Hi everyone!
Would appreciate any and all thoughts from folks in this group as to how my wife and I should spend 10-12 days in Japan this summer (June or July). Admittedly we are early in our research but thought I’d crowdsource from many of you who can share perspective.
This is our first time in Japan and we are looking to break this trip into two portions – one that is more city-like and the other that is more nature/beach-like. No real preference as to how many days we do for each… The first portion will surely be Tokyo-centered and I have no doubt we’ll have more than enough to keep ourselves occupied. It’s really the second portion that’s got me stumped. Which cities would you recommend that check the beach/nature box? I’ve read about Okinawa and Ishigaki, though appreciate there’s plenty I likely don’t know. If there’s an obvious home base you’d suggest looking into that’d be much appreciated. Our goal is to experience and explore the natural beauty of a city (think Hawaii, Iceland vibe). For avoidance of doubt we are totally fine taking a second flight to get to any such city (maybe a given anyway).
Again, thanks in advance for any suggestions.
by ArmedLoir