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Are there Bears Around Lake Kawaguchiko and Mt. Fuji? Check This Before You Go
Hi, it’s Daichi from KOKO Journey! A lot of people assume there are no bears around Kawaguchiko. I understand why. It is a popular sightseeing area, and many visitors only see the calm side of it. "There aren't bears around here, right?"... -
Lake Kawaguchiko Photo Walk: Seeing Mt. Fuji from Every Angle
Hi, it's Daichi from KOKO Journey. The other day, I decided to go for a walk along the northern shore of Lake Kawaguchiko. My route started around the Ubuyagasaki area to Oishi Park. It takes about 50 minutes to an hour to walk the whole... -
Mt. Ryugatake Hike near Lake Motosu | Best Mt. Fuji View Trek
Hi, it's Daichi from KOKO Journey! If you are looking for the ultimate, crowd-free view of Mt. Fuji, I’ve just found the greatest spot. Today, I hiked Ryugatake Mountain(竜ヶ岳/ Mt. Ryugatake), located right next to Lake Motosu (one of t... -
Climbing Mt. Fuji in 2026 | Fees, Reservations, and Local Tips
Hi, it’s Daichi from KOKO Journey. I still remember my first time climbing Mt. Fuji, standing on the trail under a night sky packed with endless stars, enjoying a coffee at the summit and a bowl of instant noodles, watching the sunrise o... -
Spring Around Mt. Fuji in May | Real Tour Photos from Kawaguchiko
Hi, it’s Daichi from KOKO Journey. May is one of the most comfortable seasons around the Mt. Fuji area. The cold winter air is gone (finally!), and the whole region starts to feel colorful and alive again. Spring around Mt. Fuji in May o... -
Why Mt. Fuji Is a World Cultural Heritage Site, Not a Natural One
Hi, it’s Daichi from KOKO Journey. When you see the beautiful silhouette of Mt. Fuji, it is easy to think: Of course! Mt.Fuji must be a World Natural Heritage site! It looks like the kind of mountain that UNESCO would recognize for its s... -
Tenku no Torii | A Stunning Mt. Fuji Photo Spot by Lake Kawaguchiko
Hi, it's Daichi from KOKO Journey. Today, let me introduce "Tenku no Torii", one of the iconic viewpoints near Lake Kawaguchiko. If you’re looking for a Mt. Fuji photo spot around Lake Kawaguchiko, this one deserves a place on your list.... -
Trekking Ishiwari-Yama / Mt.Ishiwari | Mt. Fuji View Hiking
Hi, it's Daichi from KOKO Journey. If you are looking for a trekking experience near Mt. Fuji to see breathtaking rewards, Ishiwariyama (Mt. Ishiwari/ 石割山) should be at the top of your list. Located near Lake Yamanaka, this mountain o... -
Interested in Japanese Calligraphy in Tokyo? Try a One-Day Lesson! 【My friend Koho offers Shodo Experience】
Hi, it’s Daichi from KOKO Journey! Today, I want to introduce something a bit different from my usual Mt. Fuji content. If you’re interested in Japanese calligraphy (書道、Shodo), this might be exactly what you’re looking for. Koho is ac... -
The 2026 Fuji Shibazakura Festival is Now Open! | Pink Carpets & Mt. Fuji
Hi, it's Daichi from KOKO Journey! If you’ve been scrolling through Instagram and saw a pink "carpet" perfectly framed by a snow-capped Mt.Fuji, you’ve likely seen the Fuji Shibazakura Festival. Since we’re right in the middle of the 202...
