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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: Accommodations

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Onomichi We stayed at Hotel Cycle located in U2 building, about 600m from the station, which looks like a refurbished warehouse. They did an excellent job making the interior very modern and hip. The facade Kog Bar Restaurant Although the toilet in our room had no heating, there was a huge bathtub which we enjoyed using. Toilet seat is also heated so no issue. Bath tub big enough for two medium-sized adults There is a hook for a bike but we didn't use it The hotel provided complimentary welcome drinks at the bar (including alcoholic drinks) and breakfast. There was an excellent variety of breads for breakfast which I love. Perfectly-done eggs It's cute how they mix English and Japanese From the hotel, it’s a short ride to the ferry point opposite the train station, the start point of the shimanami kaido. Cost: 36,000 yen per night for two pax including breakfast Website:  https://www.onomichi-u2.com/en/ Hakatajima We booked a small family-run ryokan Seto Ryokan in Hakatajima, a...
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