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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

Taiwan Sep 2014: Taipei Places We Visited

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Ximen Ding 西 门 町 Taiwan has many Japanese influences and the name of this street is one example. Ximen 西 门 means East Gate and Ding 町 in Japanese is read “machi” which means street. Though open in the day, this street lined with eateries and shopping comes alive at night. A popular hangout among youngsters, you can find various Japanese restaurants and fashion shops. There is a shop selling dog apparel near the entrance of Ximen Ding and I got a kimono for melody :) If you intend to get gadgets and camera equipment, Hankou street near exit 6 of Ximen station is a good place to go. I got my Hello Kitty camera bag from there. Access: Take the MRT to Ximen station (from Taipei Main station: 1 stop blue line westward toward Yongning) Shilin night market 士林夜市 A popular night bazaar with lots of shopping and local food, your visit to Taipei will not be complete without popping by this night market. You may want to stay away from stinky beancurd stalls if you can't stand the pungent sm