Trip Data

Destinations: Japan - Fukuoka, Beppu, Mt. Aso, Nagasaki, Hiroshima (Miyajima), Osaka, Tokyo

Dates: 08 March - 19 March 2002

Traveling Method: Airplane (Narita to Fukuoka), Bullet Train, Tram, Public Bus, and Car

Exchange Rate: A$1.00 = \68 (March 2002)

Tips: Get a Japan Rail Pass in your country prior to your trip. You can travel everywhere in Japan. I bought my one at Nippon Travel Agency in Sydney. You can find info at JR site.

If you want to see Cherry Blossoms, go to Japan in late March.

We went to Japan and England by Japan Airlines. We flew from Sydney to Narita, and flew again from Narita to Fukuoka on the same day. With Japan Airlines, you can purchase Domestic Flight.

It was too early for Cherry Blossoms when we were in Japan early March. We had 5 hours transit in Narita on the way back to Sydney. We went to see Cherry Blossoms to Narita Temple. If you have a couple of hours for transit in Narita, this is a recommended place to visit in Narita area.

Train System in Japan is very convenient and very punctual. We Purchased 7 Days Japan Rail Pass which cost \28300. We traveled from Fukuoka to Tokyo by Shinkansen, Bullet Train. We used it for the day trip to Nagasaki as well. The fastest Shinkansen is Nozomi which runs 280 km/hour. Unfortunately, JR pass is not accepted by Nozomi. Hikari is the second fastest one, and it runs 250 km/hour. It accept JR pass.