Japan Megathread V: It's not hot it's just humid.

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paberu: Jun 23, 2013

peanut posted:

Rent a bike and cross between Hiroshima and Ehime on the Shimanami Kaido. All the small towns you'd ever want. Gorgeous island views.

This. Onomichi is a quaint little town that's quite pretty and has nice views. Shimanami Kaido is one amazingly beautiful ride - don't think there are many places in Japan that can match that.

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paberu: Jun 23, 2013

I have a question about snowboarding/skiing in Honshu.

I'm looking at going to the snow during Christmas/new years period (late booking but whatever), what is a recommended area I should look at? I've only been snowboarding once before. I was thinking somewhere in Nagano?

Any suggestions or has anyone gone to that area before? Basically anything with good snow and easier access than Hokkaido (I'm in Kyushu).

Cheers!

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paberu: Jun 23, 2013

Stringent posted:

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Maybe it's just my luck, but Niigata always seems to get a lot more snow that Nagano. I went to Hakuba for a week a couple years ago and the snow was terrible, although the mountain itself is awesome. zmcnulty might know more.

We are actually thinking of going to Hakuba, what time did you visit last year? Also which area did you go to in Niigata - Myoko?

We don't have a big budget and we'll need to hire gear so a place that's friendly for that is good.

Thanks again for the advice!

paberu fucked around with this message at 04:37 on Nov 20, 2014

# ¿ Nov 20, 2014 04:24

paberu: Jun 23, 2013

Y!Mobile here because Bmobile seemed to not like my Moto X (worked fine with the Nexus 4). I think MVNO is a good choice in most cases if you want a functional phone outside of Japan. If you travel anywhere that has visitor sims they won't work with a Softbank or Doco phone.

# ¿ Jul 6, 2015 10:29

paberu: Jun 23, 2013

ntan1 posted:

Yo,

Someone recommend a nice place to eat that's not ramen in Kumamoto (city). Budget is around 2000 to 5000/person. Preferably not horse because we'll get many chances to eat that randomly in Aso/Kurokawa.

City:
Nothing of note in the city itself unless you've been in Japan for a while then I'd second Ni no Ni and also recommend Nanpo Small Kitchen.

Places in Aso:

カフェレストラン阿里美 - https://goo.gl/maps/j3Jnu3CXWE72 (Their Japanese curry with beef and veggies is really good.)

よかよか亭宮地店 - https://goo.gl/maps/A2eL1ACC9b22 (Yakiniku to Kaisendon, can't go wrong.)

まかない家Ｍａｔｓｕ - https://goo.gl/maps/Qbv5fyEoP612 (Haven't been but gets lots of recommendations.)

Not in Aso area, but Kami Amakusa:

潮まねき - https://goo.gl/maps/VMrjb1bymdk (Kaisendon, Other seafood and Sushi. Really good and affordable).

paberu fucked around with this message at 11:13 on Dec 7, 2015

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