lake kawaguchi

From Shinjuku, it is about 2 hours by train to Lake Kawaguchi in Yamanashi Prefecture.

We've visited this area quite a few times over the years, most times being able to see Mount Fuji.

Click on the link to see a short video of Mount Fuji as seen from the Fujikyu train.

The train engineer was nice and drove slowly, so we all could get photos and such.

The photo above was taken near the Momiji Kairo (Fall Foliage Corridor)

Sadly, most of the trees in this area were past their peak.

Still, it was nice to be able to visit this area.

We walked along the lake and stopped in to Cafe Mimi for something to eat.

I ordered this gateau chocolat (chocolate cake) which came with tons of fruit! (cantaloupe, dragon fruit, strawberry, blueberry, banana, grapefruit, kaki (persimmon), nashi (asian pear), kiwi, and orange (and a scoop of vanilla ice cream))...Satoshi agreed it was worth the 1500 yen (about $15)....

Satoshi ordered the shrimp pasta, which came with a salad and drink for 2000 yen but thought his order should've been priced at 1500 while mine at 2000.

It was nice to gaze at Mount Fuji and listen to jazz while we ate.

Dinner was at the hotel we stayed at.

A beef herb terrine (more like pâté), marinated salmon and chicken cacciatora.

Amatriciana...too bad the garlic was burnt and bitter.

Filet steak with balsamic sauce...tender!

Raspberry mousse and kaki (persimmon).

It was a delicious meal, despite the bitter garlic...though I wished they had served more veggies.

Found this picture in the lobby...so cute!

We were lucky to have such great weather.

Hotel Saint Village
1666-1 Funatsu, Minamitsuru-ward
Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi
Phone: 0555.72.3453