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elizabeth · Joined: 21 Jan 2003 Posts: 28

Where would you suggest for a short (semi budget) honeymoon?

locagrl814 · Joined: 04 Jun 2003 Posts: 58

that's a good question! I was wondering about that too!

tjpnz2000 · Joined: 22 May 2003 Posts: 118 Location: Japan

`Neko`(as in `cat') I think it is called. Picturesque little spot close to Tokyo I think Confused

Could be wrong, I'm sure it is on Honshu Laughing

Resonably priced Ryokan with small rooms and private onsen.

Sadly this comes from a very strong reference from a friend of mine not personal experience Sad

Maybe one day Laughing

T

Reesy · Joined: 12 Feb 2003 Posts: 31 Location: Japan

I think tjpnz2000 is referring to Nikko which is in Tochigi Prefecture. I think that the tomb of Ieyasu Tokugawa is there as is a very nice pagoda, a very nice temple and the three much hyped, but in reality not so wonderful to see in real life monkeys (hear no evil see no evil, speak no evil).

A nice place to go nonetheless as it is deep in the mountains and has some nice walking trails and many hot springs.

Another consideration for a honeymoon might be Takamatsu in Gifu. It is a very pleasant train ride from Nagoya (2.5 hours) and the town is very historic with lots of authentic Japanese things to see and do. Some really nice ryokans too, but it's a bit expensive and touristy.

In the end, I would go with Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture. Beautiful garden, delicious seafood, lots to do at night due to its bigger size (about 1 million people) and a really nice old Japanese part of town to explore by day. Very romantic! It is also in the middle of Honshu so not difficult to access.

Let us know what you decide!

tjpnz2000 · Joined: 22 May 2003 Posts: 118 Location: Japan

Thanks Reesy.

Like I said `I know it is on Honshu`

T

elizabeth · Joined: 21 Jan 2003 Posts: 28

Thanks!!! Some great ideas.

How about any of the islands?

It is a budget honeymoon (by Japanese standards) but not too low a budget for a cheap-ish flight and hotel (if in a really nice location).

azarashi sushi · Joined: 23 Jan 2003 Posts: 562 Location: Shinjuku

For a honeymoon? It's got to be Okinawa! Pick up a copy of "Jaran" for plane/hotel packages out of Tokyo. Anything outside of the major national holiday periods will be cheap (ish).

A.S.

homersimpson · Joined: 14 Feb 2003 Posts: 569 Location: Kagoshima

Okinoerabu Island http://www.town.wadomari.kagoshima.jp/
Yoron Island http://www.minc.ne.jp/yoronto/
Miyako Island http://www.kirinchan.net/miyako/index.html

The first two are Kagoshima Pref. Miyako is Okinawa.

Romulus · Joined: 17 May 2003 Posts: 18 Location: Japan

What do you like to do?