{"id":2740,"date":"2024-12-01T21:48:56","date_gmt":"2024-12-01T13:48:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tee-too.com\/blog\/?p=2740"},"modified":"2024-12-01T21:55:23","modified_gmt":"2024-12-01T13:55:23","slug":"japan-2023-mount-fuji-shizuoka","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tee-too.com\/blog\/japan-2023-mount-fuji-shizuoka\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan 2023 : Mount Fuji, 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=\"https:\/\/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&amp;ssl=1\" 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&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tee-too.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/banner-copy-1.jpg?fit=780%2C165&amp;ssl=1\" 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&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tee-too.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/banner-copy-1.jpg?resize=300%2C63&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tee-too.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/banner-copy-1.jpg?resize=768%2C162&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tee-too.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/banner-copy-1.jpg?resize=284%2C60&amp;ssl=1 284w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tee-too.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/banner-copy-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><figcaption>advertisement<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I woke up really really early at 6am to take my morning walk to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Amh5THGV7zEKyb4m9\" target=\"_blank\">Fuji Yumeno Ohashi<\/a> (bridge) as forecast for the day was super clear sky. Japan weather forecast tend to be quite accurate &#8211; so off I went on a chilly morning walk. The predawn blue-pinky-ish sky casting its colors on Fujisan was utterly mesmerizing as I couldn&#8217;t keep my eyes of this beauty. Went to a 7-11 to buy milk and onigiri (rice balls) which had Fujisan as a backdrop &#8211; so beautiful. There are so many &#8230; so many&#8230; convenience stores with Mount Fuji as a backdrop &#8211; I really don&#8217;t understand why why why people all go to that particular Lawson store at Lake Kawaguchi. <\/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-2LTr92h\/0\/MbWKMKCrxPnbmXHnBKBwvQ3rBBt8NdVgRpP9RCPgT\/X4\/i-2LTr92h-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Getting up early has its perks.. especially when it is a predicted good weather<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Luck had it as I was reaching the famous Fuji Yumeno Ohashi at 6.30am &#8211; a beautiful girl photographer happened to be walking down and she became my model of the day &#8211; with Fujisan bathed in glorious golden yellow glow. Thank you random caucasian lady. Went up the bridge and a few local cars were stopping by the side of the road to capture some pictures &#8211; it must be a special day. I was the only one there as I sat by the curb and had my onigiri breakfast while admiring the sacred mountain. <\/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-gL5VzBc\/0\/NDxBnqMsfrwPNWL32HdnLNHR45QDjf6HfDKKK3scG\/X4\/i-gL5VzBc-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Thank you mystery girl<\/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-p7FxSHZ\/0\/KXW2GdDmhZHRBvNhzfRfmP6qgB9LLSccpDT3gJnkv\/X4\/i-p7FxSHZ-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fuji city is quite an industrial city<\/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-kqQ4g38\/0\/LDcs89sRzwg8WXqFnJRmCpxDz29mrLjz697mPk8Nn\/X4\/i-kqQ4g38-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Atop the bridge, cars were stopping to snap a picture <\/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-JDRPBf5\/0\/LrPfdftr8TrZ8MXkvSg2BfNrmFKXGhgxbH3tc2FWT\/X4\/i-JDRPBf5-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Onigiri is my staple breakfast<\/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-9FTSnjD\/0\/LCcRpZnvcpQ69xmNsdPhPDWvtFqWXFKKKP5FJHwRN\/X4\/i-9FTSnjD-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Walking along Urui river <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I made my way back to <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/heSQeZ7oSj8udAgd6\" target=\"_blank\">Fuji Honcho-dori<\/a> thru quiet suburban neighborhood &#8211; it was a pleasing walk greeting &#8220;ohaiyou&#8221; to locals. With Fujisan in clear weather, the street of Honcho-dori is looks extra special. To locals, it was just another Tuesday with students nonchalantly going about their day &#8211; but to us tourist, it was magic.<\/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-vt7Z3GW\/0\/KfcxndZrkF73wtL736tkns9H3nNjbPpQCDpXQZgjq\/X4\/i-vt7Z3GW-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tuesday schoolday \/ workday<\/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-bmjrmv3\/0\/MmMHzrNNDVG89s6dZ5pDPH9cLdDsG2tFnLhg9zj5m\/X4\/i-bmjrmv3-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The beauty of this street is super enhanced suddenly<\/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-7k3t38w\/0\/LNFMJdNX8M8VBMtHJnZrsJzNWSVXpN6FJSmNnZfKb\/X4\/i-7k3t38w-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">L o v e<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After having my fill of Fujisan, made my walk back to our hotel, Super Hotel JR Fujiekimae Kinenkan, just nearby to checkout. Still using our &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/touristpass.jp\/en\/fuji_shizuoka\/\" target=\"_blank\">JR Mt. Fuji-Shizuoka Area Tourist Pass Mini<\/a>&#8220;, we made our way to Hamamatsu via train. It was intentional as there is a direct bus from Hamamatsu bus station to Nagoya airport for quite a cheap price of 3,500yen and most importantly &#8211; it is direct. We reached Hamamatsu station, had our Sukiya meals and bought our bus tickets from a vending machine at the bus station. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inhamamatsu.com\/recommend\/ewing.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to from Hamamatsu to Centrair. <\/a><\/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-T7NhhtZ\/0\/Lm4L6QZNwd73PMrVnLtckwJ5bW2pPCKKssBXKX2VP\/X4\/i-T7NhhtZ-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Simple breakfast provided by the hotel. fully recommended to stay. <\/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-zZjzd5V\/0\/NHMsvgGpdzqFLXGp4kcsXb7nNDmNdScxQWJ9t7zt3\/X4\/i-zZjzd5V-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hamamatsu 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-4vHMT4w\/0\/NPfhcXgjdtfmMFwtZLbt9GhfPQcGKbNk9nrtj469d\/X4\/i-4vHMT4w-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Must have Sukiya beef bowl<\/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-chK9pLH\/0\/NBdbDNZkJLLgjKWKDsZG38GKWDVCBNvc7x57ZznDz\/X4\/i-chK9pLH-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hamamatsu is famous for its unagi&#8230; so why not. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bus came on time and we reached Nagoya Centrair airport in 2 hours 15 minutes. Since our flight was the next day morning, we stayed at a nearby township, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.en-gb.html?aid=311984&amp;label=hotel-route-inn-tokoname-ekimae-7IJdRI1DbWP%2ABBv9ihZs_gS466316238674%3Apl%3Ata%3Ap1%3Ap21%2C093%2C000%3Aac%3Aap%3Aneg%3Afi%3Atikwd-31255043683%3Alp9072711%3Ali%3Adec%3Adm%3Appccp%3DUmFuZG9tSVYkc2RlIyh9YXORK0YJiVoOxcWODxYDaAA&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAjKu6BhAMEiwAx4UsAvq7JLkTecWzftkZz94b_7o_tg0RwyHejRXVOWVXUjRqggVLUFgpSBoC0IgQAvD_BwE&amp;highlighted_hotels=393772&amp;redirected=1&amp;city=-246176&amp;hlrd=no_dates&amp;source=hotel&amp;expand_sb=1&amp;keep_landing=1&amp;sid=767565bb40320bf9cd194d30a4329695\" target=\"_blank\">Hotel Route-Inn Tokoname Ekimae<\/a>, just 2 train stops away &#8211; coz it was affordable and quite near. We just ate simple 7-11 food for our dinner.<\/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-vP2xW6d\/0\/KL2XRL2gw975PmVLTJ3PSH3DGwWzb7hHdmnKVhwM7\/X4\/i-vP2xW6d-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Smooth bus ride <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The next morning, we packed our 1 medium sized baggage and a backpack (we like to travel light) to board our train at Tokonome station. In the train, I noticed alot of students were on board &#8211; that could not be &#8211; there are no schools on the way to the airport. Made a quick check on google maps &#8211; confirmed we were on the wrong train going the opposite direction to Nagoya!! Quickly alight at the next station, Taya, and walked back to Tokoname Station as the next train that stops at Taya station was 45 minutes. Walking was quicker and thank goodness it was only a 1km &#8211; 15minute walk.<\/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-HqPbjVX\/0\/L5264zVgGsMmLR2fbM3G49LWvWnqkhNJtQMrrqKWk\/X4\/i-HqPbjVX-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View from our hotel is a typical japanese small township. Not alot of tall buildings.<\/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-XKKqs63\/0\/KWBJTfmCt3sqNDr2prBgmn542g8N56TKdKXDDLmjg\/X4\/i-XKKqs63-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We took the wrong train. LOL<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After the morning exercise and taking the correct train to the airport, we made our check in and reluctantly made our way to board our flight. We didn&#8217;t have the mood to take any more photos. LOL. It was thankfully a uneventful and safe flight back via dependable Singapore Airlines to 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-SzsHWvs\/0\/MHNZtSC5MCsbpbKXdQg9BxD9sJLRn4csgcxZSGwKZ\/X4\/i-SzsHWvs-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sunrise train across Ise Bay towards Nagoya Centrair Airport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall this 2023 trip was very enjoyable as we spent most of our time out of the major cities and in the inaka (countryside). Even the biggest city we stayed, Shizuoka, was quite ok and relatively free of large crowds. We made it a point to stay at least 2 days in a town to absorb the area better &#8211; the best is 3 days. By doing so, we slowed down our traveling pace and it turned out much more relaxed and fun. It was not a tick-box type of travel, if we miss something &#8211; so be it. We can always do it another time. It might be one of the better self-organized trip we had with the mixture of country and urban hitting the right balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There were japanese monkeys (lifelong dream), picturesque five-shrine walk, calming Lake Suwa and overall great experiences. All wrapped nicely with the sound of the railway tracks, station announcements and the smell of autumn leaves (koyo viewing). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also a big thank you to Ninja Wifi for providing us with reliable and super fast internet connection at all times, everywhere. <\/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-xtTN6Z9\/0\/LKs9ZZfrBqpcrSLK3FM7cfHZdKBJLvDK9Kb377MSj\/X4\/i-xtTN6Z9-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Real monkeys, beautiful shrine walk and human monkeys<\/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-MHdbvP4\/0\/MNV58mpgfT8XN6qG3ffcXdtkTcv5RmhhcwfQrW7dw\/X4\/i-MHdbvP4-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stupendous view of Lake Suwa and a random field with a golden sunset<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The surprise natural beauty of this trip was Naena Falls, a little known waterfall deep in the forest of Myoko-Togakushi Renzan National Park, Niigata. This relatively unknown waterfall with only a handful of local visitors really captured our hearts. Kiyotsu Gorge also deserves a mention and definitely worth a visit. <\/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-N8CwVTJ\/0\/KRWRGzqFwzfV5KHHHRF8tCxnVbVLfdBN5MRwP5KSk\/X4\/i-N8CwVTJ-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Naena Falls and Kiyotsu Gorge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, my favorite moment was the simple mushroom soup and clam rice we had dining next to Chikuma River at roadside station Shin-etsu Sakae. The atmosphere, lighting and peacefulness really captured the mood of that moment. It was so simple yet so &#8230;&#8230;. happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Camera gears : RicohGR3, CanonRP + 85mm 1.8, Iphone 11 and Mi Action 3<\/strong><\/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-jdnZZhL\/0\/K8Cb2gJdPzJJKhsZ7sK2fwZfDwrs4DxwXqm4L8HVw\/X4\/i-jdnZZhL-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The most charming spot for lunch<\/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-SzGFfpQ\/0\/KnCtHRXMwBtrP5mXcJ48ZjHLgLTTw4PD9KsXwvGPN\/X4\/i-SzGFfpQ-X4.jpg?w=780&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">To me, the essence of traveling Japan is to be a witness to the everyday life of locals going about. 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