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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...
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Izu Peninsula 伊豆 – Atami 熱海 (12 Dec 2010)

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We decided this time to engage the Atami Goodwill Guide Club's help and we both agreed that it was an excellent decision.  Chie Matsuda san gave us really comprehensive information prior to our trip via email and when we arrived at Atami station, she was there holding a placard with our names on it =) Our guide was Henri san, a retiree who happily drove us around and patiently answered our questions. He prepared a file packed with useful information for us and we felt really touched by his effort. Henri san explained that Atami got its name because it is believed that many years ago, there was a volcano under the Atami sea, hence, it’s called 熱海 ‘hot sea’. The weather was excellent so for the first stop, Henri suggested we visit 十国峠 Jukkukotouge which had an awesome view of Mt Fuji =DD I was truly thrilled!! =D Henri san and Chie san, our Atami goodwill guides 梅園 Baien Park was also one of the recommended spots and it was the last day to view maple leaves so we managed yet ag...
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