Even with all the negatives such as the airfare, I'm still interested in touring there. The thing is, I wouldn't want to fly all the way to japan and not visit the Honshuu area. I really would love to see some of the large cities such as Tokyo and Osaka since I've never been there before (even if it's only for a day or two while passing through).

How hard would you say it is to find a place to pitch a tent? I understand it's not preferred, but I don't think I could afford the trip if I were to pay for housing every night. When I say "stealth camping" - I'm talking about finding a place when I'm in rural areas that's empty and I won't be noticed, like a large field or in the woods somewhere far from people.

Maybe spending a week in the Honshuu cities before beginning the tour of Hokkaido would be a better idea, but I do like the idea of a cape to cape tour that traverses the length of the country. Any thoughts on this?

@IFLUX23: I'm also a college student and I would love to talk more about the possibility of a tour. If you are interested in doing a tour this summer too, maybe we can plan one together. You can reply here or just email. Bryanberes@gmail.com