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Answered 29 days ago

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Any Budget Ryokan or Onsen Hotel at Hakone?

Goro, Lived in Japan

Hi! As you know, there are so many kind of Ryokan and Onsen. So it is difficult to say a budget...  But I suggest to check with website. I know one good website in English to find all kind of Ryokan and hotel in Japan. Then of course you can check them at Hakone.https://www.japanican.com/en/  

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Answered about 1 month ago

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Hi,I'm coming to Japan for the first time, what should I visit to understand better the Japanese culture?

Toraneko, Lived in Japan

"Japanese culture" is extremely broad - you need to find more about what you like. For example, its food, music, castles, arts, temples/shrines, nature, gardens, hiking, night life, museums, shopping, history, and much more.No visit to Japan would be complete without going to a nice hot spring (o...

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Answered about 1 month ago

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Hi,I'm coming to Japan for the first time, what should I visit to understand better the Japanese culture?

Chika Shomura, Living in Japan

I want you to visit Tokyo and Kyoto first. Why don’t you joining the tour like this?https://www.japanican.com/en/tour/detail/BUS1JT05H2MMS/?typecd=TOU&destcd=M18&list_url=%2Fen%2Ftour%2Flist%2F%3Fdestcd%3DM18&list_title=tours%20that%20visit%20Tokyohttps://www.japanican.com/en/tour/detail/BUS1NN10...

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Answered about 2 months ago

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Which is the nicest traditional ryokan with onset in Hakone?

Jeff Saito, Living in Japan

Fujinoya Ryokan is the most traditional ryokan in Hakone but we cannot stay in there because of renovation to 2020.Another one, I recommend you Ryuguden which is traditional and gorgeous. In addition, we feel japan traditional atomosphere and good scenery.Finally, Many hotel and Ryokan, have trad...

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Answered about 2 months ago

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Where should we stay East of Tokyo?

Kazuko Sanami, Lived in Japan

Hi, as Goro said, Narita-san could be a good option the rest would not be so interesting in my opinion. From Tokyo to Narita, there are many direct transportations whether bus or trains. Why don't you stay one of on those ways like Oshiage? It take just an hour so. This is just my idea and it mig...

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Answered about 2 months ago

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Where should we stay East of Tokyo?

Shohei Yasuda, Living in Japan

I think you should go Narita because there is an old town and a traditional shrine near the narita station.You can see some  japanese traditions I think.

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Answered about 2 months ago

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Where should we stay East of Tokyo?

Goro, Lived in Japan

Hello! I love to go to Naritasan (temple). http://www.naritasan.or.jp/english/There are annually events and nice to visit. From station to the temple, many shops and restaurants/cafes. Before leaving from Japan, you can enjoy last night!! Regarding a hotel, I can’t suggest as I’ve never stayed.. ...

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Answered 2 months ago

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What would be a quiet, green, yet accessible area to stay for a while (Holiday) in Tokyo?

Mari Takahashi, Living in Japan

How about Kamakura? There are many mountains, temples, shrines, as well as beach! 

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Answered 3 months ago

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Hello, what is the best way to visit snow monkeys. We are staying in Tokyo. We will be using the Suica card.

Goro, Lived in Japan

I believe you would like to go to Jigonudani in Nagano.All information is here. Please check kanto = Tokyo.http://en.jigokudani-yaenkoen.co.jp/accessFrom Tokyo station, you take Hokuriku Shinkansen. You stop at Nagano station. From Nagano st.,there are 2 ways with a bus or train.I found an advant...

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Answered 3 months ago

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Which park/garden that has blossoming flower in February?

Mari Takahashi, Living in Japan

Yushima Tenmangu Shrine in Tokyo is famous to view plum flowers. There will be the plum festival next weekend (February 10 - 12) there will be food strolls and selling sake :)

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Answered 3 months ago

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The World’s Longest Cherry-Lined Road

Junya Sakamoto, Living in Japan

you can go there bus from Hirosaki JR station.

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Answered 3 months ago

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The World’s Longest Cherry-Lined Road

Jansey Wee, Visited Japan Three times

Yes, I am planning to go there end of April.  Wonder if any bus from Hirosaki JR Station goes there?

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