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Mt. Fuji and Lake Yamanaka1264 views
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I visited Narusawa on a beauitful autumn day with snow-capped Mt. Fuji and autumn foliage. Narusawa, Yamanashi Prefecture.649 views
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Mt. Fuji and Lake Yamanaka576 views
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Mt. Fuji as seen from the shinkansen bullet train.360 views
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Mt. Fuji and Lake Yamanaka on a hazy day.359 views
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Mt. Fuji and Lake Yamanaka334 views
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Statue of Takeda Shingen.329 views
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Mt. Fuji from the air.311 views
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On the nearby shore, a few more maple trees.287 views
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Mt. Fuji and Lake Yamanaka268 views
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Otaki Waterfall251 views
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Shadow of Mt. Fuji247 views
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Lake Yamanaka is the largest of the Fuji Five Lakes near Mt. Fuji. It's not as touristy as Lake Kawaguchi, but there are many vacation lodging owned by universities and companies. 217 views
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Rock and more rock on Mt. Fuji.211 views
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After climbing for about 40 min., we reached the 6th station here. We're already above the clouds.211 views
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Waterfalls209 views
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Bags of drink cans.209 views
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Rocky trail looking up on Mt. Fuji.209 views
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Views of Mt. Fuji are beautiful in fall and winter. There's a good bicycling path around the lake. The road around Lake Yamanaka will also be part of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic cycling road race course from Tokyo to Fuji Speedway.207 views
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JR Kofu Station201 views
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We spent the night in the mountain hut with a small dinner.198 views
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Hut roofs are weighed down with rocks so it doesn't blow away with the wind.194 views
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A good part of the trail had us going on all fours.191 views
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Yamanakako Tourism Association has tourist information and also rents bicycles. We rented bicycles here. It's slightly away from the main part of the lake.189 views
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Our bunk bed.183 views
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Yoshida-guchi trail entrance, we started from the 5th station.182 views
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At the summit of Mt. Fuji. It was so windy and rainy that we couldn't walk around the rim. Could hardly see anything.182 views
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Our mountain hut on the 8th station, called Toyokan. 東洋館182 views
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Mt. Fuji torii182 views
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Branding my walking stick.180 views
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After climbing it, my image of this mountain will never be the same.178 views
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Looking down at the trail.174 views
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Reaching the summit.173 views
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Smokestacks mar the view of Fuji.169 views
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Going down was tiring too. But better than going up.168 views
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Yoshida-guchi trail entrance sign.165 views
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Southern shore of Lake Kawaguchi with a statue of two sister goddesses dancing over the lake. The sculptor was Gakuryo Nasu.165 views
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The gourds grown here are used for decorative purposes. Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba, Lake Saiko, Yamanashi.163 views
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Park in front of Kofu Station.162 views
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Manhole at Lake Kawaguchi, Yamanashi.162 views
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Watching the sunrise from outside our hut.161 views
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Lake Kawaguchi, Yamanashi.158 views
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Lake Yamanaka and Mt. Fuji in Nov. There's a boardwalk. Thisis near Yamanakako Koryu Plaza. 山中湖交流プラザ きらら150 views
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Taba bus stop and bus garage148 views
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Bus to Okutama, Tokyo146 views
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Bus to Taba. The bus runs from Okutama Station in Tokyo. It is the only public transportation link with the village.141 views
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Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba, Lake Saiko, Yamanashi.141 views
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Taba bus garage135 views
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If you visit Lake Kawaguchi, you might as well visit Lake Saiko or Lake Sai, a short bus ride away. There are a number of tourist attractions like ice caves and bat caves.124 views
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Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba, Lake Saiko.122 views
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On 2010, Lake Saiko garnered national attention when the native species kunimasu, a type of salmon or black kokanee, thought extinct for 70 years, was discovered in the lake.120 views
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Lake Yamanaka and Mt. Fuji in Nov.120 views
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Taba bus stop108 views
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Omatsuri is actually a place name. The small settlement has a lodge and restaurant.106 views
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Waterfall106 views
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Scarecrow106 views
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Scarecrow106 views
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Lake Yamanaka manhole showing Mt. Fuji and swans.102 views
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Roadside waterwell100 views
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When I walked around, my planned 20-min. stay turned into a 2-hour walking tour of this pacifying place, full of mountains and a clear river. A delightful discovery. Suigen Park96 views
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Tama River, looks very inviting in summer.95 views
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Decided to visit Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba, an outdoor museum of thatched-roof houses. It is one of the stops on the tourist bus circuit. 西湖いやしの里根場 94 views
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I was in Okutama and noticed that the bus goes on to Tabayama village in neighboring Yamanashi. I got really curious and rode the bus to Tabayama. This is central Tabayama.92 views
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A few bridges span the river.92 views
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Trout fishing ponds for customers in warmer months.92 views
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Completely surrounded by mountains with a clear river running in the middle.91 views
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Riverside fishing ponds87 views
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Glorious Tama River87 views
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Waterwwheel (not working)86 views
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Waterwheel 水車86 views
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Mt. Fuji in autumn with red momiji maple leaves. Narusawa, Yamanashi Prefecture.86 views
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Fishing ponds85 views
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Mt. Fuji in autumn with red momiji maple leaves. Narusawa, Yamanashi Prefecture.85 views
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Tama River, very quiet and peaceful.84 views
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Crystal clear water of Tama River84 views
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Camping bungalows83 views
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Camping bungalows along the river. For warmer months.83 views
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Mt. Fuji in autumn with red momiji maple leaves. Narusawa, Yamanashi Prefecture.83 views
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Outdoor stage82 views
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Trail to Mt. Kumotori81 views
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Path from above.81 views
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Trail to Mt. Kumotori, Tokyo's tallest mountain. That's where the hikers were headed.80 views
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Upriver as seen from the bridge.80 views
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Tama River78 views
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Path to Otaki Waterfalls 雄滝78 views
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Trail to waterfalls78 views
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Fishing pond78 views
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Picnic pavilion with charcoal grill (for the fish caught).78 views
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An observation deck is also provided.77 views
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There are five lakes at the northern foot of Mt. Fuji known as Fuji Goko (富士五湖). They are easily accessible by bus from Shinjuku, Tokyo, taking 2-3 hours for around 4,000 yen round trip.77 views
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Lake Yamanaka and Mt. Fuji at Hirano no Hama beach. 平野の浜77 views
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Omatsuri bus stop for Okutama.76 views
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A suspension bridge over the river.76 views
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This house rented samurai armor and kimono to dress up in for only 500 yen. 76 views
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They allow you to walk around like this.76 views
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By coincidence, I found this man-made waterfall.75 views
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View from the observation deck75 views
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Bus stop. Notice the monkey crossing the road.74 views
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When I was walking here, I did not know there was a waterfall.74 views
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Riverside picnic pavilions74 views
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Stuffed bear74 views
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Tennis courts with snow.73 views
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Crystal clear water of Tama River with fall leaves.72 views
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Gourd garden at Lake Saiko's Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba.72 views
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On the side of the road near the bus stop, there is a trail going down to Tama River.71 views
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Tama River71 views
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There are five lakes at the northern foot of Mt. Fuji known as Fuji Goko (富士五湖). They are easily accessible by bus from Shinjuku, Tokyo, taking 2-3 hours for around 4,000 yen round trip.71 views
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Lake Yamanaka and Mt. Fuji in Nov.71 views
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These photos were taken in Feb. Probably scenic in fall.70 views
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Numerous monkey poop along the road.70 views
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Corridor of maple trees (momiji), but I was too early in Oct.70 views
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About Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba. There used to be a real village here until it was destroyed by a typhoon. Residents moved away, and the village was reconstructed with thatched-roof homes. The museum opened in 2006.69 views
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Mountain with a patch of green.68 views
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There were many hikers on the bus, and I wondered where they were going, so I followed them.67 views
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Tama River as seen from the bridge.66 views
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Wasabi garden.66 views
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The area is part of the Chichibu-Tama National Park.65 views
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Olympic merchandise inside Tourist information center.65 views
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Tourist information center.65 views
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Pretty scenic area.64 views
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Entrance to Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba. 64 views
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There are mostly tourist souvenir shops selling food and local crafts. One house sold ancient mochi (dark and red colored) and had an irori fireplace. Another house rented samurai armor and kimono to dress up in for only 500 yen.64 views
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Feeding koi fish.64 views
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View from Lookout tower.64 views
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Omatsuri bus stop for Taba.63 views
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Bus stops in front of Kawaguchiko Station. 63 views
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I caught a retro bus to go to the other side of the lake.63 views
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Gourds growing at Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba. I was soon to find out why they are growing these gourds. (Not for eating.) Whenever I see gourds, it reminds me of Hawaiian hula because they are used as hand drums.63 views
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In 1966, a big typhoon bringing heavy rains caused a mudflow that destroyed the homes here, killing 94 residents. The entire settlement was destroyed so the survivors moved to the opposite side of the lake.63 views
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A house with an irori where we could have tea and sweets.63 views
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Some fall foliage along the cycling path around Lake Yamanaka.63 views
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Next to Kawaguchiko Station is this tourist information office. Get free pamphlets, maps, etc. English spoken. Many foreign tourists also visit the Five Lakes of Mt. Fuji.62 views
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Autumn leaves at Lake Kawaguchi (northern shore). The trees are also lit up at night during the Koyo festival.62 views
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The gourds grown here are used for decorative purposes.62 views
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Souvenir shop.62 views
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Fire watch tower.62 views
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Map shows the Tokyo 2020 Olympic cycling road race course.62 views
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The second largest of the five lakes at the foot of Mt. Fuji, Lake Kawaguchi is well developed for tourists. This is Kawaguchiko Station on the Fujikyuko Line. From central Tokyo, going by bus is more convenient, although traffic delays a always possible61 views
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Southern shore of Lake Kawaguchi with gingko and poplar trees. I saw quite a few foreign tourists, including Chinese. It's a great weekend getaway for Tokyoites.61 views
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The outdoor museum is not huge, but big enough to spend a good amount of time. On clear days, it gives good views of Mt. Fuji.61 views
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2nd floor of this house had woodblock prints.61 views
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View from Lookout tower.61 views
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In front of Kawaguchiko Station are a number of bus stops. A convenient tourist retro bus goes around the lake and neighboring lakes. I visited in autumn.60 views
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A few food stalls.60 views
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My room where I stayed at Lake Kawaguchi. It had a sun deck which provided a good view of Mt. Fuji. I paid only 4,800 yen for the night without meals.60 views
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Excellent cycling path around Lake Yamanaka.60 views
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Lookout tower.60 views
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Tourist information center at Hirano, Lake Yamanaka 平野60 views
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Inside Kawaguchiko Station on the Fujikyuko Line. Buses from Tokyo stop at Kawaguchiko Station as well as local toruist buses. Kawaguchiko Station is the area's transportation hub.59 views
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Fukurokuju, one of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune, is the god of God of wisdom and longevity.. 福禄寿59 views
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Southern shore of Lake Kawaguchi with a statue of two sister goddesses dancing over the lake. The sculptor was Gakuryo Nasu.59 views
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Bird house.59 views
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Lake Yamanaka and Mt. Fuji at Hirano no Hama beach. 平野の浜59 views
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Maple and ginkgo trees on the southern shore of Lake Kawaguchi.58 views
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Nice Japanese-style room, but no Internet connection. I needed a break anyway.58 views
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Growing wasabi with very clean water at Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba.58 views
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Lake Yamanaka and Mt. Fuji in Nov.58 views
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Tourist information center at Hirano, Lake Yamanaka 平野58 views
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There would be a view of Mt. Fuji from here. Most hotels are on the northern shore so they can see Mt. Fuji across the lake.57 views
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About Fukurokuju. This area of the lake has seven shrines for all of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune. 57 views
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One of many boat docks.57 views
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Lake Kawaguchi holds its autumn foliage festival (Koyo Matsuri) from late Oct. to mid-Nov. on the northern shore where there is a long corridor of maple trees. 56 views
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Most of the maple leaves at Lake Kawaguchi were still like this when I was there. They are late in turning color this year. Give them 10 more days. 56 views
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What in the world is this doing here, I asked myself at the end of the maple tree corridor. That's what I like about Japan, always something totally unexpected.56 viewsA Japanese Zero fighter plane??
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Statue of Kajiwara Kagetoki (1140-1200 梶原 景時) at Lake Kawaguchi. A warrior against the Taira.56 views
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In 2006, they opened this outdoor museum as a testament to the old villagers here. Over the years, they expanded and added more houses. There are now 20 houses.56 views
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Ancient varieties of rice.56 views
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Two types of retro tourist buses. One goes to the other side of Lake Kawaguchi and one goes to Lake Saiko.55 views
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You can also catch a bus to Lake Yamanaka and to Mt. Fuji's 5th Station which is about halfway up the mountain.55 views
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Lake Kawaguchi is quite well developed for tourists with lodging, shops, museums, onsen baths, and tourist buses. It's the second most popular Fuji Goko lake after Lake Yamanaka.55 views
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Adjacent to the maple trees was this park or garden featuring small thatched-roof houses.55 views
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Maple trees at Lake Kawaguchi. One of the few that was red.55 views
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Bus stop for the retro tourist bus.55 views
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Morning view of Mt. Fuji from my room at Lake Kawaguchi. This is the only glimpse of Mt. Fuji I got during a cloudy and sometimes drizzly weekend.55 views
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View of Lake Kawaguchi's northern shore.54 views
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Train display in front of Kawaguchiko Station.53 views
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A small shrine dedicated to Fukurokuju, one of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune. He is the god of God of wisdom and longevity. 福禄寿53 views
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Panorama of the southern shore of Lake Kawaguchi.53 views
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ABout the statue of two sister goddesses dancing over the lake. The sculptor was Gakuryo Nasu.53 views
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Lunch was Hoto noodles, famous in Yamanashi Prefecture. Thick, flat udon-type noodles in delicious miso-based broth, mixed with cut vegetables. Also came with Inari-zushi. 53 viewshttp://www.houtou-fudou.jp/english.html
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Museum at Lake Kawaguchi.52 views
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Herb Museum at Lake Kawaguchi.52 views
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Mt. Fuji in autumn with momiji maple leaves. Narusawa, Yamanashi Prefecture.36 views
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Narusawa, Yamanashi Prefecture.34 views
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Mt. Fuji at sunset. Narusawa, Yamanashi Prefecture.34 views
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Mt. Fuji at sunset in autumn. Narusawa, Yamanashi Prefecture.33 views
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Mt. Fuji in autumn with momiji maple leaves. Narusawa, Yamanashi Prefecture.32 views
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Aokigahara Forest is on the northwestern foot/slope of Mt. Fuji. This forest is also known as "Suicide Forest" since some people have committed suicide in Aokigahara.27 viewsBut apparently not in the part of the forest we hiked in. Our guides assured us that we wouldn't see any bodies...(and we didn't.) This is our English-speaking guide from this company:
https://www.the-highestpeak.com/english
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Forest of Japanese beech trees nicknamed "Climax Forest." ブナ林26 views
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Lots of wildlife here too. Deer, bears, boars, woodpeckers, and squirrels. But we didn't see any, only their foot prints, digs in the ground, chipped tree trunks, etc.24 views
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