On the move...

...to the Japanese Alps.

Up before the sun, a misty morning for sunrise.

Before I forget, I was wrong (yes, stop the presses)...there was another, more patient way of capturing Mt Fuji. This, the most restful. No peace signs or ice cream required

Best way to capture Mt Fuji

A fond farewell to Fuji-San...but before I move on, I should post a picture of the “cabins” where I stayed. But…I can’t! Highly recommend the hotel. Great location: Hoshinoya Fuji.

Today’s journey, required two completely different trains. The first, a wooden floored commuter train, which didn’t seem to put much distance between me & Mt Fuji.

I think all it did, was take me to the outer edge of the Mt Fuji/Five Lakes district. The next train, was something out of the future. Very high tech. Sorry, no photograph. 

I did, however, snag a photo of a more whimsical train...

Top: Wooden commuter train

Bottom: Train with a dash of whimsy

Thomas the Tank engine is very big in the Fuji-Q (Fujikyu) area. All the stations along the Fujikyu line have one of the engines featured in their signage.

Made it unscathed to Matsumoto. Wandered around & visited the local castle. 

Matsumoto castle

Everyone needs more castles and cherry blossoms! Note the colour of the moat. Just right for St Patrick’s Day. Eeeeew.

Made it to 9:45pm last night. Aiming for 10pm! On the move again tomorrow...