Last Updated on November 11, 2025 by Laura
Planning a day trip to Mount Fuji from Tokyo might seem challenging at the beginning. Indeed, the area is vast and certainly deserves more than a single day to be fully appreciated. However, we all agree that visitors not always have the privilege of time and need to get the best from what is on the table. And what mostly of us have on the table is a day trip. Therefore, this guide will follow exactly my steps and what I did in my day trip to Mount Fuji and made the most of it.
If you are new to Japan travelling, I do recommend including in your readings also the following guides (especially if you plan to travel by train):
Mount Fuji day trip from Tokyo. What to expect
Before deep diving into the details of this day trip guide, my honest conscience wants to warn you about something that many travellers don’t know about Mt Fuji. In fact, while online pictures show the glorious, half-snowy mountain in all its beautiful landscapes, the reality is that Mount Fuji is visible only for about 70 to 80 days per year. Is not a case that it gained the nickname of “shy mountain”.
This makes planning a trip a little tricky. Indeed, tourists often associating summer to sunny, clear sky automatically assume this would apply to Japan. However, summers are notoriously humid and rainy in Japan. This high level of humidity make the mountain invisible during this part of the year. Moreover, the peak of Mt Fuji is often covered in clouds and rarely visible.
Differently from what many people think, the best chance of seeing the mountain is during the colder months. Indeed, you’ll need a clear sky and dry air for Mt Fuji to appear. I’ll return on this topic later.
Climbing Mt Fuji vs Touring Mt Fuji. What is better?
The first question you need to ask yourself before planning this trip is: what type of Mt Fuji experience do I want? Indeed, the area of Mt Fuji is visitable in many different ways. There is a huge difference in between climbing Mt Fuji vs touring Mt Fuji.
Climbing Mt Fuji
If you want to see Mt Fuji up-close and climb it up to the top, a day trip is not probably be enough. Indeed, there are several stations along the way and most people climb for the sunrise. This requires a stay overnight in one of the refuges along the way. It’s a quite strenuous activity that I would personally fit within a wider exploration of the area rather than from a day trip from Tokyo. Moreover, as for any type of hike, you will have to bring technical equipment with you, so you’ll need to plan this well in advance. We personally didn’t choose this option. It’s true that you’ll see Mt Fuji at its 100% up-close but with the limited time we had, we wanted a more comprehensive sight of the area.
If you want to climb Mt Fuji, perhaps you would like to join one of the organised tours, like this one:
Touring Mt Fuji
A second popular option is touring Mt Fuji from the surrounding areas. This gives you the opportunity to see the mountain from distance (when it’s visible), but experience also the lovely villages in the area. One of the most popular routes is the Fuji Five Lakes. We decided for a mix and match. While visiting 2 out of the 5 lakes, we also added some must visit stops along the way such as the Chureito Pagoda. I really recommend the “touring” option for a day trip because this will give you a more comprehensive experience of the area and is easy to plan compared to the climb. In this blog I will focus on the touring of Mt Fuji following the itinerary I planned for my self.
How to get to Mt Fuji from Tokyo
There are different ways one can reach Mt Fuji from Tokyo. Nevertheless, the most efficient ones are by train and by bus. Renting a car can be an option. However, I would recommend to check the requirement and road rules before getting on a long driving trip. I personally prefer the train, especially in Japan. It’s comfortable, fast and very punctual! Below, I will guide you on how to book train tickets for Mt Fuji but will give you also the bus alternative (that I explored as well).
Getting to Mt Fuji by train from Tokyo
Mount Fuji day trip from Tokyo – Fuji Excursion Train Experience
The best route from Tokyo is provided by JR via the Fuji Excursion Train (Limited Express). This is a train that departs from Shinjuku Station and arrive to Kawaguchiko (via Shimoyoshida and Mt Fuji stations).The average journey is 1 h 57 mins and ticket prices are around $31.
The trip is very comfortable and when the weather is good you will see Mt Fuji for great part of the trip from the train window. The only issue with this route is that tickets get sold out in minute and the train is often overcrowded. Nevertheless, there is a trick you can use to make sure to have your tickets. Continue below.
How to book the Fuji Excursion train tickets with Klook
Because the tickets for this train can’t be booked largely in advance on the JR website, I warmly recommend to book in advance your tickets via Klook. Klook has a system that (even if they are not yet available), books them for you as soon as they are released by JR. In this way, you don’t miss your seat on the train! Use my code HISTORIAN25 for a discount on the tickets!
To note: despite this system being very efficient, competition is so much that during peak periods even Klook might fail! This happened to me as the system managed to book my outbound ticket Tokyo to Kawaguchiko but didn’t manage to book my return trip claiming that everything was fully booked. If this happens to you DON’T PANIC. First, make sure to keep an alarm on your phone to know when the tickets will be released.
Immediately after the JR release, Klook will send you an email informing you if you have been successful or not. If not, pass to the plan B. In fact, what I discovered is that not all the tickets are fully booked. Only the one on Klook allocation are. So if you go to the JR site, you can still book your tickets (see more about this below).
Picking up your Klook train tickets
Mount Fuji day trip from Tokyo – Ticket example from Klook
If you manage to get your tickets through Klook you will receive a QR code as the one in the picture above. THIS IS NOT YOUR TICKET. But you’ll need this QR code to actually pick up your ticket(s). I warmly recommend to pick up your ticket(s) the day/night before because if you are a first timer in Tokyo it can be a quite time consuming operation. Indeed, it took us a good 40 mins to find an Eki-Net (えきねっと) machine (with the green logo) inside the Shinjuku Station. To our defence, it was night and the main ticket office was closed so we had to find an alternative machine.
Mount Fuji day trip from Tokyo – Ticket Collection Machines inside Shinjuku Station
IMPORTANT TO NOT GET CRAZY. We followed Klook instructions step by step and we noted that the machine you need to find showed in their picture, not often correspond to the one you’ll find in reality. Indeed, the Eki-Net symbol might be on the screen or on the side or not being there at all. However, if you see the JR East symbol or the phrase “Limited Express Tickets” that’s your machine. I shot a few pictures of the machine I used and the “Eki-net’ symbol was actually on the screen!
Mount Fuji day trip from Tokyo – Ticket Collection Machines inside Shinjuku Station
So, once you find your machine, follow the below steps:
- Click on the Eki-net word/symbol (you can put the language in English too).
- Click “Pick up tickets”
- Click “JR East Train Reservation”
- Click “QR Code”
- Scan the QR code on the side of the machine.
- Get your tickets!
The ticket you receive is the one you’ll need to scan at the gate and keep for the duration of your trip. Collection is the same for the JR website booked tickets.
Booking Fuji train tickets on the JR East website
First thing got to the JR East website and register yourself. I recommend registering before your release date to not lose precious time on that day. On the main page click “purchase tickets”. Ignore the other options unless you have a JR pass. From there click “search by station” because search by line is more complicated. Stations for the Mt Fuji excursion are Shinjuku (departure) and Kawaguchiko or Fujiyoshida (arrival). Then select time and date of your trip. To note that early morning tickets are the most popular. You will then see the screen below with different options.
Click on the time you wish to book and proceed with the booking. Just to be aware this is a Limited Express Train. This means that on the website you are purchasing the “limited express part” (alias the seat reservation) and you will need to add a basic fare ticket on top of it. The basic fare ticket can be purchased by simply scanning your Suica/Pasmo at the gate or by purchasing a physical ticket at the machine. Once you finish the purchase, you will receive a QR code that is needed to collect your tickets.
If you have further questions or doubts, don’t forget to check out My Shinkansen Train Guide.
If you want more inspiration for your day trips from Tokyo, check out my 7 day trips from Tokyo you will love!
Getting to Mt Fuji by bus from Tokyo
If you don’t manage to get train tickets or perhaps you want to opt for a cheaper voyage, you can reach Mt Fuji by bus. In fact, major train hubs such as Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Tokyo Station have all connections to Kawaguchiko/Mt Fuji stations. The bus is called Mt.Fuji Highway Bus.
Also in this case, tickets are easily bookable via Klook here. The journey is about two hours but price is more budget friendly costing less than $15 per leg. Also, if you are travelling with many luggage, the bus trip is more friendly than the train!
Getting around the Mt Fuji area
Visitors to the Mt Fuji can choose to explore the area both by car or by public transport. Car will give you a little of more freedom to jump from one place to another but roads can be jam packed during peak periods. Public transport connects various areas of the Five Lakes and it’s quite reliable to move around. I’ll go deep into both ways to explore below.
Rent a car to explore the Mt Fuji area
Mount Fuji day trip from Tokyo – Our rental car
We personally chose to rent a car to explore the Mt Fuji area. This because we wanted to visit a few places that would take ages to reach by public transport and also wanted the freedom to get around at our own terms.
Be aware that as an international tourist, you will need a 1949 International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive in Japan.
For our rental car, we trusted Yoshimura Rental Car which I really recommend. There are a few rental cars in the area, but reading the reviews many people complained about them. However, Mr Yoshimura was among the best rated and I can confirm that our rental was very seamless, with good communication and we were provided with all the information we needed.
For a 8h rental (a small Toyota Yaris) we paid 10,500 yen plus a 1,500 peak month fee (because it was April). We also added a further 1,500 yen all inclusive car safety plan (that would exempt you from paying damages to the car in case of accident). I do recommend adding a plan as you never know what could happen on the road!
Exploring Mt Fuji by public transport
Mount Fuji day trip from Tokyo – Map of Mt Fuji Bus lines
If you decide to explore the area of Mt Fuji by public transport, make sure to plan your travel itinerary in advance as many buses are often very crowded during peak periods. Moreover, most bus connections have no sign in English. Therefore, having a plan will save you from wasting time or getting lost once there.
To plan your routes, you can use either Google Maps or an useful app called Japan Travel by Navtime (this one even saves your itinerary!). Looking at the picture above, you’ll immediately realise that there are several lines crossing the area of Mt Fuji, so this might seem confusing at the beginning (especially for first timers). To help your plans, I summarised the main bus lines you can use to get around.
Sightseeing Fujikyu Buses (also known as Omni bus)
These lines, divided into three main colours (red, blue and green) are the easiest and most convenient way to get around the area of Mt Fuji’s Five Lakes
- Sightseeing Bus（Red Line）– Goes mainly around the area of Lake Kawaguchi. Touching down at Kawaguchiko Station ～ Pleasure Cruiser・Ropeway Entrance ～ Kawaguchiko Natural Living Center (Oishi Park)
- Sightseeing Bus（Blue Line) – Takes visitors to the areas of Lake Shojiko and Lake Motosuko touching down also at the Ice and Wind caves.
- Sightseeing Bus（Green Line）– Goes to Fuji Omuro Sengen-jinja Shirine and Lake Saiko
This map (only in Japanese) gives you a rough idea of the bus routes.
1 day Sightseeing Bus pass cost 1,500 yen (2 days is 2,000 yen). You can buy the pass either at Kawaguchiko station or online here. Pasmo and Suica cards are accepted.
Fujikko Retro Bus
This retro bus goes to the area of Kawaguchiko passing through all the sightseeing spots around the lake. Bus fare is included in the sightseeing pass.
Additional touring buses
Departing either from Kawaguchiko or Mt Fuji stations, there are other buses that can take you around different areas (not including the lakes). Here below a small list.
Mt.Fuji-World Heritage Loop Bus
To not confuse with the sightseeing lines, this loop bus takes you around the area of Oshino Hakkai and stops also at significant sightseeing points such as the Chureito Pagoda. Map of the route can be checked here.
Climbers’ Bus
This is a seasonal service for those who are climbing Mt Fuji. It mainly departs from the 5th station and there are several lines circling the mountain as follow: Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station (M-Line/Operating Daily); Subashiri 5th Station (Q-Line/Summer Season Only); Gotemba new 5th Station (Z-Line/Summer Season Only); Fujinomiya 5th Station (L-Line/Summer Season Only). This map shows where you can take these lines.
Local Route Bus (Bound for Gotemba and Mishima)
This local route has 5 different bus lines departing either from Mt Fuji or Kawaguchiko station. The route connects Kawaguchiko to Gotemba via Yamanakako, Ushino, Oshino and Doshi. This map gives you an accurate description of the route.
Local Route Bus (Bound for Kofu and Isawa Onsen).
This local route has 4 different bus lines departing from Mt Fuji Station (but stopping also at Kawaguchiko). They are the best way to reach Kofu and Isawa Onsen. This map gives you an accurate description of the route.
Local Route Bus (Bound for Fujinomiya and Shin-Fuji Station)
This local route has 6 different bus lines departing from Mt Fuji Station (but stopping also at Kawaguchiko). It’s quite a long route but perfect for those who want to travel via Fujinomiya and Shin-Fuji. It touches down also at Shimobe Onsenkyo, Lake Saiko and Fuji-Q Highland. This map gives you an accurate description of the route.
Special bus-boat Kaba
This is a very peculiar bus as it goes on the road but also on water! Indeed, it takes tourists from land to cruising Lake Yamanaka. Prices start at 2,800 yen during low season. It is recommended to pre-book online here.
Best period to visit Mt Fuji
Mount Fuji day trip from Tokyo – Walking in Fujiyoshida
As I discussed before, Mt Fuji is visible for roughly 80 days per year. This means that it takes often a bit of luck getting there in the right day. When we went, we’ve been told that was the first day the mountain was showing after a week! The day after was hidden again as we went to Hakone and couldn’t see it at all.
The higher chances to have a full view of Mt.Fuji are during the winter season when air is dryer and crisp. Spring and Autumn carry also their chances but weather is a little bit more unpredictable so you’ll need to trust your luck. Summer is probably the worst period as it’s usually very humid and rainy with a lower chance to see the mountain.
Nevertheless, best period and peak period are two different things. In fact, despite the best period to see Mt Fuji is winter, the peak periods for the area are actually Spring and Autumn. These coincide with the famous cherry blossom flowering and autumn foliage that are very scenic to photograph in the area. This will make your visit potentially more difficult because of the crowd. We visited during the first day of sakura and we definitely underestimated the crowd to visit each single place!
Sakura forecasts for Mt Fuji
Something I learnt while visiting Mt Fuji during the cherry blossom season, is that peak flowering is completely different in that area compared to Tokyo. Indeed, while Tokyo was already fully in bloom for a couple of days already since our arrival, the Mt Fuji area had a late blooming and we arrived in the very first day of flower blossoming. There were huge celebrations all around Fujiyoshida and this was very special, but at the same time not all the trees were flowering as it was still to early. So, if you are visiting for the cherry blossoms, keep in mind the blooming time is not in line with Tokyo despite being relatively close.
Here I will provide you with the Sakura forecast for Mt Fuji for 2026. It’s still a little early for this as forecast are usually announced from mid February. So keep an eye on this page!
Mt Fuji day trip itinerary
Now that you have all the basic information on how to plan your trip, is not to get into action and plan your itinerary. The one I will propose below, is the itinerary I planned for my self. You can either follow this or add/take out pieces. Indeed, the Mt Fuji area is very vast and there are many things to do. To note, that my original itinerary was a little more complex than the one we manage to complete at the end. Indeed, I didn’t account that visiting the Chureito Pagoda took away literally the whole morning because of the crowd (we stayed more than 2h in line!). I will return on this below and give you both the original itinerary and actual one.
7.30 AM Early morning train to Kawaguchiko
Mount Fuji day trip from Tokyo – Yaorin Cafe’ Shinjuku Station
Your morning will start very early with a 7.30 AM train to Kawaguchiko from Shinjuku station. Because we knew we had a lot of early mornings at the station, we decided to book an hotel in the area of Shinjuku to avoid waking up at 5 am and take a further train from the other side of the city. This revealed an optimal choice. Indeed, we found the perfect accommodation at Hotel Groove Shinjuku. This was at 5/7 mins from Shinjuku Station entrance and it was our life saver! It was also a perfect spot to explore Tokyo as all the metro lines were stopping there! What a lush!
If you arrive very early at the station and need something to eat we tried Yaorin Cafe (known also as Candy Apple Cafe) that is located literally next to the JR track. It was lovely and inexpensive.
Train was very punctual and we departed on time at 7.30 am. The journey took 1h and 58 mins arriving at Kawaguchico at 9:28 am.
9:40 AM collect your car and start your adventure
When we were close to Kawaguchiko, I messaged Mr Yoshimura saying we would be there in 15 mins. Mr Yoshimura car rental is quite close to Kawaguchiko station (something like 5 mins walk). By 10 am we were already in the car directed to our first stop: Chureito Pagoda.
10:15 AM Visit Chureito Pagoda
Mount Fuji day trip from Tokyo – View of the Chureito Pagoda
Chureito Pagoda is probably one of the most famous sceneries in Japan. It is part of the Arakura Sengen Shrine and was built as a peace memorial in 1963. To reach it, you’ll need to climb up no less than 398 stone steps and hope Mt Fuji doesn’t get covered in clouds. The pagoda was at 11 mins drive from the rental car parking spot. Driving was smooth and we parked the car at the foot of the hill (click here for the exact location).
Until then, our plans was perfectly aligned with our timetable. In fact, by 10:20 we were already parked and directed towards the 398 stone steps of the shrine. The original plan was to visit Chureito Pagoda and the shrine in about 1 h 30 mins circa. This is a very good amount of time during a normal day. However, what I definitely underestimated was the crowd. Indeed, by chance we happened to be there on the 1st day of Sakura and a huge event was planned at the shrine! There was a cherry blossom market, food stalls and even musicians!
For being relatively early (only 10:30 am circa), there was already a massive queue going up to the Chureito Pagoda viewpoint with an estimated waiting time of 2 h. I admit I was a little shocked. But we were there, so we decided to stay in line. Just so you know, it took more than 2h because some “smart” tourists cut the line so by 12 pm we were still queuing. The viewpoint visit is a little disappointing as you can stay a max of 5 mins on the platform so, you’ll need to be super quick to take a picture without the possibility or really enjoying the landscape and its beauty.
Goshuin collection at Arakura Sengen Shrine
Mount Fuji day trip from Tokyo – Goshuin collected at Arakura Sengen Shrine
Heading down after 2+ hours queue and 5 mins visit we visited the remainder of the shrine, we listened to a very lovely traditional music performance and of course collected our goshuin stamp at Arakura Sengen Shrine.
If you want to know more about what goshuin are and their collection, read my guide to goshuin collection here.
Also this activity took a little longer than expected as the goshuin office was a little crowded. This is located at the foot of the shrine, before the great torii. The stamp normally cost 500 Yen but given it was a special day, we asked for a wonderful sakura limited edition stamp that costed 1000 Yen.
Total time spent in the shrine 2 h 40 mins circa. Our visit ended sometime around 1.10 pm. At that point we should have been somewhere around Oshino Hakkai, having lunch but we were still there. So, below you’ll find both my original plan (if your visit is quicker) and a potential alternative because of the crowd.
Original duration of the visit planned was 1h 30 min
Original Plan. 12 PM drive to Oshino Hakkai + Hotou Fudo noodles lunch
If our schedule had followed its original plan, our next stop would have been Oshino Hakkai. This is a small village famous for 8 little ponds fed by crystal clear meltwater from Mt Fuji. It’s very scenic and a definitely a must visit in the area. By car is only at 20 mins drive from Chureito Pagoda.
One must-try dish of the Mt Fuji area is Hotou Fudo noodles. These are earthy thick noodles served with vegetable and warm broth. One of the traditional places serving Hotou Fudo Noodles in the area of Oshino Hakkai (just 7 mins drive out of the village), is Hoto Kikori.
Duration of the visit: 2 h from arrival (12:30-14.30)
Alternative route 1 PM: Explore Fujiyoshida
Mount Fuji day trip from Tokyo – Fujiyoshida
This is the alternative route we followed because if was too late to fit Oshino + noodles lunch in our program. You can follow this valid alternative even if you don’t want to visit Oshino and remain in the area. In the original plan, Fujiyoshida was a side stop. Indeed, I planned to drive around with the car and stop only at Honcho Street for a photo before giving back the car. However, because it was already too late, we decided to leave the car at the Chureito Pagoda parking and walk directly to the city centre.
This is a lovely 20/25 mins walk in a mostly-flat area with a lovely landscape and many beautiful streets. I admit I enjoyed the walk much more than expected. Maybe because I could see Mt Fuji from every corner or maybe because of all the cherry tree blossoming all around but I believe this was one of the my most favourite walks we did during this trip.
By 13.30 we were already at the famous Honcho Street and it was quite full of tourists trying to take a picture of them with Mt Fuji in perspective.
To note that if you don’t have a zoom lens, Mt Fuji won’t look as big as in the photo you see online. Luckily I had mine with me :). However, there are many side street offering very similar views without tourists and without cars! Just keep exploring around!
For lunch, since it was already late, we decided to check out a place on the main street called FabCafe Fuji. It’s a lovely place, they make their own soda drinks and have also some tasty vegan options for a quick bite.
On our way back to the parking, we visited a lovely quiet temple called Daishōji Temple.
3:00 PM Scenic drive to Lake Kawaguchiko and Lake Saiko with photo stop
Mount Fuji day trip from Tokyo – Fuji view point from Lake Kawaguchiko
To reach one of the final destinations of this day trip to Mt Fuji, we need to drive through Lake Kawaguchiko and Lake Saiko. This is a 28 mins drive but it takes a little more if there is traffic and you also stop at the various view points along the way. Indeed, it is a pretty scenic road with majestic views of the mountain rising above the lake(s).
Total driving time (including pictures) 35 mins
3:30 PM Visit Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nemba village
Mount Fuji day trip from Tokyo – Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nemba
The purpose of our 28 mins scenic drive was reaching a reconstructed Japanese traditional village on the north-west side of lake Saiko. This is called Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nemba and it’s really lovely!
It is known as “the most beautiful village in Japan” and features traditional thatched-roof houses in the kabuto-zukuri style (samurai helmet shape). The original village existed until 1966 when a typhoon caused an unusual “mountain tzunami” that swept 37 out of the 41 houses existing. In 2006, a project aiming to revive the area, recreated 20 of the 41 houses using the same techniques and materials. The village includes a tourism office, several shops and restaurants.
One of the thing I loved more of this village is the traditional Chashitsu tea-house serving matcha and dango.
Admission fee to the site is 500 Yen.
Total duration of the visit 1h
4.30 PM Return the car and last photo stop at Lawson Kawaguchiko
Mount Fuji day trip from Tokyo – Lawson Kawaguchiko Photo Spot
We set our car return for 5 pm so around 4.30 pm we left Saiko Iyashi-no-Sato Nemba and we drove back to Kawaguchiko (20 mins drive). Nevertheless, our return train was at 5.40 pm, so we used the remaining time to explore the area next to the Kawaguchiko station. In fact, just a few weeks before our arrivals the barriers placed in the photo spot next to the Lawson mart were removed and we decided to check this out because we were curiou. Honestly, I don’t get the hype. There were literally hundreds of people posing in front of the supermarket, which made no sense to me. By the way there is also a 7 Eleven a few metres forward with the exact same view. Among all the places we visited this was probably the least appealing.
5.40 PM Return train to Tokyo
Since the Lawson photo spot was a little disappointing, we decided to head back to the station (not before a few last shots around). Luckily our seats were reserved because the train was so busy that many people were standing or sitting on the floor. Return train duration is 2h and 7 mins. Estimated arrival time 7:47 PM.
Map of the locations at Mt Fuji with itinerary
The free map above shows you all the locations mentioned in this blog. The driving directions follow the original itinerary and takes you to Oshino after the Chureito Pagoda. If you decide to visit Fujiyoshida, just follow the next step directions to the Saiko village.
Reflections post – experience
We really enjoyed our day trip to Mt Fuji and the fact that we were able to see the mountain in that short amount of time, felt like an immense privilege. I believe my itinerary covered the “must-visit” spots of the area but there is definitely much more to experience. I think I would have loved to spend an entire week in this part of Japan and, if you have this much extra time, I would recommend to go for it. At the beginning stages of my Japan trip planning, I thought to do an overnight stay. I even researched a few hotels but on the general plan this seemed overly stressing and we preferred having a solid base and do day trips.
Final tips for your Mt Fuji trip
This below is more a check-list to make sure your trip goes as smooth as possible.
- Book your train trip in advance. Particularly during busy periods.
- If travelling by car, rent this in advance. There are not may providers in the Kawaguchiko area
- Plan your overall itinerary in advance
- Bring cash with you. This is needed for stall vendors or collecting goshuin
- If you are planning an overnight stay, research and book your hotel at least 6 months in advance. I noted that many hotels on my bucket list were already fully booked many months before my trip.
- Bring a zoom lens if you wish pictures with Mt Fuji looking bigger compared to the landscape
- Try to avoid peak periods if possible
Want to stay longer? Check my researched hotels below
For a long time I had a list of hotels I wanted to visit in the Mt Fuji area. In the end, I didn’t visit any of them but I hope one day I can stay longer in the area and pay a visit.
The luxury option
Mount Fuji day trip from Tokyo – HOSHINOYA Fuji – Photo Credits: Trip.com
HOSHINOYA Fuji is on my bucket list for ages. Is part of the Hoshino Resorts and for the Mt Fuji version, it’s designed as a high-class cabins style stay in the mountain. Each cabin has a direct unmatched view on Mt Fuji. The hotel is at a 10-minute drive of Lake Kawaguchi. Prices start at $1000 per night.
The midrange with fantastic view
Mount Fuji day trip from Tokyo – Minenohana – Photo Credits: Booking.com
Minenohana is a fantastic glamping site at a short distance from Lake Kawaguchi. All the guests have private pods, Mt Fuji view, barbecue facilities and even a sauna! Prices start at $400 per night.
The cheap but good options
Mount Fuji day trip from Tokyo – Hotel Koryu – Photo Credits: Booking.com
Country Cottage Barn is at 10 mins drive from Lake Kawaguchiko. The site has several glamping homes and villas with beautiful views on the lake and a very affordable price starting at $300 per night.
If you prefer a hotel rather than glamping, Hotel Koryu is what you need. With outdoor spring baths is really a quality choice for the price! They have both Japanese and Western style rooms and prices start at $100 per night.
Similarly Fuji View Hotel has an on-site spa with beautiful room looking at Lake Kawaguchiko. Prices start at $300 per night.
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