✈Tokyo . Japan . Part II

Back over May 2014, we did a 2D1N trip to Kawaguchiko, which is near to Mount Fuji. It is famous for various hiking trails and mountains, the lakes of which there are five – Lake Kawaguchiko being the biggest.

Getting to Kawaguchiko from Shinjuku, Tokyo (Transportation)

By bus

We made online reservation at the following link and made payment by cash (JPY) at ticket collecting counter. The bus terminal is located at Shinjuku Station West Exit.

travel hours: 1 hour and 50 minutes

cost: ¥1,750 per person (RM56.19)

reference: highway-buses.jp

Please refer to the link stated below on how to make online reservation for the bus ticket. The process is not complicated and you may select the language you prefer on the website. Just one thing that you have to take note is on the passenger information. You do no have to input your real name, what you have to insert is some kind of Japanese names. I keyed in all Japanese branding like Toyota, Suzuki, Meiji and etc in order to complete my reservation.

reference: how-to-buy-express-bus-ticket-from 

By Train

To get to the Kawaguchiko, you can take the JR Chuo Line direct limited express trains from Shinjuku station to Otsuki station (61 minutes, ¥2,770) then head to Kawaguchiko station via the Fujikyuko Line (48 mins, ¥1,540). There are also direct limited express trains from Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko during weekends (132 mins, ¥2,980). Taking a direct trip (not alighting at Otsuki station) can obtain ticket from the train conductor or settle the fare upon getting off in Kawaguchiko station. 

Mount Fuji 

I have admired the beautiful pictures of Mount Fuji seen from the web, television or postcard and I was very anticipating about this. I prayed a lot hoping to have the right timing and right place.

Now I know that Mount Fuji is an elusive creature and I should consider ourselves really very lucky to enjoy the awesome weather together with the ideal scene of Mount Fuji with a complete amazing view of the classic snow cap. The fantastic scenery is exceptionally beautiful! The mountain's famous snow cap is typically visible from around November to around May. 

Dinning while enjoying the amazing view Mount Fuji with snow cap

Shibazakura Festival 

My main reason for bringing my family to Kawaguchiko was to see the Shibazakura Festival, which is a big floral festival, that basically translates to “cherryblossom carpet” or moss phlox festival. The pictures will do the talking.

Access: Buses between Kawaguchiko Station and Fuji-Shibazakura Festival place run during the festival season.(Mid April to late May)
Operation Hours: 08:00 - 19:00

Cost (1 Pax): ¥ 1,800 (RM 57.80)
Rererence Links: shibazakura.jp

Accommodation

K’s House Mount Fuji 

We wanted to experience Japanese Style Room so I picked this rest house as it has a quadruple room which can fit five of us. The staffs there are very nice and helpful, we really had a pleasant and enjoyable stay.

address: 6713-108, Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko, Minamituru-gun, Yamanashi, Japan 401-0301 contact:+81555835556
room type: Japanese Style Quadruple Room with Private Bathroom
cost: ¥ 16,900 (RM 542.67) exclude breakfast.
email: fuji@khouse.jp
reference: kshouse.jp

Kawaguchiko however is a pleasant place to visit, especially if you like nature and the outdoors. I love this place a lot because I like the feeling of peace and tranquillity. We also visited another place called Kachikachi-yama Ropeway, you may google it for more information  :)