What to Do Around Mt. Fuji - Kawaguchiko Day Trip Guide
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- Опубликовано: 25 июн 2024
- Kawaguchiko has some of the best views of Mount Fuji in Japan. Whether you take in the views from Chureito Pagoda, see Mt. Fuji reflected across the lake at Oishi Park or get a higher perspective at Mt. Fuji Panorama Ropeway, you're definitely in for a spectacular sight. With easy access from Tokyo, you can easily visit Kawaguchiko as a day trip or stay overnight in an onsen hotel!
Read more about what to do around Kawaguchiko here!
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0:00 Introduction
0:24 Getting to and around Kawaguchiko
1:16 Chureito Pagoda
2:22 What to eat in Kawaguchiko
3:18 Mt. Fuji Panorama Ropeway
4:26 Museums around Kawaguchiko
5:01 Oishi Park
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You can actually hike up further past the pagoda, about 1 hour up and you get an amazing view of Mt. Fuji. I don't really see many tourists past the pagoda, usually locals only.
Awesome! Love how atmospheric this is! I can watch it forever over and over again! : )
Best and crisp video I have ever watched on Mount Fuji.
There's plenty of clear days in the winter, but we were particularly lucky!
great guide!!! welcome everybody to this beautiful location
This is a fantastic video. Thank you so much taking our first trip to Tokyo next month and we’re looking at those ridiculously expensive Tripadvisor day trips.. this looks like a lot more fun. Thanks again.👍
Glad it was helpful! We've got some more day trip videos coming as well, so stay tuned 😊
Went there last month. Loved the lavender ice cream.
Thank you for sharing the information, and look forward to visiting!
Oichi Park looks amazing.
Can’t wait for my trip to Kawaguchiko next week 🎉❤
Have a great time!
“Tourist information”! My day is made! 😊😊😊. Thank you! 😊😊😊
Amazing video thanks!!!
so helpful - thanks!
We just uploaded our Fuji vlog but you guys are so lucky with the super clear day and views!!! Cheers! ❤
It is very nice！
Super useful video thank you very much!
Can’t wait for my trip in Japan ❤️
When are you goin?
Ive booked my flights for September
Going in May!!! Cant wait!
great video! im coming this october 2024! i hope the sky is clear for mt fuji appearance
Thank you for you wonderful and insightful video. I definitely want to see mount Fuji, that will be my first destination outside of Tokyo.
Thanks for watching! That sounds like a great plan 😊
Muito obrigada por terem realizado um vídeo tão completo e detalhado. Vai me ajudar muito a planejar minha visita ao monte fuji
Love your video! So helpful!
Did u also take the train back to Shinjuku?
Nice, Kawaguchiko is on my list of potential day trips, since I'll be spending around 5 days in the general Tokyo area. Hopefully we have a Kamakura day trip guide coming up, as that's one of my must visit places.
Cheers!
Nice! There's lots of great day trips to do from Tokyo. Kamakura is on our list but in the meantime we have an older video on it and an article as well: tokyocheapo.com/entertainment/kamakura-mega-guide/
Went here a couple of days ago, I only saw the iced cap of the mountain then the fog or clouds came in shortly, Lucky I capture a photo on the ice peak. Nice road trip from Shinagawa.
Awesome guide , I’m now on the way to mount Fuji watching ur video😍
Have a great time! 😊
Heading there in 2 weeks, Thanks for the informative tips and video!!!
Thank you very much. Can't wait to be there ... :*
Enjoy your trip!
wow nice voice sound good easy to listen the content so many helpful. surly am subscribe. last view of content is amazing.
For me, the best Mt. Fuji sight is from Koan camp ground on the lake Motosu, especially from a tent (which I unfortunately did not have, being there in a hut). Btw nice video with great shots :)
so coooooooolllllll
Hi there. I just to leave in Yamashi - Shi (Fujiyoshida), long time ago, and I used to visit that lake. I missed those days. Likewise, I did not go to many of all the places you mentioned. Great video😀. Saludos.
Thks to upload. I living in Japan since 16' but not opportunity to visit. I promise... I will go in next Winter when I usually visit Fuji Yama from Shizuoka Ken side 😊
Hope you get there in the winter! You should have beautiful, clear skies then 😊
Many thanks 🙏
You're welcome 😊
Literally watching as I got to the station 🤣
Going in may and can’t wait!
Have a great trip!
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thanks for the video, your video inspired me to plan this trip tomorrow. Wanted to know, what time do you recommend us to take the train from Tokyo? We are staying in Daiba at the moment.
Guys, from start to finish, how long is the red line bus service pls? Thank you. Loving your videos so far. So helpful 🎉
05:36 Aimee, you really love ice creams! ☺👍 Great video!!
Even in winter, ice cream is the best! 😆
@@tokyocheapo same here!! hahaha
Fantastic video. Where is the legendary Lawson store based?
Wow nice Amazing 😂❤ Kiev from Pakistan 🇵🇰
Informative video. How long did u take to complete everything? Is it possible in 4 hours or less without stopping for a meal? Thanks!
Hello :) ! I'm organizing my trip to Japan for 1 month and your videos are very useful :D! Can you tell me if the boat cruise is also a round trip from the same starting point, or if the boat drops us off at another specific location? Thank you so much
We caught the bus from Shinjuku station and if you don't manage to book online then you can pick up your ticket at the desk on 4th floor and bus was from 4th floor. Please note Shinjuku bus and train station is massive and you can get lost in there, so give yourself plenty of time to navigate yourself around.
A great piece of advice for Shinjuku Station!
Still a dream for me :3 Embassy should totes approve my visa on my third try next time.
One of the best vids for Mt Fuji!!!
Btw, what’s the earliest time for Shinjuku Bus? Thanks!!
Really glad it's helpful! The earliest bus leaves at 6:45am from Shinjuku. Here is the bus timetable: www.highwaybus.com/gp/inbound/inbTimeTbl?lineGroupNo=1&lineId=110&upDownKbn=2
Thank you for the video!
Can I make a question? The bus from Tokyo to Fuji, what you pay is to go AND comeback or you have to pay again to comeback to Tokyo?
Thanks!
Hey, would you pick Kawaguchiko over Fujiyoshida? I will have 2 nights to spare in October, so 1 full day to use. Great videox
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great video, I like the site of Mt. Fuji 🗻, but will you make a video that is about Osaka, seening that its Japan related area 🤔, thanks anyways - CyberGod
Thanks for this informative video!!! I can see that you visited sometime around autumn. Would you be able to which week and month of November/December?
Hi there! We visited in the second week of January.
hi! planning to go to kawaguchiko this weekend. do you know what time is the latest train from kawaguchiko to tokyo?
I always want to know which spot where all these people get the photos from, and now i know! It is at the end of the red Line! Too bad i visit japan when it (might) be at the start of the busiest time for holiday in japan. 😅
Hopefully, my trip to Kawaguchiko here went smoothly~
Thank you for the quite detailed and great restaurant recommendation! ❤
Hope you trip goes smoothly! Thanks for watching 😊
Thank you for this up-to-date video of Kawaguchiko! Could not have come at a better time as I am currently planning to host visiting family. Fujisan is on the top of their list. Could you please clarify a few things:
1. What time did you leave Tokyo? What time did you arrive in Kawaguchiko?
2. Did you use the bus or train? I did not hear in the video which transportation option you chose to use.
3. Were there already many people when you started doing your sightseeing?
4. Which site should be visited first to avoid larger crowds later in the morning/day?
Thank you very much!
Hi there! Glad it was useful!
We used the highway bus and left Shinjuku at 7:35am, arriving about 2 hours later. If you can visit Chureito Pagoda earlier in the morning, we'd recommend that. We visited all sights in the same order shown in the video, so we arrived at Chureito Pagoda around 10am. It was not too crowded when we arrived but it was getting busy by the time we left.
There were quite a few tourists when we were there in mid January but because Kawaguchiko is a large area, it didn't feel too crowded at each location. Have a great trip!
@@tokyocheapo Hi! Great video! We also plan to take the bus at 7:35am. Is food allowed to be taken on board & eating in the bus? We may skip breakfast at our hotel just to be sure we're at the bus station on time.
@@tokyocheapo Thank you for such informative video! May I know when you finished the trail, what time did the excursion end? How much time for the whole trip and back to tokyo?
@@EWenHooi Glad you found it helpful! We caught the bus from Shinjuku at 7:35am and arrived back at around 6:00pm. So all up, we were in Kawaguchiko from 9:35am - 4:00pm.
Tqvm for responding to the questions which helps potential visitors to plan their trips better. I am one of them. Liked and subscribed. Looking forward for more. Will be visiting Japan in a few months time as a budget traveller. So, very helpful
This is great! What time of year is this? I'm thinking about goin in November
This was in January. November generally has quite nice, clear weather as well 😊
Very nice side see bus ..thank for made video it is very useful..i would love to know how many hours for round trip side see bus? Thank you
On the red line sightseeing bus, from Kawaguchiko station to the end of the line at Oishi Park, it takes around 30 minutes. If you are getting off at stops along the way and doing some sightseeing then you could spend half a day to a whole day visiting the area.
Hi, I planned for a day trip to MtFuji using highway bus from Shinjuku. Places to visit are : Chureito Pagoda, Honco Street, Oshino Hakai, and Ancient Village Saiko Iyashi-no Sato Nemba. According to you, how should my route be in order to visit all those places efficiently ?
I enjoyed the video as I will be going there in October. Is the Fujikyuko train ride included in the Kawaguchiko Sightseeing Bus pass? Thanks.
The Sightseeing Bus pass just covers the buses in the area. You'll need to purchase tickets for the train separately. Hope you have a wonderful trip in October!
Thanks for the video! I keep rewatching your videos for our Tokyo trip :) Just to confirm, when we drop off at Shimoyoshida Station, is that point actually the start of the 20min walk/climb up to the pagoda? Or we have to walk 20 mins first to get to the start of the stairs, and then climb up the pagoda? Just making sure my mom can make it up to the pagoda, she has a hip problem. Thank you!
Hi there! That's 20 minutes from the station all the way up to the pagoda 😊 Thanks for watching and hope you have a wonderful trip!
Is the Excursion train covered under JR Pass?
Would you reccomend kawaguchiko over hakone ? im stuck deciding between the two
Hi there, are we able to bring luggages with us on the highway bus? Not sure if the information I got regarding the limitations of 10kg and below was accurate. Thanks!
Great video.. which month was this filmed?
We filmed in January
Does the JR pass take you to this area?
Hello, I want to ask if we can go to fuji shibazakura festival using the bus pass using the blue line. I saw the bus brochure, it said the bus didn't stop near shibazakura site, but google map said that the bus stopped near shibazakura site(around 1.5km from the site. It added 1 more stop). Which one is right? Bcs if we can use blue line bus to arrive there, it means that I only need to buy the 2day bus ticket instead of buying a specific bus ticket to arrive at shibazakura(which costs about 2000 yen cmiiw)
This is a very useful guide as I'm planning to go to mt.fuji solo during spring, as I'm still a little.. bit confuse on how to get there. But now all thank to your video I'm pretty clear how to get there. Thank so much CHEERS!
Glad to hear you found the guide helpful! Enjoy your trip!
Amazing video! Can you hop off and on any red line bus once you buy a ticket? Or does the bus wait at each spot
Thanks for watching! 😊 Once you buy the day pass, you can hop on and off the red line bus as you like. Here is a link to the bus timetable: bus-tw.fujikyu.co.jp/mtpass/_file/routemap_RedBlueGreen_new.pdf
I plan on going to my Fuji this Saturday Oct 21 unfortunately the Fuji excursions and earlier buses are already booked ! Are their local trains that can be taken from Tokyo? Do they need to be booked ahead of time?
Nice video! What month did you go?
Thank you! We went in January.
May I know the red leaves in kawaguchiko best being red at what time on october? Thankss
This was so useful! I'm coming in June. I will be staying near Mt. Fuji Station ( Fujiyoshida). To go there I found a different Highway bus that leaves from Tokyo Station, The Fuji Five Lakes Liner. Would that be another option? I haven't seen anyone talking about this line and from where I'm staying in Tokyo this is the best option for me, since is much more near to my accommodation. Thank you!
Hi there! Yes you can also take the highway bus from Tokyo station, which is convenient if you're staying near there. Have a great trip!
Iam going in june too and I am planning to make a one day trip to mount fuji before heading to kyoto
How many hours do you reckon to do a day trip with the red line?
Going to visit in april , it came in the right time. Id like to see the cherry blossoms, do I have more luck in the beginning or the middle of april?
If you visit Kawaguchiko anytime in the first half of April, you should be able to see cherry blossoms. In 2023, the Fujikawaguchiko Cherry Blossom festival will be held from April 5th - 16th.
Really informative video thank you!
I had a question, I noticed your highway bus takes you to Kawaguchiko Station but a train is needed to back track to Chureito Pagoda. How did you guys get back to Kawaguchiko Station, just by train again? The highway bus ticket can only be used once right?
Hi there! We caught a local train back from Shimoyoshida Station to Kawaguchiko Station. If you catch the express train rather than the highway bus, you can get off at Shimoyoshida Station on the way to the area so no need for back-tracking 😊
Isnt it better from Tokyo to drop at Shimoyoshida station before going to Kawaguchiko to visit the Pagoda? Unless you cant hop back in the train to Kawa
Which season is the best time to see the lavender field and other flowers in the kawaguchiko area?
The lavender at Oishi Park is best viewed from mid June onwards and the Kochia (red summer cyprus) from mid to late October. This website is in Japanese, but gives fairly good translations of flower blooming times when using Google Translate: www.fkchannel.jp/naturelivingcenter/oishipark/
How can we go to Kawaguchiko to Osaka?
Great video, but can you help me and explain how to take the bus/ train from Tokyo🙏Thank you
Hi there! We don’t yet have a dedicated video on getting to the Kawaguchiko area but we do have an article with everything you need to know: tokyocheapo.com/travel/tokyo-to-mount-fuji-transport/
When was this? The weather looks so good! What attire to wear there if I am going end of March? Winter or Spring wear? Thanks.
This was in January. Winter is the best time to see Mount Fuji with clear skies. I would suggest spring clothes.
@@tokyocheapo Thanks so much 🙏
Thanks for sharing, where to buy the bundle pass of Ropeway, Boat Cruise & Bus?
They stopped selling them in March 2024. You now have to pay individual prices for each by actually going to the location and paying extra for it. I strongly recommend just buying the bus pass, and skipping the ropeway and boat cruise: they're tourist traps. I'd recommend walking near the park that cuts the local river leading into the lake for free. The park is called Kogamasao Memorial Park and you can get off at the Musical Forest Museum bus stop. Don't visit the Musical Forest Museum. It's not authentic to the area and simply there to overcharge tourists.
thanks for a very informative guide. we’ll be visiting kawaguchiko in a few weeks. we’d like to get the set ticket that includes ropeway, boat and the bus. is this something we need to purchase online / in advance? or we can purchase when we get to the ropeway station?
Hi there! We've just had a look on their Japanese website and it looks like from February this year, they've stopped the sale of the ropeway, boat and bus ticket. You will be able to double check at the tourist information counter at Kawaguchiko Station but if this is the case, you'll need to purchase the tickets separately, which can be done on the day.
@@tokyocheapo Thanks so much!
If you can only do one, which would you choose, Hakone or Mt Fuji?
do you recommend getting a tour guide
Is there any Onsens in the area ? I would love to go there for a day trip! ☺️
There's quite a lot! We have some onsen suggestions in our Kawaguchiko article in the "Things to do in Kawaguchiko" section: tokyocheapo.com/entertainment/tokyo-to-kawaguchiko-day-trip-guide/
Is Houtou a vegetarian dish? If not then can you suggest some vegetarian food options around Kawaguchiko Station
Great Video! How many hours would it take to comfortably complete this itinerary?
We completed this itinerary in one day - we arrived on the highway bus at 9am and left Kawaguchiko around 4pm. It's certainly doable in that timeframe but if you want to take it slower and relax then an overnight trip is also a good idea.
@@tokyocheapo Thanks for the information! I was wondering which timing to book for the trip back with these activities
A note on the arrival with train at Kawaguchiko station: it‘s total chaos over there. everything is plastered with sign and notices - I felt completely lost. you have to pay some dude 1700¥ just for arriving there - I don‘t know why. and then there is no indication how to get to Shimoyoshida station without having to pay that money again when getting back? it‘s really intransparent and people are lost.
also: if you‘re just planning to go up the ropeway, you can just walk there - no bus required.
your guide is really useful!! Just wanna know if we want to stay overnight in the hotel there, is it the same way to get there
Glad to hear you found it useful! You can catch a bus or train to Kawaguchiko Station as mentioned in the video but from there, you'll need to choose between the red, green or blue local sightseeing bus to get to your hotel. Alternatively, if your hotel is located somewhere near Fuji-Q or Shimoyoshida Station, you could get off there a stop earlier, rather than going all the way to Kawaguchiko Station.
Can you take the jr pass to chureito from shinjuku or from kawaguchiko station?
Unfortunately you won’t be able to use the JR Pass to cover the entire fare to Chureito. If travelling from Shinjuku, the JR Pass covers part of the fare with around a ¥1600 surcharge. If travelling from Kawaguchiko station, you cannot use the JR Pass and will need to pay the fare of around ¥300 for the non-express train.
Does the JRpass cover any of the buses or trains? Or is it its own thting? Thank you!
The JR pass only covers the JR lines, if you’re taking the train from Tokyo to Kawaguchiko, you need to pay for the ticket for the section on the Fujikyuko Line the Otsuki - Mount Fuji / Fujikyu Highland / Kawaguchiko section.
Any recommendation on the hotels in the area which provide half board?
Hi there! We have an article with accommodation recommendations, from cheap to more expensive: tokyocheapo.com/accommodationcat/accommodation-near-mount-fuji/
oya, can you explain how to use jr pass to go to kawaguchiko? i heard, we have to buy separate ticket while reserve the seat from shinjuku station? if yes, where to buy the separate ticket and how to use it? (should we insert it to the ticket gate alongside with jr pass, for example)
The JR travel service centre at Shinjuku station will help you with the reservation. There’s a map of the station with the service centres marked here www.jreast.co.jp/e/stations/e866.html
Can you take the pathway all the way up to the Pagoda? I will be traveling with an older aunt who has had hip surgery so stairs are harder for her than most.
Yes you can. When you arrive at the first set of stairs at 1:54, you can take those up to the first shrine and then from there take the pathway all the way to the pagoda or you might be able to go around to the left of the stairs and take the pathway up to the first shrine as well. Hope you enjoy your trip!
Can I use the red line with an IC card?
Thanks
Yes you can 😊
Thank you for your video, I planning to visit Chureito Pagoda end of this month. because I will using JR pass to go there until Kawaguchiko Station. My question is to get to Shimoyoshida Station can I pay the train ticket by cash at the station? because it isn't cover by the JR pass. Thank you so much
Hi there! Yes you can pay the extra 1570 yen by cash.
Thank you so much
Is it possible to travel from Tokyo, including return journey and sightseeing, all within one day?
It is possible in one day but it'll be a long one. If you want more time at each location to relax and take in the sights, an overnight trip may be better.
i will visit mount fuji in 17 th of march, do i need to bring a thick coat or just thin coat ? i dont know about the weather on next week , what do think i should bring ?
At this time of year, it should be fairly nice during the day but temperatures could still be cool at night (around 5 degrees or so). Enjoy your trip!
Very helpful! Would it make sense to get off in Fujiyoshida to go to Chureito Pagoda first? Then take the train to Kawaguchiko station?
Yes, that can work too! We took the highway bus so went directly to Kawaguchiko station first but if coming by train, getting off at Shimoyoshida station first makes sense.
Does the Kawaguchiko station have lockers?
Yes, it does!
Will This sightseeing bus take us to Maple corridor or how to get there
Maple Corridor is located at the north bank of Lake Kawaguchi and is about 20 minutes ride on the Kawaguchiko Sightseeing Bus (Red Line) from Kawaguchiko Station.
Hi thanks for sharing! How many days in advance should we buy the highway bus ticket or the train ticket to Kawaguchiko? Where exactly can I buy the train ticket online?
Hi there! You can purchase a train ticket online at: www.eki-net.com/en/jreast-train-reservation/Top/Index
Also note that part of the train fare is covered by the JR Pass. We have an article that explains the transport options in more detail: tokyocheapo.com/travel/tokyo-to-mount-fuji-transport/
The timing of buying tickets may depend on the day and season you are going. We bought ours one day in advance for a weekday trip but for weekends and busy periods like spring, it might be best to book them further in advance.
@@tokyocheapo Hi! I have the JR pass and would like to use the Fuji Excursion limited express. Where do I buy the other portion of the ticket? Thank you.
It's always so crowded that the Limited Express Fuji Excursion is full, so I was very curious about where foreign tourists go sightseeing. Foreign tourists love Mt. Fuji more than Japanese people.
How about weekday ? Is it crowded ?