Q. How do I get from Tokyo to kawaguchiko by train?
Kawaguchiko Station can only be reached by train using the Fujikyu Railway Line. From Shinjuku Station (Tokyo), you may take the JR Chuo Line to Otsuki Station. There, transfer to the Fujikyu Line to Kawaguchiko Station. This trip takes about two and a half hours.
Q. How do you get around kawaguchiko?
- For getting around the Lake Kawaguchiko Area, we recommend purchasing a bus pass that gives you unlimited rides on the “Retro Bus” sightseeing bus lines. (A PDF version of the bus map can be found here and saved to your phone for easy access.)
- The pass costs just JPY1500 and is valid for two days.
Q. How do you get to kawaguchiko from Yokohama?
The best way to get from Yokohama to Kawaguchiko Station is to bus which takes 2h 12m and costs ¥3100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥2500 – ¥5500 and takes 3h 41m.
Q. Where is kawaguchiko Japan?
Yamanashi Prefecture
Lake Kawaguchi (河口湖, Kawaguchi-ko, literally ‘Estuary Lake’) is located in the border of the towns of Fujikawaguchiko and Minobu in southern Yamanashi Prefecture near Mount Fuji, Japan. It is the second largest of the Fuji Five Lakes in terms of surface area, and is located at the lowest elevation.
Q. How do you get from kawaguchiko to Tokyo?
Take the JR Chuo Line from Tokyo’s Shinjuku Station to Otsuki Station (70 minutes, 2360 yen one way by direct limited express train or 100 minutes, 1340 yen by local trains with usually one transfer along the way). From Otsuki, take the Fujikyu Railway Line to Kawaguchiko Station (55 minutes, 1170 yen one way).
Q. Can I use Japan Rail Pass from Tokyo to Mt Fuji?
The Japan Rail Pass is valid only on a portion of the travel from Tokyo to Mount Fuji. This leg takes around 1 hour, and is covered by your JR Pass. At Otsuki Station, you must transfer to the Fujikyu Railway Line to reach Kawaguchiko Station.
Q. Can you walk around Lake Kawaguchiko?
The Walking Trail around Lake Kawaguchiko from the South East. The total shoreline of Lake Kawaguchiko is about 19km, hence it would take you some time to get around the lake on foot. But walking has its perks as it gives you some time to experience the small things.
Q. How do I get to Fuji Q Highlands?
Located in southeastern Yamanashi near the border of Shizuoka, the park is a short walk from Fujikyu Highland Station. Express trains run from Shinjuku Station to Otsuki Station on the JR Chuo Line (about an hour). Change to the Fuji Kyuko Line for Fujikyu Highland Station (JR Rail Pass not accepted).
Q. Can you swim in Lake Kawaguchiko?
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Q. Is Lake Kawaguchiko worth visiting?
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.
Q. How long does it take from Tokyo to Kawaguchiko?
about two hours
By bus from Tokyo Station Fujikyu and JR Kanto Bus operate one to two direct buses per hour between Tokyo Station (Yaesu South Exit) and Kawaguchiko Station in the Fuji Five Lakes region. The one way trip takes about two hours and costs 2000 yen.
Q. How do you get from Tokyo to Mt Fuji by train?
Taking a train from Tokyo to Mount Fuji
- Take the Fuji Excursion Limited Express train from Shinjuku Station direct to Kawaguchiko Station.
- Take a JR Limited Express train (Azusa or Kaiji) from Shinjuku Station to Otsuki, then transfer to the Fujikyu Railway for Kawaguchiko.
