We flew back to Tokyo from Naha, Okinawa and this time we stayed in Shinjuku. It was fun to walk around Shinjuku and to see familiar places from 2018. It was also a must to see Godzilla on top of Hotel Gracery and the giant 3D calico cat billboard. It was so cute! But other than that, Shinjuku is not really my favourite… You can check the reel here.

However, the next day was so much fun. We took the 11:45 bus from Shinjuku Expressway bus terminal to Fujisan station. The amount of snacks from the convenience store was also a plus for an almost 2 hours drive. When we arrived at the Fujisan station, it was necessary to check out the Tourist Information centre across the street for the Eki Stamp. But also, they gave us postcards and information on how to get to Chureito Pagoda on foot. It was easy but the 398 stair steps climb might be a challenge for many. While I was going down, people who were climbing up asked me if the climb was worth it. It’s a definite yes! We were blessed to see Mt Fuji capped with snow. It was capped for the first time this season a few days ago, on the 5th of October.

We returned to Shinjuku on the 20:04 bus and had a wonderful dinner at Yoshida restaurant before heading back. Yoshida restaurant was so homely. The set meal was so delicious. I had a grilled fish set and it cost around 6 EUR. I also got some Gashapons at the station which were exclusive to Mt. Fuji. You can see the unboxing here.

So for those who are wondering if you can see Mt Fuji on a day trip, yes you can. And you don’t need to join a tour or rent a car or to wake up super early. However, you need to walk. But check the weather first before going and time your travel well so that you can avoid the traffic jam. Hope this helps! Check out the reel for this day here.

The next post is about Takayama with side trips to Kamikōchi and Shirakawa-go…