[News] Just the beginning -20- TOUR 2017 [dates announcement]

[tokyoxjapanxfan]

They're not close to Tokyo.
You'd need to take a plane or Shinkansen for a few hours each.
They're an hour or two away from each other as well.

Generally, Tokyoites only go to Saitama, Yokohama and Yoyogi.
Going to Kumamoto would be like going to Florida from NY. (just for a mental image lol)

Of course it's doable, you'd just need to plan accordingly. Planes tend to be cheaper than Shinkansen tickets, but also less convenient. You'd also get to experience locations that are less traveled by tourists and Japanese alike. So you'd get a really great look at Japan outside of Kanto.