Mr. and Mrs. Greenwood decided to visit Kirizumi hot spring in November 7 to 9, 2005. On route to the place, they stopped at Mr. Ishihara who is going to rebuild their old house which was build some 150 years ago. The house was used for silkworm raising in Meiji period.
First day
They started their home in the morning and took lunch with Mr. Ishihara and his friends and headed to Kirizumi hot spring.
Traditional House of Mr. Ishihara
Second day
In the morning, they climbed 317m from the hot spring having the altitude of 943m.
 Kirizumi Hot spring |
 Mt. Tomefu and Mt. Ichinoji viewed from Utukushinotaira |
After strolling in the woods, they had driven their Jeep up the hill of Karuizawa.
Old Arch Bridge of Shinetsu Line
Then they visited old Motaijyuku.
Old Motaijyuku
They stayed in Yatsugatake Highland Lodge.
Sun set at Mt. Yatsugatake
Third day
Under fine weather, they enjoyed the stay.
Yatsugatake Highland Lodge
Mt. Yatsugatake
Music Hall of Yatsugatake Highland Lodge
Approach road to Yatsugatake Highland Lodge
Yatsugatake Highland Bridge
In the return trip, they saw a beautiful Mt. Fuji at Lake Kawaguchi.
Mt. Fiji viewed from Lake Kawaguchi
They stopped at Hakone Highland hotel for coffee break.
Oak in a garden of Hakone Highland Hotel
November 25, 2005
Rev. September 1, 2006