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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 our ryokan Kozan

Ishikawa: Kanazawa, Hakui, Wajima (Dec 2018)

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Kanazawa Despite arriving after dark, the majestic Tsuzumimon didn’t fail to impress. Gloriously illuminated, it was the perfect backdrop for a photograph.  We checked into Dormy Inn hotel which is a short 3 min walk from JR Kanazawa station and has a public bath with hot spring water from Kaga Onsen on level 14. The hotel is 3 star and rooms are not fantastic but for its proximity to the station and public bath, it was decent.  Can consider Via Inn Kanazawa hotel which is connected to the station or ANA hotel. The next day, we took a JR bus (covered by JR Pass) to WARGO kimono rental shop at Korinbo which is walking distance to Korakuen and the 21st Century Contemporary Art Museum. The lady at the shop taught me how to use the toilet while wearing a kimono. A very important skill indeed! As I wanted to take photos at Higashi-Chaya district in kimono and it’s tough to take buses in a kimono (at least for me... how do you even raise your leg to get on the bus??), we took a short taxi