Sorry I missed to include the reservation process in the video... You can make reservation from this English site🚌: www.highwaybus.com/gp/inbound/index?lang=EN In the Route Search section, choose TOKYO to YAMANASHI. Or type your destination such as Kawaguchiko / Shimoyoshida to the Search Box.
There is also a special rapid train to Otsuki on the Chuo line. From there you get on the Fujikyuko line to Kawaguchiko. It's a bit slower than the Fuji Excursion but only costs 2500 Yen from Shinjuku.
Thanks for this PERFECT guide, Kenchan! I really want to do this trip to Kawaguchiko (and Fujiyoshida) on my next time in Japan, and this will help me A LOT! I like how you explain the options and even putting a map to show the routes, your channel is one of my favorites about how to travel in Japan. Please, keep this incredible work!
Breno san, thank you!! I'm glad you liked the video, and I appreciate your feedback and kind message for the video. I hope your next trip to Japan will be a great one.
Very nice video. I went there last March this year, it was a fun and wonderful experience to get closer to Mount Fuji. For Chureito Pagoda, I went up using the alternative walkway and went down using those stairs. Thank you for sharing this one 👍💯
Thank you for watching Dan san! That's great to know you went the Chureito pagoda. I didn't use the alternative pathway, so good to know it worked well for you. March is a great season to visit too. :)
Thank you Tokyo Kenchan for saving my fall trip to Japan! We had trouble booking a highway bus to Kawaguchiko on a different website last minute, but the one you provided worked with no problem. Your guides contain so much useful information and it really feels like we have a local tour guide helping us plan our trip. Thank you again and I can't wait to see where you take us next! 😊
Thank you so much for your support for this video and such a nice message. I'm glad to hear your Kawaguchiko trip went well. :) I hope you come back again and I will continue making more videos. Thank you again!
I'm so happy that I came across your video! I was trying to find out how to see Mt Fuji on a day trip, and you've just sorted it all out for me! Thank you so much for the great detail! 本当に楽しみにしています！🤩🙌
We were there few weeks ago. It was snowing hard a day before our arrival. Good thing, it was a clear and sunny day when we arrived and we were able to had a perfect photos with Mount Fuji.
We were in Tokyo only a few weeks ago and had planned to go see Mt Fuji, but unfortunately it was overcast everyday. Luckily we got to see it from the Shinkansen travelling to Kyoto, and again on the flight from Osaka to Tokyo. Such an impressive mountain even from that distance.
Hello Matt san, I'm glad you could see Mt.Fuji from Shinkansen and from the sky. I agree it looks impressive from many directions. I hope you visit again and see it closer next time. Thank you for your comment.
Hi! I’m from Thailand. Japan is the most popular country to visit for Thai people because it has a 15-day free visa and has lots of places to see 😊 Thanks for making this video. So excited for my 2-week vacation in Japan
Hello Tira san, thank you for letting me know! I'm glad to know you can visit Japan easily with that visa now. That's exciting you are visiting Japan for 2 weeks! I wish you best trip. :)
Thank you so much. For making this video. It makes the tour so much hassle free. I’m interested watching bus lines around tokyo. Ive been researching for that. Because other than trains/subways, that is very efficient it gives a new way to travel around tokyo.
Hello Kenchan! As I'm Thai I think that the pagoda and most places around Kawaguchiko are very famous spots for Thai travelers to see Mt. Fuji. Almost everyone I know that have traveled to Japan visited these spots and they all really love it, some even go back to visit Mt.Fuji and lake Kawaguchi several times! I guess these spots are like must-go places for Thai people other than Tokyo, even so I'm still quite surprised to see that they have Thai language there as well lol. I'm also planning my trip to Japan right now and probably gonna visit all these places in the video as well, thanks to you Kenchan! Just want to let you know that your videos are amazing and they are really helpful for planning my trip in Japan, I love how you explain everything so clearly, includes the area of these places and how to get around as well. I've been trying to look for these kind of details and barely found one. Hope you make more videos like this in the future!!
Hello Alicesara san ,thank you for the detailed explanation! Now I understand why they have Thai language after English in the station signs. :) I also appreciate your kind words for my videos. I will continue working on more videos like this!
Thank you for watching. That's great you are following this route. If you don't need to go back to Tokyo early, you have more time at each place. Hope you have a great trip in Tokyo. :)
Thanks kenchan for another amazing video. I might change one of my trips for this one. I was thinking to go Nikko. But seeing the mountain Fuji would be amazing too. Hope you had a Wonderful Christmas 🎄
Thank you Kevin, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas too. That might be good idea. Comparing with Nikko Kawaguchiko is a little easier to access from Tokyo. If you have several days in Tokyo, you can get tickets for the next day after you know the weather is good.
Hi Kenchan, I want to sincerely thank you for all your videos which were of great help. My trip to Japan was amazing, the best I had so far, my favorite city was Hiroshima but the best place I've been to was lake Kawaguchi. I took a short video of it which I just uploaded in my UA-cam channel as I was in awe in front of the beauty of the scene ❤. Many thanks and take care !
Thank you for your message! I'm glad to hear you had a good time in Japan. I watched your video of Kawaguchiko! It's very peaceful and that's great you visited on a great day with full view of Mt.Fuji. Thank you again for such a great video and letting me know. :)
Thank you so much for your recommendations and this detailed guide! I am planning to visit Japan in the near future. Also, I am surprised that there is a Thai sign at a train station in Japan. As a Thai, I am very grateful 🙏🥰 I love everything Japanese ❤❤❤
Thanks for the great video. I'm planning for similar trip and I'm aware of the Chuo EXPWY Shimoyoshida bus stop for Chureito Pagoda. However, I'm concerned about the walking distance from this bus stop to the pagoda which seems to be much further than the Shimoyoshida train station. Since you have walked before, just wanted to know if you will recommend to go to Kawaguchiko station and take the train to Shimoyoshida station for Chureito?
Hi. As you see on the map at 5:09. It's 900 meters from the bus stop to the entrance. About 5-10 minutes more walk for the bus stop. It depends on the physical condition, but it's nothing comparing with going up the stairs of Chureito. But it's just my thought. :)
I am coming in May 02, planning to stay in Kawaguchi for a day, as I think a day trip from Tokyo will not give enough time Starting my day at Chureito pagoda, go to lake Kawaghuchi and Yamanaka to take some beautiful photos. I will buy JR green pass, and use Suica card to pay for local train/bus. Your video is very nice, will plenty of information. Thanks Cheers from Saskatoon, Canada
Sounds like a great plan to see Mt.Fuji. It's during Golden Week until 7th, so I recommend you to make reservation early if possible. As long as you are in Tokyo, it should be ok. :)
Very informative video. I wish I knew about this place before we visited Japan. It's sucks a beautiful view of mt Fuji. Asami shrine it's beautiful but I didn't like the stairs. The pagoda look so beautiful with the mountain on the back. Happy Holidays !
Thank you for watching. Yes, there were lots of stairs at Chureito 😄 . I was glad I could see the view finally. I hope you and Ben have a great happy New Year. 🌸
Thank you so much for this video, I'm assuming there are lockers at the stations too (I bet the fill up) as I'll be trying to see Fuji on my way to Tokyo (or From) and will have some luggage in tow. I'd heard a lot about the Chureito location and I couldn't wrap my head around the written directions I'd gotten. Hope the weather plays nice in Feb and I'll be able to see such an impressive sight.
Thanks for putting in the time and effort to make this excellent video. We will be going to Mt. Fuji in July and wanted to know if the highway buses have restrooms for those of us with weak bladders.
As usual, a very helpful video - thank you! Would visiting Chureito Pagoda on New Year’s day be feasible or should we try on a non-holiday? Appreciate all the informative videos you’ve been posting lately. Very helpful for planning our upcoming trip!
Thank you for watching this video too! For traffic wise, January first is much better than other days as not many people move that day, but many stores might be closing and shrines are too busy. However overall, the weather foreast is sunny, and it might be much better than visiting on like Jan.2 or 3. Sorry if I'm wrong!
I am confused. You said The shrine is closer to the train station than the Chuodo Shimoyoshida bus stop and you got off the bus at the bus stop? The bus stops at the train station or no?
Thank you for this video, Ken-san! I will be visiting Tokyo in the last week of May 2024 and I understand that it may be difficult to see Mount Fuji at that time. Do you think a day trip to Lake Kawaguchi-ko would still be worthwhile to try and see Mt Fuji?
Hi, thank you for watching. The visibility of Mt.Fuji is really difficult to expect and even in mid-winter that supposed to be the best season, not something can be guaranteed. So it's worth visiting Kawaguchiko and try to see it I think. The mountian should be still covered with snow in May. :)
@@tokyokenchan Yes it was, thank you very much. It's nice that you listen to your viewers for inspiration :D keep up the good work you will reach 5k+ subscribers in no time :)
Thanks for the very helpful video! I now know that I can alight earlier and walk to the pagoda instead of heading to kawaguchiko station and making a u-turn round.
At the Shinjuku bus station (I will go a few days advance to purchase first) there is option for me to purchase the return ticket from kawaguchiko back to Shinjuku right?
Thank you for the amazing video! It was super clear and informative :) I am planning to visit the same spots you did in the video (I would also go to the 河口湖音楽と森美術館) , and I was wondering if you would recommend purchasing a Daily Bus Pass to get around Kawaguchiko area.. I know there are different lines, so I am a bit confused.. If you have any advice, it'd be much appreciated. Thank you!
It seems the pass is 2600 Yen, so it might be convenient if you stay a night and get around for two days. I found it a little difficult to do a lot in a day as the bus doesn't come frequently. Just for your information, Shimoyoshida to Fujisan station was 230 Yen, bus to Oshino Hakkai 400 Yen, bus to Fujikyu Highland 510 Yen, and train to Kawaguchiko 180 Yen, so it cost total 1320 Yen for the local transportation in addition to the round trip from Tokyo. You can use IC cards such as Pasmo/Suica and Visa touch. I hope it helped.
Thank you Kenchan for your video! Very helpfull and easy to understand. Could help to explain how to get to Gotemba from oshino hakkai? Thank you so much 😁
Hello Jonson san, You can take the local bus from Kawaguchiko to Gotemba, it stops at Oshino Hakkai. This is the timetable. bus-en.fujikyu.co.jp/route/detail/id/1/
haha, I think so ! I didn't expect that much stairs, but it was fun to see everyone from different countires looking at each other breathing hard. You can make it too Ciggie san!
Hi Kenchan, thanks for a nice clip. We are going to visit Tokyo next week for a week. We are planning to visit Mt. Fuji a day trip from Shinjuku. I would like to follow your trip to Kawaguchiko but my friends wanna join a tour to the 5th sta. Mt. Fuji and lake Ashi. Any advice, please? I am from Bangkok Thailand 😊
Hi! If you are visiting with your firends, the tour is easier without thinking much about timetables, what to do next... and you can focus on the time with your friends. Maybe you can come back to Tokyo again if you like the tour. :)
Thank you so very much for the amazing and easy to follow guide to the area. I am so very happy I found your videos. I have a question though - if you were to start from Tokyo Station which would be the closest stop to the Chureito Pagoda? The bus line you have linked down (starting from Tokyo station) seems to have totally different stops. Thank you in advance.
Thank you for finding my channel and your kind message. From Tokyo station, the bus pass by Shimo-Yoshida, so you can get off at Mt.Fuji (Fujisan) station, and take Fujikyu train to Shimo-Yoshida station. Or, you can take bus from Shinjuku.
Aaaw, beautiful ang majestic Fuji-san!!! Such a treat to see it without the clouds, Kengo-san, and you surely made a convincing guide for us to follow. Rural Japan has lots of charm and the lakeside areas are a refreshing treat for us all. Keep it up, Kengo-san! 🚌🚄⛩🗾😊
Gio san, thank you for watching this video too! Yes, usually you can see it clearly in winter days especially around the New Years, but I worried on the way as I wanted to show Mt.Fuji to you and other viewers in clear day. I'd like to show more of Tokyo and othe areas of Japan next year too! I hope you have a geat New Year.
Hi Ken-chan ! thanks for the tip on how to travel to shimoyoshida , but i was wondering, can i take the bus back to Shinjuku? and if yes, is it at the same stop? thanks and happy new year
Happy new year! Yes, you can take the bus back to Shinjuku too. The bus stop is on the other side of the highway. The above map on this link is the one towards Tokyo. I recommend you to make reservation in advance. Hope it works! 🚌www.highwaybus.com/gp/info/busStopInfoDetail?lineId=110&stationCd=057
Thank you for watching. You can take bus called "Mishima Kawaguchiko Liner" to Mishima, and take Tokaido Shinkansen's Kodama or Hikari. This is the bus information. japanbusonline.com/en/CourseSearch/12200050001
Hello. Sorry I thought I answered this question but maybe it was another person. You can get off at Mishima and take highway bus to Kawaguchiko. If you like to use more of trains with your pass, you can get o Gotenba station and take bus.
lovely videos as always, i have a question for you if you have to choose, which one would you like to go? Hakone or Kawaguchiko if you only have one day? thanks kengo-san!
Thank you for watching. Oh is that for a day trip? It’s very different. If you like to enjoy different rides like seeing volcano from ropeway, Hakone. For the closer look of Mt.Fuji, Kawaguchiko. :) I would go to Hakone but as it’s easier to go. ^^
@@tokyokenchan Thank you Kengo-san for replying my comment on an old video, i use your advise for my itinerary last month and it was wonderful! For the question above, I forget to add notes that i might be visiting Japan during golden week so which one would you think will be easier to enjoy?
Hi Kenchan, Great video, very informative and fun. We’re planning a trip to Mt Fuji around the end of Dec this year. I didn’t know there’s an option of bus, and now I’m thinking about returning to Tokyo by bus, but a bit worried about traffic during this time of the year. Do you think it might be a problem for us?
There is always traffic going into Tokyo, so if you are on tight schedule, for example having some reservation that night, bus isn't recommended. Traffic and weather are really unpredictable. Thank you for watching and I hope you have a great trip!
Hi ken-san. I planned for a day trip to MtFuji using highway bus from Shinjuku. Places to visit are : Chureito Pagoda, Honco Street, Oshino Hakai, and Ancient Village Saiko Iyashi-no Sato Nemba. According to you, how should my route be in order to visit all those places efficiently ?
Hello. Thanks for the exhaustive video. I am planning a trip to Kawaguchiko towards September end. I will be staying in Hakone the previous day. I plan to Visit Chureito PAgoda and Oishi Park since I heard the Mt. Fuji view is good from there. Does this seem doable in a day? And what are the chances to see Mt.Fuji at that time? Thanks.
Yes, if you leave early that is possible. I can't say anything about the chance of seeing Mt.Fuji, but you can check some live camera on UA-cam and check before you go. :)
Thank you for your message! Their website has notes saying " Pass holders are not permitted to board highway bus (Chuo Expressway)." So I believe you need to purchase the route Kawaguchiko - Shinjuku as a separate ticket. Wish you the best trip! :)
Hi Kenchan your videos are unique and very informative. I’m going in November if I have the hakone pass is enough time to do pagoda, pirate cruise, open air museum and black egg in 1 day ?
Hello. If you travel by bus and public transportation, I think that would be a bit tight schedule to go to Hakone and Kawaguchiko area (where Chureito is) in 1 day. But it might be possible if you leave early. It takes about 3 hours from the pagoda to ferry.
Thank you for this very informative video. I’m hoping to do a day trip from Tokyo with my parents to see my Fuji in early April , but I’m worried that we’ll miss a chance to get glimpse of the mountain. I’ve read that morning is the best time to get a chance to see her, so would you recommend we stay a night before? I’m also quite happy to wake up super early in the morning to get in the earliest express bus from shinjiku but with it being peak season, I’m also worried about not getting the ticket for the time I want.
Hello. It might be nice to get a hotel overlooking Mt.Fuji near Lake Kawaguchiko, but it's also ok to take early morning bus just like I did in the video. I recommend you to book tickets a few days before, after checking the weather forecast. I hope you have a great time with your parents.
Thank you for the helpful video. I have booked flights to Japan for June. I plan to stay in Tokyo, Hakone, and Kawaguchiko. Regardless of price, in which sequence should i visit the three? I was thinking Tokyo->Hakone->Kawaguchiko->Tokyo? How many nights would you suggest for each? Are there any other close areas to add to the itinerary? I would appreciate any tips. Thanks
Great video, I had a question. Does the bus have space for a carry on suitcase + big checked bag suitcase? I know busses have space on side but was wondering if I can bring a checked bag + suitcase (and backpack for camera) onto the bus?
Thank you for the video Kenchan san! Would you recommend travelling to Kawaguchiko after a day in Hakone? I researched and found that Odakyu Highway bus goes from Hakone Togendai to Gotemba station but i can't read Japanese. So i'm concerned that i might miss the bus to Kawaguchiko.
Thank you for watching. Yes, you can take bus from Togendai to Gotenmba, and change to the bus to Kawaguchiko. Your bus will arrive at Gotemba station’s Hakone Otome exit, so you can enter the train station and go to the other side to Fujisan exit to take the bus to Kawaguchiko. This is the timetable. bus-en.fujikyu.co.jp/route/detail/id/1/
All of your videos are really informative, thank you so much! :) Do you have any reccomendation if I want to use train from Gotemba Premium Outlets to Shinjuku Station? Thank you
Yes, you can take their free shuttle bus to Gotemba station which leaves every 15 minutes from near the Gap store. From Gotemba station, you can take JR Gotemba line to Matsuda and change to Odakyu line (non-JR), or go to the last stop called Kozu, and change to JR Tokaido Line. They have a direct limited express train by Odakyu (not JR) to Shinjuku everyday at 12:48, 17:23, but those are the only direct train to Tokyo in the afternoon. Thank you for watching. :)
Thank you for the lovely video. If I take the train from Shinjuku station to Shimoyoshida station to get to Arakurayama Sengan Park, do I have to change train at Otsuki station or do I remain in the same train?
Thank you for watching. If you take Fuji Excursion, it's direct to Shimoyoshida. If you take regular Chuo line or other limited express such Kaiji or Azusa, you need to change at Otsuki to Fujikyu line. Fuji Exxursion is only 3 cars, and all other cars get separated and goes different direction from Otsuki.
Hi Kenchan, I couple of questions: 1. How much is the bus price from Mount Fuji station to Oshino Hakkai? 2. How much is the bus price from Oshino Hakkai to Fuji-Q highland?
Thanks for the video Kenchan! I am planning my trip to Japan and was thinking of combining Hakone and Mt. Fuji daytrips into the same day. Would you recommend this or are the Mt. Fuji views good enough from Hakone/Will I have enough time to do so? Thanks!
Hello, you can see Mt.Fuji either from ropeway or one side of Lake Ashinoko. If you like to see the full shape of Fuji, getting out of the Hakone Caldera and go closer would be good. You might be able to go Kawaguchiko in the morning, take bus to Gotemba, change to bus to Hakone and get off at Togendai. Take ropeway and mountain railways back to Tokyo, is possible. Not much time in each place, but you can enjoy various views. Not recommended with suitcase though.
Hello Kenchan! Congratulations for your videos. I just discovered your channel, and I am already subscribed to the channel. I didn't understand the part of paying to see the ponds in Oshino Hakkai. Do we have to pay to just see or walk around the ponds? And another question: can I use Suica cards in the trains and buses around kawaguchiko? like the train from shimoyoshida to fuji, or to kawaguchiko station? Thank you very very much.
Hello Mairicio san, thank you so much for subscribing! As for Oshino Hakkai, most of the ponds are by the village streets, so no charge. Only a few ponds are inside the garden which cost 300 yen to enter. Yes, you can use Suica on the buses and trains. I hope you enjoy your trip. :)
Thank you for your video. We are going with our 5yo and 1.5yo kids. I saw a family with stroller there. Is there a way we can get up to the Chureito observatory without climbing the stairs?
hi Kenchan, thanks for the information. I have plan to visit Chureito Pagoda and lake kawaguchiko on End of March. is there any bus from Kawaguchiko lake back to Tokyo?
Hi Andre san, thank you for watching the video. Yes, there are plenty of buses going back to Shinjuku from Kawaguchiko station. The bus stops in order of Shinjuku - Shimoyoshida (Chureito) - Fujikyu Highland - Kawaguchiko Station and some buses go further.
Is it possible to visit Chureito Pagoda and Kawaguchiko lake/Oshi Park in one day? Because meybe just worry about the time of Bus and the train form Shinjuku. I used Highwaybus just could visit Chureito last time
I think it's better to leave early in the morning. If you replace Oshino Hakkai and Fujikyu from my itinerary, I think you can make it. Mt.Fuji is beautiufl in winter, but sun set early so better to leave for Tokyo by 5 in winter. Have a great trip. :)
Hi Kenchan! I am from Singapore. We will be visiting Kawaguchiko-->Nagano in December. Our initial plan is to travel back to Tokyo by bus and then take the train using our Hokuriku Arch Pass to Nagano, but after reading your comment to Chriscriscuolo ( If you prefer trains, you can also take Fujikyu railway to Otsuki and change to Chuo Line's Limited Express "Azusa" to Shiojiri in Nagano), it made me wonder whether we could apply this route to Nagano instead. Will it cut down the travelling time? And can we use the pass for Fujikyu railway and Chuo Line's Ltd express?
Thank you for watching from Singapore. :) Nagano city is a little far north from the route of Chuo line, so you need to change to the train to Nagano at Shiojiri. Also the limited express that stops at Otsuki doesn't go all the way to Shiojiri, so you need to change to another limited express at Kofu. But that is possible. You cannot use Hokuriku arch pass in this case though.
Noted with thanks Kenchan! If that is the case, I think we will stick to the original plan; to travel back to Tokyo by bus and then take express train to Nagano using our Hokuriku arch pass. Really appreciate your help! Thank you again!
hi kenchan, this vid really helping us who wants to go to Kawaguchiko this October, but can I know your schedule when you go there? what time and how long enough to enjoy the place? thank you.
I think I took 7:45 bus from Shinjuku and I was at Chureito around 9:45. I had enough time at Chureito and Oshino Hakkai, but not at Fujikyu and Kawaguchiko (as this trip was just to show you the route). You can have enough time if you cut Fujikyu and take later train. I just had to come back early for my dog. :)
Konnichiwa Kenchan! How does the train work if I buy a seat reservation on the Asuza? I read I need to transfer to the Fuji excursion cars at Otsuki station, but do we just sit in open (red) seats or do we go standing? The return is also confusing because I am unsure how the Fuji Kyuko line works from Kawaguchiko to Otsuki since I can reserve again from Otsuki to Shinjuku but unsure of the times/reservation for the first portion of the trip from Kawaguchiko to Otsuki.
Hello. There are three types of limited express on Chuo line, Azusa, Kaiji and Fuji Excursion. Fuji Excursion is connected to Kaiji or Azusa, and separated at Otsuki. If you can book a seat on Fuji Excursion, that is the easiest. If you get on other trains, you need to change at Otsuki. Whichever limited express you take, if you have reservation your seat ramp is green. So only time you worry about the color of the ramp is when you get on the train without reservation. If nobody reserved the seat, the ramp is red so you can get seated there. If it turns orange, it means someone comes there soon so you need to prepare to move. It's not a common system in Japan and only on this Chuo line, we see it. Some Azusa don't make a stop at Otsuki , so please be careful when you jump on the train without reservation.
Thank you for your response!! I tried looking in the JR website but shows all Fuji Excursions sold out, so my plan is grabbing what I can until Otsuki and risking no reservation in the Fuji Excursion. When you came back in train, do you buy a ticket before or do they charge you inside the train? Do you happen to know what time is the last train from Kawaguchiko to Shinjuku?
Hello! nice video! I have a question if you dont minf to answer. I will use your tips to go from Tokyo to Fujikawaguchiko, I will stay there for a night, and then I need to go from there to nagoya. What route do you recommend? It will be my first time in Japan and I dont speck japanesse. Thank you. Christian.
Sorry for my late reply. If you go to Nagoya, either take take the direct bus to Nagoya (bus-en.fujikyu.co.jp/highway/detail/id/11/), or to Mishima station and take Tokaido Shinkansen. If you prefer trains, you can also take Fujikyu railway to Otsuki and change to Chuo Line's Limited Express "Azusa" to Shiojiri in Nagano, and change to Limited Express Shinano to Nagoya. (link to the bus: bus-en.fujikyu.co.jp/highway/detail/id/29/) Have a great trip.
Hi Ken San, can I also check how do you walk from the chuodo shimiyoshida bus stop that you alighted and walk to the chureito pogoda? Are there any sign or direction poster?
Hi yes. There are signs at bus stop and on the way, and you probably can follow other passengers too. Walk along the highway towards the same direction as the bus you get off, and it’s not that far. :)
If I take the Fuji Excursion, I can buy the tickets with seats on the JR website and combine with my IC card right? But I need to pick up the ticket in a ticket office or a ticket machine before I board the train?
Sorry I missed to include the reservation process in the video... You can make reservation from this English site🚌: www.highwaybus.com/gp/inbound/index?lang=EN In the Route Search section, choose TOKYO to YAMANASHI. Or type your destination such as Kawaguchiko / Shimoyoshida to the Search Box.
Thank you from Australia for this great video as I'll be travelling in November 🤩
Heaven just wow ty for sharing we have already booked November to visit here .Too excited
@@denisegarden9336 Thank you for watching from Australia! I wish you the best trip in November. :)
@@supriyamehra4281 Thank you for watching. I hope you have a great trip in November. :)
Thank you very much, you have clarified questions I had which will make my trip to Mount Fuji less stressful to arrange. 😊
There is also a special rapid train to Otsuki on the Chuo line. From there you get on the Fujikyuko line to Kawaguchiko. It's a bit slower than the Fuji Excursion but only costs 2500 Yen from Shinjuku.
hi, may i know is the Fuji Excursion Express train covered by Fuji-Hakone Pass? thanks
It's a helpful clip
Just buy a JR Tokyo wide pass, 10k yen for 3 days
Thanks for this PERFECT guide, Kenchan!
I really want to do this trip to Kawaguchiko (and Fujiyoshida) on my next time in Japan, and this will help me A LOT!
I like how you explain the options and even putting a map to show the routes, your channel is one of my favorites about how to travel in Japan.
Please, keep this incredible work!
Breno san, thank you!! I'm glad you liked the video, and I appreciate your feedback and kind message for the video. I hope your next trip to Japan will be a great one.
Very nice video. I went there last March this year, it was a fun and wonderful experience to get closer to Mount Fuji. For Chureito Pagoda, I went up using the alternative walkway and went down using those stairs. Thank you for sharing this one 👍💯
Thank you for watching Dan san! That's great to know you went the Chureito pagoda. I didn't use the alternative pathway, so good to know it worked well for you. March is a great season to visit too. :)
Thank you Tokyo Kenchan for saving my fall trip to Japan! We had trouble booking a highway bus to Kawaguchiko on a different website last minute, but the one you provided worked with no problem. Your guides contain so much useful information and it really feels like we have a local tour guide helping us plan our trip. Thank you again and I can't wait to see where you take us next! 😊
Thank you so much for your support for this video and such a nice message. I'm glad to hear your Kawaguchiko trip went well. :) I hope you come back again and I will continue making more videos. Thank you again!
Mt Fuji is such a majestic looking mountain. I ve seen it a few times n am still in awe everytime.
Thank you for your comment. I agree. I see it all the time since when I was a kid, but still amazed by the dynamic shape when I can see it clearly. :)
Thank you so much for the video! I visted Mt Fuji and your video was very helpful to me, especially with the information about the buses! ありがとうございます!!
I’m glad your trip went well! I hope you could see My.Fuji. Thank you for your message.
@@tokyokenchan I did I went today and there was a perfectly clear view of Fujisan!!
It was such a nice day today. You chose a good day!@@sherbetpictures
I'm so happy that I came across your video! I was trying to find out how to see Mt Fuji on a day trip, and you've just sorted it all out for me! Thank you so much for the great detail! 本当に楽しみにしています！🤩🙌
We were there few weeks ago. It was snowing hard a day before our arrival. Good thing, it was a clear and sunny day when we arrived and we were able to had a perfect photos with Mount Fuji.
I'm glad you had a great time and could see Mt.Fuji! Must be beautiful in the snow. Thank you for sharing. :)
We were in Tokyo only a few weeks ago and had planned to go see Mt Fuji, but unfortunately it was overcast everyday. Luckily we got to see it from the Shinkansen travelling to Kyoto, and again on the flight from Osaka to Tokyo. Such an impressive mountain even from that distance.
Hello Matt san, I'm glad you could see Mt.Fuji from Shinkansen and from the sky. I agree it looks impressive from many directions. I hope you visit again and see it closer next time. Thank you for your comment.
Hi! Which side of the train has the better view going to Kyoto?
Hi! I’m from Thailand. Japan is the most popular country to visit for Thai people because it has a 15-day free visa and has lots of places to see 😊
Thanks for making this video. So excited for my 2-week vacation in Japan
Hello Tira san, thank you for letting me know! I'm glad to know you can visit Japan easily with that visa now. That's exciting you are visiting Japan for 2 weeks! I wish you best trip. :)
I'm planning to go to Japan for the first time with my friends next year, and I'm glad I found your videos. Very informative
Thank you. I hope you have a great trip with your friends in Japan. :)
Thank you so much. For making this video. It makes the tour so much hassle free. I’m interested watching bus lines around tokyo. Ive been researching for that. Because other than trains/subways, that is very efficient it gives a new way to travel around tokyo.
Thanks for the tips and sharing. I’m planning a trip for the year end
Can't wait to visit Mt. Fuji.
This video is a lifesaver! Thank you! 🙇
Thank you! Have a great trip. :)
Hi I am from Thailand. Nice to see the signs in Thai along the way to the Mt. Fuji area.
Thank you for watching from Thailand. I'm not sure why it's Thai there, but it was interesting to see. :)
Japan is a very popular among the Thai celebrities and people. I am watching from the USA, though. @@tokyokenchan
This is so special to me. Thank You so much for sharing. So pretty! So beautiful! ♥️♥️♥️🥰👍🇯🇵♥️
Thank you for watching. I’m glad you liked the video. :)
Hello Kenchan! As I'm Thai I think that the pagoda and most places around Kawaguchiko are very famous spots for Thai travelers to see Mt. Fuji. Almost everyone I know that have traveled to Japan visited these spots and they all really love it, some even go back to visit Mt.Fuji and lake Kawaguchi several times! I guess these spots are like must-go places for Thai people other than Tokyo, even so I'm still quite surprised to see that they have Thai language there as well lol.
I'm also planning my trip to Japan right now and probably gonna visit all these places in the video as well, thanks to you Kenchan! Just want to let you know that your videos are amazing and they are really helpful for planning my trip in Japan, I love how you explain everything so clearly, includes the area of these places and how to get around as well. I've been trying to look for these kind of details and barely found one. Hope you make more videos like this in the future!!
Hello Alicesara san ,thank you for the detailed explanation! Now I understand why they have Thai language after English in the station signs. :) I also appreciate your kind words for my videos. I will continue working on more videos like this!
I am Thai.Thank You for your Fuji review.
Thank you for watching from Thailand. It seems Chureito is a well known place in your country. :)
I planning to go Tokyo again after many years. Your video really helpful. I may follow this route to see Mt. Fuji 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you for watching. That's great you are following this route. If you don't need to go back to Tokyo early, you have more time at each place. Hope you have a great trip in Tokyo. :)
Awesome mister. Your videos and directions are so amazing. Really the best ever!❤
Thank you for your kind message. I wish you the best trip in Japan. :)🗻
Thank you very informative. We cant wait to see mount fuji in November ❤
By that time you visit, there should be tons of snow on the peak. :) Have a great trip. 🗻
Thanks kenchan for another amazing video. I might change one of my trips for this one. I was thinking to go Nikko. But seeing the mountain Fuji would be amazing too. Hope you had a Wonderful Christmas 🎄
Thank you Kevin, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas too. That might be good idea. Comparing with Nikko Kawaguchiko is a little easier to access from Tokyo. If you have several days in Tokyo, you can get tickets for the next day after you know the weather is good.
Thank you for this video mate! Going to Tokyo in December, and was planning to get closer to the mountain. This is just the video I needed :)
Thank you for watching. December is in a great season to visit as this video was also taken on December 19. 👍
Hi Kenchan, I want to sincerely thank you for all your videos which were of great help. My trip to Japan was amazing, the best I had so far, my favorite city was Hiroshima but the best place I've been to was lake Kawaguchi. I took a short video of it which I just uploaded in my UA-cam channel as I was in awe in front of the beauty of the scene ❤. Many thanks and take care !
Thank you for your message! I'm glad to hear you had a good time in Japan. I watched your video of Kawaguchiko! It's very peaceful and that's great you visited on a great day with full view of Mt.Fuji. Thank you again for such a great video and letting me know. :)
I watch so many sources and channels about Japan travel, you are my favourite! Your videos are really great in any way
Wow, Thank you for watching and your kind comment! :)
Sawasdee krub. I'm from Thailand. Thank you for your VDO, it's make my plan easier to go to Mt.Fuji.
Thank you for watching from Thailand. :) I hope you have a great trip to Mt.Fuji.
Thank you so much for your recommendations and this detailed guide! I am planning to visit Japan in the near future. Also, I am surprised that there is a Thai sign at a train station in Japan. As a Thai, I am very grateful 🙏🥰 I love everything Japanese ❤❤❤
Thank you for watching from Thailand! I hope you have a great trip when you visit Japan. :)
Thanks for the great video. I'm planning for similar trip and I'm aware of the Chuo EXPWY Shimoyoshida bus stop for Chureito Pagoda. However, I'm concerned about the walking distance from this bus stop to the pagoda which seems to be much further than the Shimoyoshida train station. Since you have walked before, just wanted to know if you will recommend to go to Kawaguchiko station and take the train to Shimoyoshida station for Chureito?
Hi. As you see on the map at 5:09. It's 900 meters from the bus stop to the entrance. About 5-10 minutes more walk for the bus stop. It depends on the physical condition, but it's nothing comparing with going up the stairs of Chureito. But it's just my thought. :)
Thank you for such an informative video!
Thank you for watching! I appreciate you left the comment.
cool video. thanks a lot. now i understand how to get to pagoda viewpoint from Tokyo by bus
Glad it was helpful!
wow! the vid is so helpful, as we are planning the fuji viewing trip! thank you!
Oh great! Thank you for watching. :)
I am coming in May 02,
planning to stay in Kawaguchi for a day, as I think a day trip from Tokyo will not give enough time
Starting my day at Chureito pagoda, go to lake Kawaghuchi and Yamanaka to take some beautiful photos.
I will buy JR green pass, and use Suica card to pay for local train/bus.
Your video is very nice, will plenty of information. Thanks
Cheers from Saskatoon, Canada
Sounds like a great plan to see Mt.Fuji. It's during Golden Week until 7th, so I recommend you to make reservation early if possible. As long as you are in Tokyo, it should be ok. :)
Thank you very much for this❤ It’s very helpful 🎉❤
Thank you for watching! :)
Very informative video. I wish I knew about this place before we visited Japan. It's sucks a beautiful view of mt Fuji. Asami shrine it's beautiful but I didn't like the stairs.
The pagoda look so beautiful with the mountain on the back. Happy Holidays !
Thank you for watching. Yes, there were lots of stairs at Chureito 😄 . I was glad I could see the view finally. I hope you and Ben have a great happy New Year. 🌸
@@tokyokenchan Thank you. Happy New Year 🎉🥂
Thank you so much for this video, I'm assuming there are lockers at the stations too (I bet the fill up) as I'll be trying to see Fuji on my way to Tokyo (or From) and will have some luggage in tow. I'd heard a lot about the Chureito location and I couldn't wrap my head around the written directions I'd gotten. Hope the weather plays nice in Feb and I'll be able to see such an impressive sight.
Keep up the good work buddy ❤
Thank you! 😄
increeible and detailed
Thank you for watching. :)
Great video. Thank you.
Thank you :)
Thanks for putting in the time and effort to make this excellent video. We will be going to Mt. Fuji in July and wanted to know if the highway buses have restrooms for those of us with weak bladders.
Thank you for watching. Yes, the highway bus has a bathroom in the back of the car. So no worry👍 Have a great trip. :)
As usual, a very helpful video - thank you!
Would visiting Chureito Pagoda on New Year’s day be feasible or should we try on a non-holiday? Appreciate all the informative videos you’ve been posting lately. Very helpful for planning our upcoming trip!
Thank you for watching this video too! For traffic wise, January first is much better than other days as not many people move that day, but many stores might be closing and shrines are too busy. However overall, the weather foreast is sunny, and it might be much better than visiting on like Jan.2 or 3. Sorry if I'm wrong!
I think I'll take by train instead. I don't want to risk getting off the wrong stop, and it's less of a headache to plan too.
Thank you so much for this guide! Really helpful! Arigato😊
Thank you for watching! I’m glad you found the video helpful. :)
I am confused. You said The shrine is closer to the train station than the Chuodo Shimoyoshida bus stop and you got off the bus at the bus stop? The bus stops at the train station or no?
Thank you for the useful video! We are supposed to visit the same spots on December 2nd. What day was when you filmed this video?
@@elenacavaliere1428 This video was filmed on December 19. :) Have a great trip to Kawaguchiko!
@@tokyokenchan thank you again! I hope to find a gorgeous day as you did
excellent detail. thank you
Thank you for watching. :)
Thank you for this video, Ken-san! I will be visiting Tokyo in the last week of May 2024 and I understand that it may be difficult to see Mount Fuji at that time. Do you think a day trip to Lake Kawaguchi-ko would still be worthwhile to try and see Mt Fuji?
Hi, thank you for watching. The visibility of Mt.Fuji is really difficult to expect and even in mid-winter that supposed to be the best season, not something can be guaranteed. So it's worth visiting Kawaguchiko and try to see it I think. The mountian should be still covered with snow in May. :)
@@tokyokenchan Thank you so much for the recommendation! Really appreciate your advice!
Great vid as usual :D
Thank you Nikola san. I think Chureito was one of your request for the video. I hope it was useful. :)
@@tokyokenchan Yes it was, thank you very much. It's nice that you listen to your viewers for inspiration :D keep up the good work you will reach 5k+ subscribers in no time :)
Thanks for the very helpful video! I now know that I can alight earlier and walk to the pagoda instead of heading to kawaguchiko station and making a u-turn round.
Thank you for watching. Yes, you save lots of time this way. 👍
At the Shinjuku bus station (I will go a few days advance to purchase first) there is option for me to purchase the return ticket from kawaguchiko back to Shinjuku right?
いろいろありがとうございました｡おかげさまで助かりました🙏🙏🙏
ありがとうございます！良かったです。
Hi Ken San, thanks for the very nice video. Can I check with you, is there highway bus at fujisan Station that will bring me back to Shinjuku station?
Yes, the bus connects Shinjuku and Kawaguchiko station stops at Fujisan satation too. 👍 Thank you for asking. :)
Thank you for the amazing video! It was super clear and informative :)
I am planning to visit the same spots you did in the video (I would also go to the 河口湖音楽と森美術館) , and I was wondering if you would recommend purchasing a Daily Bus Pass to get around Kawaguchiko area.. I know there are different lines, so I am a bit confused.. If you have any advice, it'd be much appreciated.
Thank you!
It seems the pass is 2600 Yen, so it might be convenient if you stay a night and get around for two days. I found it a little difficult to do a lot in a day as the bus doesn't come frequently. Just for your information, Shimoyoshida to Fujisan station was 230 Yen, bus to Oshino Hakkai 400 Yen, bus to Fujikyu Highland 510 Yen, and train to Kawaguchiko 180 Yen, so it cost total 1320 Yen for the local transportation in addition to the round trip from Tokyo. You can use IC cards such as Pasmo/Suica and Visa touch. I hope it helped.
Hi from Costa Rica 🇨🇷
Hi, thank you for watching from Costa Rica. :)
Thank you Kenchan for your video! Very helpfull and easy to understand.
Could help to explain how to get to Gotemba from oshino hakkai? Thank you so much 😁
Hello Jonson san, You can take the local bus from Kawaguchiko to Gotemba, it stops at Oshino Hakkai. This is the timetable. bus-en.fujikyu.co.jp/route/detail/id/1/
@@tokyokenchan thank you so much for your kind reply! Wish you make more vidoes about Japan!
Excellent. Was it really more fun to take the stairs? Holy Moley! Halfway up I would be cussing those Google reviewers. Ha,ha.
haha, I think so ! I didn't expect that much stairs, but it was fun to see everyone from different countires looking at each other breathing hard. You can make it too Ciggie san!
Hi Kenchan, thanks for a nice clip. We are going to visit Tokyo next week for a week. We are planning to visit Mt. Fuji a day trip from Shinjuku. I would like to follow your trip to Kawaguchiko but my friends wanna join a tour to the 5th sta. Mt. Fuji and lake Ashi. Any advice, please? I am from Bangkok Thailand 😊
Hi! If you are visiting with your firends, the tour is easier without thinking much about timetables, what to do next... and you can focus on the time with your friends. Maybe you can come back to Tokyo again if you like the tour. :)
Thank you so very much for the amazing and easy to follow guide to the area. I am so very happy I found your videos.
I have a question though - if you were to start from Tokyo Station which would be the closest stop to the Chureito Pagoda? The bus line you have linked down (starting from Tokyo station) seems to have totally different stops. Thank you in advance.
Thank you for finding my channel and your kind message. From Tokyo station, the bus pass by Shimo-Yoshida, so you can get off at Mt.Fuji (Fujisan) station, and take Fujikyu train to Shimo-Yoshida station. Or, you can take bus from Shinjuku.
Aaaw, beautiful ang majestic Fuji-san!!! Such a treat to see it without the clouds, Kengo-san, and you surely made a convincing guide for us to follow. Rural Japan has lots of charm and the lakeside areas are a refreshing treat for us all. Keep it up, Kengo-san! 🚌🚄⛩🗾😊
Gio san, thank you for watching this video too! Yes, usually you can see it clearly in winter days especially around the New Years, but I worried on the way as I wanted to show Mt.Fuji to you and other viewers in clear day. I'd like to show more of Tokyo and othe areas of Japan next year too! I hope you have a geat New Year.
Hi Ken-chan ! thanks for the tip on how to travel to shimoyoshida , but i was wondering, can i take the bus back to Shinjuku? and if yes, is it at the same stop? thanks and happy new year
Happy new year! Yes, you can take the bus back to Shinjuku too. The bus stop is on the other side of the highway. The above map on this link is the one towards Tokyo. I recommend you to make reservation in advance. Hope it works! 🚌www.highwaybus.com/gp/info/busStopInfoDetail?lineId=110&stationCd=057
Thank you for the informative video! May I ask what is the best way to go from Kawaguchiko to Osaka? Thank you
Thank you for watching. You can take bus called "Mishima Kawaguchiko Liner" to Mishima, and take Tokaido Shinkansen's Kodama or Hikari. This is the bus information. japanbusonline.com/en/CourseSearch/12200050001
So thankful for this video Kenchan! I wonder how to get to Mt. Fuji from Kyoto Station? (I will be using JRpass shinkansen)
Hello. Sorry I thought I answered this question but maybe it was another person. You can get off at Mishima and take highway bus to Kawaguchiko. If you like to use more of trains with your pass, you can get o Gotenba station and take bus.
lovely videos as always, i have a question for you if you have to choose, which one would you like to go? Hakone or Kawaguchiko if you only have one day? thanks kengo-san!
Thank you for watching. Oh is that for a day trip? It’s very different. If you like to enjoy different rides like seeing volcano from ropeway, Hakone. For the closer look of Mt.Fuji, Kawaguchiko. :) I would go to Hakone but as it’s easier to go. ^^
@@tokyokenchan Thank you Kengo-san for replying my comment on an old video, i use your advise for my itinerary last month and it was wonderful! For the question above, I forget to add notes that i might be visiting Japan during golden week so which one would you think will be easier to enjoy?
Hi Kenchan, Great video, very informative and fun. We’re planning a trip to Mt Fuji around the end of Dec this year. I didn’t know there’s an option of bus, and now I’m thinking about returning to Tokyo by bus, but a bit worried about traffic during this time of the year. Do you think it might be a problem for us?
There is always traffic going into Tokyo, so if you are on tight schedule, for example having some reservation that night, bus isn't recommended. Traffic and weather are really unpredictable. Thank you for watching and I hope you have a great trip!
Hi ken-san. I planned for a day trip to MtFuji using highway bus from Shinjuku. Places to visit are : Chureito Pagoda, Honco Street, Oshino Hakai, and Ancient Village Saiko Iyashi-no Sato Nemba. According to you, how should my route be in order to visit all those places efficiently ?
Hello. Thanks for the exhaustive video. I am planning a trip to Kawaguchiko towards September end. I will be staying in Hakone the previous day. I plan to Visit Chureito PAgoda and Oishi Park since I heard the Mt. Fuji view is good from there. Does this seem doable in a day? And what are the chances to see Mt.Fuji at that time? Thanks.
Yes, if you leave early that is possible. I can't say anything about the chance of seeing Mt.Fuji, but you can check some live camera on UA-cam and check before you go. :)
Great video Kenchan! I'm just wondering if the Fuji Hakone pass covers the highway express busline from Shinjuku Station?
Thank you for your message! Their website has notes saying " Pass holders are not permitted to board highway bus (Chuo Expressway)." So I believe you need to purchase the route Kawaguchiko - Shinjuku as a separate ticket. Wish you the best trip! :)
Hi Kenchan your videos are unique and very informative. I’m going in November if I have the hakone pass is enough time to do pagoda, pirate cruise, open air museum and black egg in 1 day ?
Hello. If you travel by bus and public transportation, I think that would be a bit tight schedule to go to Hakone and Kawaguchiko area (where Chureito is) in 1 day. But it might be possible if you leave early. It takes about 3 hours from the pagoda to ferry.
Ok maybe I need to change the plans. Thank you for answering
Thank you for this very informative video.
I’m hoping to do a day trip from Tokyo with my parents to see my Fuji in early April , but I’m worried that we’ll miss a chance to get glimpse of the mountain. I’ve read that morning is the best time to get a chance to see her, so would you recommend we stay a night before?
I’m also quite happy to wake up super early in the morning to get in the earliest express bus from shinjiku but with it being peak season, I’m also worried about not getting the ticket for the time I want.
Hello. It might be nice to get a hotel overlooking Mt.Fuji near Lake Kawaguchiko, but it's also ok to take early morning bus just like I did in the video. I recommend you to book tickets a few days before, after checking the weather forecast. I hope you have a great time with your parents.
Thank you for the helpful video. I have booked flights to Japan for June. I plan to stay in Tokyo, Hakone, and Kawaguchiko. Regardless of price, in which sequence should i visit the three? I was thinking Tokyo->Hakone->Kawaguchiko->Tokyo? How many nights would you suggest for each? Are there any other close areas to add to the itinerary? I would appreciate any tips. Thanks
I forgot to mention that I'll be in Japan for 14 days.
Great video, I had a question. Does the bus have space for a carry on suitcase + big checked bag suitcase? I know busses have space on side but was wondering if I can bring a checked bag + suitcase (and backpack for camera) onto the bus?
Thank you for the video Kenchan san! Would you recommend travelling to Kawaguchiko after a day in Hakone?
I researched and found that Odakyu Highway bus goes from Hakone Togendai to Gotemba station but i can't read Japanese. So i'm concerned that i might miss the bus to Kawaguchiko.
Thank you for watching. Yes, you can take bus from Togendai to Gotenmba, and change to the bus to Kawaguchiko. Your bus will arrive at Gotemba station’s Hakone Otome exit, so you can enter the train station and go to the other side to Fujisan exit to take the bus to Kawaguchiko. This is the timetable. bus-en.fujikyu.co.jp/route/detail/id/1/
All of your videos are really informative, thank you so much! :) Do you have any reccomendation if I want to use train from Gotemba Premium Outlets to Shinjuku Station?
Thank you
Yes, you can take their free shuttle bus to Gotemba station which leaves every 15 minutes from near the Gap store. From Gotemba station, you can take JR Gotemba line to Matsuda and change to Odakyu line (non-JR), or go to the last stop called Kozu, and change to JR Tokaido Line. They have a direct limited express train by Odakyu (not JR) to Shinjuku everyday at 12:48, 17:23, but those are the only direct train to Tokyo in the afternoon. Thank you for watching. :)
Hi, may I know if there are any luggage deposit around Shimoyoshida station?
Yes, I saw this locker in front of the station. shimoyoshida-sta-luggage-storage.com
Thank you for the lovely video. If I take the train from Shinjuku station to Shimoyoshida station to get to Arakurayama Sengan Park, do I have to change train at Otsuki station or do I remain in the same train?
Thank you for watching. If you take Fuji Excursion, it's direct to Shimoyoshida. If you take regular Chuo line or other limited express such Kaiji or Azusa, you need to change at Otsuki to Fujikyu line. Fuji Exxursion is only 3 cars, and all other cars get separated and goes different direction from Otsuki.
Hi Ken-Chan, may I know if we are able to bring our luggages along with us on the highway bus? Thanks!
Hi Keith san, yes you can bring your luggages on highway bus. They keep your bags in trunk when you get on the bus.
Great video! How long does it take to explore Kawaguchiko? Is it possible to complete it by 5pm if I reach there about 9am? Thanks!
Thank you. I think you will have enough time to explore Kawaguchiko area. Have a great trip. :)
Hi Kenchan, I couple of questions:
1. How much is the bus price from Mount Fuji station to Oshino Hakkai?
2. How much is the bus price from Oshino Hakkai to Fuji-Q highland?
Thanks for the video Kenchan! I am planning my trip to Japan and was thinking of combining Hakone and Mt. Fuji daytrips into the same day. Would you recommend this or are the Mt. Fuji views good enough from Hakone/Will I have enough time to do so? Thanks!
Hello, you can see Mt.Fuji either from ropeway or one side of Lake Ashinoko. If you like to see the full shape of Fuji, getting out of the Hakone Caldera and go closer would be good. You might be able to go Kawaguchiko in the morning, take bus to Gotemba, change to bus to Hakone and get off at Togendai. Take ropeway and mountain railways back to Tokyo, is possible. Not much time in each place, but you can enjoy various views. Not recommended with suitcase though.
Hello Kenchan! Congratulations for your videos. I just discovered your channel, and I am already subscribed to the channel. I didn't understand the part of paying to see the ponds in Oshino Hakkai. Do we have to pay to just see or walk around the ponds? And another question: can I use Suica cards in the trains and buses around kawaguchiko? like the train from shimoyoshida to fuji, or to kawaguchiko station? Thank you very very much.
Hello Mairicio san, thank you so much for subscribing! As for Oshino Hakkai, most of the ponds are by the village streets, so no charge. Only a few ponds are inside the garden which cost 300 yen to enter. Yes, you can use Suica on the buses and trains. I hope you enjoy your trip. :)
Do you buy a new ticket for every stop or can you buy one ticket and reboard after your visit like a hop on hop off..
The highway bus is not really for hop on and off, but for the local buses, you can use IC cards or cash.
Thank you for your video. We are going with our 5yo and 1.5yo kids. I saw a family with stroller there. Is there a way we can get up to the Chureito observatory without climbing the stairs?
Yes, there is a small slope way you can go up without stairs, right next to the stairs. 👍
Hi do you think i can get snow in February, where do you think best place to go with child that dont do much climbing. Thanks
Hi. Around Mt.Fuji, there is a ski park calle Yeti. If not around Mt.Fuji, Gala Yuzawa is good as it's connected to Shinkansen station.
@@tokyokenchan thanks man great help
hi Kenchan, thanks for the information. I have plan to visit Chureito Pagoda and lake kawaguchiko on End of March. is there any bus from Kawaguchiko lake back to Tokyo?
Hi Andre san, thank you for watching the video. Yes, there are plenty of buses going back to Shinjuku from Kawaguchiko station. The bus stops in order of Shinjuku - Shimoyoshida (Chureito) - Fujikyu Highland - Kawaguchiko Station and some buses go further.
Hi Kenchan, can we use just one Pasmo or Suica card for 3 persons who travel together? Thanks
Hi. You need one IC card for each passenger. 👍
Is there any taxi from chuodo shimo yoshida to Arakuyama Sengen Park?
Is it possible to visit Chureito Pagoda and Kawaguchiko lake/Oshi Park in one day? Because meybe just worry about the time of Bus and the train form Shinjuku. I used Highwaybus just could visit Chureito last time
I think it's better to leave early in the morning. If you replace Oshino Hakkai and Fujikyu from my itinerary, I think you can make it. Mt.Fuji is beautiufl in winter, but sun set early so better to leave for Tokyo by 5 in winter. Have a great trip. :)
Hi Kenchan! I am from Singapore. We will be visiting Kawaguchiko-->Nagano in December. Our initial plan is to travel back to Tokyo by bus and then take the train using our Hokuriku Arch Pass to Nagano, but after reading your comment to Chriscriscuolo ( If you prefer trains, you can also take Fujikyu railway to Otsuki and change to Chuo Line's Limited Express "Azusa" to Shiojiri in Nagano), it made me wonder whether we could apply this route to Nagano instead. Will it cut down the travelling time? And can we use the pass for Fujikyu railway and Chuo Line's Ltd express?
Thank you for watching from Singapore. :) Nagano city is a little far north from the route of Chuo line, so you need to change to the train to Nagano at Shiojiri. Also the limited express that stops at Otsuki doesn't go all the way to Shiojiri, so you need to change to another limited express at Kofu. But that is possible. You cannot use Hokuriku arch pass in this case though.
Noted with thanks Kenchan! If that is the case, I think we will stick to the original plan; to travel back to Tokyo by bus and then take express train to Nagano using our Hokuriku arch pass. Really appreciate your help! Thank you again!
Hello Kenchan, is there bus leaving Tokyo station to Shimoyoshida as well? Thank you
hi kenchan,
this vid really helping us who wants to go to Kawaguchiko this October, but can I know your schedule when you go there? what time and how long enough to enjoy the place? thank you.
I think I took 7:45 bus from Shinjuku and I was at Chureito around 9:45. I had enough time at Chureito and Oshino Hakkai, but not at Fujikyu and Kawaguchiko (as this trip was just to show you the route). You can have enough time if you cut Fujikyu and take later train. I just had to come back early for my dog. :)
@@tokyokenchan If we order a Fuji excursion, can we stop first at Shimayoshida Station to visit Chureito Pagoda and then go up again to Kawaguchiko?
Konnichiwa Kenchan! How does the train work if I buy a seat reservation on the Asuza? I read I need to transfer to the Fuji excursion cars at Otsuki station, but do we just sit in open (red) seats or do we go standing? The return is also confusing because I am unsure how the Fuji Kyuko line works from Kawaguchiko to Otsuki since I can reserve again from Otsuki to Shinjuku but unsure of the times/reservation for the first portion of the trip from Kawaguchiko to Otsuki.
Hello. There are three types of limited express on Chuo line, Azusa, Kaiji and Fuji Excursion. Fuji Excursion is connected to Kaiji or Azusa, and separated at Otsuki. If you can book a seat on Fuji Excursion, that is the easiest. If you get on other trains, you need to change at Otsuki. Whichever limited express you take, if you have reservation your seat ramp is green. So only time you worry about the color of the ramp is when you get on the train without reservation. If nobody reserved the seat, the ramp is red so you can get seated there. If it turns orange, it means someone comes there soon so you need to prepare to move. It's not a common system in Japan and only on this Chuo line, we see it. Some Azusa don't make a stop at Otsuki , so please be careful when you jump on the train without reservation.
Thank you for your response!! I tried looking in the JR website but shows all Fuji Excursions sold out, so my plan is grabbing what I can until Otsuki and risking no reservation in the Fuji Excursion. When you came back in train, do you buy a ticket before or do they charge you inside the train? Do you happen to know what time is the last train from Kawaguchiko to Shinjuku?
can we bring our luggage on the bus? thank you so much for your clear explanation 🙏
Yes, you can put your suitcases in the storage space under the bus. Thank you for watching. :)
@@tokyokenchan how about public bus ? still can bring luggage ?
Hello! nice video! I have a question if you dont minf to answer. I will use your tips to go from Tokyo to Fujikawaguchiko, I will stay there for a night, and then I need to go from there to nagoya. What route do you recommend? It will be my first time in Japan and I dont speck japanesse. Thank you. Christian.
Sorry for my late reply. If you go to Nagoya, either take take the direct bus to Nagoya (bus-en.fujikyu.co.jp/highway/detail/id/11/), or to Mishima station and take Tokaido Shinkansen. If you prefer trains, you can also take Fujikyu railway to Otsuki and change to Chuo Line's Limited Express "Azusa" to Shiojiri in Nagano, and change to Limited Express Shinano to Nagoya. (link to the bus: bus-en.fujikyu.co.jp/highway/detail/id/29/) Have a great trip.
@@tokyokenchan thank you! You are so kind to respond the question. Have a great week. Chris.
if i take from shinjuku to kawaguchiko, do i have to change trains at otsuki?
can you confirm the bus stop again where you got off ?
I want to make sure i pull the plug for correct station
Chuodo Shimoyoshida. It’s one after Chuodo Nishikatsura.
Thanks!
Thank you so much !! I hope you have a great trip to Kawaguchiko.😄
Thank you! Do you offer any travel advice or planning service? Or help with questions? @@tokyokenchan
Thank you for the informative videos, I just have one question: does the train/bus fees covered by the 7days pass?
Thank you for watching. JR Pass covers almost all JR lines in Japan. The highway bus (long distance bus) are not covered by JR pass.
Hi Ken San, can I also check how do you walk from the chuodo shimiyoshida bus stop that you alighted and walk to the chureito pogoda? Are there any sign or direction poster?
Hi yes. There are signs at bus stop and on the way, and you probably can follow other passengers too. Walk along the highway towards the same direction as the bus you get off, and it’s not that far. :)
Hi Kenchan, if I only want to visit lake kawaguchiko/oishi park - Gotemba - head back to Tokyo, what transport shoud I take? Thank you 🙏🏼
If I take the Fuji Excursion, I can buy the tickets with seats on the JR website and combine with my IC card right? But I need to pick up the ticket in a ticket office or a ticket machine before I board the train?