Hakone

It snowed heavily in Tokyo these past two days, and many itineraries were either blocked or completely covered by snow. There were also traffic jams and many cars skidding on the roads. Luckily, we met Zhang Ting, whose driving skills are excellent. He persevered for a long time (what should have been a 3-hour drive turned into 8 hours), remaining completely focused and helping us arrive safely at the attractions and return safely to the hotel. We are truly grateful to him for his continuous assistance throughout the journey, ensuring a rich experience despite the bad weather. Only the second day in Izu was sunny, and then it started snowing again in the afternoon… You can imagine how much more fun we would have had if the weather had been better. Regarding food, since I'm vegetarian, he patiently helped me communicate with the restaurant staff. In short, although the weather was bad, our tour guide was fantastic! 😊

The weather was great that day, and we could see Mount Fuji all morning. After a barbecue lunch, Mount Fuji disappeared from view! Overall, we were very lucky to see Mount Fuji. The sightseeing boats were beautiful, and the scenery was stunning! We had a blast playing in the snow at the second station, and the staff member even pushed me with all his might—thank you! The outlet mall was a bit rushed; we only had time to visit two or three shops before we had to gather back up! Overall, the trip was very fulfilling!