/foto﹥河口湖 Kawaguchiko

by jc-hiroto

on Thu Dec 28 2023

夏與冬的河口湖 | Kawaguchiko in summer and winter

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2023.08 + 2023.12.

With my family and by myself.

Summer - Lake and Thick Clouds

夏天是富士山無雪，最適合爬山的季節。但可惜的是，夏天在河口湖看見富士山的機率是最低的，多雲偶陣雨是常態。
但往好處想，這天是夏天在日本感受最涼爽的一天。

Summer is the best season to climb Mount Fuji because there is no snow; however, the chance of seeing Mount Fuji in Kawaguchiko is the lowest during this time. It is typically cloudy and rainy. On the bright side, this day is the coolest in Japan during the summer.

關於不同方位看到富士山的機率，一個很好的方法是參考 富士見予報。

A good way to know the probability of seeing Mount Fuji in different directions is to refer to When to See Mt. Fuji?

車站與陰雨

Station and Rain

一抵達車站就下起了雨，從前幾天在東京市區的炎熱中獲得一絲可以喘息的涼意。 但對於第一次來到河口湖的我來說，這樣的天氣不免讓我有點失望。

It began to rain as soon as I reached the station. I experienced a bit of relief from the heat in Tokyo city. However, as someone who visited Kawaguchiko for the first time, this type of weather left me slightly disappointed.

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巴士

Bus

河口湖周遊巴士（紅線） 是一個很方便的交通工具，可以在河口湖周圍的景點之間來回。班距大約 15 分鐘但經常延誤嚴重，我覺得我以後一定要租車自駕到河口湖。

The Kawaguchiko Sightseeing Bus (Red Line) is a highly convenient mode of public transportation that allows for easy travel between various attractions in the Kawaguchiko area. The bus operates every 15 minutes; however, it is occasionally subject to delays. I believe it would be more advisable to rent a car for future trips to Kawaguchiko.

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狗勾

Doge

在湖畔與阿伯一起散步的狗，好像是柴犬。

A dog walking with a guy by the lake appears to be a Shiba Inu.

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フジサン特急

Fujisan Express

沒有搭到但是好可愛的富士山特急彩繪列車，上面有各種不同的富士山圖案。我只能說日本人真的很會設計觀光列車。

I didn't take it, but it's an adorable train called Fujisan Express. It has various Mount Fuji patterns on it. To be honest, the Japanese are truly skilled at designing special sightseeing trains.

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Winter - Lake and Snowy Mountain

相比夏天，冬天在河口湖看到富士山的機率是最高的，但是冬天的河口湖也是最冷的。這次 12 月中旬來比較可惜的是紅葉大多已經落完，富士山的積雪也不算太多。要知足啊，這次非常難得看到了沒有雲遮蔽的完整富士山，沒有枉費我這次四個月內的再訪。
Compared to summer, the probability of seeing Mount Fuji in Kawaguchiko in winter is the highest. However, Kawaguchiko in winter is also the coldest. Unfortunately, most of the autumn leaves have fallen and there is not much snow on Mount Fuji in mid-December. I'm very satisfied because I saw the complete Mount Fuji without any clouds. It was worth revisiting within four months.

相比上次搭乘的富士回遊列車，這次在平日選擇了比較便宜的高速巴士。一半的票價但有相近的行駛時間，比較不妙的是，如果遇到塞車可能會有高達數小時的延誤。
Compared to the Fuji Excursion train I took last time, I opted for a cheaper express bus on weekdays this time. It is half the price but offers a similar travel time. The drawback is that there may be a delay of several hours if you encounter a traffic jam.

河口湖大橋周圍 Around Kawaguchiko Bridge

在冬陽下慢慢走過河口湖大橋，並沿著岸邊慢慢走著。由於搭了平日早上第一班高速巴士，沒有太多人與噪音。
Walk slowly across Kawaguchiko Bridge in the winter sun, and continue walking leisurely along the shore. As I took the first express bus on weekdays in the morning, there are not many people or noises.

河口湖大橋

Kawaguchiko Bridge

橫跨河口湖的大橋，徒步走過可以看到富士山的全景。

By walking across the bridge across Kawaguchiko, you can see the panoramic view of Mount Fuji.

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産屋ヶ崎神社

Ubuyagasaki Shrine

在河口湖大橋一側的産屋ヶ崎神社，是一個很小的神社。位於一座迷你山坡上，神社非常迷你但擁有高處的視野。

There is a small shrine called Ubuyagasaki Shrine on the side of the bridge. It is situated on a mini hill and has a magnificent view despite its small size.

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芒草與倒影

Silver Grass and Reflection

在這邊拍照拍一拍遇到了香港籍的灣區 Google 軟體工程師，互相幫忙拍了幾張照之後還加了 LinkedIn。怎麼到了這裡還在 Networking...

I met a software engineer from Hong Kong working at Google in the Bay Area. We helped each other take some photos and connected on LinkedIn. Why am I still networking here...

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視訊通話

Video Call

拍照沒辦法紀錄聲音，但我可以用文字敘述。 散步到一半突然聽到大聲的講話聲，原來是有人在湖岸邊走邊視訊通話。

I cannot capture the sound in the photo, but I can describe it with words. I was walking around the lake when I suddenly heard a loud voice. It turned out that someone was walking by the lake while making a video call.

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天鵝船

Swan Boat

很小的時候在台灣踩過天鵝船遊湖，忘了是哪個湖了。不知道在河口湖看著山景踩天鵝船會不會有不一樣的感覺。

I have experienced riding a swan boat in Taiwan when I was a child, but I have forgotten the specific lake. I wonder if riding a swan boat and seeing the Mt. Fuji scenery in Kawaguchiko will give me a different feeling.

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Pajero、船、三角錐

Pajero, Boat, Cone

Pajero 拖著船，三角錐的橘色很好的平衡了整張照片的色調。

The Pajero is towing a boat. The orange color of the cone balances the tone of the photo.

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天上山公園 Tenjosan Park

天上山公園可以透過纜車或是步行上山，可以看到河口湖的全景。這個公園有狸貓與兔子兩個吉祥物，是根據日本童話故事 かちかち山（咔嚓咔嚓山） 而來，狸貓與狐狸是故事的主角。剛好在大學日文課讀過、表演過這個故事，所以對這個故事特別有印象。
Tenjosan Park can be reached by cable car or on foot. From the park, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Kawaguchiko. Two mascots, Tanuki and Usagi, are present in the park, based on the Japanese fairy tale Kachi-kachi Yama (Kachi-kachi Mountain). The story revolves around the adventures of Tanuki and fox as the main characters. I had the opportunity to read and perform this story in my Japanese class during my undergraduate studies, so I have a vivid impression of it.

天上山公園除了是觀景台外，也有販賣醬油糰子跟一些紀念品。更酷的是還有一個盪鞦韆，可以在山坡邊緣盪著鞦韆看富士山。很多人帶著小朋友來玩，玩到要排隊還要派工作人員幫每組玩的人計時。
In addition to serving as an observation deck, Tenjosan Park also offers sweet soy sauce mochis and various souvenirs for sale. What's even more impressive is the presence of a swing that allows visitors to swing on the edge of the hill while gazing at Mt. Fuji. Numerous families bring their children to play here, often forming a queue and relying on staff members to do a countdown for each group of people.

不知道很小的小朋友長大後還會不會記得，小時候曾經盪過景色這麼美的鞦韆？
I wonder if the little kids will remember, when they grow up, that they swung on a swing with such beautiful scenery.

盪鞦韆還要排隊所以我就沒拍照了，拍別人的小孩好像也有點怪。自己到 官網看照片吧。
I didn't take photos of the swing as I had to wait in line, and it felt a bit strange to take photos of other people's children. Check out the official website for photos.

河口湖本湖

Kawaguchiko

大家來河口湖都是為了看富士山，拍的也是富士山。河口湖本身形狀特別，很美但卻很常被忽略。

Most tourists come to Kawaguchiko to see Mount Fuji, and they also take numerous photos of it. The shape of Kawaguchiko itself is special; it is beautiful but often overlooked.

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富士山與平原

Mt. Fuji and Plain

從天上山公園除了可以觀察到河口湖的形狀，也可以清楚的看到富士山與其周圍的平原。

From Tenjosan Park, you can not only observe the shape of Kawaguchiko but also see Mt. Fuji and the surrounding plains clearly.

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河口浅間神社 Kawaguchi Asama Shrine

河口湖周邊有超多同名的淺間神社，比較有名的有兩間：一間是我夏天去的新倉富士淺間神社，著名的景色是在離他不遠處的新倉山浅間公園忠霊塔，亮紅的紅色塔樓與藍色系的富士山天空背景形成美麗的對比。上次爬了數百階樓梯到新倉山浅間公園就為了一睹風采，可惜因為天氣因素沒有看到富士山。
There are many shrines called Asama Shrine in the vicinity of Kawaguchiko. Among them, the most well-known ones include Shin-Kura Fuji Asama Shrine, which I visited during the summer. The highlight of this shrine is the Chureito Pagoda located in Shin-Kura Fuji Asama Park, which is situated nearby. The vibrant red pagoda against the backdrop of a blue sky complements the majestic Mount Fuji, creating a breathtaking contrast. On my previous visit, I climbed countless stairs to reach Shin-Kura Fuji Asama Park in anticipation of enjoying the views. However, unfortunately, I was unable to catch a glimpse of Mount Fuji due to unfavorable weather conditions.

另一間是這次冬天去的河口浅間神社，這間神社位於河口湖的北邊，從神社可以看到富士山景。有名的景色依然需要爬一段不短的山路，可以看到無邊際天空的遥拝所天空の鳥居。 因為新倉富士淺間神社在下吉田站附近，離河口湖有數站的距離，所以這次選擇河口浅間神社和天空鳥居。
The other one I went to this winter is Kawaguchi Asama Shrine. This shrine is located north of Kawaguchiko, and from here, you can see the scenery of Mount Fuji. The famous scenery still requires a long walk, and you can catch a glimpse of the sky torii. Since Shin-Kura Fuji Asama Shrine is near Shimoyoshida Station, which is just a few stops away from Kawaguchiko, I decided to visit Kawaguchi Asama Shrine and the sky torii this time.

往浅間神社

To Kawaguchi Asama Shrine

從音楽と森の美術館走到浅間神社的路途中，會經過河口湖旁的城鎮。這邊以農地跟住宅居多，偶爾出現幾棟特色的自建房屋跟家庭式餐廳。

On the way from Ongaku no Mori Museum to Kawaguchi Asama Shrine, you will pass through a lakeside town. The area is predominantly farmland and houses, with occasional sightings of unique self-built houses and family-style restaurants.

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浅間神社

Kawaguchi Asama Shrine

隱藏於小鎮中的神社，除了建築外還有許多神木矗立。原本以為天空鳥居就在這邊，但其實還要爬一大段山路。

There is a shrine hidden in the town, with many huge old trees surrounding the architecture. I initially thought the sky torii was located here, but it turned out that I had to climb a long mountain road.

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從神社到天空鳥居需要走約 30 分鐘的山路，是柏油路但是常有車輛通過，所以要注意安全。感覺租車自駕來參訪會比較適合，但山上停車空間也有限，我猜也是有點需要賭運氣。
It takes approximately 30 minutes to walk from the shrine to the sky torii. It is not a designated trail, and there will be passing vehicles, so you must be careful. Renting a car would likely be more suitable, but it's worth noting that there is limited parking space on the mountain. I guess it's a bit of a gamble if you want to drive here.

有趣的是，天空鳥居的拍照點也請了工作人員幫忙倒數計時，每組人有 3 分鐘的時間可以拍。
Interestingly, the photo spot for the sky torii also required the staff's assistance for a countdown, allowing each group of people just 3 minutes to take photos.

遥拝所 天空の鳥居

Sky Torii

距離浅間神社約 30 分鐘腳程的天空鳥居，上山沿路還有一個露營旅館。鳥居傳說是連接神的居所與人類居住的俗世的通道，在天空鳥居可以透過透視把富士山框在鳥居中。

The Sky Torii is about a 30-minute walk from Kawaguchi Asama Shrine, and there is a camping hotel along the way. You can frame Mount Fuji in the torii. The torii is said to be a passage connecting the shrine and the human world.

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James Chang

@jc-hiroto

Software Engineer + Photographer

在灣區奮鬥的臺灣菜鳥工程師，平時除了寫扣也愛到處走走拍底片。這邊主要會聊一些關於軟體工程師的主題，同時也是我分享相片作品的地方。

A Taiwanese software engineer in the Bay Area. I love writing random code and film photography. This blog is mainly about software engineering and my photography works.