Today, we visited Mount Fuji. There are many locations to see Fuji-san, and we decided ours to be at Lake Kawaguchi. Kawaguchi-go, also known as Fuji Five Lakes, is situated north of Mt Fuji, and offers a lake view of the majestic mountain.
There are many places of interest
around the lake, and to fully see them all, it would need 2 days.
Unfortunately I only have a day and since winter has shorter daylight, I
have to maiximise my day fully.
We arrived at Kawaguchiko Station by coach. You could also take a train there from Shinjuku, though you need a transfer along the way.
Useful map detailing the lake and places to visit.
You could hop on a sight seeing bus with a pass, but we decided we could walk to the lake since it is not too far away.
Radish bound for the market.
The red maple leave signal autumn though we were into early winter.
Arriving at the lake, where there would be water activities during the summer days
Spotted a tabby concentrating on something on the lake
Ah... a pair of duck that he has targeted.
We took the ropeway up Mount Tenjo to have an overview of the lake. It also offered a wonderful view of Mount Fuji
Ascending from the eastern side of the lake.
At 400m high, and from an observation deck, we have a panorama view of the surrounding beauty...
... and as far as the tele-lens could reach.
Here's another side of Fuji-san from the lake.
A nice garden that we came across
Evening sunset on the lake
Doggies have their photos taken with Fuji on the background.
Some of the interesting places that you could visit.
We visited Wachifield to see Dayan the cat.
Merry Christmas, King Dayan.
The visit to Lake Kawaguchi is an experience not to be missed. We should stay a night in a ryokan and perhaps enjoy an open air onsen that would otherwise complete a wonderful trip. The autumn chilled air, couple with the red leaves canopy, would be an ideal setting for a romantic getaway.
And another travel trip awaiting....
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