Trip to Japan, Fukuoka, Osaka or Kanazawa????
Jan 23rd, 2013, 08:35 AM
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Trip to Japan, Fukuoka, Osaka or Kanazawa????
Hello,
I will be travelling to Japan from 21 March to 6 April with my Wife. We fly in and out of Tokyo, and I am now closing the detailed planning of our trip. I have already decided to visit Tokyo (5 days), Kyoto (3 days), Hiroshima (2 days), Okayama and Naoshima (2 days) so I still have the possibility to add another City / Area. Please, let me know your opinion / best choice among Fukuoka, Osaka and Kanazawa.... We like visiting monuments, gardens, museums.... countryside ...NO nightlife etc... GRAZIE (thanks) for you help. Gianni from Milan, Italia.
I will be travelling to Japan from 21 March to 6 April with my Wife. We fly in and out of Tokyo, and I am now closing the detailed planning of our trip. I have already decided to visit Tokyo (5 days), Kyoto (3 days), Hiroshima (2 days), Okayama and Naoshima (2 days) so I still have the possibility to add another City / Area. Please, let me know your opinion / best choice among Fukuoka, Osaka and Kanazawa.... We like visiting monuments, gardens, museums.... countryside ...NO nightlife etc... GRAZIE (thanks) for you help. Gianni from Milan, Italia.
Jan 23rd, 2013, 05:18 PM
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Kanazawa is my quick answer considering your interest in gardens and it is home to Kenrokuen.
But, looking at your travel date, I would first look into the weather as I would be concerned mainly about rain at that time but also cold.
Good that you have Okayama on your itinerary as you can visit Korakuen and Okayamna-jo.
Fukuoka (the city and prefecture) and Saga prefecture would also fit the bill and likely with better weather. Also, it is on the Sanyo shinkansen line and a quick hop from Hiroshima. Given a few days in the area I would visit pottery towns in Saga and maybe go over to Beppu for the onsen.
Fukuoka might be a good area for cherry blossom viewing during the period of your travel. ht?
But, looking at your travel date, I would first look into the weather as I would be concerned mainly about rain at that time but also cold.
Good that you have Okayama on your itinerary as you can visit Korakuen and Okayamna-jo.
Fukuoka (the city and prefecture) and Saga prefecture would also fit the bill and likely with better weather. Also, it is on the Sanyo shinkansen line and a quick hop from Hiroshima. Given a few days in the area I would visit pottery towns in Saga and maybe go over to Beppu for the onsen.
Fukuoka might be a good area for cherry blossom viewing during the period of your travel. ht?
Jan 24th, 2013, 09:31 AM
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This is our final plan of the trip to Japan:
Hiroshima 2 days, Okayama (and Naoshima) 2 days, Kyoto (and Nara) 4,5 days, Kanazawa 2,5 days, Tokyo 4,5 days.
We will use a 14 days JR pass.
Thanks for your help.
Grazie, arrivederci. Gianni
Hiroshima 2 days, Okayama (and Naoshima) 2 days, Kyoto (and Nara) 4,5 days, Kanazawa 2,5 days, Tokyo 4,5 days.
We will use a 14 days JR pass.
Thanks for your help.
Grazie, arrivederci. Gianni
Jan 25th, 2013, 03:17 AM
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hawaiiantraveler .... GRAZIE! Scusa, ma Tu scrivi da Honolulu? Parli italiano o usi un traduttore? eng - Sorry, but you really live in Honolulu? Do you speak italian or you just use a translator? Few years ago (2009) we spent 20 REALLY BEAUTIFUL days in Hawaii! What a nice trip, beleive me. I hope to be able to come there again in the future even if it's a long, long journey. CIAO, Gianni
