Kawaguchiko河口湖
Kawaguchiko and the Fuji Five Lakes guide
The region of five lakes at the northern foot of Mt. Fuji. From Lake Kawaguchi, sightseeing buses and trains reach lake views of Fuji, the Chureito Pagoda and Oshino Hakkai. Fuji is usually clearer in the morning.
Things to see 10 classics
"Classics" and "Hidden gems" are this site's editorial picks, not a measured popularity ranking.
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Arakurayama Sengen Park (Chureito Pagoda)
A viewing deck where a five-story pagoda and Mt. Fuji fit in one frame, up about 400 steps. Cherry blossoms join the view in spring.
- Views
about 60 minFreePartly step-free
Train · About 40 min from Kawaguchiko ・ Fujikyu Railway to Shimoyoshida, about 10 minutes on foot, then the steps ・ 2.9km
- 3
Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway (Mt. Tenjo)
About 3 minutes from the lakeshore up Mt. Tenjo. The observation deck looks across to Mt. Fuji and down on Lake Kawaguchi.
- Views
about 60 minPaid entryPartly step-free
Ropeway · About 25 min from Kawaguchiko ・ About 15 minutes on foot to the lakeside station, then the ropeway ・ 900m
- 4
Oishi Park
A park on the north shore of Lake Kawaguchi. Mt. Fuji rises straight ahead beyond flower beds and the lake. Lavender blooms in early summer.
- Views
- Nature
about 45 minFreeWheelchair & stroller friendly
Bus · About 35 min from Kawaguchiko ・ Sightseeing bus (Kawaguchiko route) to Kawaguchiko Natural Living Center ・ 3.4km
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Oshino Hakkai
Eight ponds fed by snowmelt from Mt. Fuji, in a village of thatched houses and waterwheels. The water is clear to the bottom.
- Nature
- Views
about 60 minFreeWheelchair & stroller friendly
Bus · About 45 min from Kawaguchiko ・ Bus from Kawaguchiko Station to Oshino Hakkai ・ 7.1km
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Mt. Fuji 5th Station (Fuji Subaru Line)
The end of the Fuji Subaru Line, at about 2,300 meters. The summit looks close, and clouds often lie below. Bring a jacket even in summer.
- Views
- Nature
about 1.5 hrFree
Bus · About 60 min from Kawaguchiko ・ Bus from Kawaguchiko Station bound for the Mt. Fuji 5th Station ・ 12km
“Classics” and “Hidden gems” are our editors' picks, not a measured popularity ranking. Travel times are estimates. Please check prices, opening hours and operating days with the official sources before you go.
Photo and data credits
Lake Kawaguchi and snowy Mt. Fuji framed by cherry blossoms Midori (CC BY 3.0) / The surface of Lake Kawaguchi with Mt. Fuji under clouds Suicasmo (CC BY-SA 4.0) / Red torii gates of Arakurayama Sengen Park with Mt. Fuji beyond Otto Domes (CC BY-SA 4.0) / A red ropeway gondola climbing the green slope of Mt. Tenjo 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0) / Flowers of Oishi Park, Lake Kawaguchi and Mt. Fuji Alpsdake (CC BY-SA 4.0) / A pond and thatched houses at Oshino Hakkai with Mt. Fuji behind MaedaAkihiko (CC BY-SA 4.0) / Lodge-style buildings and the plaza at the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station Fabio Achilli from Milano, Italy (CC BY 2.0). Cropped and resized.
Facilities & features
- Coin lockers and baggage storage
- Easy step-free access
- Typical transfer time: about 5 min
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