A sweet day at Kyu-Furukawa Gardens, Komagome with my dear sister-friends, Shizuko and Malu. The Western-style residence on top of the hill is complemented by a typical Taisho Period Japanese garden. Since 1982, this property was opened to the public and designated as a “famous site.” Thank you dear Shizuko! Happy to be with you…

Team Lab if you like lights and onscreen special effects. . We didn’t pre purchase tickets. Took about 25 minutes or so to line up. . . . . . #teamlab #borderless #tokyo #entertainment #japan #travelgram #traveling #travel #traveller #instatravel #traveldiary #igtravel

Love-nder Ice Cream, Cremia Softcream, and Cremia Caramel at Herb Hall, Kawaguchiko just before we bid Fujisan goodnight. You can get the lavender plant and other herbs and herb-themed treats here. They also sell the mix for Houtou Fudou (sounds like Japanese English for “hot food”) . If you want to visit Kawaguchiko, contact VIP…

Maple Corridor is where Autumn Dreams come true at just the right time. The floor tunnel underneath the trees would be red from fallen Momiji (little maple) leaves. This is not the day but it’s still delightful to be here with my two sister friends❤️ . . . . #kawaguchiko #japan #travel #traveling #travelgram #instatravel…

This spot is gorgeous during spring and now it’s beautiful in autumn too! Just across the street from the Monkey Theater . . Photos from Malu: (Thank you, Malu!) #lake #view #fuji #mtfuji #fujisan #kawaguchiko #japan #travel #traveling #travelgram #instatravel #igtravel #travelling #nature #naturephotography #naturelovers #outdoors #autumn #autumn🍁

The view on the way is as much an attraction as the destination itself! After driving by Saiko Lake (one of the five Fuji Lakes), nestled on a mountain is Saiko Iyashino-Sato Nenba, an ancient Japanese village open-air museum with twenty thatched roof houses that depict traditional historical Japan although some of the structures now…

Oishi Park and Lake Bake Bakery offer stunning views of Fujisan. Just a couple weeks earlier and the Kochia (now brown round bushes) would have been gloriously red! . Thank you @mimio75 for the recommendation! The beautiful pictures below were taken by my dear friend, Malu Ortiz (and the one with her in it was…

Not all houtou foudou (the dish) are created equal. The one at Hoto Fudo (the restaurant) has the hearty homemade with love x-factor. Chewy flat broad noodle with fresh local vegetables in an uber-rich vegetable broth make for the perfect comfort food. The one order is a big portion that it can serve 3. Hoto…

There’s only 20% chance of seeing shy Fujisan and we are blessed to see her all throughout our day trip to Kawaguchiko! . Mount Fuji | The Geeky Guide to See Mount Fuji at its Best . . . . . #grateful #thankyoulord #blessings #fuji #mtfuji #fujisan #japan #kawaguchiko #autumn #autumn2019 #arakurayamasengenpark #chureitopagoda #travel #traveling…

Kawaguchiko leaves blooming like flowers. Loving autumn’s case of dying that causes beauty. Gal 2:20 . . . #japan #kawaguchiko #fuji #day #trip #travel #travelgram #traveling #traveler #nature #naturephotography #naturelovers #outdoors #beauty #naturelover #autumn #red #momiji #autumn🍁 #koyo #autumn2019 #lakekawaguchi