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Before you go
Your trip to Fujikawaguchiko.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Fujikawaguchiko – Yamanashi Destination Mount Fuji and the Five Lakes
How to get there
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Aeroporto Internacional de Tóquio (Haneda) (HND) Ota · 125 km
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Estação de Kawaguchiko (Fujikyu) 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From Shinjuku in Tokyo, highway buses and the Fuji Excursion limited express reach Kawaguchiko Station in about 2 hours. On regular trains, transfer at Otsuki to the Fujikyu Railway. From the station, circular sightseeing buses run around the lakes.
How many days
One day for Lake Kawaguchi and the ropeway; two days to include Lakes Sai and Motosu, the village of Nenba and the fifth station. Staying overnight in town increases the chance of seeing Fuji, more likely in the early morning.
When to go
From November to February, Fuji usually appears more often, with snow on the cone. The edges of the Maple Corridor turn red in early November; the lavender at Oishi Park blooms in June and July. In summer, clouds often hide the summit.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Not necessary. Circular sightseeing buses link the station with Lake Kawaguchi, the other lakes and the village of Nenba, and there are bicycle rentals. A car helps to reach Shoji and Motosu Lakes, which have less frequent bus service.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Fujikawaguchiko
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Morning
Ropeway and east shore
Ride the Panoramic Ropeway early to see Fuji and the lake, and take the boat cruise on the east shore.
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Afternoon
North shore
Take the circular bus to the north shore, Oishi Park and the Itchiku Kubota Art Museum.
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Evening
Hot springs
Finish with a hot-spring bath overlooking the lake, at a ryokan or a public bathhouse in town.
2 days in Fujikawaguchiko
Day 1
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Morning
Lake Kawaguchi
Start early on the north shore of Lake Kawaguchi for Fuji’s reflection, and walk through Oishi Park.
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Afternoon
Ropeway and museums
Take the Mount Tenjo ropeway and visit the Itchiku Kubota Art Museum.
Day 2
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Morning
Sai and Nenba Lake
Take a bus to the village of Nenba and to the lava caves near Sai Lake.
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Afternoon
Motosu Lake
Go to the Nakanoshima viewpoint at Motosu Lake, or return via Fujiyoshida to see the Chureito Pagoda.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where to stay to see Mount Fuji?
In Fujikawaguchiko, on the shore of Lake Kawaguchi, in accommodations with rooms or baths facing the mountain. The north and east shores offer the most direct views.
How to get around the Five Lakes?
By the circular tourist buses that run from Kawaguchiko Station, with lines for Lake Kawaguchi and Lake Sai. For Shoji and Motosu there are less frequent buses or you can go by car.
What to do in Fujikawaguchiko on a cloudy day?
Visit the Itchiku Kubota Art Museum, the lava caves near Sai Lake, the village of Nenba and the hot springs.
How long does it take from Kawaguchiko to the Fuji Fifth Station?
About 50 minutes by bus along the Fuji Subaru Line road, which usually operates from spring to early winter.
Is it worth sleeping in Fujikawaguchiko?
Yes: Fuji often appears early in the morning, and those who stay in the area have a better chance of seeing it without clouds.
Beyond the guide
