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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 ou...

Japan September 2017: Kurama, Kibune Nagashi Soumen (鞍馬、貴船: 流しそうめん)

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(すみません、 日本語があまり上手じゃない。) I wanted very much to try kawadoko dining (dining above the river) which is only available in summer so I planned a trip to Kibune via a hike from Kurama.  To get to Kurama from Kyoto, take the Nara line to Toufukuji, change to Keihan line to Demachiyanagi then take the Eiden to Kurama, the final stop. The entire journey takes about an hour. Don't believe websites that tell you it's "30 min from Kyoto". It's actually 30 mins from Demachiyanagi.  From Kurama, it's a 2-3 hour hike to Kibuneguchi. The hike is easy and is about half ascent and half descent with toilets and vending machines nearer to Kurama side. It's possible to go both ways although we see more people going from Kurama to Kibuneguchi. This could be because there are more restaurants at Kibune area so it's nice to end your hike with a meal. Even though it's September, the hike is comfortable because it's mostly cool and some parts are breezy. 京都の川床を食べた...