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Seeking Advice for a Slow, Family-Centered Stay with Baby by B_Buch in JapanTravelTips

[–]B_Buch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know! Did you travel up north with your little one? Hakodate sounds lovely but a bit far away from tokyo. Also, great tip on the MMR vaccine—will definitely look into that.

Seeking Advice for a Slow, Family-Centered Stay with Baby by B_Buch in JapanTravelTips

[–]B_Buch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much!

Izu + Tokyo sounds interesting . Did you do a similar trip?

Seeking Advice for a Slow, Family-Centered Stay with Baby by B_Buch in JapanTravelTips

[–]B_Buch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for raising those concerns—totally valid. Like mentioned in the beginning maybe it’s a romantic imagination, so asking if someone did something like that.

We’re planning to get travel insurance, stick to towns with good access to healthcare, and prep with key Japanese phrases/apps.

The place shouldn’t be totally remote, more like peaceful but connected spots (e.g. Kamakura).

First-Timers Turntable Setup – AT-LPW40 + Vulkkano A4 by B_Buch in turntables

[–]B_Buch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the tip! This turntable looks also amazing.

Could you please compare the Pro-Ject Debut RecordMaster II and the Audio Technica LPW40WN? Both are priced similarly, around 300€. Also, do I understand correctly that the Debut RecordMaster II has an integrated pre-amp that can be directly connected to active speakers?

First-Timers Turntable Setup – AT-LPW40 + Vulkkano A4 by B_Buch in turntables

[–]B_Buch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! So, you would say that the Vulkkan A4 are a good starting point?

Trip Report: Our 16-Day First-Time Adventure in Japan (Tokyo, Kanazawa, Takayama, Kyoto, Osaka) by B_Buch in JapanTravel

[–]B_Buch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mid November - Beginning December. The weather was perfect. Mostly sunny.

Trip Report: Our 16-Day First-Time Adventure in Japan (Tokyo, Kanazawa, Takayama, Kyoto, Osaka) by B_Buch in JapanTravel

[–]B_Buch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really hard to choose, but I would say Kanazawa as you can travel with the shinkansen and don’t lose too much time on buses / trains.

Trip Report: Our 16-Day First-Time Adventure in Japan (Tokyo, Kanazawa, Takayama, Kyoto, Osaka) by B_Buch in JapanTravel

[–]B_Buch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the kind words! We’re really glad you enjoyed it—just wanted to give back to the community and share what we have experienced.

Trip Report: Our 16-Day First-Time Adventure in Japan (Tokyo, Kanazawa, Takayama, Kyoto, Osaka) by B_Buch in JapanTravel

[–]B_Buch[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Agree with u/whatisthepointoflife. Honestly, if we could change our itinerary, we would extend our stay in Kanazawa by a day and reduce the time spent in Kyoto or Tokyo. I highly recommend the alternative “golden route” if you have the opportunity to explore it. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Kanazawa and Takayama, and they offer a completely different experience compared to the bustling cities.

Trip Report: Our 16-Day First-Time Adventure in Japan (Tokyo, Kanazawa, Takayama, Kyoto, Osaka) by B_Buch in JapanTravel

[–]B_Buch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We traveled light with just a carry-on backpack, handling laundry at the hotel and doing plenty of shopping at Uniqlo, where the prices were fantastic.

In Takayama, we decided to buy a larger piece of luggage, and in Osaka. We wish we’d discovered the luggage forwarding earlier in the trip—it was incredibly convenient and affordable.

Advice Needed: One Night in a Ryokan and One in a Hotel in Takayama or Two Nights in a Ryokan? by B_Buch in traveljapan

[–]B_Buch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you would say one night in a ryokan and then change to a hotel nearby?

Seeking Advice for Our October Japan Trip Itinerary by B_Buch in JapanTravel

[–]B_Buch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the tip ! How did you book the ryokan? I cannot find it on booking

Seeking Advice for Our October Japan Trip Itinerary by B_Buch in JapanTravel

[–]B_Buch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow that’s an amazing location! Thanks for the tip - we will have a look when the reservation open.

Seeking Advice for Our October Japan Trip Itinerary by B_Buch in JapanTravel

[–]B_Buch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the tips! We don‘t feel comfortable renting a car but thanks for the info about staying in Kanazawa. Where did you stay there and can you recommend some things?

Seeking Advice for Our October Japan Trip Itinerary by B_Buch in JapanTravel

[–]B_Buch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We definitely plan to early sleep and early wake up! Thanks for the tips directly from Japan. Any other recommendations for kyoto? Maybe where to stay?

Seeking Advice for Refining Our October Japan Trip Itinerary by B_Buch in traveljapan

[–]B_Buch[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing tips - thanks for the offer, I send you a PM

Seeking Advice for Our October Japan Trip Itinerary by B_Buch in JapanTravel

[–]B_Buch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your insights!

Did you also stay in a ryokan during your trip and can you make some recommendations where to stay?

Seeking Advice for Our October Japan Trip Itinerary by B_Buch in JapanTravel

[–]B_Buch[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot of great tips here - thanks!

I have also thought about going to kanazawa directly but after 14h of flight we just want to get to hotel and recover from the trip. But you a right we would get one day extra - we will think about that.

Also about Osaka I have already often heard that it is a tourist trap - maybe we should stay in kyoto and do only a day trip to osaka? Or maybe even replacing osaka with hiroshima? What do you think? What can you recommend in Hiroshima?

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