You can actually hike up further past the pagoda, about 1 hour up and you get an amazing view of Mt. Fuji. I don't really see many tourists past the pagoda, usually locals only.
Thank you for this up-to-date video of Kawaguchiko! Could not have come at a better time as I am currently planning to host visiting family. Fujisan is on the top of their list. Could you please clarify a few things: 1. What time did you leave Tokyo? What time did you arrive in Kawaguchiko? 2. Did you use the bus or train? I did not hear in the video which transportation option you chose to use. 3. Were there already many people when you started doing your sightseeing? 4. Which site should be visited first to avoid larger crowds later in the morning/day? Thank you very much!
Hi there! Glad it was useful! We used the highway bus and left Shinjuku at 7:35am, arriving about 2 hours later. If you can visit Chureito Pagoda earlier in the morning, we'd recommend that. We visited all sights in the same order shown in the video, so we arrived at Chureito Pagoda around 10am. It was not too crowded when we arrived but it was getting busy by the time we left. There were quite a few tourists when we were there in mid January but because Kawaguchiko is a large area, it didn't feel too crowded at each location. Have a great trip!
@@tokyocheapo Hi! Great video! We also plan to take the bus at 7:35am. Is food allowed to be taken on board & eating in the bus? We may skip breakfast at our hotel just to be sure we're at the bus station on time.
@@tokyocheapo Thank you for such informative video! May I know when you finished the trail, what time did the excursion end? How much time for the whole trip and back to tokyo?
@@EWenHooi Glad you found it helpful! We caught the bus from Shinjuku at 7:35am and arrived back at around 6:00pm. So all up, we were in Kawaguchiko from 9:35am - 4:00pm.
Tqvm for responding to the questions which helps potential visitors to plan their trips better. I am one of them. Liked and subscribed. Looking forward for more. Will be visiting Japan in a few months time as a budget traveller. So, very helpful
This is a fantastic video. Thank you so much taking our first trip to Tokyo next month and we’re looking at those ridiculously expensive Tripadvisor day trips.. this looks like a lot more fun. Thanks again.👍
Nice, Kawaguchiko is on my list of potential day trips, since I'll be spending around 5 days in the general Tokyo area. Hopefully we have a Kamakura day trip guide coming up, as that's one of my must visit places. Cheers!
Nice! There's lots of great day trips to do from Tokyo. Kamakura is on our list but in the meantime we have an older video on it and an article as well: tokyocheapo.com/entertainment/kamakura-mega-guide/
For me, the best Mt. Fuji sight is from Koan camp ground on the lake Motosu, especially from a tent (which I unfortunately did not have, being there in a hut). Btw nice video with great shots :)
Thanks for the video! I keep rewatching your videos for our Tokyo trip :) Just to confirm, when we drop off at Shimoyoshida Station, is that point actually the start of the 20min walk/climb up to the pagoda? Or we have to walk 20 mins first to get to the start of the stairs, and then climb up the pagoda? Just making sure my mom can make it up to the pagoda, she has a hip problem. Thank you!
Hi ! Thanks for the video ! Where can I buy the Set Ticket to get the ropeway, sightseeing bus and pleasure boat please ? Is it possible online or in the Kawaguchiko Tourist information maybe ?
On the red line sightseeing bus, from Kawaguchiko station to the end of the line at Oishi Park, it takes around 30 minutes. If you are getting off at stops along the way and doing some sightseeing then you could spend half a day to a whole day visiting the area.
Hello :) ! I'm organizing my trip to Japan for 1 month and your videos are very useful :D! Can you tell me if the boat cruise is also a round trip from the same starting point, or if the boat drops us off at another specific location? Thank you so much
Hi there! The Mt. Fuji Pass is a little different from what we used in this video (it seems passes that are on offer have changed since we filmed). The Panorama Ropeway is covered by the pass, as well as quite a few other attractions that you can see on their website: bus-en.fujikyu.co.jp/mtpass/
Hello, I want to ask if we can go to fuji shibazakura festival using the bus pass using the blue line. I saw the bus brochure, it said the bus didn't stop near shibazakura site, but google map said that the bus stopped near shibazakura site(around 1.5km from the site. It added 1 more stop). Which one is right? Bcs if we can use blue line bus to arrive there, it means that I only need to buy the 2day bus ticket instead of buying a specific bus ticket to arrive at shibazakura(which costs about 2000 yen cmiiw)
A note on the arrival with train at Kawaguchiko station: it‘s total chaos over there. everything is plastered with sign and notices - I felt completely lost. you have to pay some dude 1700¥ just for arriving there - I don‘t know why. and then there is no indication how to get to Shimoyoshida station without having to pay that money again when getting back? it‘s really intransparent and people are lost. also: if you‘re just planning to go up the ropeway, you can just walk there - no bus required.
Hi there! We don’t yet have a dedicated video on getting to the Kawaguchiko area but we do have an article with everything you need to know: tokyocheapo.com/travel/tokyo-to-mount-fuji-transport/
great video, I like the site of Mt. Fuji 🗻, but will you make a video that is about Osaka, seening that its Japan related area 🤔, thanks anyways - CyberGod
Can you take the pathway all the way up to the Pagoda? I will be traveling with an older aunt who has had hip surgery so stairs are harder for her than most.
Yes you can. When you arrive at the first set of stairs at 1:54, you can take those up to the first shrine and then from there take the pathway all the way to the pagoda or you might be able to go around to the left of the stairs and take the pathway up to the first shrine as well. Hope you enjoy your trip!
This was so useful! I'm coming in June. I will be staying near Mt. Fuji Station ( Fujiyoshida). To go there I found a different Highway bus that leaves from Tokyo Station, The Fuji Five Lakes Liner. Would that be another option? I haven't seen anyone talking about this line and from where I'm staying in Tokyo this is the best option for me, since is much more near to my accommodation. Thank you!
It is possible in one day but it'll be a long one. If you want more time at each location to relax and take in the sights, an overnight trip may be better.
Thanks for watching! 😊 Once you buy the day pass, you can hop on and off the red line bus as you like. Here is a link to the bus timetable: bus-tw.fujikyu.co.jp/mtpass/_file/routemap_RedBlueGreen_new.pdf
There's quite a lot! We have some onsen suggestions in our Kawaguchiko article in the "Things to do in Kawaguchiko" section: tokyocheapo.com/entertainment/tokyo-to-kawaguchiko-day-trip-guide/
Really informative video thank you! I had a question, I noticed your highway bus takes you to Kawaguchiko Station but a train is needed to back track to Chureito Pagoda. How did you guys get back to Kawaguchiko Station, just by train again? The highway bus ticket can only be used once right?
Hi there! We caught a local train back from Shimoyoshida Station to Kawaguchiko Station. If you catch the express train rather than the highway bus, you can get off at Shimoyoshida Station on the way to the area so no need for back-tracking 😊
It's always so crowded that the Limited Express Fuji Excursion is full, so I was very curious about where foreign tourists go sightseeing. Foreign tourists love Mt. Fuji more than Japanese people.
Im confused someone help! When i search up shinjuku station to kawaguchiko, it says it takes nearly 3 HOURS to get there. Every video says it takes under 2 hours but no matter what time or hour i change it to, its always around 2 hours and 40 minutes... Same with Kawaguchiko Station to the Chureido Pagoda, this video says it takes about 15 minutes but on google maps, it says 34 minutes.... And wouldnt it make more sense to arrive at the Pagoda first and then move your way up to Kawaguchiko station to the ropeway/lake/museums?? Someone please help 😭❤️
Hey @smoaktree! It's totally understandable to feel confused with conflicting information. Google Maps tends to calculate average travel times, including potential traffic delays, so that might explain the longer duration. ☺️
If you visit Kawaguchiko anytime in the first half of April, you should be able to see cherry blossoms. In 2023, the Fujikawaguchiko Cherry Blossom festival will be held from April 5th - 16th.
I always want to know which spot where all these people get the photos from, and now i know! It is at the end of the red Line! Too bad i visit japan when it (might) be at the start of the busiest time for holiday in japan. 😅 Hopefully, my trip to Kawaguchiko here went smoothly~ Thank you for the quite detailed and great restaurant recommendation! ❤
Isnt it better from Tokyo to drop at Shimoyoshida station before going to Kawaguchiko to visit the Pagoda? Unless you cant hop back in the train to Kawa
I plan on going to my Fuji this Saturday Oct 21 unfortunately the Fuji excursions and earlier buses are already booked ! Are their local trains that can be taken from Tokyo? Do they need to be booked ahead of time?
Thank you for the video! Can I make a question? The bus from Tokyo to Fuji, what you pay is to go AND comeback or you have to pay again to comeback to Tokyo? Thanks!
Hi there! We have an article with accommodation recommendations, from cheap to more expensive: tokyocheapo.com/accommodationcat/accommodation-near-mount-fuji/
The lavender at Oishi Park is best viewed from mid June onwards and the Kochia (red summer cyprus) from mid to late October. This website is in Japanese, but gives fairly good translations of flower blooming times when using Google Translate: www.fkchannel.jp/naturelivingcenter/oishipark/
oya, can you explain how to use jr pass to go to kawaguchiko? i heard, we have to buy separate ticket while reserve the seat from shinjuku station? if yes, where to buy the separate ticket and how to use it? (should we insert it to the ticket gate alongside with jr pass, for example)
The JR travel service centre at Shinjuku station will help you with the reservation. There’s a map of the station with the service centres marked here www.jreast.co.jp/e/stations/e866.html
thanks for the video, your video inspired me to plan this trip tomorrow. Wanted to know, what time do you recommend us to take the train from Tokyo? We are staying in Daiba at the moment.
Unfortunately you won’t be able to use the JR Pass to cover the entire fare to Chureito. If travelling from Shinjuku, the JR Pass covers part of the fare with around a ¥1600 surcharge. If travelling from Kawaguchiko station, you cannot use the JR Pass and will need to pay the fare of around ¥300 for the non-express train.
i will visit mount fuji in 17 th of march, do i need to bring a thick coat or just thin coat ? i dont know about the weather on next week , what do think i should bring ?
Hi there! We caught the express bus from Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko Station so that's why we started from there. If you're catching the train from Tokyo instead, you could start from Shimoyoshida.
Hi from Canada. I booked a tour that includes the pagoda, lake Kawaguchik, Iyashi no Sato Nemba and oishi park. I haven't paid but I was wondering if it is worth the money or if it is better to use the bus you mentioned. The tour costs $252 Canadian dollars. Also, if I take the sightseeing bus and stop in one place, and after spending some time there, do I need to wait long for another bus to get to another place? Thanks
Depends how simple you like things vs saving money - assuming the tour includes the trip to and from Tokyo, it’ll probably save you having to figure out bus times, bus stop locations etc, but sounds like it costs a lot more
The places on your list are scattered on 2 bus lines and 1 train line. However, if you start early you should be able to hit them all on your own. But you'll need to be well prepared ahead of time: 1) Lake Kawaguchiko & Oishi Park: Red line 2) Iyashi no Sato Nemba: Green line 3) Pagoda: Fujikyuko line The pass that covers both the Red & Green line is ~1500 yen, and includes a trip up the ropeway and a cruise in kawaguchiko (both of which I highly recommend). The green line runs less frequently so be sure to plan around the schedule if you want to do it yourself. Personally, I was't too impressed by Iyashi no Sato Nemba nor oishi park. And if pressed for time I'd choose the ropeway and the cruise over those 2 places.
@@CuriousVelociiraptor Thank you. My plan is to take the bus( I don't remember if it was bus or train...) to the pagoda first, because there is no point to get to kawaguchiko station and then go back to the pagoda. Then, the train to kawaguchiko station. From there, to pay for the package to take the ropeway and boat cruise and if we have time take the red line to oishi park. \How does that sound? Thanks for your help.
@@bewellenespanol That makes sense. For a day trip that's plenty already. Ropeway, cruise and Oishi Park are all on the red line and I bet you'll have time for them all. Oshino Hakkai is another interesting place but you likely won't have time for that. Enjoy! Mount Fuji is truly a majestic sight to behold.
Hi there, are we able to bring luggages with us on the highway bus? Not sure if the information I got regarding the limitations of 10kg and below was accurate. Thanks!
Hi thanks for sharing! How many days in advance should we buy the highway bus ticket or the train ticket to Kawaguchiko? Where exactly can I buy the train ticket online?
Hi there! You can purchase a train ticket online at: www.eki-net.com/en/jreast-train-reservation/Top/Index Also note that part of the train fare is covered by the JR Pass. We have an article that explains the transport options in more detail: tokyocheapo.com/travel/tokyo-to-mount-fuji-transport/ The timing of buying tickets may depend on the day and season you are going. We bought ours one day in advance for a weekday trip but for weekends and busy periods like spring, it might be best to book them further in advance.
@@tokyocheapo Hi! I have the JR pass and would like to use the Fuji Excursion limited express. Where do I buy the other portion of the ticket? Thank you.
To get to Mount Fuji from Tokyo, you can take a direct bus from Shinjuku Station or Tokyo Station. Here's a quick guide for you: tokyocheapo.com/travel/tokyo-to-mount-fuji-transport/ Hope this helps!
Hi, 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 ?
Hi there. I just to leave in Yamashi - Shi (Fujiyoshida), long time ago, and I used to visit that lake. I missed those days. Likewise, I did not go to many of all the places you mentioned. Great video😀. Saludos.
Went here a couple of days ago, I only saw the iced cap of the mountain then the fog or clouds came in shortly, Lucky I capture a photo on the ice peak. Nice road trip from Shinagawa.
This was filmed In February. To get to Kamikochi from Kawaguchiko by public transport is quite a lengthy complex journey. One option is take the train to Otsuki and then change to the chuo line for the limited express to Matsumoto, then a Kamikochi bound bus.
We caught the bus from Shinjuku station and if you don't manage to book online then you can pick up your ticket at the desk on 4th floor and bus was from 4th floor. Please note Shinjuku bus and train station is massive and you can get lost in there, so give yourself plenty of time to navigate yourself around.
The Sightseeing Bus pass just covers the buses in the area. You'll need to purchase tickets for the train separately. Hope you have a wonderful trip in October!
They stopped selling them in March 2024. You now have to pay individual prices for each by actually going to the location and paying extra for it. I strongly recommend just buying the bus pass, and skipping the ropeway and boat cruise: they're tourist traps. I'd recommend walking near the park that cuts the local river leading into the lake for free. The park is called Kogamasao Memorial Park and you can get off at the Musical Forest Museum bus stop. Don't visit the Musical Forest Museum. It's not authentic to the area and simply there to overcharge tourists.
Really glad it's helpful! The earliest bus leaves at 6:45am from Shinjuku. Here is the bus timetable: www.highwaybus.com/gp/inbound/inbTimeTbl?lineGroupNo=1&lineId=110&upDownKbn=2
Thks to upload. I living in Japan since 16' but not opportunity to visit. I promise... I will go in next Winter when I usually visit Fuji Yama from Shizuoka Ken side 😊
hi please help me, can u tell me where i can buy that pass? in the video you didn't mention about where can get the pass. please help, really need about this information
Thanks for this informative video!!! I can see that you visited sometime around autumn. Would you be able to which week and month of November/December?
You can actually hike up further past the pagoda, about 1 hour up and you get an amazing view of Mt. Fuji. I don't really see many tourists past the pagoda, usually locals only.
Awesome! Love how atmospheric this is! I can watch it forever over and over again! : )
Thank you for this up-to-date video of Kawaguchiko! Could not have come at a better time as I am currently planning to host visiting family. Fujisan is on the top of their list. Could you please clarify a few things:
1. What time did you leave Tokyo? What time did you arrive in Kawaguchiko?
2. Did you use the bus or train? I did not hear in the video which transportation option you chose to use.
3. Were there already many people when you started doing your sightseeing?
4. Which site should be visited first to avoid larger crowds later in the morning/day?
Thank you very much!
Hi there! Glad it was useful!
We used the highway bus and left Shinjuku at 7:35am, arriving about 2 hours later. If you can visit Chureito Pagoda earlier in the morning, we'd recommend that. We visited all sights in the same order shown in the video, so we arrived at Chureito Pagoda around 10am. It was not too crowded when we arrived but it was getting busy by the time we left.
There were quite a few tourists when we were there in mid January but because Kawaguchiko is a large area, it didn't feel too crowded at each location. Have a great trip!
@@tokyocheapo Hi! Great video! We also plan to take the bus at 7:35am. Is food allowed to be taken on board & eating in the bus? We may skip breakfast at our hotel just to be sure we're at the bus station on time.
@@tokyocheapo Thank you for such informative video! May I know when you finished the trail, what time did the excursion end? How much time for the whole trip and back to tokyo?
@@EWenHooi Glad you found it helpful! We caught the bus from Shinjuku at 7:35am and arrived back at around 6:00pm. So all up, we were in Kawaguchiko from 9:35am - 4:00pm.
Tqvm for responding to the questions which helps potential visitors to plan their trips better. I am one of them. Liked and subscribed. Looking forward for more. Will be visiting Japan in a few months time as a budget traveller. So, very helpful
This is a fantastic video. Thank you so much taking our first trip to Tokyo next month and we’re looking at those ridiculously expensive Tripadvisor day trips.. this looks like a lot more fun. Thanks again.👍
Glad it was helpful! We've got some more day trip videos coming as well, so stay tuned 😊
We just uploaded our Fuji vlog but you guys are so lucky with the super clear day and views!!! Cheers! ❤
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Oichi Park looks amazing.
Love your video! So helpful!
Did u also take the train back to Shinjuku?
Nice, Kawaguchiko is on my list of potential day trips, since I'll be spending around 5 days in the general Tokyo area. Hopefully we have a Kamakura day trip guide coming up, as that's one of my must visit places.
Cheers!
Nice! There's lots of great day trips to do from Tokyo. Kamakura is on our list but in the meantime we have an older video on it and an article as well: tokyocheapo.com/entertainment/kamakura-mega-guide/
For me, the best Mt. Fuji sight is from Koan camp ground on the lake Motosu, especially from a tent (which I unfortunately did not have, being there in a hut). Btw nice video with great shots :)
Heading there in 2 weeks, Thanks for the informative tips and video!!!
Thanks for the video! I keep rewatching your videos for our Tokyo trip :) Just to confirm, when we drop off at Shimoyoshida Station, is that point actually the start of the 20min walk/climb up to the pagoda? Or we have to walk 20 mins first to get to the start of the stairs, and then climb up the pagoda? Just making sure my mom can make it up to the pagoda, she has a hip problem. Thank you!
Hi there! That's 20 minutes from the station all the way up to the pagoda 😊 Thanks for watching and hope you have a wonderful trip!
wow nice voice sound good easy to listen the content so many helpful. surly am subscribe. last view of content is amazing.
I’m looking to go to Mt Fuji around February. Do you recommend staying a night there?
Amazing video thanks!!!
We are so torn between Hakone or Kawaguchiko on our upcoming trip. Thank you for this!
can both be combined with a night stay somwhere
Best and crisp video I have ever watched on Mount Fuji.
There's plenty of clear days in the winter, but we were particularly lucky!
Going in may and can’t wait!
Have a great trip!
Hi ! Thanks for the video ! Where can I buy the Set Ticket to get the ropeway, sightseeing bus and pleasure boat please ? Is it possible online or in the Kawaguchiko Tourist information maybe ?
Can’t wait for my trip to Kawaguchiko next week 🎉❤
Have a great time!
Went there last month. Loved the lavender ice cream.
Very nice side see bus ..thank for made video it is very useful..i would love to know how many hours for round trip side see bus? Thank you
On the red line sightseeing bus, from Kawaguchiko station to the end of the line at Oishi Park, it takes around 30 minutes. If you are getting off at stops along the way and doing some sightseeing then you could spend half a day to a whole day visiting the area.
Does the sight seeing bus drops us off and move on or does it wait for us, how reboard the bus
Hello :) ! I'm organizing my trip to Japan for 1 month and your videos are very useful :D! Can you tell me if the boat cruise is also a round trip from the same starting point, or if the boat drops us off at another specific location? Thank you so much
Thank you for the video!! Does MT Fuji pass covers all attractions such as the panorama ropeway?
Hi there! The Mt. Fuji Pass is a little different from what we used in this video (it seems passes that are on offer have changed since we filmed). The Panorama Ropeway is covered by the pass, as well as quite a few other attractions that you can see on their website: bus-en.fujikyu.co.jp/mtpass/
Hello, I want to ask if we can go to fuji shibazakura festival using the bus pass using the blue line. I saw the bus brochure, it said the bus didn't stop near shibazakura site, but google map said that the bus stopped near shibazakura site(around 1.5km from the site. It added 1 more stop). Which one is right? Bcs if we can use blue line bus to arrive there, it means that I only need to buy the 2day bus ticket instead of buying a specific bus ticket to arrive at shibazakura(which costs about 2000 yen cmiiw)
Hey, would you pick Kawaguchiko over Fujiyoshida? I will have 2 nights to spare in October, so 1 full day to use. Great videox
A note on the arrival with train at Kawaguchiko station: it‘s total chaos over there. everything is plastered with sign and notices - I felt completely lost. you have to pay some dude 1700¥ just for arriving there - I don‘t know why. and then there is no indication how to get to Shimoyoshida station without having to pay that money again when getting back? it‘s really intransparent and people are lost.
also: if you‘re just planning to go up the ropeway, you can just walk there - no bus required.
How can we go to Kawaguchiko to Osaka?
How to Fujinomiya by bus from Sinjuku bus terminal???
Great video, but can you help me and explain how to take the bus/ train from Tokyo🙏Thank you
Hi there! We don’t yet have a dedicated video on getting to the Kawaguchiko area but we do have an article with everything you need to know: tokyocheapo.com/travel/tokyo-to-mount-fuji-transport/
great video, I like the site of Mt. Fuji 🗻, but will you make a video that is about Osaka, seening that its Japan related area 🤔, thanks anyways - CyberGod
Can you take the pathway all the way up to the Pagoda? I will be traveling with an older aunt who has had hip surgery so stairs are harder for her than most.
Yes you can. When you arrive at the first set of stairs at 1:54, you can take those up to the first shrine and then from there take the pathway all the way to the pagoda or you might be able to go around to the left of the stairs and take the pathway up to the first shrine as well. Hope you enjoy your trip!
Hello, we are looking to rent a car after arriving to Kawaguchiko station. Could you advise if that’s a good ideas? Would you recommend?
Why not get off at Shimoyoshida Stationfirst for Chureito Pagoda and then go to Kawaguchiko Station?
That is a good idea if you are coming by train from Tokyo. They also have coin lockers at the station.
do you guys know if you can buy a sightseeing bus ticket on the day, or do you have to book in advance? i cant see to find a booking agent online.
This was so useful! I'm coming in June. I will be staying near Mt. Fuji Station ( Fujiyoshida). To go there I found a different Highway bus that leaves from Tokyo Station, The Fuji Five Lakes Liner. Would that be another option? I haven't seen anyone talking about this line and from where I'm staying in Tokyo this is the best option for me, since is much more near to my accommodation. Thank you!
Hi there! Yes you can also take the highway bus from Tokyo station, which is convenient if you're staying near there. Have a great trip!
Iam going in june too and I am planning to make a one day trip to mount fuji before heading to kyoto
Is it possible to travel from Tokyo, including return journey and sightseeing, all within one day?
It is possible in one day but it'll be a long one. If you want more time at each location to relax and take in the sights, an overnight trip may be better.
Where do you buy the ticket for the bus that takes you all around mount fuji locations?
It is very nice！
Amazing video! Can you hop off and on any red line bus once you buy a ticket? Or does the bus wait at each spot
Thanks for watching! 😊 Once you buy the day pass, you can hop on and off the red line bus as you like. Here is a link to the bus timetable: bus-tw.fujikyu.co.jp/mtpass/_file/routemap_RedBlueGreen_new.pdf
Is there any Onsens in the area ? I would love to go there for a day trip! ☺️
There's quite a lot! We have some onsen suggestions in our Kawaguchiko article in the "Things to do in Kawaguchiko" section: tokyocheapo.com/entertainment/tokyo-to-kawaguchiko-day-trip-guide/
Can’t wait for my trip in Japan ❤️
When are you goin?
Ive booked my flights for September
Going in May!!! Cant wait!
Really informative video thank you!
I had a question, I noticed your highway bus takes you to Kawaguchiko Station but a train is needed to back track to Chureito Pagoda. How did you guys get back to Kawaguchiko Station, just by train again? The highway bus ticket can only be used once right?
Hi there! We caught a local train back from Shimoyoshida Station to Kawaguchiko Station. If you catch the express train rather than the highway bus, you can get off at Shimoyoshida Station on the way to the area so no need for back-tracking 😊
How many hours ? Does the bus return to starting station in Tokyo?
It's always so crowded that the Limited Express Fuji Excursion is full, so I was very curious about where foreign tourists go sightseeing. Foreign tourists love Mt. Fuji more than Japanese people.
How about weekday ? Is it crowded ?
rental car is much better , cheaper, faster and allows to see more places.
Im confused someone help!
When i search up shinjuku station to kawaguchiko, it says it takes nearly 3 HOURS to get there. Every video says it takes under 2 hours but no matter what time or hour i change it to, its always around 2 hours and 40 minutes...
Same with Kawaguchiko Station to the Chureido Pagoda, this video says it takes about 15 minutes but on google maps, it says 34 minutes....
And wouldnt it make more sense to arrive at the Pagoda first and then move your way up to Kawaguchiko station to the ropeway/lake/museums??
Someone please help 😭❤️
Hey @smoaktree! It's totally understandable to feel confused with conflicting information. Google Maps tends to calculate average travel times, including potential traffic delays, so that might explain the longer duration. ☺️
Going to visit in april , it came in the right time. Id like to see the cherry blossoms, do I have more luck in the beginning or the middle of april?
If you visit Kawaguchiko anytime in the first half of April, you should be able to see cherry blossoms. In 2023, the Fujikawaguchiko Cherry Blossom festival will be held from April 5th - 16th.
and how do you get back? from same bus?
I always want to know which spot where all these people get the photos from, and now i know! It is at the end of the red Line! Too bad i visit japan when it (might) be at the start of the busiest time for holiday in japan. 😅
Hopefully, my trip to Kawaguchiko here went smoothly~
Thank you for the quite detailed and great restaurant recommendation! ❤
Hope you trip goes smoothly! Thanks for watching 😊
Isnt it better from Tokyo to drop at Shimoyoshida station before going to Kawaguchiko to visit the Pagoda? Unless you cant hop back in the train to Kawa
When was this? The weather looks so good! What attire to wear there if I am going end of March? Winter or Spring wear? Thanks.
This was in January. Winter is the best time to see Mount Fuji with clear skies. I would suggest spring clothes.
@@tokyocheapo Thanks so much 🙏
I plan on going to my Fuji this Saturday Oct 21 unfortunately the Fuji excursions and earlier buses are already booked ! Are their local trains that can be taken from Tokyo? Do they need to be booked ahead of time?
Thank you for the video!
Can I make a question? The bus from Tokyo to Fuji, what you pay is to go AND comeback or you have to pay again to comeback to Tokyo?
Thanks!
Any recommendation on the hotels in the area which provide half board?
Hi there! We have an article with accommodation recommendations, from cheap to more expensive: tokyocheapo.com/accommodationcat/accommodation-near-mount-fuji/
Informative video. How long did u take to complete everything? Is it possible in 4 hours or less without stopping for a meal? Thanks!
Which season is the best time to see the lavender field and other flowers in the kawaguchiko area?
The lavender at Oishi Park is best viewed from mid June onwards and the Kochia (red summer cyprus) from mid to late October. This website is in Japanese, but gives fairly good translations of flower blooming times when using Google Translate: www.fkchannel.jp/naturelivingcenter/oishipark/
great guide!!! welcome everybody to this beautiful location
Guys, from start to finish, how long is the red line bus service pls? Thank you. Loving your videos so far. So helpful 🎉
oya, can you explain how to use jr pass to go to kawaguchiko? i heard, we have to buy separate ticket while reserve the seat from shinjuku station? if yes, where to buy the separate ticket and how to use it? (should we insert it to the ticket gate alongside with jr pass, for example)
The JR travel service centre at Shinjuku station will help you with the reservation. There’s a map of the station with the service centres marked here www.jreast.co.jp/e/stations/e866.html
thanks for the video, your video inspired me to plan this trip tomorrow. Wanted to know, what time do you recommend us to take the train from Tokyo? We are staying in Daiba at the moment.
Can you take the jr pass to chureito from shinjuku or from kawaguchiko station?
Unfortunately you won’t be able to use the JR Pass to cover the entire fare to Chureito. If travelling from Shinjuku, the JR Pass covers part of the fare with around a ¥1600 surcharge. If travelling from Kawaguchiko station, you cannot use the JR Pass and will need to pay the fare of around ¥300 for the non-express train.
How can I book bus tickets in advance . Links ?
Hi there! You can use this link: highway-buses.jp
@@tokyocheapo thank you for helping her 😀
i will visit mount fuji in 17 th of march, do i need to bring a thick coat or just thin coat ? i dont know about the weather on next week , what do think i should bring ?
At this time of year, it should be fairly nice during the day but temperatures could still be cool at night (around 5 degrees or so). Enjoy your trip!
Is Houtou a vegetarian dish? If not then can you suggest some vegetarian food options around Kawaguchiko Station
May I know the red leaves in kawaguchiko best being red at what time on october? Thankss
so complicated atually
so from kawaguchiko statoin to shimoyoshida station then again back to kawaguchiko?? why not start from shimoyoshida? sorry im confused
Hi there! We caught the express bus from Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko Station so that's why we started from there. If you're catching the train from Tokyo instead, you could start from Shimoyoshida.
Still a dream for me :3 Embassy should totes approve my visa on my third try next time.
Hi from Canada. I booked a tour that includes the pagoda, lake Kawaguchik, Iyashi no Sato Nemba and oishi park. I haven't paid but I was wondering if it is worth the money or if it is better to use the bus you mentioned. The tour costs $252 Canadian dollars. Also, if I take the sightseeing bus and stop in one place, and after spending some time there, do I need to wait long for another bus to get to another place? Thanks
Depends how simple you like things vs saving money - assuming the tour includes the trip to and from Tokyo, it’ll probably save you having to figure out bus times, bus stop locations etc, but sounds like it costs a lot more
@@tokyocheapo Yes the tour includes the transportation from Tokyo and back. I forgot to mention that the price is per two people.
The places on your list are scattered on 2 bus lines and 1 train line. However, if you start early you should be able to hit them all on your own. But you'll need to be well prepared ahead of time:
1) Lake Kawaguchiko & Oishi Park: Red line
2) Iyashi no Sato Nemba: Green line
3) Pagoda: Fujikyuko line
The pass that covers both the Red & Green line is ~1500 yen, and includes a trip up the ropeway and a cruise in kawaguchiko (both of which I highly recommend). The green line runs less frequently so be sure to plan around the schedule if you want to do it yourself. Personally, I was't too impressed by Iyashi no Sato Nemba nor oishi park. And if pressed for time I'd choose the ropeway and the cruise over those 2 places.
@@CuriousVelociiraptor Thank you. My plan is to take the bus( I don't remember if it was bus or train...) to the pagoda first, because there is no point to get to kawaguchiko station and then go back to the pagoda. Then, the train to kawaguchiko station. From there, to pay for the package to take the ropeway and boat cruise and if we have time take the red line to oishi park. \How does that sound? Thanks for your help.
@@bewellenespanol That makes sense. For a day trip that's plenty already. Ropeway, cruise and Oishi Park are all on the red line and I bet you'll have time for them all. Oshino Hakkai is another interesting place but you likely won't have time for that.
Enjoy! Mount Fuji is truly a majestic sight to behold.
05:36 Aimee, you really love ice creams! ☺👍 Great video!!
Even in winter, ice cream is the best! 😆
@@tokyocheapo same here!! hahaha
Is the train to Chureito Pagoda covered by the 1 day pass? If not, can I use IC card for the non-limited express?
It's not covered by the pass but yes you can use an IC card for non-limited express trains 😊
@@tokyocheapo Thank you!
hi! planning to go to kawaguchiko this weekend. do you know what time is the latest train from kawaguchiko to tokyo?
Hi there, are we able to bring luggages with us on the highway bus? Not sure if the information I got regarding the limitations of 10kg and below was accurate. Thanks!
Can I use the red line with an IC card?
Thanks
Yes you can 😊
Hi thanks for sharing! How many days in advance should we buy the highway bus ticket or the train ticket to Kawaguchiko? Where exactly can I buy the train ticket online?
Hi there! You can purchase a train ticket online at: www.eki-net.com/en/jreast-train-reservation/Top/Index
Also note that part of the train fare is covered by the JR Pass. We have an article that explains the transport options in more detail: tokyocheapo.com/travel/tokyo-to-mount-fuji-transport/
The timing of buying tickets may depend on the day and season you are going. We bought ours one day in advance for a weekday trip but for weekends and busy periods like spring, it might be best to book them further in advance.
@@tokyocheapo Hi! I have the JR pass and would like to use the Fuji Excursion limited express. Where do I buy the other portion of the ticket? Thank you.
how do you get their from tokyo?
To get to Mount Fuji from Tokyo, you can take a direct bus from Shinjuku Station or Tokyo Station.
Here's a quick guide for you:
tokyocheapo.com/travel/tokyo-to-mount-fuji-transport/
Hope this helps!
Does the Kawaguchiko station have lockers?
Yes, it does!
If you can only do one, which would you choose, Hakone or Mt Fuji?
Fantastic video. Where is the legendary Lawson store based?
Hi, 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 ?
Hi there. I just to leave in Yamashi - Shi (Fujiyoshida), long time ago, and I used to visit that lake. I missed those days. Likewise, I did not go to many of all the places you mentioned. Great video😀. Saludos.
Went here a couple of days ago, I only saw the iced cap of the mountain then the fog or clouds came in shortly, Lucky I capture a photo on the ice peak. Nice road trip from Shinagawa.
great video! im coming this october 2024! i hope the sky is clear for mt fuji appearance
Great video !! Can’t wait to go next year. New subscriber 😊
Would you reccomend kawaguchiko over hakone ? im stuck deciding between the two
4:54 may i know which month is this,and what is the best transportation option from kamikochi to kawaguchiko ya,thanks in advance!!
This was filmed In February. To get to Kamikochi from Kawaguchiko by public transport is quite a lengthy complex journey. One option is take the train to Otsuki and then change to the chuo line for the limited express to Matsumoto, then a Kamikochi bound bus.
It’s probably easier to go back to Tokyo again, stay the night and the next day (or later) catch a dedicated bus all the way to Kamilochi
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Thank you for you wonderful and insightful video. I definitely want to see mount Fuji, that will be my first destination outside of Tokyo.
Thanks for watching! That sounds like a great plan 😊
We caught the bus from Shinjuku station and if you don't manage to book online then you can pick up your ticket at the desk on 4th floor and bus was from 4th floor. Please note Shinjuku bus and train station is massive and you can get lost in there, so give yourself plenty of time to navigate yourself around.
A great piece of advice for Shinjuku Station!
Muito obrigada por terem realizado um vídeo tão completo e detalhado. Vai me ajudar muito a planejar minha visita ao monte fuji
How many hours do you reckon to do a day trip with the red line?
I enjoyed the video as I will be going there in October. Is the Fujikyuko train ride included in the Kawaguchiko Sightseeing Bus pass? Thanks.
The Sightseeing Bus pass just covers the buses in the area. You'll need to purchase tickets for the train separately. Hope you have a wonderful trip in October!
Thanks for sharing, where to buy the bundle pass of Ropeway, Boat Cruise & Bus?
They stopped selling them in March 2024. You now have to pay individual prices for each by actually going to the location and paying extra for it. I strongly recommend just buying the bus pass, and skipping the ropeway and boat cruise: they're tourist traps. I'd recommend walking near the park that cuts the local river leading into the lake for free. The park is called Kogamasao Memorial Park and you can get off at the Musical Forest Museum bus stop. Don't visit the Musical Forest Museum. It's not authentic to the area and simply there to overcharge tourists.
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One of the best vids for Mt Fuji!!!
Btw, what’s the earliest time for Shinjuku Bus? Thanks!!
Really glad it's helpful! The earliest bus leaves at 6:45am from Shinjuku. Here is the bus timetable: www.highwaybus.com/gp/inbound/inbTimeTbl?lineGroupNo=1&lineId=110&upDownKbn=2
Thks to upload. I living in Japan since 16' but not opportunity to visit. I promise... I will go in next Winter when I usually visit Fuji Yama from Shizuoka Ken side 😊
Hope you get there in the winter! You should have beautiful, clear skies then 😊
hi please help me, can u tell me where i can buy that pass? in the video you didn't mention about where can get the pass. please help, really need about this information
Hi there! You can pick up the sightseeing pass at the Fujikawaguchiko Tourist Information Center right next to Kawaguchiko Station.
Thanks for this informative video!!! I can see that you visited sometime around autumn. Would you be able to which week and month of November/December?
Hi there! We visited in the second week of January.