2pints-mate 0 Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Been a bit of a bummer of a year for me with one reason and another but it looks like we are going to be able to visit Japan this coming winter again. Question is where to go. We're still crunching on that one. Looks like we might have up to 2.5 weeks. Thinking of maybe checking out somewhere like Kyoto for a bit, or even Hiroshima but that seems a long way down. Whats the journey like from somewhere like Hiroshima up to Nagano area thereabouts? Do-able? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Creek Boy should be able to give you the gen on that, think he lived there. **Edit** Just had a look on a map......wow Hiroshima really s quite a bit away!!!!!! Google maps says its a 10hr drive from Hiroshima to Hakuba. Guess you could stop off in Osaka and or Kyoto along the way. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 No need. Just put your Nikes on. Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 I don't think you'll want to be driving between Hiroshima and Nagano... Link to post Share on other sites
mitchpee 10 Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 2pints here here!!! Hooray for you! Come to Niseko and shred with me! Especially if you have an extra 2 pints Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted October 9, 2010 Author Share Posted October 9, 2010 Yeah I think Hiroshima is just too far. Not really fitting in with the good ideas. Link to post Share on other sites
HiroHam 0 Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Hi It's not close. But there's a nice fast train if you are doing things that way. If I were you though I'd stick with Kyoto/Nara if you are coming to ski mainly, it would just cut too much time out coming down here. Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Yeah, I think Hiroshima is an interesting place to visit and if you have the time you definitely should but don't drive all the way there. Take the shinkansen... if for example you were in Kyoto you could realistically do a day trip to Hiroshima by train. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Originally Posted By: Black Mountain Yeah, I think Hiroshima is an interesting place to visit and if you have the time you definitely should but don't drive all the way there. Take the shinkansen... if for example you were in Kyoto you could realistically do a day trip to Hiroshima by train. How many days do you want to spend on the slopes and how many days do you want to sightsee. Then you'll know if you have enough time to go or not. Hiroshima is worth a one night stay, but not a day trip out of Kansai. The Shink from Osaka to Hiro is about 3 beers, or 1:45. Granted, I drink slowly. So, just looking at transportation by shink to and from you are looking at 4 hours. Getting to Miyajima by JR to Miyajima is about 30 mins, the boat is another 15 on top of that (plus the wait). I hate traveling rushed like that as you dont get to get a feel for the place at all and you're often tired, so you dont get to enjoy the place that much. Walking around Miyajima is worth the good part of half a day. Especially the inner island and far side there are some pretty cool old houses and streets back there. The Peace Park and museum are interesting. Just save a bit of time before eating after as some of the pics are horrific. Best thing about Hiroshima - Okonomiyaki and Bishu Nabe!! EDIT: I love once plans are made because any and all BS that comes up from now and then can generally be overlooked as you know you're going to have an epic trip Link to post Share on other sites
@tokyo 14 Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Nice one Want to get down that way myself. Somehow, Hong Kong feels closer. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Great to hear that muikabochi. We should poll guessing where they will end up this time Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Originally Posted By: muikabochi Great to hear that muikabochi. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I bet he meant 2pints. I know..... I'm clever. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 so how could you mis-type that many letters? Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Don't know what happened there, I must have been thinking of myself rather than 2pints. Yes, I did mean 2pints. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 understandable. Nobody thinks of 2pints. Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 Announcement coming soon. Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 If you're interested. Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Kyoto isn't crowded in winter, so its a pretty good time to go. The town center is little different to anywhere else, but there are lots of things worth seeing around the fringes and some top notch tucker. Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Interested to see where you decide on this time. Link to post Share on other sites
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