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Japan

Kawaguchi / Sushi Soirees and Cosplay Dreams

MeowScore 😼79/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😸
🚗 Traffic density 😼
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

August

Explore Japan's highest peak and soak in natural hot springs.

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january

Visit Kawaguchi to see Japan's winter illuminations. 🎄⛄️❄️

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february

Experience the Sapporo Snow Festival and hot springs in Kawaguchi. 🎊🏰🛁

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march

Enjoy Kawaguchi's cherry blossoms and traditional celebrations. 🌸🎎🌺

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april

Hike around Kawaguchi's beautiful landscapes and forests. 🌲🍂🏞️

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may

Relax in Kawaguchi's hot springs and taste seasonal delicacies. 🍱🌸🛁

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june

Join Kawaguchi's annual firefly festival and dance performances. 🎭🎉🐛

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july

Attend Kawaguchi's Tanabata festival and watch fireworks over the lake. 🎆🎇🎐

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august

Climb Mt. Fuji and watch the sunrise, then relax at Kawaguchi's onsens. 🗻🌅🛁

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september

Visit the Kawaguchi Lake Autumn Festival and take in the colorful foliage. 🍁🎃🌰

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october

Take a stroll around Kawaguchi's Halloween Illumination event. 👻🎃😱

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november

Warm up with hot cocoa and autumn leaves around Kawaguchi's lakeshore. ☕️🍁🌞

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december

Experience Kawaguchi's winter cultural traditions and traditional dishes. 🎎🍲❄️

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Mount Fuji sightseeing

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Mount Fuji sightseeing

Kawaguchi is a popular base for climbing Mt. Fuji or admiring the mountain.

Tipping

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No tipping culture in Kawaguchi

Tipping

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No tipping culture in Kawaguchi

Cash is the preferred method of payment and splitting the bill evenly is common practice.

internet situation

great Speed

Fast fiber-optic connections.

excellent Availability

Highly available in most areas.

great Cellular

Good coverage, but some areas may have weak signal.

Electric socket type B

Common in North and Central America. Safer because of grounding pin, mind voltage differences.

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biking possible

Good infrastructure

walkable -ish

Good infrastructure & parks

LGBTQ tolerated

Mixed attitudes

Pamper your whiskers with the finest sushi in fur-town, as you strut your paws along the serene Meowjiro River.

Take a cat nap under blossoming cherry trees, or hunt for unique trinkets at the local Purrkets - the purr-fect souvenir of your visit!

Things to do

The mainstream

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Kawaguchi Sports Park
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Kawaguchi Asama Shrine
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Kawaguchi Green Center
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Kawaguchi Saisei no Sato
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Kawaguchi Lake

The mainstream

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Kawaguchi Sports Park

A vast park with jogging trails, soccer fields and tennis courts. A playground for active cats who love to run, jump and climb! 🐅

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Kawaguchi Asama Shrine

A sacred shrine surrounded by ancient trees and tranquil streams. A place of peace and contemplation for wise cats. 🙏

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Kawaguchi Green Center

A beautiful botanical garden with exotic plants and flowers from around the world. A paradise for cats who love to sniff and snooze! 🌺

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Kawaguchi Saisei no Sato

A traditional village with charming old buildings, shops and crafts. Perfect for curious cats who love to explore! 🐾

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Kawaguchi Lake

A serene lake surrounded by lush green forests and breathtaking mountain views. Catnip for nature-loving cats! 😻

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Off the beaten path

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Tama Ryokan
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Kawaguchi Municipal Art Gallery
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Takasuo Shrine
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Kawaguchi Sake Brewery
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Paws up Coffee

Off the beaten path

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Tama Ryokan

Stay at this traditional Japanese inn and experience an authentic taste of Kawaguchi life. Neko-cat-friendly! 🏯🐈

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🖼️
Kawaguchi Municipal Art Gallery

A quiet gallery with rotating exhibitions showcasing local artists. A paw-some spot to appreciate feline art! 🎨🐾

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🕌
Takasuo Shrine

This small shrine surrounded by greenery offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. 🌳🙏

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Kawaguchi Sake Brewery

This hidden gem brewery offers tours and tastings of their delicious local sake. Meow-nificent! 🍶🐱

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🐾
Paws up Coffee

This cat café in Kawaguchi serves excellent coffee and has plenty of friendly resident cats to pet and play with. 😺☕

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biking possible

Good infrastructure

walkable -ish

Good infrastructure & parks

LGBTQ tolerated

Mixed attitudes

Mindful meoweler tips

Mount Fuji Views

Visit Lake Kawaguchi for stunning views of Mount Fuji. Cats can take a short boat trip around the lake for different perspectives with the mountain in backdrop.

Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum

A classical music museum featuring antique music boxes, organs, and other instruments. Cats can enjoy the live performances and strolling around the beautiful garden.

Hoto Noodle Dish

One of the most popular dishes in the area is the Hoto noodle soup. It is made with thick, flat noodles, vegetables, and miso soup. Cats can slurp up the noodles alongside their human companions.

Kachikachi Ropeway

Experience a scenic ride up to the top of Mount Tenjo on the Kachikachi Ropeway. The panoramic views of Mount Fuji and the surrounding area are breathtaking. Cats can enjoy the view from their cozy carrier.

Momiji Tunnel

In the autumn, the Momiji Tunnel is a must see. The tunnel is made up of Japanese maple trees with their vibrant red leaves that create a stunning display of fall colors. Cats can stroll through the tunnel on a leash or cat carrier.

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