Nishi-Shinjuku

Six people per car, a quick, convenient, and comfortable trip. The cable car to Mt. Omuro was closed due to strong winds, so we couldn't climb the mountain to enjoy the scenery. Luckily, we went to Mt. Komuro instead, where the scenery was quite nice. Strangely, there were no places to eat throughout the trip, so remember to bring your own snacks.

This was our first trip to the suburbs (Gunma Prefecture). Our tour leader first took us to Fukigiri Falls. Even though it wasn't peak water season, the falls were still beautiful. Next, we went to Harada Farm, where apple and strawberry picking is available this season. Since we had already picked apples, we opted for strawberries this time. Overall, the strawberries were delicious and incredibly satisfying – totally worth it! After fruit, we still had some savory food for lunch, so the tour leader took us to a chain ramen restaurant for a hearty meal. Then, he drove us to Ikaho Onsen town. It started to drizzle, and we had an hour to spare, so we went to a hot spring for a relaxing bath. One thing to note: bring your own towel to the hot spring; otherwise, you'll have to buy one to dry yourself. (However, the downside was that the tour leader was late, and we waited for almost half an hour, but thank you for treating us to hot drinks!)

The weather was sunny and pleasant, and the journey was smooth. We were fortunate to enjoy a magnificent panoramic view of Mount Fuji. Our tour guide was very professional, fluent in both English and Chinese; the bus driver was also very friendly and easy to get along with, making communication effortless. The entire trip was relaxing, enjoyable, and memorable!