Mt. Fuji, Lake Kawaguchiko

Lake Kawaguchiko

The next day in Mt. Fuji was absolutely gorgeous and in the mid 70's.  What a difference a day makes, of course Murphy's Law!!! I didn't have to leave until the early afternoon so I went hiking around the area. I went to Lake Kawaguchiko which is close to my guesthouse and is one of five lakes in the Mt. Fuji area. It was absolutely beautiful and I am so amaze how green everything is.  I took a cable car up to the top of Mt. Tenjo and you could see all of the town of Kawaguchiko.  I still couldn't see Mt. Fuji as it was covered with it's own clouds (I am told it makes it own weather!!).  The weather report did say it was going to have a thunder storm in the afternoon. But at the time it was beautiful and clear.   The people here are very respectful and so helpful. As I walked around the town, I saw some unusual signs.  They try to put everything in English so it is easier to travel.  I came upon a garden shop and the sign outside just made me crack up. Here is it:

I think it should be FLOWER shop

Here are some more pictures of Mt. Fuji and the surrounding area:

These types of statues are all over

What a beautiful day

These cars are so small like toy cars!!!!

Everything is so well kept and clean

At the Lake

Heading to the cable car

Going up the cable car

At the top of  Mt. Tenjo - that is Mt. Fuji  behind the clouds

This is an explanation of the statue below

This is the Statue

As I was leaving Mt. Fuji I saw thunder and lightening

To get back to Tokyo, I had to take 3 difference train lines.  Fortunately, everyone was very helpful. One of the train conductors even helped me with my luggage up and down the stairs to wait for the train. When I got near Tokyo, I notice that I was at the station near my hostel.  I checked with information and I was right, I just needed to take a subway train two stops (if I had gone into Tokyo, I would have to take either a bus, or subway back so I am glad I checked).  The hostel was suppose to be 100 meters from the subway.  But they forgot to mention, there are several exits out of the subway.  Oh my, I got out and just looked around where do I go?  A young women walked by and I asked for help.  She immediately got on her phone and Google mapped it and walked me to the hostel (I love the electronic age!!).  I checked in and did not realized this was a capsule hostel.  A capsule hostel or hotel was developed in Japan in the 70's and use mostly by business men too drunk to go home.  They are very basic, but very comfortable.   There is a shared bathroom and this hostel has floors for women and men.  I requested a bottom "capsule" and it is very comfortable.  All floors have WiFi and the basement has showers and a laundromat with dryers. Shops and restaurants are close and inexpensive.

Today I heard that a typhoon was headed my way (Neoguri), oh joy and I just left Israel in the nick of time before the riots in Jerusalem.   It has been overcast and drizzling but not cold.  I decided to just rest today and head out tomorrow doing tourist stuff!!

My sleeping capsule I feel like a bear!!

Life Challenge:  A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.....   George Bernard Shaw