Day 4 Mt.Fuji & Lake Kawaguchi

The incredible Mount Fuji!
On clear days, the top of the mountain can be seen but on cloudy days like my day chances are very slim.

I only saw the whole Mt.Fuji in all its glory for a brief 5 minutes before it was covered by clouds :(
But still it was amazing!

Before & After

Only stopped off at Mt.Fuji for a few hours as it was on the way to Lake Kawaguchi, the view from the lake should be able to see the mountain, so let's hope the weather clears up tomorrow.

Enough about Hot Springs! Let's talk food!

NOM NOM NOM!

The dinner they served at the hot springs hotel was never ending, it was also fresh and delicious! Everything was local produce which made it even better.
Here are some photos so you know what you're missing out on!

Hot springs!

Deep in the mountain and in a hot spring hotel with no internet.

For those who don't know what a Japanese hot spring is...
Also known as Onsen, the Japanese word for hot springs. It's a public bathing area that contains natural hot water with a lot of minerals, it is believed to have healing powers.
I don't know about the healing powers but let me tell you, it was bloody relaxing.

Problem! You have to be naked when going into the Onsen. I'm confident but going into the Onsen with other women naked plus step-mum... I just can't.  Thank god this hotel was small so the hot spring wasn't in high demand all the time, I waited till late to try it out.

Rules! You must take a shower before going into the onsen and take a shower afterwards.

Except all that, it was bloody relaxing, that water is amazing.

Here's me after the hot springs :)