Plan for the day Our plan was to see sun rise over Mt Fuji and Lake Motosu. For the later part of the morning we would drive south to Fuji Shibuzakura garden (yes the same place we passed the day before).…
Day 7: Hamamatsu Kite Festival & Lake Motosu
Plan for the day The plan for today was to spend most of the day at the Hamamatsu kite festival. Sometimes in the mid afternoon we would drive north to Lake Motosu (one of the five lakes at the base…
Trip Overview
It was our first trip to Japan and we had a absolutely wonderful time. Prior to the trip I was wondering if I should make it a DIY trip or join a guided tour. I am glad we decided to…
Day 3: Hakone Shrine, Owakudani
Plan for the day The plan for the day was to move around Lake Ashi and visit a few famous sights. They were Hakone Shrine Hakone Sekisho Checkpoint Hakone Imperial villa Hakone Detached Palace Garden Owakundai Great Boiling Valley By about…
Day 2: Maple Corridors & Pampass Grass Field
Plan for the day For this day we had six sightseeing destinations planned. I doubt very much that we could complete all these six places, so I listed two of them as optional and to be visited the next day…
Day 1: Tokyo & Mount Fuji
Plan for the Day Our plan was to fly in to Narita International Airport and drive into Tokyo to meet a friend for lunch. After the meetup we would drive east to Lake Yamanaka located at the base of Mount Fuji…