Adventure Series: Finding Fuji
Fuji by the Sea
# 1 - 鎌倉市 Kamakura
Here was my shot at Cape Inamuragasaki, trying not to be blown away by the strong winds! Mount Fuji is to the direct west of this point, so lighting is great on a sunny day.
# 2 - 江ノ島電鉄 Enoshima Electric Railway
Pro tip: Climb up the small side road up the slope for the best view of the classic Enoshima train making a bend alongside Mount Fuji. Any train buffs will absolutely loose their mind!
Fuji from the Mountains
# 3 - 箱根 Hakone
Pro Tip: Lake Ashi is well known for it's numerous onsen ryokans and stunning views of Mount Fuji. With crowds flocking to take pictures at Heiwa no Torii, it is more ideal to see Lake Ashi from the east lake side with less crowds and a great view of the iconic torii gate and Mount Fuji.
# 4 - 椿ライン Road No. 75 Tsubaki Line
Going uphill, this mountainous pass follows the perilous ridge of mountains of Hakone, offering stunning views of the coast, forest and lakes.
Road No. 75 Tsubaki Line offers a great view over the crater Lake Ashi from above at 1011m high, the windy road also has multiple pit stops where you can take in the beautiful landscape.
# 5 - 十国峠山麓展望台 Jukkoku Pass Observation Deck
A short furnicular ride will bring you to the top of Jukkoku Pass Observation Deck with a crazy 360 degree panoramic view of the 10 of Japan’s historic feudal provinces, which were Izu, Sagami, Suruga, Totoumi, Kai, Shinano, Musashi, Awa, Kazusa and Shimousa. These are the old names for the provinces that were used before the current prefecture system was set up. Enjoyed a cute churro that writes the character of the pass at the top. An unmissable stop!
# 6 - 伊豆スカイライン Izu Skyline
On a clear sunny day, this abandoned ropeway station from the 1970s offers breathtaking views of a serene lake called "Hyogaike" (氷ヶ池) and the snow-capped peak of Mount Fuji. Stop at the road side car park a little bit futher down the road for a picturesque postcard worthy spot!
# 7 - 韮山反射炉 Nirayama Reverberatory Furnaces
The Nirayama Hansharo are a set of four Edo period reverberatory furnaces erected by the Tokugawa shogunate in the Tokai region of Japan. The site was designated as a National Historic Site in 1922 and was later designed as a component of the Sites of Japan's Meiji Industrial Revolution: Iron and Steel, Shipbuilding and Coal Mining, which received UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 2015.
Understanding Fuji
# 8 - 静岡県富士山世界遺産センター Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre
Arguably one of the best curated museums I have ever visited, this museum allows you to experience holistically the multi faceted aspects of Mount Fuji from it's ascent, geography, spirituality, literature, and the vast natural ecosystems that it supports. With it's stunning architectural design that mimics and provides many reflections of Mount Fuji, it was an well worth the detour to Fujinomiya for a visit.
Fuji from the City
# 9 - 静岡県庁 別館21階 富士山展望ロビー Observation Platform 21st Floor of the Prefectural Office
On the 21st floor of this government building is a quiet observation deck that oversees Shizuoka lying below Mount Fuji.
# 10 - 用宗魚港 Mochimune Fishing Port
An alternative public spa viewing spot at the suburban town of Mochimune - a revitalised fishing port area offering a range of small bistros, shops and hotel lodges. There is an outdoor onsen with a specific slot for viewing of Mount Fuji whilst you soak in the hot waters. What a way to take a bath!
This brings a wrap to my 10 highlight spots of my "Adventure Series: Finding Fuji" across a short 4 days. Hope you have enjoyed it and are planning your next trip to Kanagawa and Shizuoka already!
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