One can explore the west side of Lake Kawaguchi (Kawaguchiko) by getting a one day pass riding the green line sightseeing bus.
The first attraction is Lake Saiko. One can see the colorful lake along the bus journey. There is a bus stop where one can drop by to take a picturesque scenery with Mt Fuji in the backdrop. The deep blue water provides a sense of serenity.
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| View from inside the bus |
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| Surreal country road |
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| Lake Saiko |
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| Autumn color everywhere |
The most popular stop is Iyashi No Sato Nemba, a rebuilt tourist traditional village at the northwest of Lake Saiko. There are 20 thatched roof shophouses that serve as museums, handicraft shops and restaurants. The rewarding part is the surrounding scenery that provides tranquility with Mt Fuji as backdrop.
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| Entrance to Sato Nemba |
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| Mesmerising scenery |
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| A decoration |
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| A peaceful view |
Upon returning to Kawaguchiko, one can explore and walk around the lake. The best time to visit is in early Nov during autumn, where the trees and flowers turn into bright red and yellow colors along the main road. There is a Momiji Corridor, an autumn color tunnel filled with red color maple trees along a canal, perpendicular to the main road on the northern shore of the lake.
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| Autumn color everywhere around Lake Kawaguchiko |
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| Momiji Corridor |
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| The end of the tunnel |
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| Lake Kawaguchi |
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| View from hostel |
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| Kawaguchiko Station |
