Activities in West Of Tokyo
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Black Ship Cruises
Black Ship cruises around the bay take about 20 minutes and depart from Shimoda Harbour every 30 minutes. There are three boats per day (9.40am, 11am and 2pm) that leave on a course for Iro-zaki. You can leave the boat at Iro-zaki (one way ¥1530, 40 minutes) and travel by bus northwards up the peninsula, or stay on the boat to return to Shimoda. Note: three boats per day leave on Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; during holiday seasons the schedule is daily.
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Tenzan
This large, popular bath is 2km southwest of town; weekends and holidays can be busy. A free shuttle bus runs from the bridge near Hakone-Yumoto Station. After soaking in rotemburo of varying temperatures and designs (one is constructed to resemble a natural cave), the 20-minute walk back down the hill along the river is invigorating.
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Kappa Tengoku
Just up the hill from Hakone-Yumoto Station, Kappa Tengoku is a nice rotemburo (outdoor bath) if it’s not crowded.
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Panorama-dai
This trail ends in a spectacular, spot-on view of Mt Fuji. It's a one-hour hike from the trailhead, a 20-minute walk beyond the Motosu-Iriguchi bus stop (¥1240, 45 minutes from Kawaguchi-ko).
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Kachi Kachi Yama Ropeway
Around 600m north of Kawaguchi-ko Station, on the lower eastern edge of the lake, this ropeway runs to the Fuji Viewing Platform (1104m). If you have time, there is a 3½-hour hike from here to Mitsutōge-yama (三つ峠山; 1785m); it's an old trail with excellent Fuji views. Ask at Kawaguchi-ko Tourist Information Center for a map.
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Fujiyama Guides
Delve into the rich cultural history of the mountain with two-day pilgrim tours (from ¥22,000 per person). It also offers one-day off-season guided ascents (June to October, weather permitting; from ¥31,000 per person).
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Fuji-Q Highland
One stop west of Mt Fuji Station, this amusement park has roller coasters, bumper cars, Gundam and Thomas the Tank Engine attractions, and more.
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