{"id":2704,"date":"2024-10-30T17:02:03","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T09:02:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tee-too.com\/blog\/?p=2704"},"modified":"2024-10-30T17:02:04","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T09:02:04","slug":"japan-2023-numazu-shizuoka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/tee-too.com\/blog\/japan-2023-numazu-shizuoka\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan 2023 : Numazu, Shizuoka"},"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<p>Waking up to a simple breakfast at the lobby of Super Hotel JR Fujiekimae Kinenkan (let&#8217;s call it Super Hotel Fuji), we explored the area around not-so-famous (yet) Fuji Honcho dori which should not be mistaken for the more famous Honcho Street located at Fujiyoshida.<\/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-P8xJtND\/0\/KLzTQCW88QsrBs58554NbMNJjxmNjw9vWbZDd8Bm5\/X4\/i-P8xJtND-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Quiet streets of Fuji Honcho Dori at Fujinomiya. Mount Fuji can be seen hiding<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Today Fujisan decided to wear a cloud crown but remains beautiful even with not-so-good weather. Honcho dori is an old street complete with lots of closed shops that has seen better days. Shops here are mostly &#8220;mom and pop&#8221; shops where the merchants are mostly above 50 years old. There were old &#8220;vending&#8221; machine that dispenses fresh eggs and even an actual land line phone to call a taxi. Time stood still in this part of Japan.<\/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-cmw6nF7\/0\/Lbgj8ZknVbdD9LrTM2pfSC9VZN3788gN8DSrGkXPh\/X4\/i-cmw6nF7-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">200yen for few eggs in this &#8220;vending machine&#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-7vt7FJ5\/0\/K38XtMwzMSF6L2pV6zvzfMFWQZ45rtBfRTWgc7bSV\/X4\/i-7vt7FJ5-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Need a taxi, just call <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As we walked around the neighbourhood heading to the famous <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/V4mQkMJD1qXrYJda8\" target=\"_blank\">Fuji Yumeno Ohashi<\/a> (bridge), we passed quiet suburbs, small streams and a noisy trunk road. It is always welcoming to immerse in these local walkabouts as we can really see locals going about their daily lives. We reach the famous bridge after about 45 mins of slow pace walking. Fuji-san is still partially hidden so that might explain the lack of tourists when we arrived at around 9.15am. There were some locals using the bridge for all its real intentions. Need a zoom lens of at least 80mm to get that &#8220;effect&#8221; that instagram is crazy about. <\/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-KxpWjGW\/0\/MSmjvZzPkgrbb2zmshj7DJXLkLQSX9FVQNX7JdF8g\/X4\/i-KxpWjGW-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This 7-11 with a Fuji-san view was safe from the tourist horde<\/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-99MWJC4\/0\/NJ4zw9SCNkNxQFRLJJZ9jMtGWjBzPdWs3J5W4mwCb\/X4\/i-99MWJC4-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Penang samseng walking in Japan<\/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-6jzrZDt\/0\/NZkvdKVgG73n9m3NcCsMG58mqL8pQd2258MhF5JpW\/X4\/i-6jzrZDt-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We came in from behind the famous bridge along Urui river<\/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-g5tQhnJ\/0\/NZJsBjJMRcnZrP7pspk9TcpSMP2RBLqfZgHsgDT2g\/X4\/i-g5tQhnJ-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">It is still beautiful despite the not-so-great weather. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We went up the bridge to see what was on top&#8230; Wow.. not bad.. an amazing view too (which months later got bad rap in the local japanese media coz foreign tourists running around the road like headless chickens trying to get the ultimate shot and also try hard to kill themselves). Even with not so good day, it is indeed quite a site to behold with such a massive chunk of rock protruding from the earth with small little houses blanketing its base.<\/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-kQrMStK\/0\/NZt34n7d9LsDTMhCsgn83FS78VNdH44KR7bDGKKT4\/X4\/i-kQrMStK-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We visited this bridge before the craze really spiked up 6 months later with monkeys running around the road<\/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-rGdNBXD\/0\/LBqJM8hzC9N7VhTNrpNqvRcpB2nbTPtGwDCkqvDb3\/X4\/i-rGdNBXD-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tourist-free view from the top of the bridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, after all that stair-exercise, it is time to walk to our intended makan place. It was a 30min 2km walk under low bridges and quiet streets till we reach <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/Tagonoura Fisheries Cooperative\" target=\"_blank\">Tagonoura Fisheries Cooperative<\/a>, Maeda district. We ordered using a ticket machine (which had only a few choices). We ordered a bowl of salmon-don, another with added shirasu (whitebait) &#8211; sort of like albino anchovies which was steamed, some amberjack sashimi and hotate scallop (honestly Hokkaido scallop still No.1). The dishes were super fresh as our eating tables were just across the parked boats that brought the fishes in. The place was like a canteen and really informal, 100% locals. Recommended place albeit need to walk in quite a bit, unless with a vehicle.<\/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-nDCh6JK\/0\/NXk3D5Qn6R8M65CsqR9gtHbddqRNGnJPP6TwShP3g\/X4\/i-nDCh6JK-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We passed alot of these low height tunnels <\/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-B4KK6qs\/0\/K9Rp2NLvKcQCJMvN5GZkPFH2B5q93Jmx7j4vGc69T\/X4\/i-B4KK6qs-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/Tagonoura Fisheries Cooperative\" target=\"_blank\">Tagonoura Fisheries Cooperative<\/a> building. Cannot miss with all the fluttering banners<\/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-48C4wC5\/0\/LJKgVs97DV4ZF2CV39VmdLg3vp7WTGbzpKmGWDTb9\/X4\/i-48C4wC5-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Order and pay using a vending machine then pass the receipt to the nice lady at the counter (yellow banner, right of pic)<\/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-wzSRNX6\/0\/L5krkfSq6z4PbG65G4QHSHZjJrwKFKs4SHdhd4838\/X4\/i-wzSRNX6-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shirashu on top with a healthy portion of salmon and ikura (red fish eggs)<\/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-wDHD8HC\/0\/NGsBkXC83qFQHJ9DsLFdhkkMvscr7dd2LJR5CZX9w\/X4\/i-wDHD8HC-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hotate and amberjack<\/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-MDz3bx3\/0\/MSchvHrc6kPG64n9VVSTP6ntmQHvMzz5wqfRRDdTH\/X4\/i-MDz3bx3-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Itadakimasu &#8211; thanks for the delicious fresh and cheap food<\/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-6xSZ5ZB\/0\/NSzCwgLnpDBRr8KVbD86ZCPD8nk3z9njcRCLPD3Cv\/X4\/i-6xSZ5ZB-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The view is not bad too for a canteen-type outlet<\/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-tNv4v7P\/0\/LkkscWrvj845rbPxqqTzmtqKnVq353CgPcjs3fHxR\/X4\/i-tNv4v7P-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We&#8217;re in the minority<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After the delicious meal, we made our way to Yoshiwara Station and headed to Numazu city. We saw a few people garbed in colorful festival attire in the train&#8230; hmm&#8230; something is happening but we didn&#8217;t know where\/when. As luck has it, it was <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.city.numazu.shizuoka.jp\/100th_anniv\/\" target=\"_blank\">Numazu City 100th Anniversary <\/a>street celebration to commemorate the auspicious day. There were 3 locations with the celebrations but we based ourselves at <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Tviy4GnBkhQAGDAa9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Numazu Central Park<\/a>. We gleefully watched an array traditional dance routines from  over Shizuoka and invited cities around Japan. It was colorful, traditional music and unique dances all combined into a concoction of beer and happiness with participants of all ages. A memorable matsuri (festival).<\/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-N2wL5z8\/0\/MdfC5hjnCnm397xPvHHvgp2FVx3z4W5d9QtC9m4FC\/X4\/i-N2wL5z8-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yoshiwara 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-mw8HTSM\/0\/NB5RKPZ5Dwr6n8rVrvPCL5W3NKppxw4XkjcgSPPGK\/X4\/i-mw8HTSM-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">I dun even remember where we makan this.. maybe at Numazu station area<\/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-zfqgFNJ\/0\/MbvhcmwtQmv5FfXmsdWvWQxLnb5sxNPdZwQGHZGcx\/X4\/i-zfqgFNJ-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We saw festival wearing ppl all over Numazu Station &#8211; even some in the 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-8NGsqqK\/0\/KVF4Z4cSNp4Wbj9FRLc8tzxZLhHQxmRg2F6kXhPFG\/X4\/i-8NGsqqK-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Numazu Central Park was abuzz with lively dance and song<\/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-cG963zx\/0\/KKX63H8r9ZK38zHQQMfhNnqgSBSqqzQ2WD6GTLgpd\/X4\/i-cG963zx-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Japanese let loose in these colorful piece<\/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-dcgk8qr\/0\/KT9QxJ5XvFn2GLHDZ9Fh57KXBVXrxsvGTjZFXHHHx\/X4\/i-dcgk8qr-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lively, energetic and so so so beautiful outfits<\/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-fqd3Drh\/0\/NNLnXKS2MQKdhN5tRsXjDGjtkmX745t4zqpvXC5BN\/X4\/i-fqd3Drh-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;Tiger dance&#8221; with a  very nice 3-piece band<\/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-qrjthNB\/0\/LLqJNLcbrpc9Dpb5d9FNg7jVtgXrcFW84R5LdwzCL\/X4\/i-qrjthNB-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">All ages took part<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>During the finale of the street celebration, I decided to try to catch the sunset at <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/8CGviMq8L4PjYrPw9\" target=\"_blank\">Senbonhama beach<\/a> &#8220;nearby&#8221; which was 1.7 km away &#8211; was trying my luck. But I reached there too late, the sun had already disappeared into the horizon of the beautiful black sand beach. It was so so so windy. IMHO, this beach &#8211; even at night &#8211; is better than Atami Sun Beach. <\/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-qmFSPZw\/0\/KZw96pNBz6Fs7m3QG6KqHvRJ8NSzDk7GgTHBvx8F4\/X4\/i-qmFSPZw-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The sounds of music lured me to another street on my way to the beach<\/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-nqBv3v6\/0\/NGCgbNKjQGpbq24qdBKtmkfnDcHZd2c6gBD9wzfs6\/X4\/i-nqBv3v6-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This troupe were mostly made up of younger women<\/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-dBR3DDk\/0\/Lts3jfDgQbjKz377dvt7GhgXNFzMNfDdJ7h2sD95b\/X4\/i-dBR3DDk-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The shortest cut is thru this ominous pine tree grove &#8211; sked si wa<\/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-T4wqRXd\/0\/MKqSKGdCVcwbL8SdGVvpCBfHVw82XqPJKCjqqLRGZ\/X4\/i-T4wqRXd-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Senbonhama beach &#8211; beautiful black sand beach with lots and lots of wind<\/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-5Cwshvm\/0\/LrD9zFxnkgvPBtn29FXk8wwfcjFnKZGLNqp5dZQS7\/X4\/i-5Cwshvm-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Walking back to find E along quiet streets even at 7pm <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While making my way back to meet E at the Numazu station, the streets were dark and almost empty d &#8211; and was getting hungry after all the walking. We decided to makan at a local ramen shop, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/AEsqe1EsCzNpFHWQ8\" target=\"_blank\">Numazu Konshinya<\/a>, just across the station mostly helmed by a young crew &#8211; and it was dem delicous !! What a closing to an exciting day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Love_Live!\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photos.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-PrftS7G\/0\/Lw2qmWDjCTPtN3sWzQxpRsB7bKSxMd54g6Hn9WhzM\/X4\/i-PrftS7G-X4.jpg?resize=780%2C520&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;Love Live&#8221; anime seems to be very based and popularized in Numazu<\/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-MrWdwLx\/0\/MvCXXDQpDbKLkFSPGhd69vjx69zP9ZWfBsmgSx7vC\/X4\/i-MrWdwLx-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Numazu Konshinya ramen shop facade<\/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-WFs2jpT\/0\/NPWzRSNjrR79PRQ9RBjdr6crC4twZPCmkpGtzHHR4\/X4\/i-WFs2jpT-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">They had the spicy ramen which fits E as she is a cilipadi<\/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-hCqxXjZ\/0\/MWv8sD5DFMXgDQc8MsxNQfxWGs5Xvnkpq57xJVLwQ\/X4\/i-hCqxXjZ-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Finding our way back to Fuji Station after a full day of walking<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<ul class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f6dede\">\n<li>Useful links:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/touristpass.jp\/en\/fuji_shizuoka\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mt. Fuji-Shizuoka Area Tourist Pass Mini 3-day pass<\/a> : Information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get it from <a href=\"http:\/\/M8v0QpkfP922KpPIAY9MaAg3jEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Klook<\/a>   <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/Tagonoura Fisheries Cooperative\" target=\"_blank\">Tagonoura Fisheries Cooperative<\/a> : fresh and cheap seafood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.city.numazu.shizuoka.jp\/100th_anniv\/\" target=\"_blank\">Numazu City 100th Anniversary<\/a> : Numazu City Official Website<\/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>Fujisan means Fuji Mountain. So do not say &#8220;Mount Fujisan&#8221; as this means Mount Fuji Mountain. This is a very common mistake amongst foreigners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Numazu City seems to be a anime pilgrimage location for fans of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Love_Live!\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;Love Life! School Idol Project&#8221;<\/a> &#8211; we didn&#8217;t know till we reach the town. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Waking up to a simple breakfast at the lobby of Super Hotel JR Fujiekimae Kinenkan (let&#8217;s call it Super Hotel Fuji), we explored the area around not-so-famous (yet) Fuji Honcho dori which should not be mistaken for the more famous Honcho Street located at Fujiyoshida. Today Fujisan decided to wear a cloud crown but remains &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2713,"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":[115,552,553,555,112,382,558,560,551,430,556,550,549,557,559],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tee-too.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Nov12-title.jpg?fit=2440%2C1408","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pc0No-HC","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":2740,"url":"http:\/\/tee-too.com\/blog\/japan-2023-mount-fuji-shizuoka\/","url_meta":{"origin":2704,"position":0},"title":"Japan 2023 : Mount Fuji, Shizuoka","author":"Teetoo","date":"December 1, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"I woke up really really early at 6am to take my morning walk to Fuji Yumeno Ohashi (bridge) as forecast for the day was super clear sky. 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