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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...

Tokyo Harajuku with Kids: Cafe-hopping and non-stop shopping

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Useful transportation site: http://www.hyperdia.com/en/ Harajuku is the place to go for its collection of quaint cafes and shopping options. My nieces, the city-dwellers had so much adrenaline here it was difficult for me to keep up.  We were literally eating and shopping the whole time.   Kiddyland Let loose your kid here and you’ll regret it! It’s like Disney Store cum Sanrio Store cum Rilakumma Store etc all rolled into one. Be prepared to burn a hole in your pocket. My sister-in-law set a limit of 3 items per child so my nieces had to decide carefully what they wanted to buy. I wiped out every Princess Leia plushie on their shelf! Haha Even the toilets are so cute Luke’s lobster Sinking your teeth into soft and fluffy brioche bursting with succulent Boston lobster flesh when you are hungry from all that shopping is just too satisfying. The clam chowder was awesome too, packed with ingredients, hot and flavourful, a warm welcome in the cold weather. Dominique Ansel Bakery T...