Events in July–August 2023

  • Ferry to Iriomote*

    Category: Ferry Ferry to Iriomote*


    July 22, 2023

    Ferry from Ishigaki to Uehara (Port) Iriomote Island.

    There are two ferry companies. Which one we take depends on the schedule. (See below)

    Terminal Address: 1 Misakicho, Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0012, Japan - 〒907-0012 沖縄県石垣市美崎町1

     

    Ishigaki Ferry Terminal
    1 Misakicho
    Ishigaki, Okinawa 907-0012
    Japan
    +81 980 83 0055
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  • Ferry to Ishigaki*

    Category: Ferry Ferry to Ishigaki*


    July 24, 2023

    Ferry from Uehara Port (Densa Terminal - デンサターミナル) Iriomote Island to Ishigaki

    There are two ferry companies. Which one we take depends on the schedule. (See below)

    Terminal Address: 〒907-1541 Okinawa, Yaeyama District, 竹富町上原553-1 (〒907-1541 沖縄県八重山郡 竹富町上原553-1)

    Uehara Ferry Terminal - Densa Terminal - デンサターミナル
    竹富町上原553-1
    Uehara, Okinawa 907-1541
    Japan
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    Map Uehara Ferry Terminal - Densa Terminal - デンサターミナル
  • Get Eyeglasses*

    Category: Eyeglasses Get Eyeglasses*

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    July 26, 2023

    We will definitely be getting new eyeglasses while in Japan, probably while we are in Yokohama. Prices are very reasonable, so you might consider getting some if you can find a style you like. The whole process takes about an hour.

  • Daytrip to Hakone (Weather Depending) - See Fujisan*

    Category: Tram Daytrip to Hakone (Weather Depending) - See Fujisan*

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    July 27, 2023

    MAY GO 7/28 or not at all depending on the weather.

    Daytrip to Hakone

    • Cable Car up mountain to Ropeway
    • See Mt Fuji... aka Fujisan... aka Fujiyama
    • Return on Ropeway
    • Onsen Bath
    • Dinner
    • Return to Yokohama

    Ropeway to Lake Ashinoko (or next day, weather depending)*

    Hakone Komagatake Ropeway - spectacular views of Mt. Fuji and the surrounding area.

    Stops at Ōwakudani (大涌谷, lit. "Great Boiling Valley") sulfur fields for good-luck Kuro-tamago (Black Eggs)

    Terminates at Lake Ashinoko and Mt Komagatake