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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 Dec 2011 Day 3: Tokushima 徳島and Naruto鳴門

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About an hour from Takamatsu is Tokushima 徳島 , well-known for the Awa Odori Dance Festival in August every year and Naruto whirlpools. Tourists can get a taste of the dance at the Awa Odori Kaikan, 15 mins walk from JR Tokushima station. To view the Naruto whirlpools, you may take a bus from Tokushima to Naruto Koen 鳴門公園 (about 1 hour JPY690 non-JR) or take a 40 min JR train ride from Tokushima to Naruto station followed by a 20 min bus ride (JPY300) to Naruto Koen (This is the same bus as the one from Tokushima to Naruto Koen. It passes by JR Naruto station). Do ask the tour info (opposite the bus terminal) for a bus time table before departing. From Naruto Koen, go up the steps toward Uzu-no-michi 渦の道 , a passageway under the Onaruto bashi 大鳴門橋 , 45 m above the whirlpools, with glass windows on the ground where you can view the action. A combination ticket which includes entrance to the passageway and a Uzushio boat ride (JPY1750) may be purchased at uzu-no-michi. Do check tide times...