Getting close to Mt. Fuji
Mar 3, 2016 | 1:23 pm
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Getting close to Mt. Fuji
What's the best place to view Fuji-san within a train ride of Tokyo (and not on the Tōkaidō Shinkansen)?
Previously, I tried going to Kawaguchiko (from Shinjuku station via Chuo line and then Fujikyu Railway), but the day turned foggy and we were stuck in a what seemed like a boring small town with nothing to do but try the local noodle dish and head home.
Any advice appreciated.
Previously, I tried going to Kawaguchiko (from Shinjuku station via Chuo line and then Fujikyu Railway), but the day turned foggy and we were stuck in a what seemed like a boring small town with nothing to do but try the local noodle dish and head home.
Any advice appreciated.
Mar 3, 2016 | 4:27 pm
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Your other options would be the JR Tokaido Line and JR Gotemba Line. There's not much along the Gotemba Line, but it can be very pretty in the spring and fall.
Mar 3, 2016 | 8:25 pm
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What's the best place to view Fuji-san within a train ride of Tokyo (and not on the Tōkaidō Shinkansen)?
Previously, I tried going to Kawaguchiko (from Shinjuku station via Chuo line and then Fujikyu Railway), but the day turned foggy and we were stuck in a what seemed like a boring small town with nothing to do but try the local noodle dish and head home.
Any advice appreciated.
Previously, I tried going to Kawaguchiko (from Shinjuku station via Chuo line and then Fujikyu Railway), but the day turned foggy and we were stuck in a what seemed like a boring small town with nothing to do but try the local noodle dish and head home.
Any advice appreciated.
Mar 4, 2016 | 8:20 am
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From where to view Mt Fuji (Japan Guide)
How about the Odakyu Romancecar from Shinjuku to Hakone? If it's not a clear day you can at least enjoy onsen in Hakone.
How about the Odakyu Romancecar from Shinjuku to Hakone? If it's not a clear day you can at least enjoy onsen in Hakone.
Mar 4, 2016 | 8:22 am
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