What to Do Around Mt. Fuji - Kawaguchiko Day Trip Guide

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!

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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★★★ Credits ★★★
Intro sequence by the most talented Peter Laugesen

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[Minorupokemon]

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.

[NadineOlivier]

Can’t wait for my trip to Kawaguchiko next week 🎉❤

[vguy]

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!

[rommelflores]

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.

[catalinacurio]

“Tourist information”! My day is made! 😊😊😊. Thank you! 😊😊😊

[QueShiok]

We just uploaded our Fuji vlog but you guys are so lucky with the super clear day and views!!! Cheers! ❤

[RandomShowerThoughts]

Literally watching as I got to the station 🤣

[vrcommodore]

I’m looking to go to Mt Fuji around February. Do you recommend staying a night there?

[skash]

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.

[Sophie_kent]

How many hours ? Does the bus return to starting station in Tokyo?

[pinklette]

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?

[waicheung]

Which season is the best time to see the lavender field and other flowers in the kawaguchiko area?

[princess]

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.

[jessicamolinari]

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!

[limorrazon-kaye]

Great video, but can you help me and explain how to take the bus/ train from Tokyo🙏Thank you

[valeriewee]

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

[Cliffdog]

If you can only do one, which would you choose, Hakone or Mt Fuji?

[Chema]

Can I use the red line with an IC card?

Thanks

[Anthracite]

Is Houtou a vegetarian dish? If not then can you suggest some vegetarian food options around Kawaguchiko Station

[keithtan]

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!