{"id":2640,"date":"2024-07-02T11:57:20","date_gmt":"2024-07-02T03:57:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tee-too.com\/blog\/?p=2640"},"modified":"2024-07-02T12:24:31","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T04:24:31","slug":"japan-2023-lake-suwa-nagano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/tee-too.com\/blog\/japan-2023-lake-suwa-nagano\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan 2023 : Lake Suwa, Nagano"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<ul class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#8dd2fc45;font-size:15px\">\n<li><strong><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Japan 2023 Trip Itinerary<\/span><\/em><\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nov 1 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/tee-too.com\/blog\/japan-2023-introduction-and-arrival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arrival at Nagoya, around Nagano Station<\/a>, Stay : Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano-Zenkojiguchi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nov 2 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/tee-too.com\/blog\/japan-2023-jigokudani-snow-monkey-park-nagano\/\" data-type=\"URL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bus trip to visit the famous Snow Monkey Park, Nagano<\/a>, Stay : Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano-Zenkojiguchi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nov 3 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/tee-too.com\/blog\/japan-2023-togakushi-taisha-shrines-nagano\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Easy trek at Togakushi 5-shrines, Nagano<\/a>, Stay : Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano-Zenkojiguchi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nov 4 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/tee-too.com\/blog\/japan-2023-zenkoji-temple-nagano-happo-pond-hakuba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visite to Zenkoji Temple and hiking at Hakuba Happo Pond<\/a>, Stay : Hotel Hakuba<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nov 5 &#8211; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/tee-too.com\/blog\/japan-2023-hakuba-mountain-harbour-hakuba\/\" target=\"_blank\">Relax at Hakuba Mountain Harbour and Oide Park,<\/a> Stay : Hotel Hakuba<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nov 6 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/tee-too.com\/blog\/japan-2023-drive-to-sea-of-japan-benten-iwa-rock\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drive to Sea of Japan, Ben-ten Iwa rock<\/a>, Stay : APA Hotel &amp; Resort Joetsu Myoko<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nov 7 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/tee-too.com\/blog\/japan-2023-kiyotsu-gorge-naena-waterfall-niigata\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drive to Kiyotsu Gorge and Naena Waterfall<\/a>, Stay : APA Hotel &amp; Resort Joetsu Myoko<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nov 8 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/tee-too.com\/blog\/japan-2023-lake-suwa-nagano\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Drive around Lake Nojiri, train ride to Lake Suwa and Tateishi Park<\/a>, Stay : Beni-ya Hotel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nov 9, 10 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/tee-too.com\/blog\/japan-2023-shizuoka-city-shizuoka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Train ride to Shizuoka and Nihondaira Terrace<\/a> sunset, Stay : Nippondaira Hotel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nov 11 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/tee-too.com\/blog\/japan-2023-atami-shizuoka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Walk around Atami City<\/a>, Stay : Super Hotel JR Fujiekimae Kinenkan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nov 12 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/tee-too.com\/blog\/japan-2023-numazu-shizuoka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mount Fuji, fresh seafood at Co-op and Numazu City festival<\/a>, Stay : Super Hotel JR Fujiekimae Kinenkan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nov 13 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/tee-too.com\/blog\/japan-2023-numazu-shizuoka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mount Fuji, Shira-Ito Falls, Fujisan Sengan Shrine, Mount Fuji World Heritage Center<\/a>, Stay : Super Hotel JR Fujiekimae Kinenkan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nov 14 &#8211; <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/tee-too.com\/blog\/japan-2023-mount-fuji-shizuoka\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mount Fuji, Hamamatsu Station and Overall Experienc<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/tee-too.com\/blog\/japan-2023-mount-fuji-shizuoka\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">e<\/a>, Stay : Hotel Route-Inn Tokoname Ekimae<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ninjawifi.com\/?pr_vmaf=nDepktvWNv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"https:\/\/ninjawifi.com\/?pr_vmaf=nDepktvWNv noopener\"><img data-attachment-id=\"2464\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/tee-too.com\/blog\/northern-hokkaido-2018-day-1\/banner-copy-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tee-too.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/banner-copy-1.jpg?fit=1280%2C270\" data-orig-size=\"1280,270\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"banner-copy-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tee-too.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/banner-copy-1.jpg?fit=300%2C63\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tee-too.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/banner-copy-1.jpg?fit=780%2C165\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"780\" height=\"165\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tee-too.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/banner-copy-1-1024x216.jpg?resize=780%2C165&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tee-too.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/banner-copy-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C216 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tee-too.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/banner-copy-1.jpg?resize=300%2C63 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tee-too.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/banner-copy-1.jpg?resize=768%2C162 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tee-too.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/banner-copy-1.jpg?resize=284%2C60 284w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tee-too.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/banner-copy-1.jpg?w=1280 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><figcaption>advertisement<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Today we needed to return our little dependable but underpowered Toyota Roomy back to Toyota Nagano. We made a quick pit stop at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/4D41DibMuR5mhpXy6\" target=\"_blank\">Haradori Post Office<\/a> (\u539f\u901a\u90f5\u4fbf\u5c40) to drop off the postcard delivery to some buddies back in Malaysia before embarking on a short hour-long drive to reach the Toyota Office for the drop-off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-wRvJSJh\/0\/CfX3m9XKK6cZn79FKzsCFgwfqMswphpMxbgL3g9xF\/X3\/i-wRvJSJh-X3.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Checking out from hotel is an easy process, just pass the room key<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-cwVJLCC\/0\/DkTrFG2Rsxq6xgJgkbvc7m7vWrBVFWgmvTfjzZz7K\/X3\/i-cwVJLCC-X3.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Delivering postcards back to Penang from a sangkhla Haradori post office <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We gatai made a detour to Lake Nojiri for our outdoor breakfast but ended up extending our drive as we went around the whole lake instead, making our journey longer than planned. Nevertheless, the calm lake was quite picturesque despite having some run-down and neglected facilities. We only made brief stops as we had to return our car before noon. Ended up taking 3 hours instead of 1 hour to reach Nagano city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-Qtzqn9c\/0\/DLDcjN74sjPcxwtTkXSpFHDwgqQk5FsT6nJWjGSj9\/X3\/i-Qtzqn9c-X3.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nissin never tasted so good and emo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-NSRgcGP\/0\/FCn8ktW3gq5L35VcgZzj9XBH2jvVjDTKgGKBBrTkK\/X3\/i-NSRgcGP-X3.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Too cold to venture outside the car<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-nszP6Kq\/0\/DXFhf3Nv49MTrXf5jmT7GXHsqwFBpxb4RQj59qdsJ\/X3\/i-nszP6Kq-X3.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lake Nojiri autumn beauty&#8230; too bad it was cloudy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once we completed the simple procedure of returning the car, we walked to nearby Nagano Station to buy our tickets (1,690 yen each) from the counter (and not the automated machine) heading to <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/5FkHARU32afW52478\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kami-Suwa Station<\/a>, using the Shinonoi Line. Interestingly, when we mentioned Kami-Suwa Station, the counter staff offered us the cheapest but slower direct train, which was more convenient. We always prefer direct rather than the need to change trains. This particular train was not shown on Google Maps for that time frame, highlighting the advantage of buying tickets from the counter for non-Japanese speakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-WVqxGGg\/0\/SZZVMSMGcSmJZBM9J3vqKsqJxZ8qTDGw3c6Qkp3c\/X3\/i-WVqxGGg-X3.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Returning the rental car at Nagano Station<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-tCxVGsK\/0\/26mj5n5wsKjKwrTRHqHZ9QwkrNCSdNPXhwVTp8Jq\/X3\/i-tCxVGsK-X3.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nagano Station area is really beautiful with blue skies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-WBZZTSs\/0\/CkwV5kGQjTxrkw4ct2mZRGtL9Cjs5wgMr9WDdcsPX\/X3\/i-WBZZTSs-X3.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bought our tickets from Nagano to KamiSuwa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Coincidentally, we met a fellow Penang couple traveling on the same train, but they were heading to Takayama &#8211; such a small world that the only Malaysians we met from the whole trip were from Penang. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-xtLhKX9\/0\/CczqTFvvPv465cLP6PqdmdZwKqh7msb7rdHVtxM8w\/X3\/i-xtLhKX9-X3.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fellow penang lang on board the train &#8211; what are the chances&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We reached Kami-Suwa station a shade less than 2 hours but had to lug our bags for 800m to our hotel, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Lft5MajQ4fVeGBjt9\" target=\"_blank\">Hotel Beniya<\/a>, which is just next to Lake Suwa but our &#8220;cheaper&#8221; room was located in the annex building, which was a maze to get to and had only a partial view of the lake &#8211; not a great deal. However, the good were the exceptional staff, sumptuous morning breakfast and an onsen with a lake view. So, if you plan to book at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agoda.com\/hotel-beniya_2\/hotel\/nagano-jp.html?finalPriceView=1&amp;isShowMobileAppPrice=false&amp;cid=1917614&amp;numberOfBedrooms=&amp;familyMode=false&amp;adults=2&amp;children=0&amp;rooms=1&amp;maxRooms=0&amp;checkIn=2024-05-8&amp;isCalendarCallout=false&amp;childAges=&amp;numberOfGuest=0&amp;missingChildAges=false&amp;travellerType=1&amp;showReviewSubmissionEntry=false&amp;currencyCode=MYR&amp;isFreeOccSearch=false&amp;isCityHaveAsq=false&amp;pushId=CgYIgIHrsQYSBgiApPCxBhgBIIeHvhAqDBgBKggiAggBKgIIBA%3D%3D022cf13d-8410-787a-7c48-5185b82b23ba_20240508_13&amp;los=1&amp;searchrequestid=aa7fde2f-9d29-481c-ac9a-6c6f029a55d7&amp;ds=lzkQJyoLt1fICFhO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotel Beniya<\/a>, avoid the annex building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-9F7B9Gr\/0\/ZvZ8gbJjrLXgkW2LnGwD7krnM7THQbQ53XxSDzwD\/X3\/i-9F7B9Gr-X3.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kamisuwa station has a really classic vibe to it&#8230; I really love all these old stations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-XX4xm4v\/0\/DHr8863R8bMpgjp6jxz7Kh5xbct8WVnz7NLKT6hFF\/X3\/i-XX4xm4v-X3.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">On the way jalan to our hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-hhjNTKM\/0\/RJ8Dv2J7GKdLHk84rqCJrWmnWvtt8d52dhdmMFtR\/X3\/i-hhjNTKM-X3.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hotel Beniya&#8230; remember NOT to book the annex building<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After leaving our bags in the room, we laced up our walking shoes for our walk up to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Dr64xWpRFvnv3XraA\" target=\"_blank\">Tateishi Park<\/a>, which offers a panoramic view of Lake Suwa, inspired by the rounded lake backdrop from the movie &#8220;Your Name&#8221;. Director Makoto Shinkai is from Nagano &#8211; hence the connection of this city. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ascending walk had some &#8220;shortcuts,&#8221; although not well-marked, with some painted &#8220;shoe prints&#8221; leading us to brushes and paths that were not well-used. We had to be quiet because the paths were almost always between some local houses and back lanes. It took us approximately 40 minutes to reach the summit. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/grJLvxLembX9Ldgm8\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/grJLvxLembX9Ldgm8\" target=\"_blank\">Use this link for walking directions.<\/a> The elevation difference is only 175m with a distance of 2.1km (one-way) so be reasonably fit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-6tqbMWb\/0\/CLGzzKgX98MSRPFHpQcTNpJC6N7pFGQBQBTfmBCTv\/X3\/i-6tqbMWb-X3.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stair climb again<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-xhjhvX3\/0\/DFcnTsmxztf2Q4JrmvdzcTs4gQqxn42kWRvWTsKFx\/X3\/i-xhjhvX3-X3.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Need to be relatively fit to walk up.. a taxi option is much easier<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-sNRsJSz\/0\/FVDhvxCSVVpnmrXBLjmVXXfbMQ5MtLbDc7TFkNmp5\/X4\/i-sNRsJSz-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The trail is marked with elusive &#8220;white footsteps&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-N4M9Jhf\/0\/Cp3mWDh4b96x3sSPPHj3PS4fTDSv6VSKM3qNjmJQn\/X3\/i-N4M9Jhf-X3.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Near liao!!! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-vN36Zmz\/0\/CzVW4KswR4BXL6SrS9CX5fhwd8LHcwkf3TbH3LBxr\/X3\/i-vN36Zmz-X3.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Park info<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-GjZW4Mc\/0\/bH5V5WkZ5hWmgH6qLCwXqt2JdV5wHMfb8fHRGGWW\/X3\/i-GjZW4Mc-X3.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Picnic spot of the day. Thank goodness for the excellent weather<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The view was stupendous, especially with the late afternoon sun casting a slight yellow tint on the landscape. The park had limited parking lots and seemed to be popular with bikers. As always, we had a small picnic while enjoying this unforgettable view. The park even had a higher observatory deck for a wider view, but it required walking up more steps. In around the observatory were brilliant autumn leaves to take photos of. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-tjnx6Bd\/0\/CN3ksjbxdJsqkSrzJPXsNJ9dDHCRPMkTkrZwZCMsj\/X3\/i-tjnx6Bd-X3.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Eat liao can be monkey<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-WzkfHQX\/0\/KXrcLXp6c3TrR6q7TdRWZpbc9pcqBVRbsFQfQgNs\/X3\/i-WzkfHQX-X3.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">beautiful autumn leaves at the summit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-2TM48nV\/0\/fCX4qNSjqNgcSBCjrLvgTm7MSL3Fx7khbXcDKrjB\/X3\/i-2TM48nV-X3.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">beautiful view from the lookout point<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-CjFbKdL\/0\/pfqWwRXZQdMRRW53p6hvsjr2VRqcr8Vbx7349FtB\/M\/i-CjFbKdL-M.png?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lake suwa inspired this scene from the anime, Kimi no Nawa (Your Name)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-nBKmR27\/0\/bWfVFDn9C5sHTvBJD2Z5TbPxFZC82T7xtxMcx6GW\/X3\/i-nBKmR27-X3.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The autumn leaves were not vibrant in 2023 because of the extra hot summer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the sun was dropping below the horizon, we had to make our way down quickly before it got too dark. The walk down was filled with even more scenes of local life as we ninja-walk our way down behind local alleys and homes. We reached the lakeside just as the sun was about to set, blanketing the whole town and the autumn trees with a brilliant golden glow &#8211; stunning scenes! We celebrated this great day by eating our Famichiki fried chicken by the lake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-ncr8s6g\/0\/FNznxJkdRqxgqHs8pt8xvwQbdXXx23kSXbxpzRMsF\/X3\/i-ncr8s6g-X3.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Walking down after our 2 hour visit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-6vkxTcL\/0\/CG7gCrdfqjSjWzqFqW2b2bBDhmKXssJ3KkJNFB4Th\/X4\/i-6vkxTcL-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Beautiful autumn leaves at the most unexpecting places<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-K3xSZHn\/0\/CtF8K8HX9RXt3nHqftNVZKz983vzrkj2GLKRKrWM\/X3\/i-K3xSZHn-X3.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nice train<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-BLVsRhV\/0\/FNpn7nVzgBWhPSxtQqK8qRPWqzdt4Q9DLDzTxxR54\/X3\/i-BLVsRhV-X3.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Death to birds&#8230; pointy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-pQ5mcwn\/0\/9nPDJLsW8t2ZxKbc32KH5Bq3gFj3hwS4j9tmmDKs\/X3\/i-pQ5mcwn-X3.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lawson FamiChikin&#8230; eat while hot please.. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-vpDBDZx\/0\/D3tWTLN4LfVzVK7rFPvdhgJBTHdXDrcsmsdzbgMzR\/X3\/i-vpDBDZx-X3.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lake Suwa during sunset &#8211; beautiful<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lake Suwa is known for its unagi (eel) produce, so an unagi dinner was a must! We Googled an establishment, but unfortunately, it was closed due to technical issues. We opted for our second choice, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/S3aNFcEt3MxPgaAn7\" target=\"_blank\">\u3046\u306a\u304e\u306e\u9928 \u5929\u9f8d<\/a>,  which was just a stone&#8217;s throw from our hotel. This unagi meal turned out to be one of the costliest meals thus far, but it was well-deserved, with tender and fresh meat coupled with a tasty soup with unagi liver &#8211; a first for me. Since E doesn&#8217;t like unagi, she had to settle for a meal from 7-11 in hotel room with kesian-ness. LOL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-bZ7MBgV\/0\/MhD34WrsfnPfqntLK2MNPnwtfq3Hh56g9d39qhVn\/X3\/i-bZ7MBgV-X3.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Best Unagi in my life so far&#8230; the 2nd was at Kumamoto station in 2017<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-DbtLVKG\/0\/nwtg7KNF8W66BkFzQ2hT7NHHNTFzcmCTZhGzJKVF\/X3\/i-DbtLVKG-X3.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Time to whip out Google Translate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-KJ7CW2C\/0\/CCXRHdmnHkF4mNjrHP4fCtdbwKRzfk9L7qLBM52wk\/X3\/i-KJ7CW2C-X3.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Best ever!!!! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-zsHZND5\/0\/DWJ9S8xmwXtmmVZsdNzX25NsQfVGpqFJdkpNVsVN3\/X3\/i-zsHZND5-X3.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">E does not eat unagi &#8230; so had to settle for Family Mart dinner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-8kR9CqQ\/0\/HM4XJsTrrxKzH556Hwwd8bWQZrtKgxZbTsfxDCwV\/X3\/i-8kR9CqQ-X3.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Angry birds <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f6dede\">\n<ul class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f6dede\">\n<ul class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f6dede\">\n<li>Useful links:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.japan.travel\/en\/spot\/1362\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lake Suwa <\/a> What to do  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unaginoyakatatenryu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">\u3046\u306a\u304e\u306e\u9928 \u5929\u9f8d<\/a> Unagi goodness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From our experiences :\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Lake Nojiri looks quite forlorn when we were there but maybe with more time and a better lighting conditions, it might be different. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When purchasing train tickets, non-Japanese speakers please ask the counter staff for assistance &#8211; so much easier. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is an easier option to use local taxis to reach the summit of Tateishi Park, which is not that far from Lake Suwa by car. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tateishi Park has a toilet and an observation deck for the public<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today we needed to return our little dependable but underpowered Toyota Roomy back to Toyota Nagano. We made a quick pit stop at Haradori Post Office (\u539f\u901a\u90f5\u4fbf\u5c40) to drop off the postcard delivery to some buddies back in Malaysia before embarking on a short hour-long drive to reach the Toyota Office for the drop-off. We &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2650,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[4],"tags":[502,524,518,526,112,382,522,521,525,446,505,520,408,523,516,527,519,517,514,529],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tee-too.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Nov8-Title.jpg?fit=2440%2C1627","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pc0No-GA","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":2660,"url":"http:\/\/tee-too.com\/blog\/japan-2023-shizuoka-city-shizuoka\/","url_meta":{"origin":2640,"position":0},"title":"Japan 2023 : Shizuoka City, Shizuoka","author":"Teetoo","date":"September 8, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Woke up early to have a morning walk along the shores of the lake - weather forecast mentioned a dull cloudy morning and it was accurate. demit. After the walk, Hotel Beniya's breakfast was a welcoming re-load with a sumptuous spread. Japanese breakfasts tend to be low in fat and\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Travel&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Travel","link":"http:\/\/tee-too.com\/blog\/category\/travels\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tee-too.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Nov9-title.jpg?fit=1200%2C692&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tee-too.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Nov9-title.jpg?fit=1200%2C692&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tee-too.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Nov9-title.jpg?fit=1200%2C692&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tee-too.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Nov9-title.jpg?fit=1200%2C692&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tee-too.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Nov9-title.jpg?fit=1200%2C692&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":2564,"url":"http:\/\/tee-too.com\/blog\/japan-2023-zenkoji-temple-nagano-happo-pond-hakuba\/","url_meta":{"origin":2640,"position":1},"title":"Japan 2023 : Zenkoji Temple, Nagano &#038; Happo Pond, Hakuba","author":"Teetoo","date":"January 25, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"We woke up early, bought our breakfast at the nearest convenience store (konbini), and took a morning exercise walk to Zenkoji Temple since it was within walking distance from our hotel, Sotetsu Fresa Inn Nagano - about 2km away or 30mins walk one-way. 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As always, we opted for the ever-reliable Singapore Airlines to travel from Penang to Nagoya's Chubu Centrair Airport via a short layover at Singapore's Changi Airport. 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Japan weather forecast tend to be quite accurate - so off I went on a chilly morning walk. The predawn blue-pinky-ish sky casting\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Travel&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Travel","link":"http:\/\/tee-too.com\/blog\/category\/travels\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tee-too.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Nov14-title.jpg?fit=1200%2C692&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tee-too.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Nov14-title.jpg?fit=1200%2C692&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tee-too.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Nov14-title.jpg?fit=1200%2C692&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tee-too.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Nov14-title.jpg?fit=1200%2C692&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tee-too.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Nov14-title.jpg?fit=1200%2C692&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":2507,"url":"http:\/\/tee-too.com\/blog\/japan-2023-jigokudani-snow-monkey-park-nagano\/","url_meta":{"origin":2640,"position":4},"title":"Japan 2023 : Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Nagano","author":"Teetoo","date":"January 9, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"I peeked at the weather forecast on my phone at 5 am\u2014it was clear! 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