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Aug 7 - Mt Fuji and Hakone
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We were at Mt. Fuji; snow is gone for the summer Everyone takes pictures; behind this monk is a shrine Experience reveals no relation between prayer fulfilment and shrine size Praying at the shrine for a safe ascent Many pilgrims attempt the ascent each day; some stay overnight to view the sunrise
The mountain gnarls its trees Clouds swirl atop Mt. Fuji A last peek at Fuji-san Top deck (of three) on the ferry across Hakone lake Clouds across lake at Hakone
Sacred rock and Shinto shrine atop the mountain The top station for the cable car The slopes of Mt. Fuji, just below clouds at left and right View of lake and golf course while descending in cable car
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