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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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Okunoshima (Rabbit Island) 大久野島

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We decided to go back to Okunoshima again but this time with our bikes. We were there in 2015 and have always wanted to return to cycle around so we stayed one more night in Onomichi in order to visit this island. Access: Okunoshima is convenient to access from Hiroshima and Onomichi. Take JR train to JR Tadanoumi station (via Mihara station) and catch the ferry to Okunoshima. There is information at Tadanoumi station on how to walk to the port. Basically, you turn right once you exit the station and walk until you see the sign for the port then turn right again. You need to buy a ticket for yourself and your bike from the shop at the port. Useful website:   http://www.hyperdia.com/en/ This sign says the ferry to Okunoshima is on the right Ticket and souvenir shop. There seems to be renovations next door for a cafe. Looking forward to it! The huge ferry (the one behind) can take humans, bicycles and vehicles Do take note of the train times and ferry times if you want to avoid long ...
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