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Call me crazy, but I'm actually considering visiting Tokyo during the 2020 Olympics and hopefully watch an event or 2 while I'm there! But before that, I'd like to visit Japan at least one more time at a less hectic time and when I have more freedom and flexibility to travel around as I please. Maybe this year, but I'll kind of explain that later.
However instead of visiting my usual spots (Tokyo, Kyoto, and a quick visit to Osaka), I was thinking it's finally time to venture out of my comfort zone and explore other parts of Japan! Due to time and money, I'd probably just stick with the main island and use a JR Pass to start up north somewhere and head all the way southwest end.
And this is where you fine folks come in! Of course I'll be doing my own research, but I was wondering if any of you have any suggestions on where I should visit. Some things to consider though:
Hopefully this won't be me at the end of this month...
Thanks in advance!!!
However instead of visiting my usual spots (Tokyo, Kyoto, and a quick visit to Osaka), I was thinking it's finally time to venture out of my comfort zone and explore other parts of Japan! Due to time and money, I'd probably just stick with the main island and use a JR Pass to start up north somewhere and head all the way southwest end.
And this is where you fine folks come in! Of course I'll be doing my own research, but I was wondering if any of you have any suggestions on where I should visit. Some things to consider though:
- Never been to Japan during the spring, and would definitely love to do so during the cherry blossom season. I'm assuming early to mid April would probably be ok for this? (I know location and weather is a major factor to consider as well)
- Though English friendly places would be ideal, my Japanese is good enough (so I've been told!) to go to less foreign friendly locations
- I'm totally ok with the idea of staying at locations/areas for a couple of days, or the idea of dropping in for a few hours. So I'm pretty open to hear any suggestion regardless of visitation time length
- Food is important too! Suggestions for regional foods would be great as well
- I'll still need to visit Kyoto (family) and Tokyo. Which probably also means having a little "fun" while I'm in city!
Hopefully this won't be me at the end of this month...
Thanks in advance!!!