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On the third day, after enjoying a delicious business lunch at RESTAURANT ASADOR CarneSio, we began exploring one of the Fuji Five Lakes—Lake Motosu—in the afternoon. It took us about 30 minutes to drive from RESTAURANT ASADOR CarneSio to Motosuko Observation Park. The parking lot at Motosuko Observation Park Park is free, but there aren’t … Read more
Last year, a new restaurant called RESTAURANT ASADOR CarneSio opened in Kawaguchiko. A friend had already dined here, and since it’s not yet a common spot for Taiwanese visitors, we decided to give it a try. We made an online reservation a week in advance and came here for lunch on the third day of … Read more
After spending about 40 minutes at Shiraito Falls and Otodome Falls in Shizuoka Prefecture, which were crowded with tourists, it was already lunchtime. We had a reservation at RESTAURANT ASADOR CarneSio at 1:00 p.m., but since we still had about 30 minutes of free time, we decided to stop by Roadside Station Asagiri Kogen for … Read more
On the 3rd day of our Hakone–Kawaguchiko self-drive trip, our second stop was Shiraito Falls and Otodome Falls in Shizuoka Prefecture. After leaving the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center, we continued driving to visit these waterfalls, which are a must-see for tourists. Since the spot is so popular, the closest parking lot to the entrance … Read more
Day 3 of our 12-day self-drive trip to Hakone, Lake Kawaguchi, and Hokkaido began with our first stop at the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Centre in Shizuoka.After having breakfast at Toyoko INN Fujisan Mishima-eki in the morning, we drove to the Kandagawa Tourist Parking Lot in Fujinomiya City, which is nearby. The Kandagawa Tourist Parking Lot … Read more
On the second night of our 12-day self-driving trip to Hakone, Lake Kawaguchi, and Hokkaido, we stayed at Toyoko INN Fujisan Mishima-eki. For dinner, we went to Hamazushi Mishima Chuocho to enjoy some delicious sushi. After that, we drove to the hotel. Luckily, parking here is very convenient and spacious, so we didn’t have to … Read more
On the second night of our 12-day self-driving trip around Hakone, Kawaguchiko, and Hokkaido, we had dinner at Hama Sushi Mishima Chuocho. After a full day of sightseeing, we felt a bit tired, mainly because we woke up too early and didn’t get enough sleep. It took us about an hour to drive from Mishima … Read more
In the morning, we took the Hakone Ropeway and the Hakone Tozan Cable Car to enjoy the breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji and the volcanic landscape of Owakudani. In the afternoon, our plan was to head to Mishima Skywalk to try the thrilling zipline. Ever since experiencing the Forest Adventure IYA VALLEY in Tokushima, Shikoku … Read more
On the second morning of our 12-day self-driving trip through Hakone, Kawaguchiko, and Hokkaido, we started the day by visiting the Heiwa no Torii (Peace Torii) by Lake Ashi. Then came the main highlight—taking the Hakone Ropeway and Hakone Tozan Cable Car to enjoy the beautiful scenery here. From Hakone Shrine, we drove to the … Read more
After having breakfast at Toyoko Inn Odawara eki Higashi guchi in the morning, our first destination was the Peace Torii by Lake Ashi, located just below Hakone Shrine. Since it’s a popular photo spot, we had to get an early start—otherwise, we’d waste a lot of time waiting in line to take pictures. It took … Read more