Time for a more traditional view of Japan, Mount Fiji's exceptionally symmetrical cone is perhaps the most well known symbol of Japan. Team Yates' luck with the weather continues as yesterday's snow in the region clears, replaced by crisp blue sky.
The area is famed for it's geothermal activity; we visited the Owakudani mountainside where steam vents from fishers, and boiling water seeps through cracks in the rocks...
... It's in these hot water pools that the locals cook eggs until they turn black. It is suggested that each black egg you eat adds 7 years to your life - we picked up a pack of 5 eggs :-)
Mt. Fuji is a distinctive feature of the geography of Japan. It stands 3,776 meters high and on a clear day can be seen from Tokyo City.
We took an old boat on Lake Ashi to view the famous landmark from across the water. With it's snowy cap and the air growing hazy, Fuji practically disappeared, adding to it's mystique!
We are staying at a local traditional guesthouse complete with straw mat flooring, Japanese bamboo partitions and complimentary Kimono gowns...
... we jumped at the chance to warm up in the guest house's natural hot springs. No more photo's though...swimsuits are not allowed!!!
Mel as a Geisha girl I could see, but you in a Kimono, Dave ....!!
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