If it’s your first time visiting Mount Fuji, figuring out where to stay can be surprisingly confusing. That’s because there’s no single “Mount Fuji town”. Instead, there are a handful of small areas scattered around the base of the mountain, each with its own pros and cons. When I planned my Mount Fuji trip, I […]
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If you’re planning your first trip to Japan and wondering whether Mount Fuji is worth visiting, and if two days is enough, the short answer is: yes! That’s exactly how I felt on my first trip; excited, a little unsure what to do, and quietly hoping the clouds would clear just long enough to see
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Planning a trip to Mount Fuji and wondering how to explore Lake Kawaguchiko without getting stuck in traffic or packed into a crowded sightseeing bus? Cycling around Lake Kawaguchiko might be the most underrated way to explore this beautiful area. And I can say that because I did exactly that! I cycled this route solo
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Planning a trip to Mount Fuji can feel overwhelming, especially when every travel blog post throws the same list of overhyped spots at you. When I visited solo in December, I skipped the tour buses and didn’t climb the mountain. I didn’t hit every Instagram-famous location either. Instead, I took a short train ride to
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You’re scrolling through dreamy photos of Mount Fuji, imagining yourself soaking in a private open-air onsen with that iconic view; the one that’s been sitting on your Japan bucket list for years. Then you check the prices 😱 Some ryokan cost a small fortune and still give you a half-obstructed Fuji view. Others look affordable…
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