Seeking variations on the views of Mt. Fuji can fill a lifetime, but there is certainly one view which should not be missed. Oshino Hakkai in Yamanashi Prefecture offers views of Fuji-san against the foreground of its eight crystal clear ponds which are fed from the water of Fuji’s melted snow. Travelling miles underground…
Tag: view
Walk The Rainbow Bridge
Tokyo’s Rainbow Bridge connects the artificially-made island of Odaiba with the rest of the city and is used not only by vehicles and a monorail, but by foot traffic as well. The 30 minute walk on a nice day or evening affords spectacular views: the Tokyo skyline on the north side and the modern buildings of Odaiba on…
富士山 Mt. Fuji
For a couple months in Winter, Mt. Fuji is often visible from many locations in Tokyo at a suitable altitude, including Skytree, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, and Roppongi Hills. While Mt. Fuji is probably the icon of Japan, it is surprisingly shy about appearing. Winter is the most likely season to see Mt. Fuji…
新宿 – Shinjuku
Shinjuku is a special ward of Tokyo most famous for its train station, the busiest in the world with over 3.6 million people passing through it each day. It is also the home of many large Japanese corporations and the 48 story Tokyo Metropolitan Government building, which has fantastic free views of the city from…
365 JAPAN 