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
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Restaurant Review: English High Tea at The Drawing Room, St. Regis Hotel

My goodest bestest friend Jiahui brought me there for my birthday =)

Ambience: 6*
lush couches and armchairs with adequate space between tables, perfect for a girlie tête-à-tête.


Service: 5*
the waiter who served us spoke very good English and recommended the popular teas to us. However, the (foreign) waitress forgot to serve us PLATES! *slap forehead*


Tableware: 5.5*
Very pretty fine bone china =) linen napkins and placemats.




Food: 5*
We enjoyed the warm and crisp scones very much =) I ordered Gyokuro Samurai tea. Gyokuro is the most priced green tea and is usually very expensive. One pot (a  la carte) at the restaurant cost a whopping $25+++ Jiahui ordered Yellow Bud Tea, highly recommended by the waiter, which tasted like Long Jing. Teas are from TWG. French pastries are very very pretty. We liked the mango tart =)



Pattern more than badminton. ONE lone quiche on a foot-long plate -.-




Price: $$$
At $56+++ per person with only one serving (no refills) and one choice of tea, this is probably the most expensive English high tea. Nice experience but I'd save my money for Regent Hotel's high tea (also served in tiers but refillable) or Ritz Carlton's high tea (they use Waterford Wedgwood fine bone china)
here are photos of the nice toilet =P

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