Cycling Around Mount Fuji

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Note that this photo is a posed shot. You are supposed to cycling anti-clockwise around the lake! Haha If you are deciding between taking the train to Kawaguchiko or driving, you can check out the car rental prices at   https://www.nipponrentacar.co.jp/english/user-guide/reservations.html   and train prices at   http://www.hyperdia.com/ It depends on whether you’re staying overnight at Kawaguchiko and the number of people travelling. Remember to add toll fees of about ¥4200 one way. We decided to rent a car but forgot about the toll fees so it ended up being more expensive. I’d say if you’re staying for one night and there are at least 3 of you, renting a car is a good option. If there are two of you and you want more freedom to move around (such as going to neighbouring places like Oshino Hakkai, Chureito Pagoda, Yamanakako etc) it is also better to rent a car. You should also be warned that traffic is congested upon leaving and arriving at Tokyo. We parked our car at our ryokan Kozan

Meiji Jingu Mae (Harajuku)


Go to Meiji Jingu Mae (Harajuku) station on a Sunday between 2 – 3 pm and you will be able see cosplay and Harajuku fashion. Before you shoot, do ask for permission. Some of them will pose for you while others will decline to be photographed. Bringing your cute kids will increase your chances of photographing them or getting a picture with them.






Before that you may want to check out Meiji Jingu (Meiji shrine) which is free of charge. Some parts require admission fees which you can skip if you don’t want to pay. The thing about Japanese shrines is that the pavement is always covered in gravel, as though they’re testing your sincerity so proper footwear is strongly encouraged.

After that you can have lunch at the famous Jyangara Harajuku (Kyushu) ramen. I liked the soup very much but the egg was a letdown =( nevertheless, as a tourist to Tokyo, you should still try it just so you can tell your friends, “Oh, I tried the famous Harajuku ramen!”

cross this bridge


walk down this street


here's the shop



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