Take the Kachi Kachi ropeway (just a short walk from Kawaguchiko station) to the summit of Mount Tenjo, from there you can enjoy the magnificent view of Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko. In winter the air is very clear and the views are at their best. Afterwards, take the Retrobus along a picturesque road around the lakes Kawaguchiko and Saiko until you get to Iyashi no sato, a village of traditional thatched roof farm houses, where you can watch the makings of traditional handicrafts. It's a great day out!
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Splendid Day around Lake Kawaguchi
Mount Fuji and the lakes at their best in winter
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Splendid Lake Kawaguchiko with Fuji-san in the background
Lake Kawaguchiko seen from Mount Shimo
Magic Mount Fuji on a clear day
Lake Saiko, just west of Lake Kawaguchiko
Mori Park Ice sculptures at Lake Saiko Bird Sanctuary
Iyashi no Sato, a traditional village on the western shores of Lake Saiko
Traditional mill in the village
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Susan Tumanon
10 years ago
Beautiful pictures of Mt. Fuji!!! Thank you for sharing them.
Anonymous
12 years ago
Jean: Very nice photos...! I love this part of Yamanashi as well. That wind on the lake looks quite "brisk", no wonder Fuji-san was so clear.
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