One of
the best places to admire Mt. Fuji is from Kawaguchiko. From Tokyo, it’s about
2-3 hours depending on the trains you take. The fastest route is by taking the
limited express JR Chuo Line to Otsuki then taking the Fujisan Express to
Kawaguchiko.
Train:
Website: Fujikyu Railway:
http://e.fujikyu-railway.jp
FUJI-Q
You can
also spend a day on thrilling rides on the Fuji-Q-Highlands. It’s a popular
amusement park on the foot of Mt. Fuji. Ride it’s rollercoasters and other
thrilling rides with a view the iconic mountain. Get off at Fuji Q Highland
Station.
Entrance: 1500 (admission only)/5,700
ticket & 1 day free pass for adults.
Website: https://www.fujiq.jp/en/cp2016/
KACHI-KACHI ROPEWAY
A good
spot to view the beauty of Mt. Fuji is from the view deck of on top of the
Kachi Kachi Ropeway. You get amazing views of Lake Kawaguchiko as the gondola
of the cable ropeway goes up. If you’re lucky you can spot a monkey on the
trees on the mountain side. During the spring, you can also see beautiful
cherry blossoms in the area.
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| Kachi Kachi Observation Deck: Mt. Fuji on one side and Lake Kawaguchiko on the other |
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| Kachi Kachi Cable Car |
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| View of Mt. Fuji from Observation Deck in Winter |
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| Cherry Blossoms & Mt Fuji Spring 2016 |
Make
sure to stop by Fujiyama Cookie. They have good cookies in the shape of Mt.
Fuji. You can also purchase them at the Kawaguchiko train station.
Entrance: one-way cable car Y450/ roundtrip Y800 (adults) There are also
package tickets available that would be more economical depending on your
itinerary in Kawaguchiko.
How to get there: From Kawaguchiko Station: Take Bus to Kachi Kachi Ropeway at Bus Stop #1.
OISHI PARK & YAGIZAKI PARK
A beautiful park that celebrates the
Kawaguchiko Herb Festival in the summer. It has an amazing view of Mt. Fuji
against the Lavender and flower fields. It is currently happening in Yagizaki Park
until July 10 and Oishi Park until the 18th.
To
Get There:
Oishi Park: from Kawaguchiko Station
take Red line of Fujikyu Bus to Stop #22 Kawaguchiko Natural Living Center Bus
Stop or take the Retro Bus and get off at last stop –the Kawaguchiko Shizen
Seikatsukan.
Yagizaki
Park : take Green line or Retro Bus to #6 Yagizaki Bus Stop
