Finally Our Turn: Taiwan - Japan Day 3 Part 2: Fuji Q Highlight

We were figuring out which bus to take and then realised that the Fuji Pass includes the train ride, which stops right in front of Fuji Q. Free! 

The kids did some of their research this year and were super excited about the theme park. Before this trip, they were simply following blindly. ＃长大了

Welcome to Fuji Q!

Admission to Fuji Q is free. Our Fuji Pass gave us 1 free ride. While I used love crazy roller coasters in the past, I 真的老了 and wasn't keen on the crazy rides. Daddy Lim and I gave our tickets to the kids. After much walking around, they decided on a crazy drop roller coaster, with a decent 30 mins waiting time. 

Daddy Lim and I were happy to chill over Starbucks and away from the cold as we waited. 

The wait was definitely longer than 30 minutes and then the kids took a while to decide on their 2nd ride. The park has a Naruto theme area. 

The kids took a long time to decide on a 2nd ride. The rollercoaster that throws them like rag dolls has an 1 hour wait time. They eventually decide on the flying chair. 

Daddy Lim and I waited again. 

We headed back after the 2nd ride. We could pay for individual rides but the exciting ones also come with crazy waiting time. We did have plenty of snacks though. This candy apple was so good. 

It was 4ish when we took the train back and Mt Fuji was glistering in the sun. 

Doing the railway walk. 

Or was that a dance? 

I had wanted to visit the ice and wind caves but they are further away and the bus schedule don't help. We needed to be back at 6.40pm to catch the bus back to Shinjuku. Ended up, we roamed a little, realised that it was too cold and that an early dinner works better. Lol. 

It was 5ish when we were done and the sun had already set. It was even colder and almost impossible to roam/ explore. We found ourselves in a 7-11, snacking and hiding from the cold until it was time to head back to the station for the bus. 

The bus came right on time. Bye Mt Fuji, we enjoyed your spendid view.

The bus ride was helpful for... 

It was almost 9pm by the time we arrived at Shinjuku. This time, we at least went to Donki bcos we were able to see the penguin when we alighted. 

We saw a crepe shop but were not greedy enough to want to join the long Q. We bought some stuff from Donki, including a neck warmer bcos Daddy Lim complained that his neck was cold. Then he lost his beanie. Zzzzzz. 

We did laundry and found that the bathroom acts as a dryer. Good ah, better than the dryer we had in BP. The clothes were all crispy dry by the next morning. 

Yay, I also wondered what the air is doing to our skin. 

Was Mt Fuji worth the trip? Absolutely. Was it a right choice to buy the Fuji Pass? I don't think we fully utilised the cost of the pass, largely bcos there wasn't enough time. The sightseeing bus to the caves was running very infrequently in the afternoon. Maybe we should have visited the caves 1st before Fuji Q, but the kids wouldnt agree. While planning the details of the itinerary, I had contemplated spending a night in Mt Fuji but was unable to change the accommodation. Otherwise, 2 days in Mt Fuji would have been perfect but I don't think I would fancy moving the luggages around. Lol. 

Good night!

Mummy Lim