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3 places to see Mt. Fuji (save + share this post): 3 places to see Mt. Fuji (save + share this post):

If you don’t have enough time to spend days in Hakone visiting Mt. Fuji it’s easy to take a day trip here from Tokyo. It’s only about 90 minutes by car and we spent the day exploring the area. There is a swing at the top for an additional fee where you literally swing into Mt. Fuji and they have a souvenir shop and small food vendor to purchase snacks.

Location 1: Mt. Fuji Panorama Ropeway which cost 900 for adults and 450 for children for a roundtrip ride on the cable car. They do sell one way cable car tickets if you want to hike down the mountain.

Location 2: Kawaguchi Asama Shrine, there is a small fee of 100 per person but children are free. This place is really only for pictures besides the view there isn’t anything else to do. They have it set up with a line to capture photos in front of the tori gate and each group has 3 minutes to take pictures, yes they actually time you, to make sure the line keeps moving.

Location 3: Arakurayama Sengen Park where you’ll need to climb 398 stairs or take the curved paved path to the top for views of the mountain and Chuerito Pagoda. The stairs are a straight shot but the path makes it accessible for strollers and wheelchairs.

We were truly blessed to be able to see Mt. Fuji as it’s often not visible. When I visited in 2015 we made the trip here and it was gloomy and cloudy and we couldn’t see anything. We did go to the base of the mountain on that trip and do the ice cave exploration so all wasn’t lost but I am so happy Jordyn and I got to see the full mountain with our own two eyes on this trip!

There are lots of other places you can view Mt. Fuji but with only one day we couldn’t visit them all. The other 7 best places to see Mt. Fuji are on a boat tour on any of the 5 lakes that surround the mountain (Kawaguchi, Yamanakako, Saiko, Shojiko, or Motosuko), Koyo-Dai Lookout Platform, Sanko-Dai Lookout Platform, Oshino Hakkai Springs, Fuji Q Highland Amusement Park, Rooftop of Fujisan Station, Shin-Fuji Station Platform and in Hakone.

Have you ever seen Mt. Fuji’s beauty? Would you add this to your Japan itinerary if you haven’t?

#mtfuji #lakekawaguchiko
How we spent 48 hours in Kyoto (save + share this How we spent 48 hours in Kyoto (save + share this post):

1. Start your day at Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. We arrived here at 7:30am and there were quite a few people here already. We didn’t visit but in Arshiyama you can also visit the Monkey Park to see the Japanese Macaques (snow monkeys).

2. Head to Kinkaku-ji to see this stunning Temple of the Golden Pavilion. They open at 9am and we arrived at 8:45am and by time the opened the door at 9am the line was extremely long.

3. Walk through the gorgeous Tori Gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha. Before or after your visit be sure to walk through the street vendors for some amazing food. We tried noodles, mochi and just enjoyed learning more about the local foods. We visited here around 11am and even though it was so crowded if you want photos without people wait until you’re walking through the gates to exit and there are often moments where the area is empty, just be a little patient. 

4. Book a session at @kyoto_samurai_experience to learn about the history of the Samurai, watch a demonstration and get to try your hand at using the samurai sword yourself.

5. Eat your way through Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka. You will be able to walk through these narrow streets (with some hills) and try ice cream flavors such a matcha, green tea, white peach, Sakura (if in season), Black sesame, caramel and more and yes, we tried them all! There’s also tons of mochi and other treats. You’ll find the Starbucks with a traditional Japanese home interior here as well as Yasaka Pagoda and Kiyomizu-dera Temple, be sure to visit.

6. Walk around Gion and catch a Kabuki show at Minamiza Theatre.

7. Visit Daigo-ji temple, it’s not frequented by a lot of tourists so it’s rarely crowded and you can have a moment on zen here!

While we didn’t have time this visit as the weather altered some of our plans on my last visit to Kyoto in 2015 I also visited Ginkaku-ji (the Silver Pavilion), Nijo Castle which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ryoanji Temple and highly recommend going. 

Some other things we were interested in but just didn’t have time for were a calligraphy class and if you are into manga you can visit the Kyoto International Manga Museum.
This is your sign to rent a kimono in Kyoto! It wa This is your sign to rent a kimono in Kyoto! It was an honor to be dressed by Japanese women & taught about the Kimono. Here’s everything you need to know about renting a kimono & a tiny history lesson on them(save + share this post):

1. Originally kimono was the Japanese word for clothing but is now used to refer specifically to traditional Japanese clothing. Kimono’s date back to the Heian period of 794-1185 and were every day wear until western culture was brought to Japan.

2. There are 8 layers in a kimono in addition to the Tabi (white socks) which are specifically made to wear with Jori (traditional Japanese shoes). Even though there are 8 layers it doesn’t take long to be dressed.

3. Today kimonos are mostly worn for special occasions such as NYE, weddings, gradations, tea ceremonies & summer festivals. But geishas, maikos, kabuki actors and a few traditional professions wear them every day.

4. We rented our Kimono’s from this shop https://kyoto-kimonorental.com/kimono/. It’s less than a 5 minute walk from Hokan-ji. We made a reservation in advance but you will find kimono rental shops all over Kyoto. They open at 9 and you have to return the Kimono’s by 5.

5. They offer multiple packages which vary in the type of material the kimono is. The package I got was the ¥4,900 ($37.50) one and Jordyn’s child price was ¥3,900 ($29.87). You can get your hair and makeup done for an additional ¥1,200. The value of the yen is down now so be sure to check exchange rates whenever you make it to Japan for accuracy.

6. This shop offers photo packages directly through them or you can take your own or hire a separate photographer.

7. If you’re worried about renting a kimono and wearing it in Japan being seen as cultural appropriation, don’t be. I obviously can’t speak for every Japanese person but from hearing it first hand from Japanese people in Japan and the large amount of Kimono rental shops all over Japan encouraging visitors to try kimonos, the Japanese are so excited to see foreigners embracing their culture and wearing kimonos respectfully! We received so many compliments from the local community as we explored Kyoto this day.

📍Daigo-ji temple & Hokan-ji
After spending 48 hours in Osaka we went to Kyoto. After spending 48 hours in Osaka we went to Kyoto. Here’s how to get here and where we stayed (save + share this post):

1. You can take the Shinkansen (bullet) train from Shin-Osaka Station to Kyoto Station if you have the JR Pass and it will only take you 15 minutes. If you don’t have a JR Pass the Shinkansen ticket costs about 1,420 yen (right now that’s about $11). 

2. If you don’t have the JR Pass you can take the Hankyu Kyoto Line or Keihan Main Line. These are regular non express trains and will increase your travel time to from 15 minutes to 45-55 minutes but they only cost 400 yen (about $3) so you can save money, especially for a large group.

3. There is also a bus that leaves picks up at Hotel Keihan Universal Tower, Universal Studios Japan and Namba and goes to Kyoto Station. I’m not sure of the costs.

4. If you flew into Osaka you can also take the Haruka Express train from the airport to Kyoto Station. 

In Kyoto we stayed at The Chaper Kyoto which is a Marriott property. The rooms are on the small side but the hotel is clean and modern. There is a bus stop down the block which we could take to get to Gion in 9 minutes. The room was about $240/night since it’s busy season.

The weather this time of year is pretty sporadic. Some days it was hot and sunny and some days cool and gloomy so definitely pack a variety of attire and bring some layers and the weather changes throughout the day. Will be sharing our itinerary soon.

Have you been to Kyoto? If you have other accommodation recommendations please share them below to help others!

📍Fushimi Inari Taisha
Want to visit Super Nintendo World at Universal St Want to visit Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan? You need to know this (save + share this post):

1. Just because you have tickets to the park doesn’t mean you’ll get into Super Nintendo World, it requires a timed entry ticket. These do run out so it’s not a guarantee you’ll be able to enter! If you get your park tickets in advance you might be able to grab an advanced booking in the app but if these are all gone by time you get your tickets you’ll need an area timed entry ticket. These are only available the day you’re visiting & you can only attempt to get it once you’re actually in the park! We got to the park when they opened at 8am & there were only two entry times left so arrive early! You can get them on the app (you must grant the app permission to see your location so they know you’re inside) or you can go to one of the ticket kiosks.

2. To really enjoy you’ll need a power band which are sold for about $35. If you don’t have one you can walk around & go on the 2 rides but you can’t play the games & collect coins.

3. The wait times for both rides are usually 1-3 hours! To avoid this you can purchase an Express Pass (most people said this reduces wait times to a mere 15 minutes). Express Passes were sold out the day we went so we only got to ride Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge but not Yoshi’s Adventure. To avoid the 2 hour wait for Mario Kart we actually went through the singles line. We did end up in two different karts but we only waited 20 minutes to ride instead of 2 hours. Yo Shi’a Adventure doesn’t have a singles line or we would have done that too!

4. If you want to eat at Kinopio’s Cafe you also need a timed entry ticket so be sure to grab this as soon as you get inside Super Nintendo World. It’s usually a 1-2 hour wait once you get your timed entry ticket.

5. Once you leave you cannot reenter (if timed entry tickets are required at the time) so be sure to do everything you want before leaving.

Universal Studio Japan is extremely popular & tickets do sell out often so buy in advance. The most popular sites to buy them are Klook (where we bought ours) & KKDay.

Hope this helps! Who has Super Nintendo World on their list?
How We Spent 48 Hours in Osaka (save + share this How We Spent 48 Hours in Osaka (save + share this post):

1. Kicked off the day trying soufflé pancakes, you’ll find restaurants all over the city that sell these. We personally had them at Belle-ville Pancakes.

2. Visit the Cup of Noodles Museum where you can make your own Cup of Noodles logo and then customize the flavor and toppings for your noodles. They also offer a ramen making class here in addition to the museum where you can learn the history of the company.

3. If you’re visiting in March check to see if the March Sumo Wrestling Tournament is taking place at Edion Arena Osaka. If so def try to get tickets in advance (they go on sale a month prior) or arrive early to get same day tickets. It’s a fun afternoon.

4. We also did a Tea Ceremony class but photos/videos weren’t allowed.

5. End the first day getting cheesecake at the infamous Rikuro’s for their jiggly Cheesecake.

6. The other day spend at Universal Studios Japan for thrilling rides, shows and to relive your childhood at Super Nintendo World.

Where to stay in Osaka? The W Osaka is gorgeous but a little pricey and the Fairfield by Marriott is more budget friendly with nice, modern clean rooms just less amenities and smaller rooms (will post stories of both so you can see).

How to get to Osaka from Tokyo: We took the Shinkansen bullet train which takes 3 hours but is such an experience as it goes up to 199mph. Be sure to sit of the right side of the train for views of Mt. Fuji. You can also take a quick flight!

Other things to do in Osaka we didn’t travel time for:

1. Visit the Osaka Castle

2. Go to the top of the Umeda Sky Building

3. Go out in the Dotonbori

4. Walk around Kuromon Market

5. Watch a show at the National Bunraku Theater

6. Explore the Sumiyoshi Shrine

Which activity would you most want to do? If you’ve been to Osaka before what other recommendations do you have?

#osakajapan #travellingwithkids #cupofnoodles #universalstudiosjapan
6 Ways to Earn Delta Skymiles without flying! (SAV 6 Ways to Earn Delta Skymiles without flying! (SAVE + SHARE this post):

1. Link your Lyft and Skymiles accounts to earn 1 mile per $1 on US rides and 2miles per $1 on airport rides.

2. When booking Airbnb stays go to delta.com/Airbnb instead and you’ll earn 1 mile per $1 spent on airbnbs.

3. Order groceries online with instacart? Go to instacart.com/delta to link your accounts and earn 1.5 miles per $1 spent. If you’re new to instacart you can also get 3 months free.

4. Link your Starbucks account with your Skymiles account at delta Starbucks.com and you’ll earn 1 mile per $1 spent at Starbucks. Plus on days your flying with Delta, you’ll earn DOUBLE stars at Starbucks.

5. Sign up for SkyMiles dining at  Skymilesdining.com and is link your credit or debit card. Every time you use your card at a participating bar or restaurant, you’ll earn between 1-5 miles per $1 spent.

6. And nope you don’t have to use a Delta credit card to get miles for any of the above, no matter how you pay you’ll earn BUT is you do pay for them with a Delta co-branded credit card (there are several and depending on which one you have) you can earn anywhere from a additional 1-5 miles per dollar spent on purchases, even if they aren’t Delta airline tickets.

The cash price for the flight we took to Tokyo was $2,600pp so it would have cost me over $5,000 for this since it’s peak travel to Japan (never in my life would I pay that, we would have went somewhere else). Instead I only paid $118 total by using all of these ways to earn Delta miles over the past few years which gave me enough miles to redeem even though we don’t get to fly Delta on a regular since they don’t have the strongest presence at MIA airport as it’s American’s hub.

Do you use travel credit cards and/or points and miles from loyalty programs to offset the cost of travel? If so what are your favorite ones? Let’s all travel for less!

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The Best Things to Do in Joshua Tree (And Near It)

January 28, 2022      California, Destinations, North America

Visiting Joshua Tree National Park has been on my bucket list for years. While we’ve visited other places in Southern California like Huntington Beach, Oceanside, and Anza Borrego Park we never made it to Joshua Tree, until now. It was worth the wait and now we want to help you plan your own trip. Here are what we consider the best things to do in Joshua Tree National Park and near it!

Things to Do in Joshua Tree National Park

Keys View

While further from the entrance of the park than other points of interest the view here is gorgeous it’s worth making the trip! With an elevation of over 5,000 feet you can see lots of Coachella Valley. Technically if there are clear skies you can even see Mexico from here! Be sure to bring a jacket because it’s much cooler up here than other sections of the park.

Arch Rock

Arch Rock is a super short trail, less than half a mile to get there from the start of it. As the name gives away, the trail leads to a gorgeous arch. The way is filled with boulders our kids had way too much fun climbing up and down. This was the girls favorite hike in Joshua Tree.

Barker Dam Nature Trail

If you want to hike but don’t want to hike too far the Barker Dam Nature Trail is a short 1.3 mile loop. Contrary to popular belief Joshua Tree National Park doesn’t have Joshua Trees everywhere so if you’re looking for a hike that does, this is the one for you.

Skull Rock

Throughout the park you can easily use your imagination to see different “things” in the rocks. Skull Rock is the most well known of the park. Right off the main road it’s easily accessible but it’s also very popular so it can be hard to find parking sometimes. If you want to hike just across the road is the start to a 1.7 mile hike with gorgeous Joshua Trees along it. While you can’t actually see the skull shape in this photo we took here I just loved it so much I couldn’t help but share.

Keys Ranch

Keys Ranch is the former home of William F. Keys. It has a house, schoolhouse, store and workshop. As it’s a National Historic Register Site you can only visit it through a guided tour. The tours are only offered from winter to spring and last 90 minutes. You do have to make a reservation (can be done up to 60 days in advance) and the tours are not free.

Cottonwood Springs Oasis

A spring in the desert? Why yes, Cottonwood Springs Oasis that pretty much always has water in it. Prior to colonization it was mainly used by the Cahuilla Native Americans. Later it was used by minors in the gold mining era. It’s one of the best places in the park to go bird watching.

Halls of Horror

We headed to Halls of Horror in hopes of finding the path that leads you to a small slot canyon. While nothing the magnitude of Antelope Canyon which we visited on our Southwest road trip, it’s still supposed to be quite beautiful. Alas we did not find it but we did still enjoy the area and the kids enjoyed walking into the caves they have here. Hopefully you’ll have better luck than we did!

Cholla Cactus Garden

Cholla Cactus Garden is right off the side of the road so easily accessible to all. It is one of my favorite parts of the park. The Cholla Cacti are so beautiful but please be careful. They easily stick to your clothes and/or body and if they stick you it is painful. They aren’t poisonous or anything but let’s just say I had to use a tweezer to get a few out of somebody’s leg and it wasn’t pretty. This isn’t to scare you, be aware and you’ll be fine! The best time to stop here is sunset as they literally glow! This was one of my favorite things to do in Joshua Tree National Park, it was just so beautiful.

Ocotillo Patch

If you’re visiting Joshua Tree National Park from March-JuneI recommend stopping at Ocotillo Patch to see these beautiful red flowers in bloom. If you’re visiting any other time of year it’s really not worth stopping as you’ll only see large green stems.

Rock Climbing

Rock Climbing is one of the most popular things to do in Joshua Tree, most people here actually call it scrambling. You will see lots of people throughout the park doing so. If you want to give is a try yourself you can find tour guides on Airbnb Experiences. We didn’t have time to do it on this trip but we recently went canyoneering on our Southern Utah road trip. If it’s anything like that it’s a spectacular experience. Even though we didn’t officially go rock climbing, the kids were definitely climbing all over the rocks while exploring the park!

Stargazing Tour

Joshua Tree National Park is a certified International Dark Sky Park, one of only 110 in the entire world. This means it’s one of the best places to stargaze so definitely take advantage, you can see the milky way with your naked eye. To see stars and planets up close with a company that has a really expensive telescope like, Sky Watcher Star Tours. The best time is when there is a new moon and these dates book fast so be sure to reserve ahead of time.

Sunset in Joshua Tree

If you’re unable to do a stargazing tour you at least have to stay and watch a sunset. The sky is absolutely stunning at this time. Depending on the day you’ll see shades of purple, pink, orange, blue and yellow.

Become a Junior Ranger

The Junior Ranger Program is so fun for kids (and I’m not going to lie, adults too lol). All you have to do is stop by any of the Joshua Tree Visitor Center, grab a Junior Ranger Book and complete the designated activities for your age group. Once you’re done, bring your completed book back and have a Ranger swear you in as a Junior Ranger.

Ryan Mountain Hike

While the view from the top is absolutely stunning this is definitely not one of the easier hikes in the park. You have to hike three miles up and down and it’s pretty steep. There is also no shade! If I haven’t scared you off by now you’ll enjoy a view that is 1,000 feet above the rest of the park which you can see from every direction at the top.

Hidden Valley Nature Trail

If my description of the Ryan Mountain hike did scare you don’t worry the Hidden Valley Nature Trail is way less intimidating. It’s only a one-mile loop and is pretty much flat. It’s one of the most popular hikes in the park which means finding parking can sometimes be difficult. This is the perfect place in the park to have lunch as it has a dedicated picnic area.

Have a Photoshoot at Golden Hour By Joshua Trees

Joshua Tree National Park is the most beautiful backdrop for photos. And no, you don’t need a special occasion to take nice photos. We got dressed up for no reason other than celebrating life and capturing precious mommy and daughter moments I’ll look back on forever. Here are tips for taking great vacation photos.

Things to Do Near Joshua Tree National Park

While there are undoubtedly lots to do within the park there are also quite a bit of things to do nearby if you’re staying in the area for a few days. We had fun exploring these small stops, with the exception of Pioneer Town most are pretty close to each other so while the list is long you can do them all in one day.

The Glass Outhouse Factory

An indoor/outdoor art gallery off the side of the road that literally has every and anything you could possibly think of. Giving new life to items people probably threw away, it was cool seeing how they turned these pieces into art. It’s completely free and unless you have kids that want to run around here, 10-15 minutes is all you need.

Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum & Foundation

Noah Purifoy is an artist who was born in Alabama in 1917 but grew up in Joshua Tree. This Art Museum displays so much of the work he created. It’s open every day from sunup to sundown and is free to enter. His work displayed in this outdoor museum is made out of “junk” and is so amazing to see how he transformed these pieces into art.

Wonder Valley Hot Springs

After all the walking you’ll probably do while visiting Joshua Tree National Park soaking in a hot spring at Wonder Valley afterwards will be heaven. While they used to do day passes these springs are now available to guests who are staying in one of the homes on the property. If you do book one of these homes, you’ll have your own private hot springs right in your backyard. If you aren’t staying here you can always check to see if they’ve started offering day passes again. Don’t worry the hot spring you’d be using isn’t in the backyard of any of the homes.

Pioneer Town

Pioneer Town is a cute town that looks straight out of an old Western so it’s no surprise a lot of those movies have been filmed here. There are a few restaurants and shops you can go in as you scroll down the main walkway. There weren’t any the day we explored but apparently there are often “cowboys” all dressed up riding around on their horses. They say you can’t come here without eating at Pappy + Harriet’s but we had just eaten before arriving so we’ll have to tell you next time our opinion on if it’s worth the hype or not.

World Famous Crochet Museum

Something is always world famous even when we’ve never heard of it! This Crochet Museum was literally the smallest thing ever but it was cute. There were tons of dolls inside that the kids enjoyed looking at.

Beauty Bubble, A Salon and Museum

Beauty Bubble is a fully operating salon with 50s decor but also serves as a museum. The kids had way too much fun oohing and ahhing at everything in here.

The Station

Ok before you judge me, I was traveling with kids and they are entertained by the littlest things! The Station is literally an old gas station which you can no longer get gas from but they have this huge cowboy statue. Our kids particularly enjoyed seeing what an old gas pump looked like and playing with it, they made up so many games here.

The Station, World Famous Crochet Museum and Beauty Bubble are all right next to each other! You can park in front of Beauty Bubble, walk to the back for the Crochet Museum and walk down the street for The Station.

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How to Get to Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree National Park is in Southern California and a 2.5-3 hour drive from LAX, 2 hour drive from Ontario, CA airport, and only 52 minutes from Palm Springs International Airport. Entrance to the park is $30 for a 7 day vehicle pass or if you have a National Park Annual Pass you can use that and gain entry for free (the pass is $80 and admits you into every National Park for 12 months).

We’re big on flight deals so we usually choose where we are going based on what flight deals we find on Scott’s Cheap Flights. For this trip we landed $98 round trip tickets on American Airlines from Miami, I was not mad at that at all! Unless you’re driving your own car into the area you will 100% need a car rental. Joshua Tree is not a place you can get around via public transportation and walking throughout the park is just not an option. We rented a car from Hertz but you can also rent from Enterprise, Alamo, Avis and more and any of the 3 airports mentioned.

Where to Stay in Joshua Tree National Park

You can camp right inside the park, either with a tent or RV. If this is what you’d like to do be sure to make reservations well in advance as they do sell out quickly. While we love camping and RVing and have done so in Naples, FL and on our RV road trips through Nevada and the Southwest US, on this trip staying in a nearby Airbnb was best. The area we stayed in was near downtown Yucca Valley. 

This house was gorgeous and one of the cleanest places we’ve ever stayed. With a huge backyard the kids had plenty of space to run around. There was a fire pit for roasting marshmallows and a hot tub as well. This particular Airbnb was about 30 minutes from the closest park entrance but the trade off was we were right by the grocery story and plenty of restaurants for dinner.

If you want to stay closer to the park you can get a hotel nearby but know there are no 4 or 5 star hotels in the area. Your options are Fairfield Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, SureStay Plus by Best Western, 9 Palms Inn, Rodeway Inn & Suites, and the Motel 6.


I’m so happy I finally got to cross Joshua Tree National Park off my bucket list. I just love visiting National Parks and hope to eventually visit them all. If you’re interested in tips for other parks we visited Badlands on our South Dakota road trip, Zion, Bryce Canyon and Grand Canyon on our Southwest road trip, Capitol Reef on our Southern Utah road trip, Mammoth Cave on our trip to Nashville, and Great Smokey on our trip to Pigeon Forge and you can check our all of our itineraries by clicking those links. If you do visit and have things to add to our things to do in Joshua Tree list please add them in the comments!

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