Feb 27, 2024, 5:01 am
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Hilton Nagoya
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NewbieRunner
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Xyzzy
Marriott Associa
mnmag
Zorak, Zorak+1
Governator
Courtyard by Marriott
Antonio8069
Majuki
ClaudiSTR
Crowne Plaza
Bundy Bear, Bundy Bear+1
Comfort Hotel Nagoya Fushimi
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Comfort Hotel Nagoya Meiekiminami
BigRedBears
Nikko Style Nagoya
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Governator
nme7
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Majuki
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kiyaj
Planning to come for Meet & Greet Drinks, Thursday 28 March
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Xyzzy
nme7
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restlessinrno
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Governator
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mnmag
ClaudiSTR
Zorak (depending on flight arrival time + logistics)
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Bundy Bear
Bundy Bear + 1
Planning to visit Nagoya Castle, Friday 29 March
NewbieRunner
Majuki
BigRedBears
Xyzzy
nme7
cocobird + 1
restlessinrno
restlessinrno+1
Governator
wysiwyg
mnmag
ClaudiSTR
Zorak
Zorak+1
kpc
kpc +1
Bundy Bear
Bundy Bear + 1
kiyaj
Hilton Nagoya
kpc, kpc+1
restlessinRNO, restlessinRNO+1
NewbieRunner
oliver2002, oliver2002 +3
Xyzzy
Marriott Associa
mnmag
Zorak, Zorak+1
Governator
Courtyard by Marriott
Antonio8069
Majuki
ClaudiSTR
Crowne Plaza
Bundy Bear, Bundy Bear+1
Comfort Hotel Nagoya Fushimi
cocobird, cocobird+1
Comfort Hotel Nagoya Meiekiminami
BigRedBears
Nikko Style Nagoya
wysiwyg
Please add your handle below if you are planning to come on a day trip to Ise Shrines on Saturday, 30 March.
Antonio8069
NewbieRunner
wysiwyg
restlessinrno
restlessinrno+1
mnmag
Zorak
Zorak+1
cocobird
Governator
nme7
kpc
kpc +1
Majuki
ClaudiSTR
FlyerBeek
FlyerBeek +1
kiyaj
Planning to come for Meet & Greet Drinks, Thursday 28 March
NewbieRunner
Majuki
BigRedBears
Xyzzy
nme7
cocobird + 1
restlessinrno
restlessinrno+1
Governator
wysiwyg
mnmag
ClaudiSTR
Zorak (depending on flight arrival time + logistics)
kpc
kpc +1
Bundy Bear
Bundy Bear + 1
Planning to visit Nagoya Castle, Friday 29 March
NewbieRunner
Majuki
BigRedBears
Xyzzy
nme7
cocobird + 1
restlessinrno
restlessinrno+1
Governator
wysiwyg
mnmag
ClaudiSTR
Zorak
Zorak+1
kpc
kpc +1
Bundy Bear
Bundy Bear + 1
kiyaj
Japan Do 2024: Nagoya: 28-31 March 2024
Apr 7, 2024 | 10:54 pm
#256
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Chicago, IL., U.S.A.
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really
Thank you! I challenged myself with a single lens for the whole weekend. I was using an 85mm f/1.8 on a Nikon Z6ii. So not the ideal lens for close up photos, but it can give a nice look. Mounted on a small Z6ii, it doesn't look intimidating. With no shutter sound at all, I looked like a typical tourist fumbling with my camera. Overall, a fun experience with a camera.
I remark it seems we have only one photograph of cherry blossoms; which were undoubtedtly one of the reasons why airfares to Japan were inhospitable. May we please have more photographs of them?
Oct 24, 2024 | 7:13 am
#258
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Houston
Programs: UA GS 3MM & LT UC, Qantas Platinum, HA Pualani Gold, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Bonvoy Ambassador
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Bumping, curious about discussion for 2025 location. We did hit Nagoya in July (hot!) for Sumo, which was awesome, as we're big fans.
Oct 24, 2024 | 9:32 am
#259
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,390
Pros:
- Located in Kyushu, which tends to be under explored and under appreciated
- Historic black castle & Kumamon
- Easy access by Shinkansen to Kagoshima, Fukuoka, and Shimanoseki fish market
- Scenic train to Mt Aso and Kurosawa Onsen
- Horse sashimi
- Bunch of breweries and beer bars
Cons:
- Smaller city
- Fewer major chain hotels
I also think Shikoku DO might be a fun idea. This is the only major island we havent done yet.
Pros:
- Lots of castles & castle ruins
- Generally off the major tourist circuit
- Naoshima & Teshima Art Islands
- Takamatsu style Udon
Cons:
- Dont have any
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Last edited by BigRedBears; Oct 24, 2024 at 9:53 am
Oct 24, 2024 | 11:53 am
#261
Join Date: Apr 2009
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More Kumamoto pros:
- OnePiece statues all around Kumamoto, we visited all 10!
- sweet potatoes (hot or cold) from vending machine!
- ditto re Kumamon!
- OnePiece statues all around Kumamoto, we visited all 10!
- sweet potatoes (hot or cold) from vending machine!
- ditto re Kumamon!
Oct 24, 2024 | 12:42 pm
#262
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,390
Oct 24, 2024 | 1:54 pm
#265
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I havent heard any rumours about Kumamoto or Shikoku. 
Easter 2025 is late, almost as late as in 2019 when we went to Sapporo for Hokkai-Do. Ive been thinking of Kanazawa with a post-do visit to Tateyama Snow Corridor which opens between mid-April and mid-June each year and possibly a stay at an onsen nearby. In addition to Kanazawa itself, we might go on a day trip to visit Tōjinbō Cliffs, Eiheiji Temple, and Maruoka Castle.
Ill start a new thread for further discussion.
Easter 2025 is late, almost as late as in 2019 when we went to Sapporo for Hokkai-Do. Ive been thinking of Kanazawa with a post-do visit to Tateyama Snow Corridor which opens between mid-April and mid-June each year and possibly a stay at an onsen nearby. In addition to Kanazawa itself, we might go on a day trip to visit Tōjinbō Cliffs, Eiheiji Temple, and Maruoka Castle.
Ill start a new thread for further discussion.