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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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Shimanami Kaido Cycling Experience (11-12 March 2018)

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What we packed: Big hard case luggage for non-cycling clothes, shopping and brompton bags Two hard case bike carriers containing two foldable bikes 1 backpack each (with helmet strapped to backpack) Access: We flew in to Fukuoka international airport, took the shuttle bus to domestic terminal and got on the train to Hakata (total about 15-20 min) where we deposited our hard case luggage and bike cases with the hotel and made our way to Onomichi station with only our bikes, brompton bags and backpacks. There is also a direct bus from the international airport to Hakata station and we took that when going back home. For the train ride to Onomichi, we used the JR setouchi pass which we purchased from JTB in Singapore at 17,000 yen per pax. The pass is good for unlimited rides on UNRESERVED SEATS on all JR trains (including Nozomi Shinkansen) in the marked region for 5 consecutive days. https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2361_setouchi.html Useful website:   http://www.hyperdia.com/en/ Bi...
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