The bright red gate standing in the water was a lovely surprise on the ferry ride.
Mt. Fuji, snow-capped under a clear blue sky, made the windy ferry ride so worthwhile.
This tall, gleaming sculpture stood out beautifully against the mountains.
This layered wooden structure was one of the most fascinating sculptures on the grounds.
The bold stone arch framed the mountains and the landscaped grounds so well.
The blossoming trees against the mountains were simply beautiful.
Tokyo, Japan
(April 16, 2025)
The tour this time was a bit more relaxed. It consisted of a bus ride to Hakone, a town about 2 hours from Tokyo. We were scheduled to ride a cable car up to the top of Mt. Hakone, which would enable a perfect view of Mt. Fuji, but unfortunately, that was canceled due to high winds. We, however, were able to view Mt. Fuji from a ferry ride along Lake Ashi. The ferry ride was very windy and quite chilly. We stayed inside the majority of the ride, only stepping outside briefly to get a better view and a few photos.
We also visited an open-air museum, again quite chilly, but a beautiful area. The grounds were very beautifully landscaped with greenery and trees against the mountains. The sculptures dotted the grounds. There was also a hot springs foot bath where you could relax and enjoy the view. Then we visited a gift shop and purchased some delicious Japanese cookies. After shopping, we resumed the 2-hour bus ride back to Tokyo to re-board the cruise ship.
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