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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: Ine no Funaya (伊根の舟屋)

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(日本語があまり上手じゃないので、すみません。) T his has got to be the highlight of the trip! I can't believe we only discovered this paradise now! All the funaya that accept internet bookings were full for our shortlisted dates so I had to make a reservation by phone to Kagiya (Japanese only). Alternatively, you can leave a message on the Facebook page and they will reply very promptly. Before boarding the bus to Ine from Amanohashidate, I had called Mina San to inform her of my ETA so she can meet us at Ine bus stop. Since we arrived at 2PM but check in is 3PM, she took our baggage and we hung around at Ine Cafe and used the complimentary bicycles to check out the nearby spots. 伊根の舟屋は今度の一番楽しい経験だ! 電話で鍵屋を予約した。鍵屋のみなさんは伊根のバス停に待って、伊根カフェに送ってくれた。いろんなデザート(クレムブル、チョコレートケーキ、マンゴプリン)を食べて、無料な自転車に乗る、周りに観光した。 Ine Cafe, a rather modern and hip place モダンな気持ちの伊根カフェ Ine cafe 伊根カフェ Complimentary bikes around the village 無料な無料な自転車 Mina san came by the cafe again to pick us up for check in. Upon entering Kagiya, we were...