Mount Fuji

One of the highlights of this trip was going to be spending some time at Mount Fuji.

We boarded the train at Shinjuku Station in Tokyo, excited for the journey ahead.

The sprawling metropolis of Tokyo gave way to the lush green mountains of the Fuji-Hakone national park.

The train swayed gently as it followed the tracks as Diane and Gary chatted about their visit.

As we neared Mount Fuji Station we caught our first sight of the iconic mountain rising majestically in the distance.

We finally arrived at the station eager to see more.

After a walk downhill to our hotel we checked in to our rooms.

I had chosen this hotel as it was in a traditional Japanese style with futon beds and no TV in the rooms.

Off we went to explore for a while before retiring for the night.

In the morning I woke up and opened my bedroom curtains to a glorious sight!

Taking a stroll the town of Fujiyoshida I noticed a couple of jnteresting things.

What I originally thought were manhole covers were actually covers for fire hydrants, many painted with local scenes.

Even the traffic cones were getting into the action!

This just reinforces my belief of the Japanese sense of fun. Why be boring, make things that bring a smile and joy!

In a local souvenir shop Diane was also getting jnto the spirit of Fuji fun!

Anyway that ended our first day in Fujiyoshida. In my next blog you will hear of our rude and quite scary awakening at 04:16 the next morning in true Japanese fashion.

JISHIN !!

So TTFN

See you next time

Bibbley