🗻 5 Ways to Enjoy Mt. Fuji 🗻
Enjoying Mt. Fuji at Kawaguchiko, focused on two stations below 👇 🚉 Kawaguchiko Station, where you can cycle, fish, and row along the lake 🚉 Shimoyoshida Station, lined with popular check-in spots ⚠️ Luggage Storage Kawaguchiko Station: 1000円 Shimoyoshida Station: 700円 🌟 Transportation 1️⃣ JR Lines JR Fuji Loop: Direct from Shinjuku Station to Kawaguchiko Station in 2h for 💰4130円, three daily services, recommended to book in advance on the JR website. JR Chuo Line + Fuji Kyuko Line: Take the JR Chuo Line from Shinjuku to Otsuki, transfer to Fuji Kyuko Line to Kawaguchiko Station in 2.5h for 💰2700+1020円, no reservation needed. 2️⃣ Bus: From Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko Station in 2h for 💰2200円, it's advised to book in advance. 📍 Shinjuku Bus Terminal: Take the subway to Shinjuku Station, exit from the south exit, and the Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal is across the street (there's a prominent bus sign on the building exterior). The ticket hall and waiting room are on the 4th floor. ⚠️ Be aware of traffic congestion on highways. 🌟 Ways to Explore 1️⃣ Cycling 🚴♀️ Route: Kawaguchiko Station → Gem Museum → Maple Corridor → Kubota Itchiku Art Museum → Oishi Park → Return ⚠️ The Lawson to the left of Kawaguchiko Station is a popular check-in spot. ⚠️ Bike Rental: There are several shops near the station, regular bikes for 1500円/day, electric bikes for 3000円/day. 2️⃣ Walking 🚶♀️ Route: Shimoyoshida Station → Higashikawa Clock Shop ⚠️ The whole route is lined with popular photo spots, and the alleys on both sides of the main road are less crowded and better for photos. 3️⃣ Bus Tour 🚌 At Kawaguchiko Station, you can purchase a two-day Kawaguchiko Sightseeing Bus Pass for 💰1700円, with three lines (red, blue, green) available, but most attractions are on the red line. If you're only playing for a day, you can buy the red line separately, round trip for 1160円. 4️⃣ Cable Car 🚡 📍 Tenjo-zan Park, cable car ride 💰round trip 900円 (9:30～16:00) with an unbeatable view. Popular swing 💰 500円 per ride. 5️⃣ Hot Spring ♨️ In winter, be sure to choose a hot spring hotel to enjoy Mt. Fuji while soaking. The room we chose has an open-air bath facing Mt. Fuji without obstruction, and the hotel's rooftop terrace allows for foot-soaking. The downside is the high price. #Japan #Kawaguchiko #Tourism #Tokyo #FamilyTravel #OffTheBeatenPath #WinterBreak #ChineseNewYear #TravelInspiration #CloseToNature
