Mt Fuji views at Chureito Pagoda and Lake Kawaguchiko

1 dayTokyoBalanced paceSakto2 travelers

₱8,300

per person, flights not included

Day 1 of 1 · Tokyo

Day trip: Mt Fuji views at Chureito Pagoda and Lake Kawaguchiko

The postcard shot of Mt Fuji behind a five-story pagoda, hoto noodles for lunch, a ropeway up for lake and mountain views, and Fuji across the water from a lakeside park.

Pocket money

¥9,520

~₱3,850

Transport

¥5,520

Tickets

¥1,000

Food

¥3,000

At a glance

7 stops · 5 rides, about 4h 45m · 4 short walks

4 tips for today

Fuji hides in clouds a lot, especially in summer. Clear mornings from November to February give the best odds. Check a Fuji live camera the night before.
Book highway bus seats online in advance, especially for weekends. Sunday traffic back to Tokyo can add an hour.
Faster but pricier: the Fuji Excursion limited express runs direct from Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko in about 2 hours (about ¥4,100 reserved, one way).
Rather not DIY? Joined Mt Fuji day tours from Shinjuku cover Chureito Pagoda and Lake Kawaguchiko. Compare prices below.

Step by step

Trains, exits and fares. Tap a stop for directions and tips.

Walk
10 min
From your hotel
07:30
バスタ新宿
Shinjuku's highway bus terminal, on the 4th floor above JR Shinjuku's New South Exit. Buses to Kawaguchiko leave every 20–40 minutes from early morning.
Stay 15 min
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Highway bus Shinjuku–Kawaguchiko (Fujikyu / Keio)
Busta ShinjukuKawaguchiko Station
110 min¥2,200
Reserved seats; sit on the left for Fuji views as you arrive
09:30
河口湖駅
Fujikyu's chalet-style station with Mt Fuji right behind it. Buy a train ticket to Shimoyoshida at the machine.
Stay 15 min
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Fujikyuko Line
KawaguchikoShimoyoshida
15 min¥310
Fare approximate
Walk
10 min
10:15
忠霊塔新倉山浅間公園
Climb 398 steps up Arakurayama Sengen Park to the viewpoint: Mt Fuji, the red five-story pagoda and, in season, cherry blossoms (April) or red maples (November). Free.
Stay 1h 30m
Go early for clearer skies and fewer people. The path passes through a residential area, so keep your voice down.
Open in Maps Directions
Fujikyuko Line
ShimoyoshidaKawaguchiko
15 min¥310
12:15
ほうとう
Yamanashi's comfort food: thick flat noodles stewed with pumpkin and vegetables in miso, served bubbling in an iron pot. Hoto Fudo is the famous chain.
Stay 1h¥1,500 ~₱610
Open in Maps Directions
Walk
15 min
13:30
河口湖カチカチ山ロープウェイ
Three minutes up to Mt Tenjo for a wide view of Fuji over the lake. Ring the bell at the top deck and try the tanuki dango.
Stay 1h 15m¥1,000 ~₱410Round trip
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Where is it cheaper?
Official ¥1,000 ~₱410
Adult round trip
Klook KKday
Walk
10 min
Back to Kawaguchiko Station
Kawaguchiko sightseeing bus (Red Line)
Kawaguchiko StationKawaguchiko Natural Living Center
25 min¥500
Fare approximate; bus passes are sold at the station
15:00
大石公園
Lakeside flower park on the north shore with Fuji straight across the water. The kochia bushes turn red in October.
Stay 1h
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Highway bus Shinjuku–Kawaguchiko (Fujikyu / Keio)
Kawaguchiko StationBusta Shinjuku
120 min¥2,200
Back around 18:45 if traffic is light
16:45
バスタ新宿
Highway bus back to Shinjuku. Pick up shingen mochi or Fuji-shaped sweets at the station shop before boarding.
Stay 10 min
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What to wear

Typical weather

Loading weather

Suggested

Outerwear: Light windbreaker
Top: Long-sleeve tee
Bottom: Joggers
Shoes: Trail sneakers with grip
Bag: Small backpack
Bring: Water bottleWet wipesPower bank

Mild: a light layer you can take off.
Nature stop: pants and shoes with grip.

Estimated per person

₱8,300

¥20,520 · flights not included

Pocket money: ₱3,850
Hotel share: ₱4,450

₱0.405 per JPY · checked 2026-10-30

Where to stayShinjuku

Day 1 · Tokyo · 1 night
Shinjuku
~₱8,900 per room per night
Booking.com Agoda

Day trip: Mt Fuji views at Chureito Pagoda and Lake Kawaguchiko

The postcard shot of Mt Fuji behind a five-story pagoda, hoto noodles for lunch, a ropeway up for lake and mountain views, and Fuji across the water from a lakeside park.

Pocket money

¥9,520

~₱3,850

Transport

¥5,520

Tickets

¥1,000

Food

¥3,000

At a glance

7 stops · 5 rides, about 4h 45m · 4 short walks

4 tips for today

Fuji hides in clouds a lot, especially in summer. Clear mornings from November to February give the best odds. Check a Fuji live camera the night before.
Book highway bus seats online in advance, especially for weekends. Sunday traffic back to Tokyo can add an hour.
Faster but pricier: the Fuji Excursion limited express runs direct from Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko in about 2 hours (about ¥4,100 reserved, one way).
Rather not DIY? Joined Mt Fuji day tours from Shinjuku cover Chureito Pagoda and Lake Kawaguchiko. Compare prices below.

Step by step

Trains, exits and fares. Tap a stop for directions and tips.

Walk
10 min
From your hotel
07:30
バスタ新宿
Shinjuku's highway bus terminal, on the 4th floor above JR Shinjuku's New South Exit. Buses to Kawaguchiko leave every 20–40 minutes from early morning.
Stay 15 min
Open in Maps
Highway bus Shinjuku–Kawaguchiko (Fujikyu / Keio)
Busta ShinjukuKawaguchiko Station
110 min¥2,200
Reserved seats; sit on the left for Fuji views as you arrive
09:30
河口湖駅
Fujikyu's chalet-style station with Mt Fuji right behind it. Buy a train ticket to Shimoyoshida at the machine.
Stay 15 min
Open in Maps Directions
Fujikyuko Line
KawaguchikoShimoyoshida
15 min¥310
Fare approximate
Walk
10 min
10:15
忠霊塔新倉山浅間公園
Climb 398 steps up Arakurayama Sengen Park to the viewpoint: Mt Fuji, the red five-story pagoda and, in season, cherry blossoms (April) or red maples (November). Free.
Stay 1h 30m
Go early for clearer skies and fewer people. The path passes through a residential area, so keep your voice down.
Open in Maps Directions
Fujikyuko Line
ShimoyoshidaKawaguchiko
15 min¥310
12:15
ほうとう
Yamanashi's comfort food: thick flat noodles stewed with pumpkin and vegetables in miso, served bubbling in an iron pot. Hoto Fudo is the famous chain.
Stay 1h¥1,500 ~₱610
Open in Maps Directions
Walk
15 min
13:30
河口湖カチカチ山ロープウェイ
Three minutes up to Mt Tenjo for a wide view of Fuji over the lake. Ring the bell at the top deck and try the tanuki dango.
Stay 1h 15m¥1,000 ~₱410Round trip
Open in Maps Directions
Where is it cheaper?
Official ¥1,000 ~₱410
Adult round trip
Klook KKday
Walk
10 min
Back to Kawaguchiko Station
Kawaguchiko sightseeing bus (Red Line)
Kawaguchiko StationKawaguchiko Natural Living Center
25 min¥500
Fare approximate; bus passes are sold at the station
15:00
大石公園
Lakeside flower park on the north shore with Fuji straight across the water. The kochia bushes turn red in October.
Stay 1h
Open in Maps Directions
Highway bus Shinjuku–Kawaguchiko (Fujikyu / Keio)
Kawaguchiko StationBusta Shinjuku
120 min¥2,200
Back around 18:45 if traffic is light
16:45
バスタ新宿
Highway bus back to Shinjuku. Pick up shingen mochi or Fuji-shaped sweets at the station shop before boarding.
Stay 10 min
Open in Maps Directions

What to wear

Typical weather

Loading weather

Suggested

Outerwear: Light windbreaker
Top: Long-sleeve tee
Bottom: Joggers
Shoes: Trail sneakers with grip
Bag: Small backpack
Bring: Water bottleWet wipesPower bank

Mild: a light layer you can take off.
Nature stop: pants and shoes with grip.