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I visited Narusawa on a beauitful autumn day with snow-capped Mt. Fuji and autumn foliage. Narusawa, Yamanashi Prefecture.637 views
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Mt. Fuji and Lake Yamanaka557 views
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Mt. Fuji as seen from the shinkansen bullet train.351 views
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Mt. Fuji and Lake Yamanaka on a hazy day.347 views
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Mt. Fuji and Lake Yamanaka323 views
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Statue of Takeda Shingen.320 views
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Mt. Fuji from the air.300 views
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On the nearby shore, a few more maple trees.284 views
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Mt. Fuji and Lake Yamanaka259 views
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Otaki Waterfall246 views
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Shadow of Mt. Fuji233 views
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Rock and more rock on Mt. Fuji.202 views
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Bags of drink cans.201 views
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After climbing for about 40 min., we reached the 6th station here. We're already above the clouds.201 views
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Rocky trail looking up on Mt. Fuji.200 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. 199 views
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Waterfalls197 views
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JR Kofu Station195 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.195 views
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We spent the night in the mountain hut with a small dinner.188 views
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Hut roofs are weighed down with rocks so it doesn't blow away with the wind.184 views
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A good part of the trail had us going on all fours.182 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.178 views
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Our bunk bed.174 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.174 views
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Yoshida-guchi trail entrance, we started from the 5th station.173 views
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Branding my walking stick.173 views
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Our mountain hut on the 8th station, called Toyokan. 東洋館172 views
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Mt. Fuji torii172 views
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After climbing it, my image of this mountain will never be the same.169 views
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Looking down at the trail.164 views
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Reaching the summit.164 views
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Smokestacks mar the view of Fuji.162 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.161 views
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Going down was tiring too. But better than going up.159 views
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Yoshida-guchi trail entrance sign.158 views
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Manhole at Lake Kawaguchi, Yamanashi.156 views
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The gourds grown here are used for decorative purposes. Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba, Lake Saiko, Yamanashi.156 views
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Watching the sunrise from outside our hut.155 views
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Lake Kawaguchi, Yamanashi.154 views
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Park in front of Kofu Station.152 views
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Taba bus stop and bus garage138 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.134 views
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Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba, Lake Saiko, Yamanashi.134 views
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Bus to Okutama, Tokyo133 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132 views
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Taba bus garage125 views
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Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba, Lake Saiko.116 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.113 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.113 views
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Lake Yamanaka and Mt. Fuji in Nov.104 views
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Taba bus stop101 views
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Omatsuri is actually a place name. The small settlement has a lodge and restaurant.99 views
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Scarecrow98 views
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Scarecrow97 views
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Waterfall95 views
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Roadside waterwell93 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 Park90 views
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Lake Yamanaka manhole showing Mt. Fuji and swans.87 views
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Tama River, looks very inviting in summer.86 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.85 views
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A few bridges span the river.85 views
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Trout fishing ponds for customers in warmer months.84 views
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Completely surrounded by mountains with a clear river running in the middle.83 views
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Waterwheel 水車80 views
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Waterwwheel (not working)78 views
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Crystal clear water of Tama River77 views
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Glorious Tama River77 views
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Camping bungalows77 views
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Mt. Fuji in autumn with red momiji maple leaves. Narusawa, Yamanashi Prefecture.77 views
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Mt. Fuji in autumn with red momiji maple leaves. Narusawa, Yamanashi Prefecture.77 views
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Riverside fishing ponds76 views
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Camping bungalows along the river. For warmer months.76 views
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Tama River, very quiet and peaceful.75 views
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Mt. Fuji in autumn with red momiji maple leaves. Narusawa, Yamanashi Prefecture.75 views
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Outdoor stage74 views
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Trail to Mt. Kumotori72 views
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Upriver as seen from the bridge.72 views
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They allow you to walk around like this.72 views
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Tama River71 views
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Trail to Mt. Kumotori, Tokyo's tallest mountain. That's where the hikers were headed.71 views
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Fishing ponds71 views
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Path from above.70 views
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This house rented samurai armor and kimono to dress up in for only 500 yen. 70 views
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Trail to waterfalls69 views
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Tennis courts with snow.69 views
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Picnic pavilion with charcoal grill (for the fish caught).69 views
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Path to Otaki Waterfalls 雄滝68 views
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Stuffed bear68 views
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A suspension bridge over the river.67 views
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When I was walking here, I did not know there was a waterfall.67 views
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Fishing pond67 views
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Riverside picnic pavilions67 views
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View from the observation deck66 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 66 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.66 views
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Omatsuri bus stop for Okutama.65 views
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By coincidence, I found this man-made waterfall.65 views
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An observation deck is also provided.65 views
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Gourd garden at Lake Saiko's Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba.65 views
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Crystal clear water of Tama River with fall leaves.64 views
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Bus stop. Notice the monkey crossing the road.64 views
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Corridor of maple trees (momiji), but I was too early in Oct.64 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 2006.64 views
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Lake Yamanaka and Mt. Fuji at Hirano no Hama beach. 平野の浜64 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.63 views
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Tama River62 views
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These photos were taken in Feb. Probably scenic in fall.61 views
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Entrance to Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nenba. 61 views
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On the side of the road near the bus stop, there is a trail going down to Tama River.60 views
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Tama River as seen from the bridge.60 views
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Numerous monkey poop along the road.60 views
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There were many hikers on the bus, and I wondered where they were going, so I followed them.59 views
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The area is part of the Chichibu-Tama National Park.59 views
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Mountain with a patch of green.59 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.59 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.59 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 possible58 views
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I caught a retro bus to go to the other side of the lake.58 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.58 views
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Wasabi garden.58 views
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Souvenir shop.58 views
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Fire watch tower.58 views
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Bus stops in front of Kawaguchiko Station. 57 views
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Autumn leaves at Lake Kawaguchi (northern shore). The trees are also lit up at night during the Koyo festival.57 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.57 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.57 views
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Lake Yamanaka and Mt. Fuji in Nov.57 views
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Omatsuri bus stop for Taba.56 views
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A few food stalls.56 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.56 views
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A house with an irori where we could have tea and sweets.56 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.55 views
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Pretty scenic area.54 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.54 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.54 views
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Nice Japanese-style room, but no Internet connection. I needed a break anyway.54 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.54 views
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2nd floor of this house had woodblock prints.54 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53 views
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About Fukurokuju. This area of the lake has seven shrines for all of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune. 53 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.53 views
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The gourds grown here are used for decorative purposes.53 views
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Growing wasabi with very clean water at Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nenba.53 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. 52 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.52 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.52 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.52 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.52 views
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Ancient varieties of rice.52 views
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View from Lookout tower.52 views
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Olympic merchandise inside Tourist information center.52 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.51 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. 51 views
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Bus stop for the retro tourist bus.51 views
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Maple and ginkgo trees on the southern shore of Lake Kawaguchi.51 views
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Bird house.51 views
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Tourist information center.51 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.50 views
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Adjacent to the maple trees was this park or garden featuring small thatched-roof houses.50 views
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Maple trees at Lake Kawaguchi. One of the few that was red.50 views
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View of Lake Kawaguchi's northern shore.50 views
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ABout the statue of two sister goddesses dancing over the lake. The sculptor was Gakuryo Nasu.50 views
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Some fall foliage along the cycling path around Lake Yamanaka.50 views
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Train display in front of Kawaguchiko Station.49 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.49 views
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Museum at Lake Kawaguchi.49 views
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Panorama of the southern shore of Lake Kawaguchi.49 views
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Map shows the Tokyo 2020 Olympic cycling road race course.49 views
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Feeding koi fish.49 views
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Tourist information center at Hirano, Lake Yamanaka 平野49 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48 views
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Herb Museum at Lake Kawaguchi.47 views
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Excellent cycling path around Lake Yamanaka.47 views
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Lookout tower.47 views
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View from Lookout tower.47 views
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One of many boat docks.46 views
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Lake Yamanaka and Mt. Fuji in Nov.46 views
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Lake Yamanaka and Mt. Fuji at Hirano no Hama beach. 平野の浜46 views
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Tourist information center at Hirano, Lake Yamanaka 平野45 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. 43 viewshttp://www.houtou-fudou.jp/english.html
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Mt. Fuji in autumn with momiji maple leaves. Narusawa, Yamanashi Prefecture.27 views
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Mt. Fuji in autumn with momiji maple leaves. Narusawa, Yamanashi Prefecture.27 views
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Mt. Fuji at sunset in autumn. Narusawa, Yamanashi Prefecture.26 views
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Narusawa, Yamanashi Prefecture.25 views
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Mt. Fuji at sunset. Narusawa, Yamanashi Prefecture.24 views
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Forest of Japanese beech trees nicknamed "Climax Forest." ブナ林18 views
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Mt. Fuji in autumn with momiji maple leaves.18 views
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Mt. Fuji in autumn with red momiji maple leaves.17 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.16 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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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.16 views
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