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JNTO - Guides [E]
The best part of JNTO web site is their "Practical Travel Guides", which are pdf files containing maps, details on attractions, transportation information, suggestion for lodging... Very useful! |
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Site Category: Travel Guides - General
Joined: 25 Sep 2005
Hits: 2360 |
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Sacred Sites in Japan [E]
Dedicated to sacred places around the world, this excellent site has a fair collection on Japan, especially on Kyoto, Nara, Nikko and Kamakura; great pictures and comprehensive explanations |
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Site Category: Travel Guides - Specific Interests
Joined: 23 Jan 2008
Hits: 2352 |
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Yahoo! Travel [J]
This Yahoo! section is entirely in Japanese, but offers a great tool if you understand the language: select an area & a date, and the site will display all availabilities from several other web sites (jalan, JTB, ...), including the prices |
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Site Category: Hotel - Ryokan - Minshuku
Joined: 19 Dec 2007
Hits: 2117 |
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Japanese Onsen Association [J]
Official site of the Japanese Onsen Association (the logo you often find in onsen towns). A huge amount of information, from history to regulations. A searchable database of more than 2600 onsen, with access, type of water and many other interesting data. |
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Site Category: Onsen (hot springs)
Joined: 16 Jan 2007
Hits: 2112 |
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Quirky Japan Blog [E]
One of the best blogs dedicated to Japan. Covers everything, from culture, travel information, living or sports in Japan. The author also published an excellent book on love hotels! |
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Site Category: Blogs
Joined: 05 Dec 2009
Hits: 1926 |
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Japan Geo TV [J]
This online TV offers hundreds of hours on travel in Japan, especially in remote areas. Mostly only images without comments, it is still a very enjoyable way to discover parts of the country |
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Site Category: Travel Guides - General
Joined: 25 Sep 2005
Hits: 1893 |
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Guide to Castles
Eric Obershaw has put together most of Japanese castles, proving pictures and many historic and tourist information. Castles are also rated from "everyone will enjoy a visit here" to "serious castle fans only" |
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Site Category: Travel Guides - Specific Interests
Joined: 20 Mar 2007
Hits: 1830 |
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Hotsprings near Stations [J]
No car in Japan? This site lists onsen located close to train stations, and rate them. |
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Site Category: Onsen (hot springs)
Joined: 16 Jan 2007
Hits: 1825 |
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SentōGuide
Dedicated to sento - public baths you will find in your neighbourhood; some 200 sento already listed. |
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Site Category: Onsen (hot springs)
Joined: 05 Aug 2007
Hits: 1746 |
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OnsenExpress [E]
New, graphic site in English featuring several onsen around the country. Nice pictures, with detailed explaination. A very good address, which also recommend onsen for honeymoon. |
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Site Category: Onsen (hot springs)
Joined: 16 Jan 2007
Hits: 1741 |
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