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Hike and Ride: Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway & Tenjyozan Trail Experience at Kawaguchiko

Local Experiences in the Fuji Five Lakes Area

Visiting Kawaguchiko isn’t just about the lake — it’s also about the amazing views from above.On this trip, I decided to hike up to the top of Tenjozan (Kachi Kachi Yama) and then take the Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway down.It turned out to be one of the best ways to enjoy both the peace of […]

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Local Experiences in the Fuji Five Lakes Area

Trying a Venison Burger at DEAR DEER: Local Gibier Cuisine Near Mt. Fuji

Local Food in the Fuji Five Lakes Area

Why I Tried a Venison Burger at DEAR DEER What is DEAR DEER Fujisan Gibier Center? Located just a short walk from Michi-no-Eki Fujiyoshida (the local roadside station), DEAR DEER Fujisan Gibier Center is a small but unique spot specializing in locally-sourced venison and wild boar meat from the Mt. Fuji area. In Japan, it’s

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Local Food in the Fuji Five Lakes Area

Lake Shoji: The Most Peaceful of the Fuji Five Lakes – Local Morning Experience and Mt. Fuji Reflections

Mt. Fuji & Fuji Five Lakes

Introduction Lake Shoji may be the smallest of the Fuji Five Lakes, but it’s also one of the most peaceful.I visited early in the morning when the air was still and Mt. Fuji reflected perfectly on the lake’s surface — it felt almost unreal.Unlike the other lakes, Shoji has no crowds or big cafés, just

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Mt. Fuji & Fuji Five Lakes
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