Kawaguchiko
About 2 hr by train from Tokyo
The best Mount Fuji views, from a lake town with onsen and a pagoda.
Why locals go
The Mount Fuji weekend, two hours by express bus or train.
Visiting Tokyo?
At 2 hr by train, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Tokyo for your flight home.
What to book
- Chureito Pagoda
- Lake Kawaguchi cruise
- Fuji-Q Highland
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Ryokan with a Fuji-view bath
- Sunrise over Fuji
With friends
- Fuji-Q Highland roller coasters
- Bike around the lake
When to go
Year-round, clearest views in winter.