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Yes, I think the weekend will be busier than weekdays.

You can take a train from Tokyo Station to Shimoyoshida Station, the nearest station here. Take the JR line to Otsuki Station, then transfer to the Fujikyuko Line and go to Shimoyoshida Station. It looks like it will take about 3 hours.

OK no problem and I need to buy a separate ticket for the fujikyuko line right??? if so, does that take me back-and-forth only one time sorry I’m asking too many questions. I just want to double make sure.

@@leon_games5332 Basically, tickets for different train companies need separate tickets. But JR and Fujikyukyo may be able to go with one ticket. Because it seems that some trains can go without changing trains on the way. www.fujikyu-railway.jp/fujikaiyuu/ (I couldn’t find this page in English. Sorry.) I recommend you to ask about it at the JR line ticket office. Big stations such as Tokyo sta, and Shinjuku sta have ticket offices. Also, I think they have round-trip tickets, so please ask the station staff about it as well. If you have an IC card, you do not need to buy a ticket, just charge it to your IC card. e.fujikyu-railway.jp/column/ic_card.php I hope my message answers your question.

Some speaks English, too:)

You don’t need reservation to go the Kifune shrine.

Right now (29 October), maple trees in Kyoto are not red yet. This year is late than usual. May be this web site will be your help to check the maple trees’ color in Kyoto. kyoto.travel/en/autumnleaves/index.html

Hi! I went there on November 22nd.

@@tokyo_updown_walks thank you! It looks beautiful :)

Starbucks has English menus. And Starbucks in tourist areas such as Shibuya, you can order in English. Contactless credit card payment methods depend on the store. Japan is getting more and more of them these days.

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The only seats are upstairs. Upstairs is more exciting.

@@tokyo_updown_walks Good to know, thank you!

Yes, I have. Please check the description box about my e-mail address. You can send me a request for a private guide one month in advance.

Please take the Chiyoda Line Subway. The nearest stations are Nezu sta. and Sendagi sta.

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I am sorry to hear that. Fuji is often covered with clouds.

I have not seen any cars going near the pagoda. Better ask the taxi driver.

Thank you! Please enjoy Japan!

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I shot this video at a department store called Matsuya in Ginza, Tokyo.

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I shot this video a little before 11 am.

There is a wheelchair-accessible route to the entrance of Senbon-Torii (red Torii gate tunnel). Please ask the shrine’s staff.

If you want to see the sunset, I would recommend going about an hour before sunset time. I shot this video on February 12. I arrived at the observatory a little after 4:00 pm. On that day the sunset time was at 5:20 pm. I was able to see the view from daylight to sunset. If you only want to see the sunset, then about 30 minutes before the sunset time might be good. If you are thinking of going this observatory deck during winter or spring time and stay there for an hour or more, it's better to prepare yourself for the cold. It can be cold since it is on the rooftop.

@@tokyo_updown_walks Thank you so much for your thoughtful reply! I will definitely keep this in mind for my trip!

Thank you LorneTLW for your warm message! It made me very happy! Hope you'll have a wonderful trip to Japan this coming October :)

Hi! Please ask the shop's staff when you want to test the guitar. Also, sometimes it's better to ask the staff when you want to touch the guitar, especially when it is a very expensive one.

I checked about 10 music shops' websites and found that most of them plan to close on December 31 and January 1. Even if shops are open, their business hours are shorter than usual. I think it’s better not expect them to be open during the year-end and New Year's holidays.

Thanks! Enjoy the boat ride and cherry blossom next springtime!

From Kawaguchiko station to the entrance of the Pagoda park, when the traffic is smooth the taxi fare will be about 2500 or 3000yen for one way and it’ll take about 20min. From the entrance of the Pagoda park to Oshino-Hakkai doesn’t take 1h by car. But the Mt.Fuji area doesn’t have many taxis like in Tokyo, so it is hard to catch taxis except Kawaguchiko station. I think it’s better to think about using a local bus and train, or renting a bicycle, or hiering a taxi for one-day or half-day.

@@tokyo_updown_walks I see. It makes more sense for us to use taxi then from Kawaguchico to Chureito since there are 5 of us and it will be the same amount of fare. And if we can't get any taxi going to Oshino Hakkai, then I guess a bus will do. Can we buy a bus ticket going back to Tokyo at the Kawaguchico Stn or do we have to make an online reservation? We are excited to go to Japan for the first time but apprehensive at the same time. Tips like this help a lot. Thanks so much!

@@jackhazz5777 You need to make a reservation for the bus ticket from Kawaguchiko station to Tokyo. Online is best, but also you can buy ticket at the Shinjuku Bus station “Basta Shinjuku”.

Hi! Thanks for the message. According to some news websites, this Starbucks closed on October 30 due to renovation work on the building it is in. The building will reopen in the spring of 2024 and it is said they will have a cafe. However, it is unclear whether the cafe is a Starbucks or not.

I couldn't find any mention of luggage size restrictions on the website, so I can't give you an exact answer. But 18 inches is not very big, so I think it will be fine. If the luggage is too heavy, too large or too many, then maybe not.

thank you so much! @@tokyo_updown_walks

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There are almost no shops and restaurants around there. Better not expect.