3 Days: Fuji Five Lakes (Kawaguchi and Yamanaka)

Tony Xia - (YamaTrips.Japan)
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Tony Xia
What you’ll do

Highlights:

  • Spectacular Mt. Fuji Views: Experience breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji throughout your journey—from the train or bus ride to hiking trails and the serene lakesides to your hotel room.


Perfect For:

  • Nature lovers seeking peaceful Mt. Fuji vistas.

  • Budget of around ¥100,000 per person.


Best Months to Visit:

  • November to May for clear, snow-capped views of Mt. Fuji.

Day Total

7.8 km (4.8 mi)

19 min

Arrive in Kawaguchiko and enjoy relaxing lakeside activities before indulging in traditional Yamanashi cuisine at one of the area’s renowned Houtou noodle restaurants. Afterward, check into your accommodation. For this itinerary, I recommend the Fuji Lake Hotel, though several other excellent options are available.

1

Kawaguchiko Station
Kawaguchiko Station
Gateway to Mount Fuji and Kawaguchiko
Category
Public Transport
Est. Price
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Transport Type
train
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1.7 km (1.1 mi)

5 min

2

Hotokura Funari Kawaguchiko
Hotokura Funari Kawaguchiko
Houtou with Mt. Fuji view
Category
Restaurant
Est. Price
$
Restaurant Type
local
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3.7 km (2.3 mi)

7 min

3

Lake Kawaguchi
Lake Kawaguchi
Most popular lake with Mt. Fuji view
Category
Photospot
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2.4 km (1.5 mi)

5 min

4

Fuji Lake Hotel
Fuji Lake Hotel
Charming lakeside retreat near Mount Fuji
Category
Hotel
Est. Price
$$
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