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02/11: Visit to Mount Fuji (Kawaguchiko)

Are you going for the day? Meaning you’ll be sleeping in Tokyo that night? Are you going with an organized tour or on your own?

Hello,

02/11: Visit to Mount Fuji (Kawaguchiko)

Are you going for the day? Meaning you'll be sleeping in Tokyo that night? Are you going through an organized tour or by your own means?

Hello 😉

Yes, we’ve planned to go for the day from Tokyo.

Here’s the day’s itinerary we’ve organized:

07:15 – Departure by bus to Kawaguchiko

Location: Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal (south exit of Shinjuku Station, 5-minute walk from your hotel). Tip: Arrive 20 minutes early. Tickets can be booked on highway-buses.jp. Duration: 1h45.

09:00 – Arrival at Kawaguchiko Station

Buy a day pass for the Omni Bus Red Line (1,500 ¥). Tip: This pass lets you make all the scenic stops around the lake.

09:30 – Oishi Park

Panoramic view of Mount Fuji + Lake Kawaguchi. Photo spot: Fuji with flowers in the foreground. Duration: 45 min.

10:30 – Chureito Pagoda (Arakurayama Sengen Park)

Route: Bus to Shimoyoshida Station (30 min), then 20-minute walk (400 steps). Iconic view: Red pagoda + Mount Fuji. Duration: 1h.

12:30 – Lunch

Houtou Fudou (local specialty: thick noodles in miso broth). Address: 707 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko.

14:00 – Walk along Lake Kawaguchi

Option: Bike or pedal boat rental. Coffee break: Café & Dining MONTE ROSA (view of the lake and Fuji).

16:45 – Return to Tokyo

Bus: Kawaguchiko Station → Shinjuku (recommended departure at 17:00 or 17:30). Arrival: 18:45 – 19:15.

Hope this seems doable 😉

Thanks so much! :) Well, in the end, we hesitated a lot but we’ll go for two days—we’ll sleep there, but I can take inspiration from your itinerary! :P Happy planning!