestions I wanted

Anyone got any thoughts of the possibility of going thru japan by scooter? Like regulations on where you can put up tents, and whatnot..


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You really should try to visit Mt Koya in Wakayama-ken... it's an amazing place! And you can stay in a Buddhist monastery overnight, eat the monk's vegetarian mountain vegetable cuisine, and see the oldest (and IMO by far the best) cemetery in all of Japan.


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07-11-2008, 11:34 AM

Sounds like a good list so far. I also recommend Kanazawa, a very pretty town reminiscent of Kyoto's Gion district. Also go to a good onsen at least once.
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