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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: Harie Village of Living Water (針絵:生水の郷)

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One of the many waterways in Harie 針槐の水路 Crystal clear spring water 生水 (すみません、 日本語があまり上手じゃない。) Since we only called in the morning to book a tour (available times: 9AM, 1030AM, 130PM), only Japanese tour was available. I guess if you call early enough, you can request for an English-speaking guide. The train costs 970 yen per person and the tour costs 1000 yen per person. If you have money to splash, there is also an English tour available from  http://www.yutour.net/tours/002_harie.html but it costs at least 10,000 yen per person which includes  English-speaking tour conductor (licensed guide interpreter) Admission fee for guided walking tour in Harie Fare for all transportation listed above Insurance Local tax あの日は朝電話で予約して、日本語を話せるガイドさんだけいる。もし早く予約して、英語を話せるガイドさんもいるかもしれない。電車は970円、ツアー費は1000円。 http://www.yutour.net/tours/002_harie.html  は英語のツアーがあるけど、ツアー費は10000円だ! The phone at Harie community center 古い電話 Our guide, Maeda San ガイドさん前田さん Our visitor pass which allows us to visi...