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Lake Kawaguchiko is the most accessible and interesting of the Fuji Five Lakes, with views of Mount Fuji, hot springs, museums and amusement parks. Learn how to get there, what to see and do, and where to stay around the lake.
Lake Kawaguchiko is the most visited of the Fuji Five Lakes, offering various tourist attractions and outdoor activities. Enjoy the scenic views of Mount Fuji, cherry blossoms, fall foliage, and lavender fields at this popular destination.
Lake Kawaguchi is the easiest lake to access from Tokyo, offering scenic views of Mt. Fuji, hot springs, fishing, museums and more. Learn how to get there, what to do, when to visit and where to stay in this official travel guide.
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- 5 Best Things to Do in Kawaguchiko
- Other Kawaguchiko Attractions
- Kawaguchiko Hotels
- Getting Around Kawaguchiko
- How to Get to Kawaguchiko
- Vegetarian Food in Kawaguchiko
- Kawaguchiko vs Hakone: Which Is The Best Place to See Mount Fuji?
- Is Kawaguchiko Worth Visiting?
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We explored at a relaxed pace (with one day when we couldn’t see Mt Fuji), so although we had 2.5 days, everything on our Kawaguchiko itinerary could be done in one full day if you start early. We walked everywhere except for the Chureito Pagoda(which is a short train ride away), but to save time you could take the local buses or rent a bike. There...
We didn’t get around to doing these, but you might also be interested in: 1. Ide Sake Brewery– You can do sake tours and tastings at this small brewery near Kawaguchiko station at 9.30am and 3pm. You need to book in advance (ask your hotel to call). 2. Fuji-Q Highland– A theme park a two-minute train ride from Kawaguchiko. You can see Mt Fuji from ...
Kawaguchiko Lakeside Hotel
We spent three nights at Kawaguchiko Lakeside Hotel, which has a great location on the south shore near the Kawaguchiko Ohashi Bridge about halfway between the station and the north shore of the lake. There’s a bus stop across the road. Many of the rooms have Mt Fuji views (and you can see the mountain if you step outside), but we stayed in a budget twin room without a view as that’s all that was available. It was the largest room we’ve stayed in in Japan with four separate areas—a bedroom wi...
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Hotel Konanso photo by Chris Robinson. There are many Lake Kawaguchi hotels and ryokans with amazing views. I was very tempted by Fujikawaguchiko Onsen Konanso, but it was already booked up. It has a fantastic location on the lake near the ropeway, and best of all, some rooms feature private outdoor onsens on their balconies with Mount Fuji views. This is ideal if you are too shy for the public onsens. There are both Japanese and Western-style rooms. Hotel Asafujialso has gorgeous views of Fu...
On arrival at Kawaguchiko Station, many hotels offer free transfers. For Kawaguchiko Lakeside Hotel we had to go to the Fuji Kawaguchiko Tourist Information Centrenext to the station and they called the hotel for us. When you arrive, pick up the useful tourist booklet which has maps and bus timetables. We walked everywhere except for Chureito Pagod...
Check train times and prices on the Navitime website or app. If you will be travelling around Japan by train, read my post on is a JR Rail Pass worth it.
There are a few good vegetarian options in Kawaguchiko, although we had to resort to Italian for some variety. You can also see our vegetarian Japan guidefor more tips on avoiding meat and fish while travelling the country.
We’ve visited Hakone and Kawaguchiko to see Mount Fuji and enjoyed them both. Kawaguchiko has the best view of Mount Fuji as it’s closer and you can see it from more viewpoints. At Hakone the base of Fuji is hidden by other mountains and it feels further away. We really enjoyed our trip to Hakone, though, and it was still magical seeing the famous ...
Kawaguchiko is well worth adding to your Japan itinerary if you want to see Mount Fuji. It’s the best place in the country to see the iconic mountain. If you get lucky with the weather, the views are superb and it’s a relaxing break from the big cities. Back to Contents
- Start your visit at the famous Chureito Pagoda for THE best view of Mount Fuji. We have many memories of our trip to Japan, however watching Mount Fuji from the Chureito Pagoda, was like a dream come true!
- Take Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway, for another stunning view of Mt. Fuji at Lake Kawaguchi. This is another stunning view of Mount Fuji! Take the ropeway at Lake Kawaguchi (beware there could be a long queue on weekend), and head to Kawaguchiko Tenjozan Park.
- Enjoy a walk by Lake Kawaguchi. One of our favorite areas around Lake Kawaguchi to take a walk is around Kawaguchiko Music Forest Museum (HERE). From this area there is a nice promenade along the lake with a direct view of Mount Fuji.
- Take plenty of great photos at Momiji Corridor. Still in the same area, continue your promenade all the way to the Momiji Corridor. This is a wonderful place to enjoy the colorful autumn trees… there are red and yellow Momiji everywhere along a beautiful water canal.
Lake Kawaguchiko. 2,346 reviews. #2 of 103 things to do in Fujikawaguchiko-machi. Bodies of WaterScenic Walking Areas. Write a review. What people are saying. By Christian M. “ Stunning Photos of Mount Fuji? Try Reaching the Lake During Cherry Blossom Season ” Apr 2024.
Enjoy stunning views of Mt. Fuji and the lake at Tenjoyama Park, or explore the museums and gardens nearby. Follow this itinerary to plan your day trip from Shinjuku to Lake Kawaguchiko by bus or bike.
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