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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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Things to Do in Ocala, Florida

April 27, 2021      Destinations, Florida, North America

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I lived in Gainesville, FL for four years while attending the University of Florida. It’s just 45 minutes North of Ocala and do you know I never visited. Throughout those years I swore there was nothing to do in Ocala and living in Miami, never saw a reason to drive there. However, on our last visit to Orlando we decided to add it to the end of our trip. Only an hour from Orlando, I’m so glad we did as we discovered Ocala is a hidden gem in Florida. We were very surprised by all the things to do in Ocala, Florida and know you will enjoy them too!

Things to Do in Ocala, Florida: Visit Ocala National Forest

The Ocala National Forest is beautiful with so many aspects to it. One of the best ways to explore it is by ATV or UTV. So we did exactly that on a tour with ATV Off Road Adventures, who offers 1, 2 and 3 hours tours everyday. On the weekend they have longer tours ranging from 4-8 hours. The longer tours allow for swimming time at the various springs in the National Forest. We visited during the week and opted for the two hour tour.

Since we were traveling with kids (5 and 6 years old) we did the tour on the UTVs. They allow kids of any age on this vehicle as long as they are at least 42” tall. In the forest bobcats, cougars, bears and more can be seen. While we didn’t spot any our tour guide saw a bear the week before our tour. At the reservoir you can often see alligators in the water and we did see those. P.S. their website states that they take all major credit cards but they didn’t accept my American Express card so plan accordingly.

Explore the Springs

Florida has over 700 springs and some would say Ocala has the best one, Silver Springs State Park. While in Ocala we visit Silver Springs, Juniper and Silver Glen Springs but there are many others. The springs are 72 degrees year round and while that sounds cold it’s quite refreshing and you get used to it quickly. Besides Silver Springs, which doesn’t allow swimming, the others have amazing opportunities for swimming, snorkeling and some even diving.

Juniper Springs

Juniper Springs is inside Ocala National Forest and if you do a shorter ATV/UTV tour like we did it’s a great place to visit on your way out of the National Forest. This spring offers swimming, canoe and kayak rentals, hiking trails and campsites. The canoe run here is actually one of the top 25 in America so it’s highly recommended to canoe/kayak here.

Silver Glen Springs

Silver Glen is also inside of Ocala National Forest and only 15 minutes from Juniper Springs so it is very easy to visit both. Here you can go swimming, snorkeling, rent a kayak and/or canoe and camp. 

Right in front of the spring is a huge picnic area with lots of tables, grills, and a volleyball net. There is plenty of land space for kids to run around and play. We brought our own tubes to wade in the water with and lots of others did the same.

Alexander Springs

If you want to dive in a spring while in Ocala, Alexander Springs is the place to do it. There is a small cavern and deemed safe for divers of all levels as it’s a shallow (25ft deep), shore accessible dive but you do have to be certified to dive here. If you aren’t a diver you can still enjoy this spring as swimming, snorkeling, canoeing and kayaking are also available.

Silver Springs State Park

Silver Springs is by far the most visited thing to do in Ocala but unlike the others you can’t swim here. Still there are lots of ways to enjoy the water, one being their infamous glass bottom boat tour. Since we visited at the beginning of 2021 we decided not to do the boat tour as we didn’t want to be around other people in an enclosed space. Instead we rented a canoe (kayak and SUP rents also available) and explored that way.

While on the canoe we saw lots of turtles swimming in the springs, colorful fish, and a gator. There are lots of alligators in this spring but there has never been an attack on humans and with thousands visiting daily they’re used to humans and as we aren’t a natural food source for them, they leave people alone. Silver Springs is where one of the Tarzan movies was filmed so you can also see monkeys in the trees here as they left them when they finished filming. If you don’t want to explore the springs by water there are lots of trails here that will allow you to see the beauty of the park.

Watch a Movie at the Ocala Drive-In

Watching a movie at the Drive-In is such a nostalgic experience for me and if you’re visiting in this world’s strange time like we did it’s a great way to catch a movie on the big screen without going to an indoor theater. The Ocala Drive-In is dirt cheap at $6 for adults $3 for kids 6-12 and free for kids 5 and under, especially as this fee allows you to watch two movies in one night.

You can watch the movie in your car, in the trunk like we did or bring lawn chairs and put them in the additional space in your car area as long as you don’t take up the next cars space.

Things to Do in Ocala, Florida: Go Horseback Riding

Since Ocala is known as the Horse Capital of the World, not only do you have to go horseback riding here, you’ll have endless options on where to go. However, if you’re looking for a unique experience and not your typical, just get on the horse and go, definitely visit Diamond Oak Farms, it was one of our favorite things to do in Ocala.

Diamond Oak Farms allows kids as young as 2 years old to participate in their program and when you meet Jennifer, you’ll understand why as she is amazing with kids. To start my daughters lesson she taught them about the horses they’d be riding. She even had them groom them and teaching them the importance of taking care of the horses.

After this they were able to walk their horses to the lesson area where they then mounted them and got to ride. It was my five year olds first time riding and Jennifer made her feel so comfortable and we were all impressed by how much she learned in this first lesson. They do offer strictly trail rides as well but if you’re new to riding or have younger kids the lessons are gold and you still get lots of riding time!

Enjoy The Canyons Zip Line & Canopy Tours

We’ve zip-lined in Costa Rica, Jamaica, Pigeon Forge, and Orlando and have taken our kids as young as 2. If you’re like our family and live for thrills you will enjoy The Canyons Zip Line and Canopy Tours. Home to the highest, longest and fastest zip-lines in Florida Canyons Zip Line will not disappoint. Offering four zip-line tours, 3 zip, 5 zip, 9 zip and a full moon night tour you have lots of options.

Besides being high in the sky the park offers kayaking, horseback riding and a wine and chocolate tour. You could really spend an entire day here!

Visit the Museum of Drag Racing

Even if you aren’t actually into drag racing the Museum of Drag Racing in Ocala, Florida is a cool experience. Since it’s been open since 1976 they have just about 300 cars in their two buildings and they are pretty cool. Just walking around seeing the vastly different type of cars was fun to me and I’ve never watched a drag race in my life.

Where to Stay in Ocala, Florida

My family has a thing for staying in unique accommodations and Ocala did not disappoint with the options available. We spent unforgettable nights at Enchanted Oaks Farms, sleeping in a different tiny home each night so we could experience most of the offerings. Each tiny home sleeps two so as a family of four we rented two places each night sleeping two and two and with low prices it was still a very affordable option.

The Treehouse and Lakehouse at Enchanted Oaks Farm

For our first night we slept in the treehouse, literally a childhood dream come true and the lakehouse. Neither of these accommodations have A/C like the rest of the tiny homes but since our visit was in April when the days are very comfortable for Florida and the nights are cool it was just fine. I wouldn’t necessarily recommend them in the summer heat but for winter and early spring they are amazing options. They do however have electricity so you can charge your phone!

Photo of us taken by the talented Rachel Laxton of Rachel Laxton Photography.

The Treehouse has a beautiful front porch and the area of the farm it’s on is secluded from the rest so there is lots of privacy (and a toilet right next to it) with plenty of space to run around. At the base of the tree is a fire pit with a table and two chairs. The Lakehouse as its name gives away is on the lake and also away from the other tiny homes on the farm. The door frame does come down so you can sleep with it closed and there is also a net to keep the bugs out. Be aware though being on the lake there are frogs around so if you’re terrified of those one of the other options might be better for you.

While the photo here shows walking space on all sides of the Lakehouse, this isn’t always the case and when it’s been raining a lot the lake rises and the cabin is literally sitting on top of the water with water on all sides. Below is a photo from their website showing you what I mean.

Hobbit House and Tiny Cabins at Enchanted Oaks Farm

On our second night we slept in the hobbit house and tiny cabin #1 on the farm. These two are all close together and right next to the main restrooms and showers as only the farmhouse has a private bathroom. My daughters fell in love with the hobbit house. It is so unique and the window inside opens up to the area the zebra and kangaroo are roaming around. It also has a fire pit in front of it and has both electricity and AC/Heat.

Photo of us taken by the talented Rachel Laxton of Rachel Laxton Photography.

Tiny Cabin #1 is located right next to the other two tiny cabins and similar to the Lake Cabin just not on the lake. It also has AC/Heat, electricity and a fire pit with two chairs and table in front. Each of the three tiny cabins are decorated differently so while ours was pink the other two were blue and green.

Photo of us taken by the talented Rachel Laxton of Rachel Laxton Photography.

The Camper/RV at Enchanted Oaks Farm

If you’ve been reading our blog for a while you know we love RVing! We’ve taken a southwest road trip, Nevada road trip, and Southern California road trip all in an RV. If you’re not ready for a full on RV trip where you’re driving around consider staying in the camper/RV here since it’s stationary but you still get to test out the experience. Afterwards if you’re ready to hit the road in an RV read our tips for first time RVers and what it’s like vacationing in an RV to prepare yourself!

Photo of us taken by the talented Rachel Laxton of Rachel Laxton Photography.

All of our family photos at Enchanted Oaks Farm were captured by photographer Rachel Laxton. I highly recommend booking her if you’re looking for beautiful pictures of you or your family while in Ocala.

There are lots of amazing things to do in Ocala, Florida and I’m sad it took me so long to discover it when I spent so many years just 45 minutes away. Hopefully this article shows you it is a great place to visit and can easily be a 2-3 day addition to a longer trip to Orlando or Tampa as both airports are where you’d need to fly into anyway. If you’re looking for other lesser known areas in Florida, check out my blog post on Fort White, FL here. Please share this article is you found it helpful!

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