On our last full day in Japan and Tokyo we went on a day trip to Mt Fuji. We booked a tour on Get Your Guide.
We had to get up at 5:30am to be down for when breakfast started at 6:30am. We left at 6:50am which was later than we had planned so was rushing round to ensure we got to the meeting point at 8am. We had to get 2 metros on 2 different lines. We struggled to find the meeting point as well but did eventually make it on time.
It was a 2 hour drive to Hokane Shrine.
When we got off the coach it was cold, wet and miserable. We only had 20 minutes to have a wander around before we had to get back on the coach to go to the next stop.
Next was a pirate ship across Lake Ashi. When we booked our tickets it said the pirate ship was included but then they said it wasn't so we had to pay extra when we were on the coach.
It was probably one of the worst days to be on the ship as it was raining and freezing. Tried to stay on the outside but had to move inside.
When we got off we went on the Hakone Ropeway cable car up the mountain.
These eggs are boiled in the mineral rich waters which turn the egg shells charcoal black. The inside is still white it's just the shell that goes black and eating the egg is suppose to pro long your life by 7 years.
Mum got one of these ice creams. I didn't try as I didn't want to stain my teeth black!
Think we got about 30-40 minutes here then we had to meet again to go back down in the coach. We then drove 10 minutes to Lake Yamanaka.
People were buying food to feed the swans
Mt Fuji hiding behind the clouds
We were only here for about 20 minutes for a quick toilet break then it was another 10 minute drive to where people were going to eat. There was an option to pay to go to one of their restaurants to eat. We didn't so we were just left to wander around.
This matcha bao I got from Lawsons was so nice especially as it was warm.
Another 10 minute drive to Oshino Hakkai Village
The weather had brighten up and was a lot nicer here
Mt Fuji still a bit shy and hiding behind the clouds
Fresh Mt Fuji water
Was only here for 40 minutes. There was a big shop and other stalls that you buy could souvenirs, food and drink from.
Then we drove back to Tokyo for 4pm
Got a better view on the drive back on the coach
We got caught in rush hour on the metro back and it was mad. Actually packed like sardines. If you didn't walk onto the carriage people just all move like ants and push you on.
We went to the supermarket by the hotel and got some of the reduced food for dinner. Which is nothing like the supermarket sushi we have here in England which I won't eat.
It was a good day out to see Mt Fuji just a shame the weather wasn't great so we didn't really get to see it but it's hard trying to find a good clear day. I wouldn't recommend that Get Your Guide tour at all. It was rubbish. You don't get enough time at all to see anything. It was just moving from place to place. Don't know why they take you back so early at 4pm, could have took you back at like 7pm after the rush hour. We would have been better off going on our own but it's just a bit trickier but doable. Maybe next time.
And that was Japan. 11 nights and 12 days - it wasn't long enough, could have done easily another week or more! I knew the food was going to be good and one of the main things I was looking forward to and it didn't disappoint. I can't eat sushi no more. I Have to go back to Japan to eat it even if it is supermarket sushi. Nothing else compares. I will definitely be back one day!
