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Lake Kawaguchiko
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Lake Kawaguchiko (河⼝湖) is the most easily accessible of the Fuji Five Lakes with train and
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direct bus connections to Tokyo. A hot spring resort town with various tourist attractions and
views of Mount Fuji is located around the lake's eastern end, while the northern and western With:
shores are mostly undeveloped.
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The best views of Mount Fuji can be enjoyed from the lake's northern shores and are
particularly breathtaking during the cherry blossom season around mid April and the autumn Search hotels
colors around the first half of November. One of the nicest spots for cherry blossoms is the
seaside promenade near the Kawaguchiko Music Forest, while photographers will enjoy the
"Momiji Tunnel" for autumn colors, a maple tree-covered road section further west.
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Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko from the Momiji Tunnel

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Be warned that even though Kawaguchiko is located right at the base of Mount Fuji, the
mountain is not always visible because of clouds. Visibility tends to be best in the early Iyashi no Sato
mornings (usually before 9am) and in the late afternoons, while clouds often obstruct the view
during daytime even on days with fair weather, and especially during the hazy summer. Panoramic Ropeway

Among the wide range of tourist attractions available around Lake Kawaguchiko are hot spring Music Forest
baths, museums, the Fuji Q amusement park, boat tours and a ropeway leading up a small
mountain. Kawaguchiko is also a good base for climbing Mount Fuji, although most people start Lake Yamanakako

their ascent from Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station halfway up the mountain these days.
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Below is a list of some of the tourist attractions around Lake Kawaguchiko:

Lake Motosuko

Ropeway Lake Shojiko

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Mount Fuji Panoramic Ropeway
Hours: 9:00 to 16:00 (until 17:00 on weekends and holidays)
Departures every 5-10 minutes
World Heritage Center
Closed: No closing days
Admission: 900 yen (round trip), 500 yen (one way) Maglev Exhibition Center
The Mount Fuji Panoramic Ropeway ascends to an observation point
near the summit of Mount Tenjo, from where Lake Kawaguchiko and Togawa Residence
Mount Fuji can be seen. The ropeway is one end point of the popular
day hike to Mount Mitsutoge. Fujisan Museum

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Museums Fujikoko Museum Guide

Kubota Itchiku Museum Fujigoko Cherry Blossom Spots

See the Kubota Itchiku Museum page for admission details

A unique museum that displays kimono created by Kubota Itchiku, From where to view Mount Fuji
who spent his lifetime reviving the lost art of Tsujigahana silk dyeing.
The kimono on display depict themes of nature and the cosmos and
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include his unfinished masterpiece "Symphony of Light", comprised
of 80 kimono that together form a picture of Mount Fuji.
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Kawaguchiko Museum of Art
Hours: 9:30 to 17:00 (entry until 16:30) Access and Orientation
Closed: Tuesdays, New Year holidays
Admission: 800 yen
Gotemba-Kawaguchiko
The Kawaguchiko Museum of Art houses temporary exhibitions of
Japanese and foreign modern artists as well as a small permanent
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collection of paintings and photographs featuring Mount Fuji.

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Kawaguchiko Music Forest

See the Kawaguchiko Music Forest page for admission details

More theme park than museum, the Kawaguchiko Music Forest is Articles
devoted to automatic musical instruments, such as music boxes and Japan travel news
mechanical organs. The beautifully designed grounds with European
styled gardens have nice views of Mount Fuji and are operated by the
Ukai Group which also runs the Glass Forest in Hakone. 2023/11/8 - Mount
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Yamanashi Gem Museum
Hours: 9:00 to 17:30 (Mar to Oct), 9:30 to 17:00 (Nov to Feb) Mt. Fuji and
Admission ends 30 minutes before closing.
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The Yamanashi Gem Museum displays gems, precious stones and
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Herb Hall
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The Herb Hall is basically a store with a herb garden and greenhouse
where you can view and purchase herbs, tea and dried flowers.
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This aging hotel is the only one of the ryokan and hotels along Lake
Kawaguchiko's northeastern shore which opens its baths to non-
staying guests during the day. Its gender separated bathing facilities
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have seen better days, but the views of Mount Fuji are quite nice.
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Kawaguchiko Station is the terminal station of the Fujikyu Railway from Otsuki. The bus
terminal for local buses and highway buses to/from Tokyo, Kofu, Gotemba and other
destinations is located just in front of the station.

From Kawaguchiko Station, the Omni Bus lines provide tourists with local transportation
around Lake Kawaguchiko and neighboring Lake Saiko: the Red Line (or Kawaguchiko Line)
operates along Lake Kawaguchi's eastern and northern shores, while the Green Line (or Saiko
Line) operates along Lake Kawaguchiko's southern shore before continuing to Lake Saiko.

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Yamanashi Gem Museum

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Kaiun no Yu
Official website of the Royal Hotel.

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Mount Fuji Panoramic Ropeway Kawaguchiko Herb Hall

Official website. Official website.

Kawaguchiko Museum of Art Hotel Mifujien

Official website. Official website.

Yamanashi Gem Museum Kaiun no Yu

Official website. Official website of the Royal Hotel.

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Ururun Kawaguchiko 9.7

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A 7-minute walk from Lake Kawaguchi, the 2-person cottages at Ururun

have a quaint European charm and offer a spa bath with Mount Fuji
views. Sleeping arrangements are Japanese-style, with futon bedding o…

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富⼠ファブリック ステイ 9.6

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Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, 富⼠ファブ

リック ステイ is situated in Fujikawaguchiko. This property offers access
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Kawaguchiko Cottage Minami 9.6

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Offering free WiFi and a garden, Kawaguchiko Cottage Minami is located

in Fujikawaguchiko. Lake Kawaguchi is 300 metres from the property.
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Fufu Kawaguchiko 9.5

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Set in Fujikawaguchiko, 4.8 km from Lake Kawaguchi, Fufu Kawaguchiko

offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared
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Private Hotel Rei 9.5

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Boasting mountain views, Private Hotel Rei features accommodation with

terrace, around 7.1 km from Lake Kawaguchi. Each accommodation at the
3-star ryokan has lake views, and guests can enjoy access to free bikes…

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