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Heibi · 2012-12-07, 00:13

Been there. Me and my friend got to witness a full wedding procession going through. Awesome scenery. Have you been to Shinjuku Gardens ? Hope you had a good time. I try to visit Japan once a year.

lordblazer · 2012-12-07, 00:38

If you guys want to get off the beaten path a bit Oita-ken is a beautiful prefecture to visit.

Beppu:

Yufuin:

Sorry to spam photos in here. Just wanted to share in the greatness of Kyushu island.. everyone has kinda been looking at Honshu destinations. Honshu I find a bit boring if its Kanto region and north-bound.. Hokkaido is interesting though.. Just very biased towards West-Japan.

Malkuth · 2012-12-07, 02:36

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Originally Posted by Heibi

Been there. Me and my friend got to witness a full wedding procession going through. Awesome scenery. Have you been to Shinjuku Gardens ? Hope you had a good time. I try to visit Japan once a year.

I wanted to go there today, but the dusk beat me into it... tomorrow.

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Originally Posted by lordblazer

If you guys want to get off the beaten path a bit Oita-ken is a beautiful prefecture to visit.

[...snipped...]

Sorry to spam photos in here. Just wanted to share in the greatness of Kyushu island.. everyone has kinda been looking at Honshu destinations. Honshu I find a bit boring if its Kanto region and north-bound.. Hokkaido is interesting though.. Just very biased towards West-Japan.

Kyuushuu and Shikoku, I plan to visit late spring after returning from Korea... hopefully enjoy swimming in the ocean, if it's not too cold in the beginning of April

Heibi · 2012-12-08, 17:07

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Originally Posted by Malkuth

I wanted to go there today, but the dusk beat me into it... tomorrow.

Kyuushuu and Shikoku, I plan to visit late spring after returning from Korea... hopefully enjoy swimming in the ocean, if it's not too cold in the beginning of April

Of course the best time for Shinjuku Gardens is in March/April time frame when the Sakura are in bloom. But there are still some great sites there.

Malkuth · 2012-12-11, 10:08

About the Bitchuu-Matsuyama Castle in Takahashi Village...

The Path...

... but despite the blisters, it really worth the hours of hiking

Heibi · 2012-12-12, 00:10

Very nice. The blisters were definitely worth it.

Cosmic Eagle · 2012-12-12, 09:03

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Historical -> Gifu/Nagoya, Himeji, Takahashi

Religious -> Kyoto, Nara, Kamakura

Scenic (in winter) -> Hokkaido, Nagano, Kanazawa

Contemporary (sub-)culture -> Tokyo (Shibuya/Roppongi), Osaka

Otaku (not just anime/manga) -> Tokyo (Harajuku/Akihabara), Osaka (Den Den Town)

You should add the mountains between Gifu and Kanazawa to the winter scene...just went there. Was something straight out of Alpine dreamland

Kirarakim · 2012-12-12, 22:34

Flying out this Saturday

Will be going for 1/2 a day to Osaka
3 1/2 days to Kyoto
3 1/2 days to Tokyo

Wish it could be longer but school & work prevents that.

Btw does anyone known exactly how to get to the new Animate in Ikebukuro? Do I just get off at the Ikebukuro stop and it's right there or is it a little more difficult?

Kyero Fox · 2012-12-13, 00:18

Sadly I'll be stuck in lameo state, Florida....

Malkuth · 2012-12-13, 08:26

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Originally Posted by Cosmic Eagle

You should add the mountains between Gifu and Kanazawa to the winter scene...just went there. Was something straight out of Alpine dreamland

It is on the plan, but the castles in and around Nagoya are a priority for me.

In between, Kouya Mountain is really nice in winter

our ryoukan

Tomb of Date Masamune (well at least one them)

Shimazu graves (the shingon members of the family)

teacher/guardian "saints" of the inner sanctuary

the inner sanctuary where the founder of the singon sect is still "eternally" mediating

graves of miscarried and aborted infants

a stream inside the cemetery marking the border between life and death

the tree that stopped emperor saga from returning back to life

part of the main shingon temple complex

Tokugawa Mausoleum (there are more of course around the country)

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Originally Posted by Kirarakim

Flying out this Saturday

Will be going for 1/2 a day to Osaka
3 1/2 days to Kyoto
3 1/2 days to Tokyo

Wish it could be longer but school & work prevents that.

Btw does anyone known exactly how to get to the new Animate in Ikebukuro? Do I just get off at the Ikebukuro stop and it's right there or is it a little more difficult?

google maps

Kirarakim · 2012-12-13, 08:39

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google maps

Thanks, but I am not really sure if I will be able to find it with that.

Cosmic Eagle · 2012-12-13, 08:50

@Malkuth....great pics in all.

I myself am going to Shirakawa-Go tomorrow. Hope to get some good shots there too

Snow in Kenroukuen is god level beauty I must say

Malkuth · 2012-12-13, 08:56

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Originally Posted by Kirarakim

Thanks, but I am not really sure if I will be able to find it with that.

Hehehe, I kind of understand, this is the first time in many years, that I first ask a passer-by, instead of using a map.

Nonetheless...

From the large crosswalk on the north-east of the station, proceed straight counting 3 streets on your left or 4 on your right, then turn left walk for 2-3 minutes straight, and you should see the shop on your right.

If this approach fails, walk like a snail for 10-15 minutes (should be a 3 block radius).

If still unable to find it... ask... and better have the address in japanese handy: 豊島区東池袋１−２０−７

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@Malkuth....great pics in all.

I myself am going to Shirakawa-Go tomorrow. Hope to get some good shots there too

Looks really nice, I'll try to fit it in our schedule.

Cosmic Eagle · 2012-12-16, 11:29

Yuwaku Onsen in Kanazwa, site of Hanasaku Iroha, is nice to visit...it even has a cider drink with a glass bottle that comes with an Iroha label for souvenir

Azuma Denton · 2012-12-16, 22:13

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Originally Posted by Cosmic Eagle

Yuwaku Onsen in Kanazwa, site of Hanasaku Iroha, is nice to visit...it even has a cider drink with a glass bottle that comes with an Iroha label for souvenir

Waaa, do you take a picture there?
Want to see the site...

SaintessHeart · 2012-12-17, 05:55

@ C.E : Please post the photos here instead of only on your FB. And share whatever photos you have taken of their JS (joshi shougakusei) there.

Cosmic Eagle · 2012-12-17, 07:05

Problem is Imgur is damned big images and the small square and thumbnail functions just show up as red xs for me...

Find me a proper image site that does not require registration and we'll see.

...No...I'm not going to upload my pics on my PIXIV account...

RRW · 2012-12-17, 07:26

try to clear your browser cache if imgur broken

Azuma Denton · 2012-12-17, 21:08

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Originally Posted by Cosmic Eagle

Problem is Imgur is damned big images and the small square and thumbnail functions just show up as red xs for me...

Find me a proper image site that does not require registration and we'll see.

...No...I'm not going to upload my pics on my PIXIV account...

@Cosmic Eagle
Try both of this site...
minus.com
puu.sh

Cosmic Eagle · 2012-12-21, 12:59

Let's start with Shirakwa-Go AKA site of Higurashi's Hinamizawa

Being in the fringe of the northern Japan Alps, this place is lovely in winter...we called it the perfect white Christmas gift

Due to heavy snowfall though, the path up to the area overlooking the whole village was closed.

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Heibi Ancient Fansubber Fansubber Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: KS	Been there. Me and my friend got to witness a full wedding procession going through. Awesome scenery. Have you been to Shinjuku Gardens ? Hope you had a good time. I try to visit Japan once a year. __________________ Heibi Central Anime http://www.centralanime.net/caforums2011/

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Cosmic Eagle 今宵の虎徹は血に飢えている Join Date: Jan 2009	@Malkuth....great pics in all. I myself am going to Shirakawa-Go tomorrow. Hope to get some good shots there too Snow in Kenroukuen is god level beauty I must say __________________

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lordblazer Radical Dreamer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington DC	If you guys want to get off the beaten path a bit Oita-ken is a beautiful prefecture to visit. Beppu: Yufuin: Sorry to spam photos in here. Just wanted to share in the greatness of Kyushu island.. everyone has kinda been looking at Honshu destinations. Honshu I find a bit boring if its Kanto region and north-bound.. Hokkaido is interesting though.. Just very biased towards West-Japan.

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Cosmic Eagle 今宵の虎徹は血に飢えている Join Date: Jan 2009	Yuwaku Onsen in Kanazwa, site of Hanasaku Iroha, is nice to visit...it even has a cider drink with a glass bottle that comes with an Iroha label for souvenir __________________

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SaintessHeart NYAAAAHAAANNNNN~ Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 35	@ C.E : Please post the photos here instead of only on your FB. And share whatever photos you have taken of their JS (joshi shougakusei) there. __________________ When three puppygirls named after pastries are on top of each other, it is called Eclair a'la menthe et Biscotti aux fraises avec beaucoup de Ricotta sur le dessus. Most of all, you have to be disciplined and you have to save, even if you hate our current financial system. Because if you don't save, then you're guaranteed to end up with nothing.

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Cosmic Eagle 今宵の虎徹は血に飢えている Join Date: Jan 2009	Problem is Imgur is damned big images and the small square and thumbnail functions just show up as red xs for me... Find me a proper image site that does not require registration and we'll see. ...No...I'm not going to upload my pics on my PIXIV account... __________________

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Cosmic Eagle 今宵の虎徹は血に飢えている Join Date: Jan 2009	Let's start with Shirakwa-Go AKA site of Higurashi's Hinamizawa Being in the fringe of the northern Japan Alps, this place is lovely in winter...we called it the perfect white Christmas gift Due to heavy snowfall though, the path up to the area overlooking the whole village was closed. Images Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload? __________________ Last edited by Cosmic Eagle; 2012-12-21 at 13:17.