Tokoku, Japan
 

As I mentioned in my previous thread, I'm planning our second trip to Japan and working on an itinerary.

We'll be there for a little under 3 weeks, but I've already allocated some of that. I have a 7-8 day slot I'm playing with.

Chugoku, Tohoku and Kyushu are all on the table.

Can anyone who has experience of touring in Tokoku give me their thoughts?

Any tips for places to visit or avoid?
Activities you particularly loved?
How about transport? We're happy to use either public transport or rent a car and self-drive - the latter seems like it may be more straightforward.

Do you know of any food and drink specialities in the area, particularly items produced there -- I'd love to organise visits to producers especially.

Many thanks for any feedback,
Kavey

Pls excuse typo in title... I have asked for it to be edited if possible.

Have asked moderators to delete, as have since done lots and lots more reading and have pretty much decided on Kyushu. Don't want to waste anyone's time so have asked for thread to be deleted. x

Darn, I had a wonderful plan in mind for you yesterday for Tohoku but couldn't get time on the computer to answer. Kyushu is wonderful too so you will have a marvelous time no matter.

Just a thought......Oct in Tohoku is better conducive to seeing the fall colors than in Kyushu(unless at altitude) at that time.

Aloha!

Hey my dear, I'd love to still read it, if you have it written down already? My email is kavey at kaveyeats.com should that be possible.

Although it sounds sacrilege to say it, I'm not as fussed about fall colours ... we have lovely foliage here in the UK and while I'd love to see it across the landscapes of Japan, it's not something I'd factor in to the decisions on where to visit, if that makes any sense?

I've been reading lots of threads (including your trip reports) on Kyushu and will post tonight or tomorrow asking for input in possible itinerary.

We'll likely self-drive which should give us most flexibility.

Aloha! x