Today was FujiSan day. We had only three full days in Tokyo so one had to be devoted to getting out of town, and this was it. The weather unfortunately was drizzly, which didn't bode well for sightseeing, but we were on holidays in an exciting country so it wasn't really a problem.
We decided to take the train there and the bus back, just for variety. My diary for the trip there reads: Nishiarai to Kita Senju ( Tobu Skytree line), Kita Senju to Nishi Nippori (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda line), Nishi Nippori to Basuta Shinjuku (JR Yamamote line), Basuta Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko via Otsuki (Fujikyoko line).
It all made sense at the time, but is confusing at first, especially as there are two separate metro companies operating.
It took only two hours and the views of the countryside were well worth it. So nice to see green fields and mountains after the grey of the city. The drizzle just added to the atmosphere.
The only slightly disappointing thing was the fact that despite being right near the foot of Mount Fuji, we couldn't see it! So instead we did what was to become a somewhat enjoyable pastime on this trip - we sought out the nearest pub. Or restaurant in this case.
After walking around the village (about the size of similar mountain villages in Australasia), we hopped on a bus for the two and a half hour drive back into Tokyo. We hit it at peak hour - when is it not? Still no problem though, being on holidays. We did realise then, and later from a very high building, just how expansive Tokyo is, which makes the efficiency of the metros even more gobsmacking.
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