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Takayama vs. Hiroshima
I've been to Japan several times [Kyoto, Nara, Tokyo, Kamakura].
At the end of November I will have 5 days/6 nights to allocate between Takayama and Hiroshima. Anyone care to speculate if I am better offer splitting 2/3 in favor of one or the other? Thanks for any comments. |
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Takayama vs. Hiroshima
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"John Keiser" wrote: I've been to Japan several times [Kyoto, Nara, Tokyo, Kamakura]. At the end of November I will have 5 days/6 nights to allocate between Takayama and Hiroshima. Anyone care to speculate if I am better offer splitting 2/3 in favor of one or the other? Thanks for any comments. 24 hours is enough for Hiroshima (spend the night at Miyajima). Hiroshima is an ugly modern city, while Takayama has many very nice old quiet areas. |
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In article , "John Keiser" wrote: I've been to Japan several times [Kyoto, Nara, Tokyo, Kamakura]. At the end of November I will have 5 days/6 nights to allocate between Takayama and Hiroshima. Anyone care to speculate if I am better offer splitting 2/3 in favor of one or the other? Thanks for any comments. 24 hours is enough for Hiroshima (spend the night at Miyajima). Hiroshima is an ugly modern city, while Takayama has many very nice old quiet areas. I agree, but the A-bomb monument is very impressive and we found the Shukkei-en (garden) in Hiroshima much nicer than the famous Kenruku-en in Kanazawa. The castle in Hiroshima is not bad either. In Takayama it is also nice to visit the open air museum Hida-no-Sato. Enjoy your stay. Marion |
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Takayama vs. Hiroshima
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Keiser says... I've been to Japan several times [Kyoto, Nara, Tokyo, Kamakura]. At the end of November I will have 5 days/6 nights to allocate between Takayama and Hiroshima. Anyone care to speculate if I am better offer splitting 2/3 in favor of one or the other? Thanks for any comments. Two days are sufficient for Hiroshima: one for Hiroshima itself and one for Miyajima. http://www.molon.de/galleries/Japan/ -- Alfred Molon http://www.molon.de - Photos of Asia, Africa and Europe |
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Takayama vs. Hiroshima
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24 hours is enough for Hiroshima (spend the night at Miyajima). Hiroshima is an ugly modern city, while Takayama has many very nice old quiet areas. It may be modern, but it's not ugly. The Peace memorial park is extremely impressive, everybody should visit it. It makes sense to spend full day in Miyajima, to have enough time to soak up the atmosphere. I believe you can walk around the island. -- Alfred Molon http://www.molon.de - Photos of Asia, Africa and Europe |
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Takayama vs. Hiroshima
"John Keiser" wrote in message
news:XJqdnfW349G3fFbXnZ2dnUVZ_vSdnZ2d@powerusenet. com... I've been to Japan several times [Kyoto, Nara, Tokyo, Kamakura]. At the end of November I will have 5 days/6 nights to allocate between Takayama and Hiroshima. Anyone care to speculate if I am better offer splitting 2/3 in favor of one or the other? Thanks for any comments. We spent two nights in Takayama in Sumiyoshi Ryokan, which was the highlight to our 3 week trip to Japan. Takayama is great for some laid-back sightseeing. Hiroshima was interesting, especially the bomb-museum. We only stayed one night. Went to miyajima the first day. Spent several hours there (visit the shrine, went up to the top with the cable-cart and hiked back for some hours). Miyajima is highly recommended. Another town worth visiting (probably after Takayama) is Kanazawa. Lots to see and do. The garden, samurai and geisha districts, and it has a really good modern art museum. Yorick |
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On Oct 7, 5:53*am, "Marion" wrote: R C wrote: In article , "John Keiser" wrote: Kanazawa. The castle in Hiroshima is not bad either. In Takayama it is also nice to visit the open air museum Hida-no-Sato. Marion If time is tight, give Hiroshima Castle a miss. It’s not much of a castle and I don’t think you can go inside. At least it was closed the last time I was there. Instead I suggest stopping in Himeji either going to/from Hiroshima. Himeji Castle is noted as one of the best castles in Japan. It’s around a 15-minute walk from the station, there are usually goodwill guides that will give you a free tour around the castle. No tipping required, but a small gift from your home town would be appreciated I’m sure. There are coin lockers at Himeji Station for your luggage. Plan on 3 to 4 hours for this and you won’t be rushed. Can be done in 2.5 hours. Castle entrance fee: ¥600 To answer your question, Hiroshima requires around half a day for sightseeing, Peace Memorial Park and the Museum. There are a lot of hotels around the station, makes for easy access to the street car (to museum) and the local train that goes to Miyajima Station. Takayama requires 2 nights, 3 nights if you want to do a day trip to Shirakawago, round trip bus. If you do Shirakawago, you can give the Hida Folk Village in Takayama a miss. Do the Heritage village at Shirakawago instead, it’s better. My other suggestion would be 2 nights Takayama, take the morning bus to Shirakawago, take the afternoon bus to Kanazawa. Overnight in Kanazawa, do a half day sightseeing in Kanazawa then train to Hiroshima. Assume you’re using a Japan Rail Pass. Enjoy! Geno |
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snip On Oct 7, 5:53 am, "Marion" wrote: R C wrote: In article , "John Keiser" wrote: Kanazawa. The castle in Hiroshima is not bad either. In Takayama it is also nice to visit the open air museum Hida-no-Sato. Marion If time is tight, give Hiroshima Castle a miss. It’s not much of a castle and I don’t think you can go inside. At least it was closed the last time I was there. You can go inside and have a nice view from the top. But I agree Himeji is much nicer. Instead I suggest stopping in Himeji either going to/from Hiroshima. Takayama requires 2 nights, 3 nights if you want to do a day trip to Shirakawago, round trip bus. If you do Shirakawago, you can give the Hida Folk Village in Takayama a miss. Do the Heritage village at Shirakawago instead, it’s better. It is even nicer to stay overnight in Shirakawago. It isn't cheap but worth every yen. The Tourist Info at the bus station can help you. My other suggestion would be 2 nights Takayama, take the morning bus to Shirakawago, take the afternoon bus to Kanazawa. Overnight in Kanazawa, do a half day sightseeing in Kanazawa then train to Hiroshima. If you like to see some pictures, please have a look at our website http://www.fahrenfort.nl at look for the Japan page :-) Enjoy. Marion |
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On Oct 8, 10:22*am, "Marion" wrote: geno.y wrote: snip On Oct 7, 5:53 am, "Marion" wrote: R C wrote: In article , "John Keiser" wrote: Takayama requires 2 nights, 3 nights if you want to do a day trip to Shirakawago, round trip bus. If you do Shirakawago, you can give the Hida Folk Village in Takayama a miss. Do the Heritage village at Shirakawago instead, it’s better. It is even nicer to stay overnight in Shirakawago. It isn't cheap but worth every yen. The Tourist Info at the bus station can help you. Marion The only caveat is that they literally roll up the street at night in Shirakawago. You take an onsen bath and it’s off to bed after dinner. Most of the accommodations in town are Minshuku, family run bed & breakfast (normally includes dinner too). The going rate per person per night is around ¥10000 (and up) that includes 2 meals plus the room. The highlight is most are in farm houses that are over 200 years old. They all have modern toilets and bath facilities (shared not private). It’s all Japanese style, you sit on the floor to eat meals, sleep on a futon. Breakfast can be Japanese style too, miso soup, rice, salted fish, pickles. Most will serve you coffee & toast if you ask the night before. Because most guests in town are staying in accommodations that include meals, there aren’t that many restaurants in town. Most are only open for lunch or an early dinner. Geno |
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Takayama vs. Hiroshima
Takayama is nice....netsuke museum, AM market along the river....super
shabu shabu restaurant next to the large meat market...two nights max. You can wander the Ogimachi area in a day...then train down to Kurashiki..has a nice canal area lined with weeping willows, shops. If you like ceramics, take a train from Kurashiki to Okayama to Bizen. If around Kyoto on the 25th or21st. or first Sun. of Dec., head to the temple flea markets...best shopping deals in the country! You have done Kyoto, so this may be a repeat. I don't do temples, but Eikando in late Nov. is spectacular for maples. |
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