This is the depth of my knowledge of Japan
(, Mon 6 Jul 2009, 20:28, archived)
I'm hoping to go to Tokyo to stay, then spend a week or so mooching around rural Japan somewhere.
(, Mon 6 Jul 2009, 20:29, archived)
"To answer your main question in Tokyo I recommend either the International Youth Hostel in Iidabashi or the Sakura Hostel in Ueno (both have easy to find via google web sites)"
(, Mon 6 Jul 2009, 20:30, archived)
May I also suggest a JR Rail Pass, if you intend on travelling rural Japan? The only thing is you do need to keep moving constantly once you have it, otherwise it's not worth it.
(, Mon 6 Jul 2009, 20:35, archived)