We awoke in our old shukuba to another warm summer morning, with a few hours until the proprieter would arrive to clean the place. We had a lot to sort out, as well as get food ready for the day but before we left we wanted to wander up and down this old post town. … Continue reading Japan 2024 Day 6: Gorges and Post Towns along the Nakasendo
We wanted to be out of Hakuba nice and early, as we had a 130 mile drive to Kanazawa to make that day. We were out and about by 7am, and before leaving Hakuba, made one last attempt to see the alps and drove up to 天神坂 a viewpoint over some rice fields. Sadly the … Continue reading Japan 2023 Summer Day 5: Road-tripping through Niigata to Kanazawa
You may think I have written two posts about the same place, luckily I'm not doing that, K's house opened a second venue in Kawaguchi-ko which I stayed in for 3 nights in April of this year. So here is my review of K's house new venue: Fuji view. Location Compared to K's house this … Continue reading Accommodation: K’s House Mount Fuji View
One of the trickiest things booking somewhere to stay in a far away place is knowing whether the accommodation, hotel/hostel etc., is going to suit your needs. Reviews are always useful and so I thought I'd record my thoughts on the place I have stayed in Japan. First off is my most recommended place that … Continue reading Accommodation: K’s House Mount Fuji
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