(from a viewing station half-way to the top)

When we got to the viewing station there was a throng of tourist snapping souvenir shots and photographers with their tripods in prime locations, waiting for the light to be just right. One even left this camera mounted on a tripod out on the snow while he waits inside his car.

(Francis, taking his share of shots, and Mr. Nishimoto, enjoying the morning sun)

We stayed there for about an hour before heading down the mountain. Dark clouds are building up on this side so our host suggested we head to the other lakes . There are five lakes in Fujigoko - one down four more to go :)

(panorama shot - 3 photos, heading down the mountain)

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