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Shinjuku to Lake Kawaguchiko
| How | Time | Adult fare | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highway bus from Busta Shinjuku | about 1 hour 45 min | ¥2,200 (¥2,000 booked online) | All seats reserved; opens 1 month ahead |
| JR Fuji Excursion, direct | about 2 hours | ¥4,200 | Reserved seats; sales open at 10:00 one month ahead |
| JR to Otsuki, then Fujikyu Railway | about 2 hours | JR fare plus ¥1,170 on Fujikyu | No booking needed |
| Day tour (Klook, KKday) | 10–12 hours | Depends on the tour | Book online |
Highway bus
Fujikyu and Keio buses leave from the 4th floor of Busta Shinjuku 56 times a day, from 6:45 to 22:25, and take about 1 hour 45 minutes to Kawaguchiko Station. Seats are reserved: book on Fujiyama Connect up to a month ahead (¥2,000 online) or buy at the counter (¥2,200). Children pay half.
Fuji Excursion train
The Fuji Excursion runs from Shinjuku straight to Kawaguchiko 4 times a day, more in season, leaving at 7:30, 8:30, 9:30 and 10:30 and taking about 2 hours. It has no unreserved seats; tickets go on sale at 10:00 one month ahead on JR East’s booking site and at ticket offices. Fujikyu Railway is a private line, so the JR Pass does not cover the part beyond Otsuki.
Getting around Lake Kawaguchiko
| Ticket | Adult | Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing bus pass, 1 day | ¥1,500 | Red, Green and Blue sightseeing lines; Suica accepted |
| Sightseeing bus pass, 2 days | ¥2,000 | The same lines |
| Mt. Fuji & Fuji Five Lakes Passport, 2 days | ¥3,300 | Buses plus Fujikyu Railway between Kawaguchiko and Shimoyoshida |
| Bus to the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station | ¥3,400 return | 5 buses a day from Kawaguchiko; none when the road is closed |
Useful before you fly
Airport transfer when you have a lot of shopping bags
Luggage storage in Tokyo for the hours before an evening flight
Chureito Pagoda, the 5th Station and tours
For the view of Chureito Pagoda with Fuji behind it, take Fujikyu Railway to Shimoyoshida and walk about 30 minutes, following the signs.
The bus to the 5th Station runs only while the Fuji Subaru Line is open: it turns back at the 4th Station when the road is open only that far, and does not run when the road is closed.
Day tours from Shinjuku or Tokyo Station usually take 10–12 hours by coach and stop at Chureito Pagoda, Oishi Park, Oshino Hakkai and Lake Kawaguchiko. Compare: Mount Fuji tours on Klook, KKday.
Crowds and new local rules
Fujikawaguchiko town asks visitors not to park illegally around crowded spots such as Oishi Park, and will charge an accommodation tax of ¥200 per person per night from 1 April 2027.